Youtube comments of (@themindfulnarrowboat).

  1. Wow! This is such a great list- none of which I've got- but now, I will!👍⭐️ Thank you for your very useful comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  2. I only have an ad at the beginning and end as I work so hard on these vlogs that I don’t want them interrupted by an advertisement and I also want the viewer to feel relaxed. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3. Nathan, my advice to you, having been of a similar mindset several years ago, is to try and not overthink things. That is so hard, I know, but accept that you feel like this at the moment, recognise how you feel, and float through for a while by noticing beautiful things on a walk or a drive because time will pass and you will feel better, I promise you. I’m sending you a cloud to float on for a while☁️ take care 🦋🌻
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  4. What a kind comment; I'm currently sitting here recording the phone book to sell to you! 😂 Thank you so much for your lovely message. Take care🦋🌻
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  5. I made the decision at the beginning that I wouldn’t have adverts in the middle because I wanted to make it a relaxing watch. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6. It sounds like you had such a special time on the canals with your late wife; how wonderful to have been able to spend that quality time together. I'm so sorry for your loss, Mike. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  7. Hello NB Alchemy! I feel so relieved to know that Alice Grace is your neighbour and that you are keeping and eye on her- thank you so much! Merry Christmas and happy New Year! Take care🦋🌻🎄
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  8. I am so touched that you want a calendar. Thank you so much for suggesting this. I will see what I can do. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9. I am so sorry to hear about your sadness and I wish you mindfulness and happiness as you go into your 80s. Thank you for your kind and beautiful comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  10. My husband was there too but he can’t be filmed as his job is working in education with vulnerable families. Thank you so much for your kindness. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11. Hello Andrew, I can understand that it might seem frustrating to watch and know that my husband is there but unseen. I wish that he could be in the vlogs too, but he has a very worthwhile job working in a very caring industry and as a result, he can't be on social media. He has signed a very strict code of conduct and I am so proud of how dedicated he is about this. I want to protect him too. My aim with my vlogs is to celebrate mindfulness, nature and the wonderful canal system that we have. Thank you so much for watching. I wish you a wonderful weekend and Easter holiday. Take care🌻🦋🐣
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  12. What a kind comment. I am so pleased that you find the vlogs a bit of escapism. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13. 😂 I do seem to have that effect on people! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14. 🙀 I can’t even watch it back as I’m still recovering from it all! 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15. It is an honour to have you as a friend from across the pond. Why don’t you start a nature journal of all of your beautiful wildlife? I totally recommend it. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16. I am just happy with what I have got. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17. Welcome to the channel and thank you so much for subscribing. I am so sorry to hear that you are in poor health and really touched that you have still taken the time to write such a kind comment.
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  18. When it rains, the biscuit count goes up, Carl! 🤭🌻🦋
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  19. I can completely understand why you are finding it so difficult. There is a unique and special bond between the human and their dog. They complete the family, don't they? I hope you can conjure up all of the wonderful memories that you shared together and as time passes, I'm sure those memories will be met with complete happiness rather than the pain of loss. I wish you all the best. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20. Great tip, Andrew- thank you so much! Happy New Year! 🥳🌻🦋
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  21. Ah the case of the missing vlogs...well, the truth is they were awful; I looked back over them and because they are so different to what I do now, that I made them 'Private'. Maybe one day, I'll go back and re-edit them. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  22. I am so sorry to hear that nothing seems to be working, Louise. I really hope that they can find something to make you feel better. Please look after yourself xxxTake care🦋🌻
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  23. Thank you so much for being so thoughtful towards me at a time when you must all be hurting the most from the loss of your wonderful Mum. You were all the most important people to her in her life and she would be so, so proud of the way that you are managing and dealing with this overwhelming sadness. I am proud of you all too. x Speak soon. Take care for now 🌻🦋
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  24. I could have done with 4 of those sesame seed snaps to be honest as they are so light it's like eating air! 😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25. Hi Kenneth, I am so pleased that my vlogs are taking you back to the forests and lakes of your childhood. Your working life sounds like it was really tough. I hope you can hear the birds singing and see the blossoming trees swaying where you are? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care🌻🦋
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  26. I adore collective nouns! 🤩 I shall be delighted to share some more. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27. What a kind thing to say! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28. What a poetic comment! Thank you so much, Wayne. I really appreciate your kind words. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29. That is such a wise comment: peace, love and compassion.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30. Beautiful! 🤩 Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  31. Please say hello to your mum from me. 🤗 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  32. Jon, I can't imagine how difficult it must be to have suffered for so long with anxiety and depression. When I was in my twenties, I had a very bad year with anxiety which then led to depression and it was the worst year of my life. How are you now? I am so pleased that the vlogs are uplifting for you and I hope that you can find the support that you need. I read a book by Clare Weekes called Self Help for Your Nerves and that really helped me at the time. Anyway, please look after yourself. Take care🌻🦋 and thank you so much for your comment.
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  33. What a kind comment, Peter. I bet you have some amazing boating stories to tell? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  34. Hi Tony, thank you so much for your lovely kindness. It is so good to know that you find the vlogs relaxing and down to earth. In December, I aim to print some copies of this year's journal if anyone wants to have one, so it is wonderful to know that you might like a copy. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  35. It was so frightening, Wayne but it could have been a lot worse so I am grateful that we gutted moored up safely in the end. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  36. They were wind gusts pushing the boat against the side of the bank. Our fenders had slipped which is why the noise was so loud. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  37. What a kind and generous comment, Rodney. Thank you so much- I really appreciate it. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  38. I am so sad to hear about the loss of your wife, that is so heartbreaking; my thoughts are with you x Thank you so much for still finding the time to make such a lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻🕊️
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  39. I will always remember the encouragement you gave me. My channel was so, so slow to start wasn’t it? I can’t believe what’s happened to it and I’m so grateful to everyone who watches; especially you and your wife who believed in me. Thank you so much 😊 I hope you are both well! Take care 🌻🦋
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  40. Louise, I am so sorry to hear that your MS has been playing up. I can't imagine how painful that must be for you. I really hope that it settles again soon.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a pain-free weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  41. Your comment made me cry, John! No wonder your Grandad was your hero growing up. I read that many boys who were the age to go to war prayed that they wouldn't be chosen to go down the mines! Sometimes, I think we should all look back on those who lived before us and be grateful that things are not that tough anymore. Thank you for your beautiful comment. I am so pleased that the vlog brought back these memories for you. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  42. Hi Michael, you are so right about the importance of preserving heritage and the wonderful job the syndicate did with that steam engine; everyone was smiling that day on the train and then when we passed the boat that was temporarily flooded and the crew were waving from the windows, it confirmed how special that project had been.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  43. I still can’t get over the fact that I’ve finally seen the elephant hawk moth caterpillar. I dropped a pin on my map in case I’m ever that way again. Thank you so much for watching , Margaret. 😊 Have a super weekend, Take care 🦋🌻
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  44. It really is the simple things that are the best isn’t it? 🤩🌻🦋
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  45. Thank you so much 😊 I can’t believe it!😃 Take care 🦋🌻
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  46. Look after yourself and take care🌻🦋
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  47. What a compliment- thank you so much 😊 I’m so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. I really enjoy making them. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  48. Rain on the roof when we’re all tucked inside is a heavenly sound. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  49. Hello Louise, I am so sorry to hear that you've had a rough week. I hope you see your mum and dad soon. You're in my thoughts. Sending you my love. Take care 🌻🦋
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  50. Perhaps it was the fact that we had travelled that late? I'm not sure, but I won't be making a habit of cruising at that time again.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  51. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  52. Thank you so much for your kind comment. My husband was with me on this trip. He works away for part of the week and he can't be in the vlogs due to the sensitive nature of his job. He there on the cruising day though. Take care 🦋🌻
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  53. Well I really enjoy doing it and taking that sip of tea and munching on biscuits before I start to draw. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  54. The Taylors have my total respect for the way in which they handle the bad luck that comes their way and especially the remarkable way they are managing this frightening situation that they are now in. Watching the daily updates that Josh is doing also gives you an insight into how incredible human beings are as many people rally around to help those stranded and the boaters look out for each other.Thank you so much for watching, Malcolm and for your kind comment too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  55. Well I totally recommend it, Frankie!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  56. Your comment is just wonderful and very reassuring to read as I am often talking to the wildlife around me...although I do look around first to make sure there aren't any other humans around! It is beautiful that you befriended a rat too; there is something very special when an animal chooses to share the same space with you isn't there? It must have known that it could trust you. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  57. Thank you so much for such kindness. I really appreciate it. Take care 🌻🦋
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  58. There is a shift in people's outlook isn't there? Instead of craving more tech and money-driven careers, more of us want to go back to basics like finding our own firewood and finding a water source. I think time spent on simple things, makes us more able to observe and appreciate what's around us. Appreciation of those things makes us happier. You are so right about the spoon-feeding of what happiness is. Happy cruising, Mr Will! I hope your leg is mended. Take care🌻🦋
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  59. I am so, so sorry to hear this has happened to you. I watched coverage of this in horror. It must be utterly heartbreaking and traumatising to have had to flee from your home like that. It is so kind of you to make such a generous comment about my videos and I am so touched to know that you have found some peace in them. Sending you all my love and best wishes. Take care 🦋🌻
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  60. She really knew what portion of the stick that she wanted didn't she?Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  61. That is such a kind and thoughtful comment, Joanne! 🤗 The storms are scary as they are so noisy, but it is quite safe on a narrowboat as long as your ropes are secure.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  62. Oh my goodness!!!! What an incredible story of love for our tiny creatures and nature. You are just wonderful for the care you took to first try and find a bee bath suitable for the bees and then to discover this miracle of bringing them back to life! Honestly, this moved me so much. This is what the real world is about- people like you, but we never hear about them as the media want to portray doom and gloom all of the time. Thank you so much for highlighting how beautiful human beings are! Have a super weekend, take care🐝🐝🐝🌻🦋💚
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  63. That is so kind of you. I will keep going as long as I can.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  64. Hi Louise, please don't worry about me that is so sweet of you to do so though especially considering your situation; this is testament to what a kind person you are. I am back from my break and vlogging again. I really hope that you can get comfortable. Look after yourself x Thank you for your thoughtful comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  65. I am so pleased that you found the vlog peaceful; that means a lot to me- thank you so much!Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  66. I am grateful for your help as I need all the help I can get with those turns! 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  67. I love that! What a great saying. 🤩Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  68. Definitely three snacks are recommended! I hope you enjoy the vlog. Take care 🦋🌻
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  69. I don't quite know what to say, that is such a kind comment- thank you so much. I really appreciate it. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  70. Mychal, that is such a kind message. I am grateful for the algorithm too! How wonderful that you keep a journal; it is such a rewarding thing to do isn’t it? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  71. Hi Christine, I am so pleased that the vlog cheered you up; the world of politics makes no sense to me at all, but the world of wildlife and nature makes complete sense. Thank you for cheering me up with your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  72. What a kind reply. Thank you so much. 🌻🦋
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  73. That must be utterly heartbreaking. I am so sorry. Thank you so much for watching and I’m so pleased that you are able to find some comfort in the vlogs. Take care 🦋🌻
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  74. Charles, this is such a helpful message- thank you so much for taking the time to send it. It really well help us to identify what the issue is. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  75. Zeph puts the sunshine into every day for me. 🐾🐾🤗Thank you so much for watching.Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  76. The canals are special places, but we owe their survival to many volunteers and charities that have set up with the sole aim of restoring and protecting them. I thank them every day when I travel on the water.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  77. I would have had 3 but there weren’t any left! 😂 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  78. Oh my goodness! 💚 A Gratitude Journal is such a wonderful idea; we should all have one and what a clever plan to use your senses in which to gather your thoughts. You brought tears to my eyes when you said that I am in it; I feel truly honoured- thank you so much for such a beautiful comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  79. Hi Vince, what a lovely comment, thank you! I just walk incredibly slowly and stick my nose into everything which makes me the biggest bore to walk along with but that's how I find the nature really and also a bit of luck too! I hope you've been enjoying the sunshine on the water. Have a wonderful week and safe cruising. 🌻🦋
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  80. That is so special for me to know. I am touched that the vlogs are keeping you sane. They are a pleasure to make. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  81. The positives far outweigh the negatives in my opinion. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  82. That is such a kind thing to say-thank you so much, Sally for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  83. It was like an orchestra in the sky wasn’t it! 🤩 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  84. That is such a kind thing to say. Thank you. ☺️🌻🦋
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  85. I am so lucky to have Zephyr and after her amazing behaviour on the trains, I just had to do my journal about her. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it, Lisa. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  86. What a beautiful comment; I so touched by that! Thank you so much 😊 I’m glad to have found you too. Take care 🌻🦋
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  87. Oh Wendy, that is such a kind and lovely comment- thank you so much! I am grateful to have a viewer like you watching the vlogs each week. Have a super weekend, take care☺️🦋🌻
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  88. Hi Graham, it is great to have you following the channel. I really hope your mother likes the journals; please pass on a 'happy birthday' from me to her.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  89. Hi Nick, you are right about that and Phil did explain how he was going to repair the engine fortunately. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  90. It was like Christmas had come early for her wasn’t it!😂🐾🐾 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  91. Tom puddings and murmurations- how perfect! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching, Margaret. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  92. There is something very rewarding about having to get through the winter on a narrowboat, but it is so lovely when everything is warm again too. I hope you're enjoying your summer in Australia! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  93. That is such a kind comment. Thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
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  94. That is very kind of you, Jim.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  95. She was so young, yet she wrote so much before leaving this earth. It is quite incredible really. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  96. I’m delighted that you enjoy those parts of my vlogs. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  97. That is so kind of you, thank you so much☺️ It's great to know that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a lovely weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  98. I'm so pleased that you find the vlogs relaxing.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  99. Well hello Nanny T and Oscar! We loved having you both to stay and the boat was very quiet when you went. I am so pleased that you enjoyed your weekend. Come again soon xThank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  100. Zephyr is so wise and outsmarts me all the time! 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  101. Oh my goodness- when I heard that strimmer coming I felt sick! The contractor was so kind though and a little freaked out by my rambling on about caterpillars!🐛😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  102. Even though it is so lovely to know that you find my channel relaxing, I hope you don't have too many stressful days too. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  103. That is so kind of you, Joanne.🤗 Thank you so much. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  104. It tastes better doesn’t it. If I had more space, I would collect teapots as I really like them. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  105. As long as you don’t make tea drinking illegal! 🤭 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  106. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I would love my husband to be in the vlogs as he is a lot more interesting than me, but he really doesn't want to be in them. Viewers that we have met on the towpath all meet him and see that he is a completely normal and a lovely person. He just doesn't do any sort of social media and I have to respect that. Also, his work would not approve of it either. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  107. That is great to know as I did enjoy my cup of tea! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  108. Do you know, I think Zephyr can spell out BALL now after watching it back!😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  109. You are so welcome. Thank you so much.Take care 🦋🌻
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  110. That is such a kind comment. Thank you so much 😊 I really appreciate it. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  111. That is so beautiful! Thank you so much for sending this. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  112. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Zephyr entertains me every day; she is a great companion.🐾🐾 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  113. I am so grateful for the kind people commenting here and the interesting things they write too. I am learning so much for everyone here. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  114. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  115. Rodney, this is wonderful! 🤩 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  116. What a kind comment, Dave. I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. They are a pleasure to make. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  117. 🙈 oh blimey! I’m so easily confused! Thank you so much for pointing that out to me. Take care 🌻🦋
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  118. That is so kind of you, Gail! Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  119. That is such a relief to know! 😅 We're heading to Ripon so we'll watch out for that lock.Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  120. Hi Brad, I held my breath whilst reading your comment as I thought you were going to say that my journal was a disappointment after reading your previous experiences; you should have heard my sigh of utter relief when I got to the end of your comment! Thank you so much for your kindness; I really appreciate it. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  121. That is such a lovely thing to say, Vince! You really helped my channel grow when you mentioned it on your vlog. Thank you so much. Happy cruising! Take care🌻🦋
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  122. Hi Louise, it must be so hard to stay positive when you feel so unwell, but you are right to do that. I hope the birds are singing by your window and the scent of summer is wafting through? Look after yourself. Take care 🦋🌻
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  123. I love that! 🤩 There is nothing wrong with a teary, big, hairy builder- emotion means you have a good heart. ❤️ Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  124. I am so pleased that you found it a bit of an escape.Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  125. We have had a lovely day cruising! I hope you have a beautiful Valentine’s Day too. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  126. That is such an adorable poem about, Zephyr! Thank you so much, I love it! Take care 🌻🦋
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  127. I really hope you are ok? I know how anxiety can completely control your life and how it feels like you are detached from everything around you. Clare Weekes’s book helped me by teaching me to accept rather than try to fight it; to float through the intense feelings and acknowledge them when they are happening and to remind myself that time will pass and things will get better. I still have the occasional anxiety attack, but I have accepted that it is how I am and I will have times throughout my life when I feel like that. I knew I was getting better all those years ago when I noticed how beautiful a flower was that was growing by the pavement where I was walking. It stopped me and I lost myself for a while in its beauty. It was the first time for over a year that I hadn’t thought about my anxiety. The more you are able to notice, live in the present and connect with the world around you, the better you will feel. My advice is to surround yourself with things that make you happy. I wish you the best in health and happiness. Take time to smell the flowers and watch the seasons change. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋sending you a cloud to float on when you need it.☁️
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  128. 🤗Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  129. The Cannock Extension Canal is absolutely beautiful and the people here are lovely. There were parts along the way that just needed a bit of a clean up and then, they too would be equally as beautiful. Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  130. Hi John, thank you so much for your advice; we'll have to see how it all pans out- hopefully, we can get it fully fixed. 🤞 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  131. 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. 🦋🌻🤗
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  132. That is a very kind and thoughtful comment, John. Thank you so much for taking the time to reach out to Louise. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  133. Raymond, it is such a privilege for me to know that you are enjoying the vlogs and they are bringing you joy- thank you so much for your kindness; it really means a lot. Have a great weekend🌻🦋
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  134. Oh no- what a time to have no heating! That is so scary. I hope you are warm now? I do say that about the locks by the way!😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend and stay toasty and dry.🦋🌻
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  135. That is such a beautiful, comment Wayne. I really appreciate it. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  136. It is always a pleasure for me to show you the nature that I can find- I am so pleased that you enjoy watching. Thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  137. Isn’t it! 🤩🤩 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  138. Mr Mindful is so supportive of me making the vlogs even though he is so busy with his own work he always likes to see the thumbnail and title before I put the vlog out to make sure he would click on it! 😄Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  139. What a kind comment, Tania- thank you so much 😊 Zephyr is grateful for her hugs too. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  140. I’m honoured that you both used to watch my vlogs together and I am so grateful for your kind comment too. Keep positive and strong, Gerald. We’re thinking about you x Take care 🌻🦋
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  141. Thank you so much for your concern about Zephyr. I really appreciate the fact that you are looking out for her. The problem is, that Labradors were bred as part of a cross with a Canadian water dog and so she is at her happiest when swimming. Her tail wags, she jumps up and down with excitement and then she launches herself into the water with such enthusiasm. I could stop her swimming, but she would be so depressed at living by the water and never being allowed in it to swim. It's a tough one. I don't let her swim in areas where there are lots of boats or businesses and I always check the water is algae free and clear before she is allowed in. Thank you once again for thinking about us though. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  142. The pub is such an important stop in Consall as there aren't any shops around and there are some great walks to do around it. I hope Jason gets it back on track too.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  143. Thank you so much for such a kind and warm comment. It means such a lot to me to hear how the vlogs make you feel. I love sharing the wildlife that I find with my viewers. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  144. Hi Michael, my children do a hilarious impression of me from this video of how I say “It’s a tree creeper!” If ever I am excited about something now, when they’re with me, they do the “It’s a tree creeper” impression! Thank you for watching 🦋🌻
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  145. That is so true and this had made me realise to never take anyone for granted.Thank you for your wise words.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  146. 😂 thank you so much 😊 I really enjoyed myself, writing that! Take care 🦋🌻
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  147. I think you’re so brave and inspirational as you are going through so much, yet you find time to make a kind comment to me each week. Thinking of you and wishing you all the best in health xxxx Take care 🌻🦋
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  148. I have always loved this poem and now I can see the connection to narrowboating- brilliant 🤩 Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  149. You are part of my thank you then as anyone who works in canal restoration deserves a medal in my opinion- so thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  150. Hi Carole, thank you so much for watching the old ones. I was very much trying to get to grips with it all then so there are lots of editing mistakes and I was just beginning with learning how to draw too. It’s all about practice! Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  151. Oh I am so pleased that you got to relive that train experience again. It is so pretty isn't it?Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  152. That’s very kind of you, Chris! I hope you are keeping well. It won’t be long until you’re off in your adventures again will it? Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  153. It really has been an eventful new year so far! I hope it is warmer in Poland now? I can't wait for spring either.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  154. That is such a kind and lovely comment. Thank you so much.Take care 🦋🌻
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  155. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Jay. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  156. The locks were so smooth and easy to get through- I was so surprised too. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  157. I must admit, when I watched the footage back, I laughed too! 😂🐾🐾 You have two Labs- oh that is double adorable and double trouble all rolled into one! 💚🤭Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  158. Exactly, Sheila- the alternative can often lead to such wonderful surprises! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  159. I am so pleased that you enjoy that part of the video, Connie as it is so relaxing for me to sit and do my journal each week.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  160. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Jean! It is so special for me to know that you are both watching with a coffee in Canada. My back is much better, thank you for asking, but I am being more careful with the lock gates now. Wishing you both a weekend of sunshine. 🌻🦋🌞
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  161. What an honour- thank you so much!😊 I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs as I really enjoy making them. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  162. Please give belly tickles to Charlie Maxwell from me! Thank you so much for watching.Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  163. Ian, the lock keeper was just amazing and told us exactly what to do on the phone; he said that he would guide us through safely and he did just that. It was such an exciting journey, despite the rain, and the booklet was so detailed that I really recommend giving the tidal river a go; just pick a better day to do it on! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a sunny weekend.🌻🦋🌞
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  164. That is so kind of you, Raymond, but there is so much that I don't know. Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  165. Very true! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  166. I hope you get your escape soon! Take care🦋🌻
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  167. Your grandmother’s phrase definitely applied to that cruise! Thank you so much for all of your support this year, Brewster! Merry Christmas to you too, take care🌻🦋
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  168. Hi Sally, It is wonderful to know that you play those two games in the videos! When we had our engine issues the engineer advised that our coolant in our expansion bottle need only be enough to show that there is coolant present but the level in the engine itself needs to be at the top; if that makes sense? Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  169. Exactly! 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  170. Hi Sheila, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am so glad that you enjoyed the wildlife in the vlog. I am looking forward to painting the daisy this weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  171. I am so relieved that you still found the video relaxing.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  172. Hi Max, thank you so much for such a lovely comment.😊 Zephyr was a cheeky, very energetic pup and when I got her, I used to take her to work with me hoping she would make a good therapy dog for the children in my school. Sadly, even though she loves children, she didn't like school very much and just wanted to play all of the time. Since we have moved onto our boat, she is much happier and calmer as she is no longer expected to attend school!😁 Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  173. Well that is such a lovely thing to say and I shall be following your narrowboating adventure too! Happy cruising!🦋🌻
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  174. That is such a kind comment. I am so pleased that you find the books and vlogs a way to escape. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  175. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and Zephyr woofs a "thank-you too"🐾🐾 Take care🦋🌻
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  176. I am so honoured that you have made your first u-tube posting on my channel and what an absolutely lovely comment too! You sound like a kindred spirit trying to live simply and finding enjoyment in the beautiful things that you can find on a walk or even just looking out of the window. Thank you so much for getting in contact. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  177. A very wise way of looking at it, Peter! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  178. Well now, Bilbo, in the future I shall refrain from using 'going forward' as much, as I would hate to offend a Baggins! Thank you so much for watching; have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  179. Blimey, Trev- that all sounds a bit complicated! 😳 Thank you so much for your advice though👍 and for watching. I hope you are well? Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  180. The goldeneye was a such an exciting spot- what a beautiful bird!😍 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  181. What a kind comment. Thank you so much and please thank your sister from me for sharing my channel with you. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  182. It will be a very sad day if these canals become unnaviagable, so if we can use them and celebrate their strengths then hopefully they will be protected more. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  183. Congratulations to your niece on getting married; I hope the weather was kind to her today. Thank you so much for your comment, Louise. Wishing you the best in health and happiness. Take care 🌻🦋
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  184. Oh I am very happy, Leo!😁🤗 I am utterly delighted that you are enjoying the vlogs. Have a wonderful weekend.🌻🦋
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  185. Pam, that sounds absolutely awful. Do you have any wildlife outside the windows to look at or bird feeders? I am so pleased my vlog helps; please let me know if you would like me to find other birds/ animals that I can try to film. Look after yourself. Time passes and I hope that very soon, you will be able to be outside with nature. Thank you so much for your kindness and comments. 🌻🦋🙏
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  186. That is such a kind comment- thank you so much 😊 I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Happy New Year! Take care🥳🦋🌻
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  187. I really ought to refill it again now though! 😂Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  188. That is so kind of you, Karen.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  189. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  190. Great advice, Iain! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  191. Nanny T has some amazing stories to tell; it's a shame they didn't have YouTube in her day because what a channel that would have been! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  192. Thank you for your kind comment. One adult goes with each group, so it’s not as bad as it could be. Take care 🦋🌻
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  193. Michael, that is such a beautiful thing to say😊 It is so special to know how much you enjoy the poems and sketches as I just love making them. Have a wonderful weekend enjoying the autumn colours. Take care🦋🌻🍂🍁
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  194. That is so kind of you- Alice Grace loved racing at high revs like that; her engine is built for those speeds, I think.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  195. Thank you so much, Robert. You sound like you must really know your stuff having piloted US Navy ships! Take care 🦋🌻
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  196. The blackbird song is amazing isn’t it? And it seems to sing effortlessly too. I do like the finer things but only if I can buy them in a charity shop!😂 I love charity shops!😍 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy Easter!🦋🌻🐣
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  197. She is a great advocate for Paw and Order! 😂🐾🐾🙈 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  198. Living life like a mighty river is a great way to live isn’t it? I am a big fan of Sylvia too. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  199. Hi Michelle, your comment is so beautiful and heartfelt. It means so much to me to read this. I am so sorry to hear about the pain you are in and I wish that you didn’t have to endure that. I’m sending you all the best in health and happiness. Thank you for your kindness. Take care 🦋🌻
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  200. 🤗🤗Thank you so much😊 I’m so pleased that you felt the same too. Take care 🌻🦋
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  201. That is so kind of you. I really appreciate your kind words which are more than adequate. I am back on Friday as I have had my time off. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  202. That is such a kind and welcoming comment, Shirley. Thank you so much for your loyalty. Have a super Easter weekend. Take care🌻🦋🐣
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  203. That is such a wonderful thought. I was honoured to be part of the celebration of her life.Thank you so much for such a lovely comment.Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  204. What a wonderfully poetic comment, Wayne! Thank you so much 😊 I appreciate your kindness. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  205. I thought Runcorn was magnificent! So much history and spectacular views across the Mersey and ship canal. Everyone was so friendly too. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  206. That is so kind of you, Rebecca- thank you so much for watching every Friday! Have a super weekend, safe cruising, take care🦋🌻
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  207. They were the last in the packet- believe me, I would have stacked them up like jenga if I had more this week! 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  208. You are definitely going to be right back on track again very soon, Michael ❤️‍🩹 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Keep mending, take care🦋🌻
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  209. It’s incredible to think of the sea being partially frozen too! 🥶 Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  210. Paul, that means such a lot to me. Thank you so much for your kind and lovely words. I really do hope it helps people to watch the vlogs as I can think of no better reward than that. Take care🌻🦋
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  211. Hi Diana, it seems that we have a lot in common with our previous working life and our enjoyment of the simple things. Thank you so much for buying my journal; I hope you like it when it gets to you. I recommend keeping a journal and as you are interested in wildlife too; I'm sure that you would really enjoy it. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  212. Oh my goodness! There are so many people with Covid at the moment. I hope that you are ok? Keep rehydrated and look after yourself; wish you better.🦋🌻
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  213. That sounds like such a shame as it must have been a gem of a shop to visit. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  214. That is such a lovely thing to say. Thank you so much for watching 😊 Have a super weekend, Take care 🦋🌻
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  215. What a great way of describing the murmuration. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  216. Hi John, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I think the reasoning behind the increases, is to try to generate some extra money from the boaters that use the waterways the most- which we do, but the money won't be enough to cover the loss of the government funding which means that services will have to be cut somewhere. If I win the lottery, I'll make a donation to CRT!🤞 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  217. You are so kind, Jody- thank you so much!😊 There is so much wildlife along the canal in Droitwich, so I was spoilt for choice really. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  218. Hi Vince, I hope that you are well and keeping warm? Thank you so much for such a lovely and kind comment. I really appreciate it.🤗🤗 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  219. Hello Mr Will, I thought that about the winding hole too, but google doesn't agree! Naughty Google!😂 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  220. Zephyr wasn’t over pleased was she? 🤭🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  221. Zephyr is constantly looking for a ball even when she has one! 🤭🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  222. Your Mom sounds like she was a very wise woman. 🤩🤗 Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care 🌻🦋
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  223. It is so frightening for all involved in the Bridgewater collapse and you are right about the loss of wildlife too. It really makes you realise how we are at the mercy of the weather. Thank you so much for watching . Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  224. Very wise words Tony and Hemel Pike! It is a very good way of looking at it by comparing it to an annual railway fee. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  225. Thank you for such a thoughtful and wise comment, Allan.Take care 🦋🌻
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  226. Do you think so? That’s so kind of you. I was so inspired by that wall and the fact that it was under water over New Years. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  227. 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 🌻🦋
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  228. Hi Rikki, thank you so much for your lovely comment. Friendships from long ago are so special aren't they? I am sorry that you have lost some of your dear friends too. Take care🌻🦋
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  229. That is awful! I think the local MP should be made aware that actions like this are life threatening. I hope you are ok? That is such shocking news. Take care 🦋🌻
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  230. That is such a kind comment. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  231. Fear not, I am going to paint a Heywood Monkey for the interior of the boat and frame it.🐒 I feel very bad about the whole monkey business since finding out the story after I peeled it off. 🥹 Will the people of Heywood ever forgive me?😭 Thank you for still watching the channel! Take care🐒🐒🌻🦋🐒🐒 sorry😔
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  232. Hi Shirley, thank you so much for your thoughtful and kind comment. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the footage this week. I shall be crossing all fingers that we have no more leaks!🤞🤞Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  233. Hi Tristan, the work of a legger must have been utterly exhausting and so frightening inside the tunnels for hours on end like that. It is wonderful to know that you get your cup of tea ready at the beginning of the vlog.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  234. Oh Brewster, your comment really tickled me. I am so pleased that you found so much good stuff this week. Tapioca slime is a lot nicer isn't it? Sadly, this one didn't have a microscopic beetle living in it. Today, when Zephyr wasn't looking, I disposed of the plastic football as she brought it back to the boat and kept insisting on carrying it everywhere- she does have other toys- but today, it no longer resembled a ball and so it had to go. 🤫🤫 I'll buy her a brand new ball this weekend. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  235. We are sending you all our love and best wishes for a speedy recovery. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  236. Thank you so much, Julie. That’s so kind of you. Take care 🦋🌻
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  237. It was stressful but such a wonderful relief to be safely moored at the end. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  238. Isn't it incredible, Rozanna! 🐝🐝💚🦋🌻
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  239. It is just wonderful isn't it?🌻🦋🐝🐝💚
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  240. What a truly beautiful comment, Lisa!😊🤗 Thank you so much for your kindness and I am so chuffed that you are enjoying the vlogs. Have a wonderful rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  241. Thank you so much for your kindness and loyalty. Have a super Easter weekend. Take care🌻🦋🐣
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  242. Hi Margaret! You confused me because you have changed you handle, but congratulations on winning!🥳👏 My email is themindfulnarrowboat@gmail.com so you can let me know where to send it. I will send it in a cardboard tube as I was told that artwork gets less damaged that way. Thank you so much for your lovely comment about the vlog too. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  243. Hello, Chicken Lady, thank you so much for such a kind comment. I really appreciate it. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  244. She really is! 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  245. Hello, Scarlett! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Hopefully, I will see you all soon as I'm trying to organise with your Nan when you can come to the boat. I totally recommend keeping a nature journal, Scarlett. I carry a mini one in my bag as well so I can sketch and note things down that I notice when I'm out walking. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  246. What a beautiful poem! Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year 🥳 🦋🌻
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  247. Hi Jill, you might receive two comments as my internet is being temperamental and I have just written you a message and it has disappeared! 🙈 Thank you so much for your lovely comment.😊 I am so glad that you enjoyed this week's vlog and I hope that you won't try drilling any holes in your own narrowboat windows! The waters are just beautiful to cruise on at the moment, so I hope you can get out cruising soon. Wishing you a weekend full of sunshine. 🦋🌻🌞
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  248. Oh Sally, what a kind comment-🤗! Thank you so much. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  249. That is such a kind and lovely comment- thank you so much! I really appreciate it. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  250. Your comment really tickled me because I am a ditzy Essex girl being born and bred in Essex and I have zero common sense too.😂Thank you so much for your kindness. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  251. How spooky that you saw a cormorant today too! 🤩 They are such reminders of dinosaur times aren’t they? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  252. Hi Deb, yes we call it the zoomies too; it's ever so entertaining to watch isn't it and quite contagious as I find that I start zooming around with her too.🤪🤭 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  253. I am so, so sorry to hear that you lost your beautiful sister so young. That is utterly heart breaking, Peter, but what a wonderful and powerful way to find her- in the night sky like that. Thank you so much for sharing this with me.Take care 🦋🌻
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  254. That is such a lovely comment. I totally recommend boat life! Have a super weekend and a Merry Christmas to you too. Take care🦋🌻🎄
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  255. Hi Jill, via Popham Eau was the route we took. It’s a very straight stretch but the mooring at Skylark and the garden centre ( cafe included!☕️)are lovely! I also highly recommend the rotten pumpkins!🤣🎃 Have a great rest of the week, cruising in the sunshine ☀️! 🌻🦋
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  256. Happy World Bee Day, Indi!🐝🐝🐝🐝 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a Hapbee weekend!🌻🦋
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  257. The weather is definitely not boring is it? I am so pleased that you liked the beetle drawing; it was so much fun to draw.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  258. There are so many kind and wonderful people commenting here, including you and it brings me so much joy to read everything they say. I also love it when people respond to each other and encourage each other too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  259. I love walking and discovering new footpaths. 😍 Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  260. Hi Paul, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I can’t quite believe the garden is all still alive and well, but I am so happy with it. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a super Sunday and rest of the week.🌻🦋
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  261. How right you are, Christine! There is so much to watch and wow at along the towpaths and in the fields and I just love it!😍 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  262. Hi Christine, yes it was a pickle but we were so lucky to be surrounded by such kind people! Zephyr seems to have really taken a liking to the camera recently; she is much better at sticking to the script than I am!🤣 Have a terrific weekend!🦋🌻
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  263. Thank you for your lovely comment, Lacy of Little Robin Cottage. Zephyr is a great companion and always makes sure that I am fulfilling my duties as dog owner!🐾🐾😆 Have a wonderful weekend🦋🌻🐶
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  264. Teapots are great collectable items aren’t they? Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  265. Hi NC&L! I hope that you are well and enjoying the autumn cruising.🍁 I am always happy to spend time waiting for wildlife, as I find it is a great distraction from working and boat cleaning which I absolutely do not have the patience for!😆 Have a wonderful week and take care🦋🌻
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  266. Hi John, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am sorry to hear that you were having a really bad 48 hours; I hope the hours onwards are much better for you. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  267. How wonderful!🤩 I think it's amazing that you are watching all the way from Indiana. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  268. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Take care 🦋🌻
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  269. Happy World Bee Day!🐝 Have you got a link to your granddaughter's website as I would love to see her watercolour bees? Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋🐝
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  270. She is so caring isn’t she? 🐾🐾🥰 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  271. Hi Will, oh the chips, so much tastier than history and a lot cheaper too!😂🍟 You are very observant, I didn't think anyone would notice Mr Mindful crouching down like an armadillo and hanging onto the stern so as not to fall in! I think he'll give in soon and just be in the vlog. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend and week ahead. Thank you for your lovely comment.🦋🌻
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  272. I can't imagine how you must have felt doing your last trip on your boat like that. It is such a special place and to hear that the salt is treating patients adds to its unique magic. Thank you so much for the pub tip too! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  273. Hi Vince, my arms were aching, that was the edited version! Thank you so much for your lovely comment and support; you have really helped boost my channel. Have a wonderful weekend.🌻🦋
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  274. Thank you for your kind comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  275. That is such a kind comment- thank you so much; I really appreciate it. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Take care 🦋🌻
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  276. It is so incredibly powerful isn’t it! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  277. That is so kind of you. Practising each week is definitely helping.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  278. Lydia, you work so hard and do such an amazing job of bringing new life into the world. What a star you are!⭐️ I am so pleased that you enjoyed some moments of relaxation on your late lunch. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  279. I'm so pleased that you enjoy the tea making. I do love a strong, freshly brewed cuppa and some biscuits!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super Easter weekend. Take care🌻🦋🐣
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  280. You are so kind, Steve. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I love loose tea and so even though tea bags are easier, I am back on the loose leaf. Take care🌻🦋
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  281. Welcome to the channel, John and thank you so much for such a lovely comment too! Your art teacher was very wise, seeing and looking is so different isn't it? It sounds like you had such a wonderful career and you must be in tune with your creative side. It is great to have you aboard. Take care.🦋🌻
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  282. I can well believe in that tradition, you'll often find a robin in a graveyard too which fits with that. Your neighbour sounds like a character.Thank you so much for watching.Take care 🦋🌻
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  283. 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 🦋🌻
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  284. The swallows were so, so tame and they didn't even mind Zephyr. It was indeed an honour to be so close to them.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  285. It was such an experience! Thank you so for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  286. It sounds like you are doing some amazing work where you are. That is very commendable. I am glad you enjoy the vlogs.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  287. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Wolverley is one of the prettiest villages that I have ever been to. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend🦋🌻
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  288. It wasn't one of my calmest vlogs was it? 🤭 Zephyr really knew which portion of the stick that she wanted didn't she?Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  289. That is so kind of the local vicar to help you out with water; I've seen notice boards put out on the towpaths in the extreme heat by churches welcoming boaters in if they need to keep cool. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  290. Hi Vince, thank you so much! I agree with you about the great cause; there are so many wonderful people out there, helping others. Meeting people like that just restores my faith in humankind. Happy cruising!🌻🦋
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  291. Brilliant advice!😂👍 I hope it doesn't break the bank balance too but now I hope that it isn't too cheap either! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  292. I love each season and the changes too. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  293. Hello the crew on NB Liberty! I too, think house sparrows are so charming, especially when you pass a hedgerow full of them singing. Thank you so much for your lovely comment; Zephyr has just about got over her goodbye and finds tucking into her dog biscuits a great distraction!😂 Take care🌻🦋
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  294. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Have a super rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  295. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and super tip about checking out Houston TX's use of veg oil. I'll read about that.👍 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  296. I hope you're not feeling down too often; it is great to know that you are watching the videos but I'd hate to think that you are sad.Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  297. I read that it was called Roman Bridge to make it sound fancy as it was called Windy Bottom bridge at first and that definitely doesn't sound fancy! 😂 Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  298. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  299. Oh wow! 🤩 You have lived on board for 23 years- that's amazing and reassuring to hear all at the same time. Nature is incredible at helping me to stay positive too. You did get Zeph's sex right- well done! Thank you for such a wonderful comment; take care🦋🌻
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  300. That is such a kind comment, Heather. I really appreciate your thoughtful words.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  301. I don't think we could use an electric blanket with our battery set up as it would draw too much energy from them. I don't blame you for having one; it sounds like the perfect solution in those temperatures.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  302. What a lovely thing to say, Richard although I think if you had to suffer me 24 hours a day, you might change your mind about the calm and peace! 😆 Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  303. I am so sad to hear that you had a horrible week. I hope that you are okay? I'm glad that you feel chilled tonight though. Wishing you a much better week next week.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  304. Hi Peter, living on a boat isn't simple, but then nothing in life is, so if you want to live the floating life because you love the positive parts so much, then the bits that require the hard work and determination are worth it. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  305. They are wise words indeed and I shall remember them now. Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  306. I am always grateful for any useful advice- so thank you so much for offering me that and I am glad that nothing went wrong this time. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for subscribing- welcome aboard! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  307. I am so, so sorry to hear that your daughter passed away. There must surely be no greater pain than losing your child. Francesca lost her son when he was just a toddler and she set up a garden called Butterfly Meadow for other bereaved parents to visit in order to find some comfort in nature. She has helped so many to try and come to terms with their grief. The way that your daughter is still there for you in music, dragonflies, butterflies and feathers is truly beautiful.Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  308. It is such a brilliant phrase! I am applying it wholeheartedly to my garden of dead sticks at the moment too. 😂Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  309. What a kind thing to say, Margaret! 🤗🤗Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  310. Thank you so much. Francesca was so supportive about my narrowboat life.Take care 🦋🌻
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  311. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  312. The simple things bring the greatest pleasure! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  313. 😂 It was such a surprise! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  314. Thank you so much, Robin 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  315. I am so, so sorry to hear about your wife,. Thank you so much for taking the time to send me this lovely message. Take care🌻🦋
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  316. I really think you are right that being out in all weathers has improved my immune system. Thank you so much for watching.Take care 🦋🌻
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  317. Welcome aboard, Lee! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I'm so glad that you liked the Forces Vets Afloat Boat and that it had some significance for you. Have a wonderful rest of the week. Take care🌻🦋
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  318. What a beautiful comment, John! Thank you so, so much. It means such a lot to me to know that. I was celebrating my 50th and Mr M arranged secretly for my son and daughter to join us on a short break away to Scotland for the weekend. I haven’t seen them both since Christmas and it was so special. Then India came back to the boat for the rest of the week. Tristan and India are so busy now that I just wanted to take some time to spend with them. All things are back to normal for this Friday. Have a wonderful week, take care🦋🌻
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  319. Ah so it’s your fault that I had 3 biscuits!🤭 Delicious 😋 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  320. Hi Will, it is lovely to have some more subscribers that aren't just my family and friends!😂 Thank you for your kind words. I really appreciate it. Have a great weekend too, Mr Will. I shall be watching your vlog this weekend. 👀 🦋🌻
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  321. That is so so kind of you. It is a great time to go nature spotting and I love finding the tiny insects. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  322. 😂🤗 Thank you so much; your comment did make me chuckle too! Take care, Neil🦋🌻🤭
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  323. I am so grateful that people want to watch the videos and thank you so much for watching too. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  324. I know it seems odd, but my husband can’t be in the vlogs due to his work. He works in education and they have a strict code of conduct when it comes to social media. One day, when he retires, he’ll hopefully appear. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  325. The Green Tiger Beetle was a delight to draw- what a gorgeous insect it is! I haven't seen one before. It is one of our fastest moving insects and my goodness, it was rapid as it shot across the ground. I had to hold my breath so not to disturb it when filming it.Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  326. It was so frightening, especially when it wouldn’t open! Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  327. I hope you got the biscuits that you wanted as you are right; they are an essential item aren't they? Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  328. Hi Brewster, it was such a fascinating place to explore and I can see how Tolkien was inspired by his surroundings. Zephyr really didn’t like those houses though! 😄🐾🐾 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend 🌻🦋
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  329. She makes me smile everyday 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  330. Oh, Michael, I am so, so sorry to hear about ,Tina. I hope you are okay? I am sure you must have 14 years of incredibly beautiful memories of her. Take care. 🦋🌻🤗🤗💚
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  331. What a kind comment. Thank you so much 😊 I really appreciate it. Happy New Year to you. Take care 🥳🦋🌻
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  332. What a kind thing to say, Jack! Although I’d be a bag of nerves in Tv😱 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  333. Hello, Expat Expat and welcome to the Mindful Narrowboat Family! You ask a very good question about the vlog order which I will now explain. In the beginning, I was hopeless with audio and filming and my vlogs were released initially but I just wasn’t happy with them, so I made them Private until I have time to go back and do something with their quality. One day, I shall find the time to sit down and make them viewable!😃 Anyway thank you for subscribing and for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  334. Thank you for your lovely comment, Pete. The Fens are just magical to cruise through. Take care🌻🦋
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  335. Hi Roger, thank you so much for your lovely comment, I hope we can get it all fixed too. I have my 2022 journal for sale in my Etsy shop normally, but I sold out last week so I am waiting for more to be printed- hopefully in the next couple of weeks, they will be back in stock. When I have finished this year's journal, I will print that too. I don't publish though as it is so expensive. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  336. Blessings peace to you too, daveyboy. Take care🦋🌻
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  337. Michael, what a super lovely comment! Thank you so much.😊 I am so pleased that you enjoyed the video. Have a super weekend. Stay cool in the sunshine.🦋🌻
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  338. That is so kind of you Dawn- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  339. Thank you, Jeff, I like your thinking which makes complete sense to me! 👍 Have a wonderful, weekend!🦋🌻
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  340. Hi Stevie, I hope that you had a good week. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Weather permitting, I should be able to paint the daisy this weekend.🤞 Zephyr loved the tram, more than the boat, I think!😆 Take care🌻🦋
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  341. It is so lovely to know that you are watching all of the vlogs- thank you so much for your kind words about my camera and film work- the earliest videos are filmed with an iPad, then I bought a Nikon Coolpix and finally a Panasonic Lumix 2000. I totally recommend the Panasonic for filming; it also has a great macro setting too. 👍 Have a fab Friday, take care🦋🌻
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  342. Hi Brian, it sounds like you need to start narrowboat shopping! I bet Milo would love being a boatdog. Thank you for your lovely comment, take care🌻🦋
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  343. Oh my word, I can’t leave now I know about that, Jill! I have never seen those swans before. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  344. That is such a kind comment and I love that you have called them 'water stories' too! 🥰Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  345. I am so pleased that you look forward to the vlogs every week. Take care, daveyboy! 🌻🦋
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  346. Thank you so much for going back over the very first vlogs, please forgive the poor film, audio and editing as I was teaching myself how it all worked back then. That is why the first few vlogs are private as the quality was really bad. 🤭😱 Have a wonderful Friday and weekend ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  347. They really, really help and I am so grateful to you for that. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  348. Hi Mellie, thank you for your lovely comment. Publishing some of the journals has only recently become a project as I didn't think anyone would want to buy them, but I have been so pleasantly surprised with some requests that I am now in the process of putting something together. Wishing you a wonderful weekend.🌻🦋
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  349. What a lovely comment, Russell, thank you so much.😊 I better get started with the next vlog then! 😁 Have a wonderful weekend.🦋🌻
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  350. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  351. Bats in long hair is a frightening thought for both the hair owner and the bat. I have a great admiration of the crow family; they are so intelligent.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  352. 🤭🐾🐾 She just looked like she was on sale though! I would never part with her- she's too precious. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  353. It's a fabulous spot with all that armco and beautiful meadow! Where are you heading? Have a super weekend!🦋🌻
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  354. Thank you so much, Christine! I am so glad that you enjoyed the journey, rain and all. Have a sunny weekend and week ahead 🌻🦋🌞
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  355. Your Grandad lived in a stunning place and you must have such beautiful memories of it all and how it looked in each season. It is one of the most gorgeous places that I have ever been! 🥰 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  356. That is so kind of you, Robin! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  357. CONGRATULATIONS, Barry! I sent it off this morning. I shall forever call a group of guinea fowl a Quidanbob of guinea fowl. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  358. Will do! And you stay safe and warm too. Thank you for watching.Take care 🦋🌻
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  359. That is such a kind thing to say. I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  360. Thank you so much for your kindness and loveliness, the NB Liberty Crew! Wishing you a wonderful week. 🌻🦋
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  361. Did it? I hope the new services go in soon then for the boaters in that area. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  362. Hi Michael, I have made so many terrible cakes in the past, that I'm not sure my family would agree with this list of talents!😂 I am still waiting for the chef to get back to me with that recipe! Once again, I must thank you for taking the time and effort to write these comments. You are a star!⭐️🦋🌻
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  363. Hi Paul, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I think what puts people off coming to this canal is you have to cross the tidal Trent twice as the Chesterfield is a dead end. Also, lots of people talk about the blanket weed here. I am so pleased that we are here though as it is absolutely stunning and the tidal Trent is such an exciting adventure with the Trentlink FB group for support and the Boating Association Booklet to follow as you travel. This might end up being my favourite section. Take care 🌻🦋
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  364. Paul, it is so lovely to hear that, as making the vlogs is my escape! Have a wonderful weekend and week ahead.🦋🌻
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  365. Hi Sue, thank you so much for your lovely comment. What is the name of your boat and I'll look out for you to say hi? Have a wonderful weekend!🌻🦋
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  366. What a lovely thing to say, Sue! 😊 I’m glad we exchanged a cheery hello. 🦋🌻
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  367. I feel exactly the same about meeting people and hearing their stories as we pass through on our boats. You do it so naturally on your cruises. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy cruising.🌻🦋
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  368. I have been looking for rainbows too because whenever the sun gave way to the rain, Francesca would always say "ooh, we might see a rainbow!" Your rainbow sounds like it was a special one and definitely a gift from your dad. Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Take care 🦋🌻
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  369. Zephyr would love Daisy as she has this weird worship of greyhounds and any dog similar looking. She lies down at their feet and tries to lick their face. It is so embarrassing and the poor dog on the receiving end is quite disturbed by it all. 🙈 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  370. Hi Tony, thank you so much for your lovely comment. This whole artwork outdoors is a bit of an adventure all by itself! Poor flies, if only they could read a 'wet paint' sign! Have a great week.🌻🦋🪰
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  371. I am very lucky to be able to get so close to the nature around me and there is not one day that goes by that I take that for granted. I feel strongly that every human being should have the right to a green space and some time with wildlife as it is a powerful provider of peace and well being. Thank you so much for your kindness, Michael.🦋🌻
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  372. 😂😂😂 This really made me laugh, Robin. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  373. Shirley, I am so glad to hear that your husband is recovering and at home now. It must have been quite a frightening time for you both recently, so let's hope you can be back on the water very soon, enjoying the wonderful summer. How fascinating about your mum living in 'Ghost House', what's the story behind that name? I really liked Beeston. Thank you for such a lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  374. Cathy, you are not alone and if you ever want to message me, then email me on themindfulnarrowboat@gmail.com I know how overwhelming anxiety and depression can be, so if I can be of any help, I would be so happy to do that. I am sending you a little cloud to float on for a while ☁️ because I find that if I am starting to feel anxious, accepting it and saying to myself, I am going to float through this for a bit, really helps me. Trying to fight it and battle is not the way to go as the last thing you want to feel when you are already feeling anxious is that you have a battle on your hands. Look after yourself, take care and I hope you find Clare Weekes as reassuring as I did. 🦋🌻
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  375. The Jammy Dodgers are vegan now too! They are so delicious when dunked in tea as the jam tastes like strawberry sauce. 😋Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  376. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Richard. The rookeries are so energising and when I was moored there, I made a point of walking beneath it every evening. I was reading that they find staging platforms on branches first and then fly to roost, all exchanging information with each other as they do this, unbelievable! Have a great week and thank you for watching.🌻🦋
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  377. Hi Shirley, your comments are always such a pleasure to read. Thank you so much for taking the time to make them. I am so pleased you enjoyed it and yes you are right, Mr M is very naughty for scaring me like that😂 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  378. These are very wise words, Stanley and perhaps that is why the slow pace of the canals is an ideal way of life for many of us. It is much easier to live in the present and enjoy the surroundings at a slow pace. Thank you so much for your comment. Have a wonderful weekend.🦋🌻
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  379. Wow! I can't imagine piloting a ship like that at sea! You'd find narrowboating a doddle.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  380. Thank you, Christine. Animals make me smile too. Have a wonderful week and take care.🦋🌻🐕🐦
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  381. It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas everywhere we go, Indi!⛄️🤪 I'm so glad that you found it a cosy vlog! Enjoy your weekend.🦋🌻
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  382. Hi Simon, that is spooky that you were thinking I should add Mr M to the opening of the vlogs on the evening where he appears in it for the longest time! Let's hope we can make Alice Grace look good! 🤞Thank you for your lovely comment. Wishing you a weekend full of sunshine.🌻🦋🌞
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  383. 😅 Thank goodness for the big hearts of Heywood!🐒🐒🐒🐒
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  384. Hi Will! I agree with you that being too precious about the paintwork when you continuously cruise is not worth it but it would be nice to have her looking a bit less battered. My window is the biggest issue at the moment though so I’ve put that as job number 1. There’s always something that needs doing on a boat though!😃 Thank you for your comment. Happy cruising Mr Narrowboat Will!🦋🌻
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  385. I really needed 3 biscuits this week! 🤭 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  386. It really was a x3 biscuit week! 😂Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  387. Hi John, thank you so much for your lovely comments once again! 👍😊 I do have the anchor ready now that I’m on the river and fortunately so far we have never had to use it on any of the rivers that we’ve been on. My husband isn’t called Neil; Neil was the lock keeper. I know it must seem strange not being able to see Mr Mindful, but he really doesn’t want to be on social media so I respect his wishes. Have a super Sunday and rest of the week 🦋🌻
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  388. It was very spooky, especially as we were all alone! Thank you so much for your kind words about the vlog and poem.😊 It means a lot to me. Wishing you sunshine and happiness x 🦋🌻🌞
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  389. Lorraine, you are so right about the way the bees get their flower landing just right; they are clever little creatures aren't they? Nature is purely my passion and I'm learning as I go. Everyday, I am amazed by the wildlife around me. Thank you for such a lovely comment, Lorraine. Take care🌻🦋
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  390. I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs and people that I meet along the way. I noticed that about my pom pom the other day too! 😂Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  391. I nearly edited my screaming with excitement at the glow worm out because on listening to it back, well I just sounded ridiculous!🙈 But it was such an amazing sight to behold and I've never seen one before...I'm making excuses now aren't I?🤭 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  392. That is great to know Miguel! I’m so glad that you enjoy the vlogs. Don’t work too hard though! Take care🌻🦋👍
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  393. Alan, that is both wise and true. Thank you for your comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  394. Zephyr always takes time to listen which is one of her many qualities that I really love; she does yawn though if I talk to her for too long! Dogs are wonderful creatures aren’t they? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  395. Hi Elina, I'll try and look that tv series up; I'd love to find out more about Edith Holden. I have spent hours looking at the book of hers that I have. It is something beautiful to get lost in for a while. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and have a wonderful weekend.🦋🌻
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  396. Thank you, Michael for another lovely comment. The boat does have an electric motor and we upgraded it to a bigger boat for Zephyr. We had to sell the stowaway as Zephyr just wouldn’t get in it. Have a wonderful rest of the week🦋🌻
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  397. ohhh, star gazing that is such a good idea; sounds much better than hanging the washing out to dry!🤪 Thank you for your lovely comment and have a super weekend, Mr Will!🦋🌻
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  398. Wine and tapas- what a civilised way to enjoy the vlog! 🤩 Currently giving Zephyr another two treats now. 🤭🐾🐾🤗 We bought the boat secondhand so we didn’t name her so I don’t know where the name came from but I really like it. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  399. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  400. Wow! What a wonderful place to be baptised. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  401. Thank you for that! I really needed 4 biscuits. 🤭 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  402. It is certainly a mystery, Mike! 😃🕵️‍♂️ Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  403. It sounds like you'll be on your own narrowboat one day, John! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  404. Thank you, John! I just really enjoy writing poetry and have done ever since I was little. Have a wonderful week too🦋🌻🐤
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  405. I found the whole South Pole thing fascinating too; no wonder the rocks are so magnificent in this part of the world. The stories that they could tell would be amazing! 🪨🌻🦋
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  406. Hi Joanne, I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  407. Oh wasn’t it just! 👍 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  408. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog; even though I was absolutely petrified that we were going to end up hitting something, it was a fantastic adventure and I thoroughly recommend the tidal Trent. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a sunny weekend.🌻🦋🌞
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  409. I agree with you entirely. More and more farmers are now using companion planting to keep the pests off their crops. Sustainable methods are the only way forward. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  410. Congratulations on being the first to comment this week, Gary! 🥳 Thank you for such lovely kindness too. Take care🦋🌻
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  411. It's just so lovely to hear your special moments of the vlog, Brewster and it really made me smile to read them.😊Thank you so much! Have a sunny weekend.🦋🌻🌞
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  412. Thank you, Mr Narrowboat Will! Can’t wait for canal life to start proper again. Sunshine, cruising, new little lives swimming alongside. Take care🌻🦋
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  413. Thank you so much for the congratulations- I really appreciate it. My husband travels with me but is away a lot with work and his work is also the reason why he can’t be in the vlogs. He has a strict code of conduct about not being on social media. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  414. She made me laugh when she did that! Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  415. It was like walking through a dream along that stretch of the canal that afternoon. The light on the autumn colours, the bridges and the boats- not to mention the wildlife! That’s why I didn’t make it to Brewood as I kept stopping to wow at it all! I am so pleased that I managed to capture some of it on camera too. Zephyr was entertaining wasn’t she? But not always easy to work with as when I was trying to talk to the camera she was talking dog for “can I have some attention please’”😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for your lovely comments. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  416. Thank you so much ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  417. I am so touched that you are spending time with me each day and I’m honoured that as artists you enjoy my content. I hope that your connection with nature and the creative world in which you live continues to bring you hope and happiness. Whenever the world around me seems crazy, I always find sense in the natural world. It continues on regardless and it repairs so quickly after damage. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  418. That's the first time that I have been that close to a pig before and honestly, it looked at me like I was one of the family! I sewed some seeds in the back fender right at the end of the summer last year and a couple of them came to life, so I'm hoping to have a better bunch this year.🤞 I'm so glad that you enjoyed the video, Ross. Have a wonderful weekend.🦋🌻
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  419. What a beautifully written comment. Thank you so much. I really appreciate it. Take care 🦋🌻
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  420. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment, Stevie! 😊 My eyes are much better now. 👀 Wishing you a wonderful Bank Holiday weekend.🌻🦋
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  421. Thank you so much, Shirley!😊 The people you meet along the canal are so helpful and friendly. There is a magic to the water that brings out the best in everyone which I’m sure you’ve experienced when boating too. I am learning as I go in terms of the nature around me, so it’s lovely that you enjoy my discoveries too. Take care🦋🌻
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  422. Thank you so much , Murray for your kind comment. I was very worried about my eyes and haven't experienced that sort of eye pain before. It was so reassuring to find an opticians nearby that could give me an appointment. Wishing you a wonderful rest of the weekend.🌻🦋
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  423. Thank you so much Carol, Rob and Tilly for your lovely comment. I would happily have a boat completely covered in veg and flowers🥰 I can’t wait to do the Lancaster Canal; it looks beautiful. Have a wonderful week 🦋🌻
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  424. I am married but my husband can’t be in the vlogs because his work has a strict code of conduct about being on social media. Take care🦋🌻
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  425. What a kind comment! I really appreciate that. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  426. Wasn’t it funny! 😁 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  427. That is so wonderful to know, Kerry! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  428. How exciting that you took your maiden canal trip in the beautiful Braunston and in the autumn, one of the best times to cruise! Thank you for your lovely comment and enjoy your weekend!🦋🌻
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  429. Jan, I think you are right, so far this canal has completely wowed me and I haven’t even made it to the end yet! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  430. Hello, Malcolm and welcome aboard! What a lovely comment too, thank you so much. I am chuffed that you are enjoying the vlogs; our waterways are pretty special aren't they? Have a wonderful week. Take care🦋🌻
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  431. Hi Chris, thank you for your lovely comment. India is such good company and I have always seen her as more of a best friend than a daughter. I am so pleased that you enjoyed this vlog. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  432. It is magical you are so right there. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  433. Hi Simon, 😱 I just realised when I read your comment that I forgot to put my moss in this week! I found "Broom Moss" which is a lovely looking specimen!🔎 Some of the houses canal side are pretty spectacular aren't they? The pig's eyes were so beautiful and you are right, so humanlike. Have a smashing weekend too!🦋🌻🐷
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  434. Steve, is your YouTube name: Repairs because of your profession as we may be needing you now that me and Mr M are doing DIY! Thank you so much for your lovely comment.😊 Wishing you a weekend full of sunshine.🌻🦋🌞
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  435. This is very useful to know! 👍🤩
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  436. Joe, you are so welcome and thank you so much for taking the time to comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  437. Thank you, MegaYosarian for your lovely comment.🙏😊 When I moved onto my narrowboat, I decided I wanted to learn more about the wildlife around me so my journal is like my new discoveries. The more I see, the more I find out, so I’m glad you enjoy the journals. Take care🦋🌻🕊🦅🦆🦢
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  438. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  439. I am so pleased that you and Walter Cat enjoyed the vlog. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  440. Josh is doing an amazing job of updating everyone isn’t he? I feel exactly the same as you about the sense of community and helping each other that’s going on there and how incredible it was that human lives weren’t lost on that stretch. It really is a miracle. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  441. Hi Lorraine, it is so wonderful that you are sharing that time in your garden with your grandson. He will definitely grow up respecting and loving wildlife. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a great weekend. 🌻🦋
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  442. It is also one of my favourite moments in our journeys to date. Meeting Farmer Jason and learning from him about the land that he worked on and the pieces of history that he had found, is just unforgettable! Thank you for reminding me about it again. Take care🌻🦋
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  443. Tim, what a lovely comment about the vlogs; it is very special to hear how you are enjoying them. I can’t imagine what you must be going through; are you in pain? Your 4 years aboard sounds wonderful. Which Ouse was it? I have only travelled the River Great Ouse near the Middle Levels so far and it was stunning. Please look after yourself and thank you so much for taking the time to make such a kind comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  444. Hi Nigel, I hope you had a good week? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. This canal just gets better and better; it's well worth ploughing through the blanket weed! Take care🦋🌻
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  445. Yorkshire is special isn’t it? What a kind comment, Chris- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  446. Rest in peace, Jim. Thank you for your lovely comment. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog and I am grateful to your brother for introducing my vlog to you. Take care 🦋🌻
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  447. She wouldn’t have moved without it!😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  448. It must be wonderful living in Brisbane; it is such a pretty place with amazing wildlife!Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  449. Hi Sheila, thank you so much for your lovely comment. This week, I looked up why the bees seemed to be hooked on the Himalayan Balsam as I thought their behaviour was different on this plant compared to others that I see them visit and so that is why I discovered the fact about it being like 'fast food' to them and they can't get enough of it. It's amazing what you notice when you spend time in nature isn't it?🐝 Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  450. Steve that is such a kind and lovely thing to say and it really means a lot to me!☺️ I am so lucky to have such wonderful viewers like yourself and it is an absolute pleasure to make the vlogs and know that people enjoy them. Thank you so much! Have a super weekend.🌻🦋
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  451. Thank you so much, Pete! It's always exciting cruising new waters and finding new stories. Have a wonderful week and take care!🌻🦋
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  452. 🤗🤗What a kind and lovely comment- thank you so much. I really appreciate it. Have a great weekend🦋🌻
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  453. Thank you so much, Cathy. It suddenly made sense to me just as I released the seed and saw the beautiful display of birds in the sky; that if I wallowed in my sadness and kept looking inward, I wouldn't notice the beauty in the world and that beauty reminded me of my friend too. I will need to keep trying to let go of the sadness because that it going to take me a very long time, but letting go of the sadness won't mean that I let go of Francesca as there are so many wonderful reminders of her everywhere. Take care 🦋🌻
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  454. That is such a kind comment. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  455. Thank you so much, Jean! What a kind comment and I am so pleased that you enjoy the poetry. Wishing you sunshine and happiness 🦋🌻🌞
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  456. Richard, I think what you are doing is so much harder. Images can tell the story for me, but you have to engage and captivate with your words. Being able to hold your listeners, like you do, is a real skill. Also, how exciting that you had a chat with David! Is he doing a vlog about you? Or is he a guest on your podcast? 🤔Thank you so much for your lovely comment.😊 A wonderful weekend to you all on NB Erica!🌻🦋
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  457. This is such exciting news, Richard! 😁 I bet you weren't that bad at being interviewed. It will be so good for your podcast as David is the King of Narrowboat Vlogs👑 . I will look forward to watching it. Well done!🙌
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  458. Hi Nathan, what a storm to start your lifetime of narrowboat storms- and then Jocelyn was even stronger I thought! It is exciting though isn't it?Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  459. That’s so kind of you, Julian. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  460. Hi Stevie, it really is quiet here and it has been such an exciting trip to get here too. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  461. I am so pleased that you are finding the videos an escape. Making them, helps me too.Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  462. Thank you for such a lovely comment, Jeff!☺️ Mr M was a total star, fixing that prop shaft- I was clueless! Narrowboat Will needs to buy himself a superhero cape doesn't he? The way he flies in during a boaters hour of need. How amazing to have seen Golden Eagle 😍 They must be utterly magnificent to watch in real life. Have a super weekend and stay cool in the sunshine.🌻🦋
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  463. Oh Gary and Irene, you heard a cuckoo and fed a vixen! That sounds like my idea of paradise. I bet you have some magnificent photos of her.Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  464. Thank you so much, India! I loved the cinnamon sedge too, although I wasn't close enough to see if it smelt like its name! Have a wonderful weekend.🌻🦋
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  465. Thank you so much for your comment. I only discovered the word binkies recently and it is such a great word to describe the leaps of joy. Rabbits are wonderful to watch aren’t they? Take are🌻🦋
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  466. Thank you so much, Stephen for taking the time to write such a lovely comment. Wishing you a wonderful weekend.🦋🌻
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  467. 🤣I’ll put my sun hat on and do a little dance! 🥳🌞
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  468. India is my daughter and she comes and stays whenever she can. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  469. I bet that is such a beautiful sight :VW Camper and happy dog passenger! I’ve been watching those peregrine, Spence so thank you for the camera recommendation, absolutely amazing birds to watch! Thank you for watching and take care🌻🦋
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  470. Hi Jill, I have just looked up that song and it is completely perfect for boat life! Apparently, it is the only one on the system with that name. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and have a wonderful Bank Holiday weekend.🌻🦋
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  471. That’s so kind of you, Nicola. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  472. Hi Margaret, the living history along the canal is amazing isn’t it? You get a real sense of it along the Shropshire Union too. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  473. It was terrible what happened to the swans. The reaction from all of the local people though means that the culprits will find it very difficult to do again.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  474. I agree, Jan that it was such a sad story. Thank you so much for your kind words. Take care🦋🌻
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  475. Thank you so much, Vince for such a lovely comment. I agree totally with your opinion about finding your own happy reality. Oh to have an ounce of Beatrix Potter's talent! I do find sitting in a quiet space somewhere on the boat or in a woodland and creating a little poem so rewarding though. Happy cruising! Take care 🌻🦋
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  476. What a beautiful comment, Mark! You have such a lovely turn of phrase too. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  477. Hi John, I hope you are keeping well. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. The Tamworth pigs are so beautiful and gentle. I loved seeing them too. Take care.🦋🌻
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  478. Cooking pork!😱😱 😂 Actually, I did wonder if this title might cause confusion, so I'll have to see how this video is received. Anyway, thank you so much for your lovely comment and I am honoured that you consider the channel your weekly escape. Have a wonderful weekend.🦋🌻
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  479. Hi Mike, thank you for such a lovely comment and I am honoured to be called Poetry Queen! 😄 I am so glad that you enjoyed the vlog. Wishing you a weekend of sunshine.🦋🌻🌞
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  480. Thank you so much, Pandora! Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  481. Ooh, I love that quote! 🥰 Thank you so much for sharing it and for your kindness about my vlog. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  482. Hi Cathy, it’s lovely to know that you are hand sewing whilst watching the vlogs; creative tasks like sewing are so good for relaxing aren’t they? I will try and put a Playlist together this week🤞. Thank you for your lovely comment and have a wonderful weekend🌻🦋
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  483. Greetings to you and your wife, Michael! I hope you are staying cool and having an enjoyable summer so far. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for teaching me a new abbreviation as I didn't know what PDQ meant until I looked it up!👍 Have a super weekend.🌻🦋
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  484. I imagine every day as a chef is stressful? I don't know how you do it! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  485. I am so glad you enjoyed the journey, Sandy! It is a pleasure taking you with us. Wishing you a sunny rest of the weekend.🦋🌻🌞
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  486. Hi Stevie, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I have really enjoyed cruising through Birmingham and I can’t wait to explore some more. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  487. Nanci, It is so lovely to know that you are painting. It is such a relaxing thing to do and so good for complete switch off. I followed the work of John Muir Laws and he inspired me to start using a journal. Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Have a sunny Sunday and week ahead!🌻🦋🌞
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  488. What a kind comment, Gail! Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  489. Hi Sue, you must have lots of swallows where you are this year? I have never been so close to them and it was such a magical experience as they flew up and landed by my feet.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  490. Sooooo excited, Indi!🤪 Birds are nesting, flowers are bursting, bees are buzzing and there's a giant spring in my step! Love it! 😍Take care.🌻🦋🐝
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  491. I am so pleased that you are enjoying them, Mark- take care🌻🦋
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  492. Thank you so much for your kindness, The Health Junkie. I think the strawberries are the most successful plant so far on the roof. Have a wonderful week 🌻🦋
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  493. Hi Michael, I can see why you went up The Cloud so many times; It is spectacular. I missed the graffiti though and also the bridestones which I read about after climbing it. 🙈Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super Easter weekend. Take care🌻🦋🐣
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  494. Happy belated birthday! I am delighted that you like the journal too.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  495. What a kind and generous comment. 😊 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  496. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Simon! I am chuffed to bits that you adore the vlogs. Take care.🌻🦋
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  497. Hi Sheila, oh those ducks, weren't they just adorable!🥰🦆 I will keep my eyes peeled for an emerging white butterfly. They take a while to dry their wings when they first emerge, so it should give me time to spot one at least. Thank you for such a lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  498. You are so kind- thank you so much 😊 Have a wonderful weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  499. That is so interesting, I didn't know that. It makes it so much sense though. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  500. Kathleen was your Grandma! What a lovely bench and view she has. I think it is so special to have a bench in a place that many people pass through like that, as for a moment or two they can think about Kathleen without even having known her. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  501. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Exciting times await you! 😃 Wishing you a wonderful bank holiday weekend.🌻🦋
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  502. My husband, but he can't be in the vlogs due to his work's strict code of conduct about being on social media. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  503. Thank you so much, Robin! The sun came out this week and brought the nature with it. Take care 🦋🌻
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  504. Hi Christine, thank you so much for your lovely comment. There is something really special about walking with the end of the day and seeing it out, especially this time of year when it's so dark all of the time and the noise of the birds is so magical as you hear them more in the dark. Have a great week and enjoy your dusky walks with your dogs.🌻🦋
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  505. That is so true!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  506. Hi Ross, I am so glad that you enjoyed this video. Recently, I have been reading "Finding the Mother Tree" which ties in exactly with what you are saying about nature self correcting, adapting and supporting other species. We all have a lot to learn from our trees and mushrooms! Thank you for your lovely comment and have a great week.🦋🌻
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  507. I am sorry that you don’t enjoy the music. I like it though. Perhaps my channel is not for you? Thank you for watching this one though. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  508. Hi Greg, I hope you had a good week. Zephyr was so excited about her tram experience and I think she preferred it to the boat!😆 I'm so glad that you enjoyed the vlog; thank you for such a lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  509. I will never forget it! 😂 Thank you for your comment. Mike. Wishing you a sunny weekend.🌻🦋🌞
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  510. Thank you so much, Clare for your lovely comment.😊 Watching your dad's vlog, and how much you seem to enjoy narrowboating, I wouldn't be surprised if you become a continuous cruiser one day! Wishing you a week full of sunshine.🌻🦋🌞
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  511. Sherrie, it is such a tough decision isn't it and a huge balancing act that involves a lot of future unknowns? I agree with you about not waiting until retirement, and you are so right that you can live on much less than society suggests you need. I looked at what I needed financially and then switched to part-time and online work which is perfect for moving about on a narrowboat. I have much less money than before, but I am so happy. I really hope you get what you are looking for and who knows, your narrowboat adventure might end up being a permanent adventure! Take care🌻🦋
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  512. I love that fact about geese, Lorraine👍⭐️ and that no, single goose gets left behind. Just from watching them from the bird hide, I noticed how the ones on the outside, seem to side flip before readjusting and then landing; it was quite magnificent to watch and I'm sure there is a reason for that too, but I'm not sure? I will look back over the footage again and see if there is a pattern. I love that about observing nature, you discover things firsthand that make you wonder. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  513. Sorry, I forgot to answer your question about the weed. The River Witham has always been notorious for weed and I think that is because the land is so flat and is drained into the river so the farmers' fertilisers are washed into it. This also happened on the Middle Levels and we got stuck in Ramsey with the same issue. I think the other canals and rivers have been fine, that I am aware of. The hot weather probably does make the duckweed multiply more quickly too. Take care 👍🌻🦋
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  514. Hi Caz, thank you so much for your lovely comment. Our canal system supports so much wildlife doesn't it? If there is anything that I could do to protect it, I would. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  515. The robin was such a beautiful super star and it really lifted my spirits but unfortunately it doesn't know anything about narrowboat engines!😂 Thank you for your kind and lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  516. Thank you so much 😊 that is so kind of you 🤗Take care🌻🦋
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  517. It sure is, Will but I tell you something, I am going to need to get training before we can cruise properly again; it’s exhausting! Have a wonderful weekend and week ahead!🌻🦋
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  518. Thank you so much- we'll definitely keep smiling and I hope you will too. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  519. Thank you so much! We'll definitely keep smiling and I hope you will too. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  520. I am so pleased that this is one of your all time favs as that day was so much fun and we met so many amazing people. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  521. Thank you so much Joan! Have a lovely week.🦋🌻
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  522. 😂😂😂 This had me in hysterics. I’m going to measure myself now! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  523. I was so amazed to find one cloud in the sky and to see it was a dolphin! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  524. Hello Samuel, I say, try it and I bet you'll be living aboard for more than a month! I'm happy to answer any questions if ever you have any. Take care.🌻🦋
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  525. It sounds like you had quite a river adventure, Tony! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  526. Miguel, there is no right or wrong answer in poetry. I think, you would surprise yourself if you tried, in Portuguese, to say a few words about what you see around you. You don’t have to share it, but try it! Thank you for your kindness and have a lovely weekend and week ahead!🌻🦋
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  527. Thank you so much, Garry! Have a super weekend.🦋🌻
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  528. I travel mostly with my husband but he can’t be in the vlogs due to his work’s strict code of conduct about being on social media. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  529. Wow, your friend must be made of tough stuff to get through those freezing conditions!Thank you so much for your lovely comment! Have a super rest of the week. take care🦋🌻
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  530. Hi Tony, it really is a beautiful canal and I will be sad to leave it. As for the lock paddles, I think I just need to eat my Weetabix!😂 Have a super weekend.🦋🌻
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  531. I was greedy wasn’t I! 🤭🙈 Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  532. Hello Louise, there is warmer weather on the way, hopefully. I wish you sunshine and birdsong. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  533. I often think about what Zephyr must be thinking too, your interpretation made me laugh because you're probably right😂 Thank you for your lovely comment, Mary. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  534. Thank you so much for your lovely comment; I think concentrating on wildlife spotting helped me to stop worrying about the engine. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  535. I am so glad that you enjoyed it, Indi! I’m not sure moorhens would like their nickname! Take care🌻🌈
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  536. Thank you so much, Stevie! I am really glad that you loved the fish and quill pen. It is so kind of you to take the time to comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  537. What a lovely comment, thank you so much, Martin! 😊 It is my pleasure to tell the tales of the towpath. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  538. Hi Sheila, thank you so much for such a lovely comment. I am so pleased that you find the vlogs uplifting. Einstein was totally right about nature and understanding everything; it is such a good quote isn't it? Zephyr was on a very short lead next to me, when I was filming the fox and she barked once when it came into the same field as us which is why it noticed us. She was very good though and didn't bark anymore after that. The fox was so beautiful and I was completely entranced by its ears and the way they rotated in opposite directions. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  539. It was delicious!😋 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  540. What a wonderful rescue that must have been. That swallow will tell the others how kind you are I’m sure. 🤗Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  541. Thank you so much, Sandra for such a kind and lovely comment. I promise you, that you can draw; I just practise every week now and that has really helped me improve. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  542. Hi Richard, I have just read Pam Ayres' poem and absolutely loved it! She was a big part of my childhood and when I was little, my family would make me do my impression of her, largely I think because it was probably nothing like her, but I really admired her. Her poem is also spot on about the poor, misunderstood starlings. The drake mallards are indeed looking handsome and they have started their little whistle call to each other which triggers off this sudden, synchronised head arch display; it's fascinating to watch. Have a wonderful week and Christmas break!🌻🦋
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  543. Oh my goodness what an amazing family you have. Five daughters! Incredible. I’m so sorry to hear about your wife’s passing. Life can be so painful but like you said there’s always lots to be grateful for too. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  544. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  545. That is so kind of you, Suzie.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  546. Hello Mr Shifty NB Will, it was lovely meeting up. I hope your amazing adventure went well. I have just found out this evening, that I wrote the wrong year on the Otter Spotter cupboard!🙈 Thank you for your comment. Safe cruising and keep cool. 🦋🌻🦦
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  547. What a kind comment, Rosie! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  548. Thank you for your lovely comment. I am sorry to hear about your day and I hope tomorrow is much brighter for you. ☀️ Take care, Christine🦋🌻
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  549. Thank you so much, Sandy! I am so glad that you enjoyed the bugs; I love this time of year having a nosey in the flowers and finding some new insect friends. You have a great week too. 🌻🦋🐝🪲🪰
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  550. It was very snake like wasn’t it! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching 😊 Have a super weekend, Take care 🦋🌻
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  551. It was a great place to stop. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  552. What a kind compliment; I am so touched that you think that. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  553. Thank you so much! Alice was incredible to get through those high winds. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  554. I love that quote- thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care💚🦋🌻
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  555. What a kind comment! Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  556. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the videos. I travel with my husband so he helps with the locks, but you won't see him on the camera as he isn't allowed to be on social media due to his work's strict code of conduct. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the week. Take care🌻🦋
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  557. I'll keep an eye out for you, Stuart.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  558. You are so welcome, James. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you. Take care 🌻🦋🥳
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  559. Hi Will, I think putting your strawberries outside is a good idea with a daily water, once a week plant food and a good chat every now and again but make sure your tiller pin isn’t watching as he might get jealous!😃 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  560. There do seem to be a lot of daily challenges at the moment, so I hope that my vlog hasn't focussed too much on them, Mike. Have a wonderful weekend and thank you so much for watching! Take care🌻🦋
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  561. Do you write poetry? I think you should if you don’t. A stunning choice of music by the way. Take care🌻🦋
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  562. What a fabulous story; when you next visit, you should add these memories to that wall that I read from. Fancy meeting so much royalty too!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  563. The news about worldly events and at that time it was particularly bad if I remember. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  564. Hi Jana, please don't worry about the grebes because the male adult is with the ones that the female adult hasn't chosen.Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  565. That is such a thoughtful comment. Thank you so much 😊 I really appreciate your kind words. Take care 🌻🦋
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  566. Thank you so much, Gail! Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  567. That is so kind of you, Joanne- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  568. It really is!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  569. That is such a sweet thing to say!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  570. Thank you so much, Julie! Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  571. That is so kind of you, Debba. I am 21 actually! 😂🤣 Watership Down is so, so sad isn't it?Thank you so much for watching and your lovely comment too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  572. That is such a lovely comment- thank you so much; I really appreciate it. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  573. Oh Sue, what a sad and beautiful comment all at the same time. There must be no pain greater than that of losing your son or daughter. Congratulations on becoming a great grandmother and the name Annie Audrey is absolutely beautiful too. I’m thinking of you and sending you a virtual hug. Thank you for your kind comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  574. Tornados! 😱 I’d be so frightened in a tornado. When my kids were little, I took them to Florida on holiday and there was a tornado; I was so worried that I made us all sit in a cupboard until it had passed. I hope you are all safe and sound now? Take care 🌻🦋
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  575. Hi Christine, thank you so much for your lovely comment. It is indeed vibrant at the moment and this week the leaves seemed to have appeared again on a lot of the trees. I love it!😍 Wishing you a wonderful weekend.🦋🌻
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  576. What a lovely and kind thing to say, Miguel! It is cosy when it rains and you are inside the boat. Have a wonderful week 🌻🦋
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  577. Spring has sprung now the chiffchaff sings! Thank you so much for your comment. Have a wonderful weekend.🌻🦋
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  578. Cat, you are so lovely and your comment really made me smile. Thank you so much! Take care and keep smiling too!🦋🌻☺️
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  579. That's the trouble with ice, I left thinking it wasn't that bad and then it thickened up. My scarf is part blanket, part throw, and even part hammock! 😂🧣 It is so overworn but the best thing to cruise in when the freezing wind blows through your bones. I think you secretly want a scarf- blanket- throw- hammock don't you? Thank you for your lovely comment Mr Will! Take care 🦋🌻
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  580. Welcome to the channel, Andrew! I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs and the wildlife. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  581. Hi there, thank you so much for such a lovely comment. I bet your Nana's stories are so precious to you. I will look those two canals up; they sound fascinating. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  582. Thank you so much, Colin for your kind words. I'm so glad that you enjoyed it. Have a wonderful week!🦋🌻
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  583. Hi Jill, I hope that you are ok? I was hot and bothered too, especially after my effort with having to put the whole thing back again, which I did really badly! 🤪 I'm really glad that you enjoyed the vlog and I hope that you have a lovely weekend.🌻🦋
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  584. Oh Linda, my heart goes out to you; it really does. It must be so difficult for you at the moment; your dog is so lucky to have you. The bond between human and dog is so special. I wish you both health and happiness. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Take care, both of you x🦋🌻🐾🐾
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  585. The only spirits onboard are in bottles!🤣
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  586. That is such a kind and lovely comment- thank you so much, Matt☺️ Your thirty year old boat is going to be just fine- don't worry. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  587. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Zephyr made me laugh so much with that giant stick and I edited out a lot of her carrying it as the vlog would have gone on for over an hour!😂 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻🐾🐾
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  588. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, NB Liberty Crew! Hull blacking, now there's a thought...actually, it is completely part of the jar now and they have become one solid together. I shall have to sort that one out before recycling! 🤪I'm so glad that you enjoyed the vlog. Happy cruising !🦋🌻
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  589. Hi Stevie, I'm so pleased that you enjoyed the cruise. There are hundreds of fish here and some whoppers too! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a sunny weekend.🦋🌻🌞
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  590. Hi Steve, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I couldn't quite believe there were so many terrapins in the canal either! The water has to be 25 degrees Celsius for them to breed which I don't think it is yet, so they are there because they have been put there as unwanted pets! Even though, the CRT are worried about the damage they might be causing, I still think they are beautiful and it's not their fault they are there. Anyway, I have rambled a bit here! Wishing you a wonderful weekend.🌻🦋🐢
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  591. That is such a kind and lovely thing to say!😊 I really appreciate it, thank you so much, Algernon. Take care🌻🦋
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  592. It’s the best way don’t you think? 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  593. Thank you, Pete. I am glad you enjoyed it! Zephyr certainly gets enthusiastic about gardening so it’s a good thing we don’t have one anymore! Take care🌻🦋🦮
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  594. How wonderful to have your first narrowboat cruise in such a beautiful place. I am so pleased that it brought back the memories for you.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, Michael, take care.🌻🦋
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  595. Thank you so much for being so appreciative of the vlogs. You are indeed part of the Mindful NB family now and your comments are delightful to read. I was trying Little Alice out on the Blackwater at high tide. If you continue with the vlogs, you’ll see what happens to the Stowaway Boat. Thank you once again, Michael!🌻🦋
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  596. The bat detector is so exciting and seeing the bats zipping past was amazing 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  597. I second that- thank you so much for your wise words! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻🕊️
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  598. That is so good to know! I applaud them for doing that. Thank you for sharing that. Take care 🦋🌻
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  599. Congratulations to be at the boat shopping stage- that is so exciting and I really hope that you find your perfect floating home! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  600. What a special thing to say; it makes me feel so happy to read your comment about my poetry. Thank you so, so much, Sheila. Take care🦋🌻
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  601. You are so welcome, Nanci. I absolutely love the different galls. I’ll try and film some different ones this week. Take care🦋🌻
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  602. Thank you for your lovely comment. I will apologise in advance for the wobbly filming and audio issues in the earlier vlogs- sorry! I think it’s wonderful that you are exploring poetry! Remember there is no right way to do it, no real rules. Just enjoy escaping for a while with words. Take care🌻🦋
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  603. That sounds just like a sedge warbler. They love to sing from the a high position to show everyone how beautiful their song is! I love them!!!!Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  604. Thank you so much for your words of encouragement. It is so lovely to hear. YouTube is a strange place but it’s great to connect with other vloggers and super subscribers. Fortunately, I’m not ambitious, good job really!🤣 Have a super weekend🌻🦋👍
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  605. Thank you so much for your support, Richard 🌻🦋👍 It means a lot 🙏
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  606. Hi Tom, that is a very good question and I am now deep in thought about the forest canopies of my travels so far. I distinctly remember the Ashby canal has a couple of those cuttings where the trees create a cathedral affect and then Kinver on the Staffs and Worcestershire canal took my breath away with its stunning trees and landscape. And then, more recently at Drakeholes on the Chesterfield canal there is a short stretch of forest canopy. I know there are more, but I need to sit and think about it for longer. I am so glad that you enjoy the vlogs and thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🦋🌻 Just remembered Chirk on the Llangollen and The Shropshire Union is a super canal for Forest canopies! Still thinking...
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  607. Hi Ross, you are so lucky to have the gift of music and playing the keyboard; apparently, the starling changed the last few notes and Mozart liked these changes and adopted them! They're amazing birds and so beautiful too. Thank you so much for watching and I loved your rhyming couplet at the end of your comment!🦋🌻⭐️
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  608. That is so sensible to give up tv, Helen! I love your motto "live a life you don't need a holiday from", that is so true. Enjoy your week and look after yourself. Thank you for your lovely comment.🌻🦋
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  609. Muhammad, you and your friends were such superstars 🤩 and so helpful. It was lovely to meet you all. Thank you for watching the vlog and taking the time to comment. Wishing you a wonderful weekend. 🌻🦋
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  610. It’s always a pleasure to read your comments, Simon! The fens are such a spectacular landscape to film and the wind turbines make it that extra bit dramatic I think. Have a wonderful week and take care too.🌻🦋
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  611. I’m so pleased that you enjoy the format of the vlogs. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  612. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I really hope that boat finds a home. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  613. Thank you so much for finding my vlogs. It must have been wonderful growing up near a canal. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  614. Spring is almost here and I can just about hear her soft and sunny footsteps!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  615. What a brilliant story, thank you so much for telling me. I bet your father had a great tome working at Cadbury's. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  616. I am so appreciative of the kind and wonderful comments that I get, including from you too. Thank you so much! Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  617. Thank you for your comment. It was not your imagination, Russell as it was about 1 minute shorter than usual as my cruise was shorter this week. I'm glad you like the idea of the daisy. Creepy monkey is very much still here at the moment and making a spooky addition to the towpath, but it will be gone very soon! Wishing you a weekend full of sunshine.🦋🌻🌞
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  618. They sound beautiful! 🌴🦋🌻🤣
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  619. Hi Michael, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I'd love to see the surfers on the bore wave- it must be an incredible sight to see! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  620. Oh my goodness, so much snow and cold temperatures in Poland at the moment! I hope that you are staying warm and dry? Thank you so much for your beautiful comment. I am so pleased that you enjoyed this vlog. The gentleman in the park, making bird food each night and braving every weather to feed the birds really touched me; just like you say, it proves that there are many kind and thoughtful people about. Which is just like you with your support for my channel and wonderful comments every week too! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  621. Hi Steve, thank you so much for your lovely comment and I am pleased that you are happy now that your mid term elections are over. Your wife's story about the crow is beautiful, especially that it was nursed back to good health and released back into the wild. I used to think that it might be too cold for Zephyr to swim, but then I read that the Labrador breed is originally part Canadian water dog that swam in freezing waters to retrieve fishing nets and fish for fishermen. This explained to me why she is always desperate to swim, whatever the weather! I don't allow her in icy water though. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  622. I really did. I am back now and so grateful to be answering your comments. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  623. Thank you for your comment. I wish you the best of luck and happiness for the future on your boat. You are right that we are all different and what makes one person happy may not make another person happy at all. Here’s to us all being fulfilled!👍 Have a wonderful week! 🦋🌻
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  624. 🤗🤗 Well, I am delighted that you enjoy spending time on the mindful narrowboat! Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  625. Hi John, I hope you are well? I am glad that you like the idea of a daisy; it is such a special flower and apparently a great source of vitamin C! Hitch, certainly did make a long appearance this week and what an entrance too! But the voice was my son's!😄 Wishing you a weekend of sunshine🦋🌻🌞
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  626. Thank you so much, Pancrazio for such a lovely comment! I'm so glad that you enjoyed it so much. Have a wonderful weekend.🦋🌻
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  627. It was such an adventure and one of the best trips we have ever done on our boat as it was full of the unknown. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  628. Oh what a brilliant story, William! 🤩 Thank you so much for sharing it. Take care 🦋🌻
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  629. She makes me laugh when she does it! 🤭🐾🐾💚 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  630. Welcome to The Mindful Narrowboat, Rebecca and thank you so much for your kind words.😊 A Merry Christmas to you and your family too!🌻🦋🎄
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  631. Custard creams, 4 grapes a day and jellied eels were my Nan's regular foods in her 90s! Thank you so much for buying my book and for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  632. Hi Jenny, thank you so much for such a lovely comment- that is so kind of you. The mushrooms in the lock gate would make a beautiful painting wouldn't it? I loved being able to film them from the underside as you don't often get to see the gills clearly. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  633. That’s so kind of you! Bert is going to be a tricky customer I think. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  634. Hi Gary, thank you for such a compliment about the video quality, that feedback means a lot to me. I am very happy to tell you what I film with: I film wildlife and some cruise shots with my Panasonic Lumix 2000 and then when I film 'pieces to camera' or wet weather cruising, like the fog, I use my phone. Take care🌻🦋📸
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  635. Thank you for your lovely comment, Will. I'm glad you were safe during the storm in Wales. There are so many horror stories of trees sinking boats and even though I love trees, I don't really want one on my roof! Have a wonderful week, Mr Will.🦋🌻
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  636. Thank you so much, Vince! This canal, minus the weed, is absolutely stunning and I totally recommend coming up here. The people are so lovely too. Happy cruising and have a wonderful week!🌻🦋
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  637. That is such a kind comment!😊 Thank you so much- I really appreciate it. Take care 🦋🌻
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  638. Oh my goodness! 🤩 The middle of the Atlantic Ocean- you must have laughed your head off at me in a tiny lake with my anchor!😂Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  639. That is such a lovely thing to know, Jayne and I am chuffed to bits that you feel like that after the vlogs. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  640. That is a very good idea!Than Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  641. That is so lovely to know. It makes me smile to read that you feel like that. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  642. Hi Gary and Irene- it certainly was nature at its best- this time of year is just fabulous to cruise in. Take care both of you and have a super weekend🌻🦋
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  643. I am so pleased that you enjoyed some nighttime storm footage.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  644. Hi Christine, thank you so much for your lovely comment! I am so pleased that you found it relaxing. I hope you have a relaxing weekend.🌻🦋
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  645. I draw from my photographs that I have taken. I take several shots from different angles so I can get details that might be missed from one shot. I have a terrible memory, so I don't think I could draw like that, but it is something that I would like to try more of. Have a super weekend and thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  646. Hi Sandy, you stayed awake! 😮I need to try harder on making it more relaxing.😂😴 I'm so glad that you enjoyed it though. It is a pleasure making vlogs when I get lovely comments like yours. Take care.🌻🦋
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  647. Her diary is just so beautiful! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  648. Brewster, your comment is so kind and I am chuffed that you like my vlogs! Zephyr is delighted that you tilted your head back at her as she said it's about time she got some recognition for all of her hard work with the vlogs!😂🐶🐾 Enjoy your weekend!🌻🦋
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  649. It is an absolute pleasure to make these videos and I consider myself very lucky to call it my work. I am so pleased that you find them relaxing. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  650. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. Boats are hard work sometimes, but they are a lot of fun most of the time too. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  651. Thank you so much, Michael for your suggestions and for watching the vlogs. I think flowers are a lovely idea. Have a wonderful weekend and week ahead. Take care🌻🦋
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  652. That makes me feel so happy to know. The vlogs are a pleasure to make.Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  653. What a beautiful, poetic comment! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  654. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment, Lacy of Little Robin Cottage! I’m hoping I can paint a decent enough daisy 🤞 but we’ll have to see, it might end up looking worse than the monkey!🤣🙈 Wishing you a weekend full of sunshine 🌻🦋🌞
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  655. I love this poem. I agree with you that it is really appropriate given the weather. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  656. That is such an interesting observation-because I live here, I haven’t thought about the light being different before. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  657. You have travelled along some amazing canals haven't you? I think we are going to need to raise our voices to protect our waterways over the next few years with the government cuts. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  658. Hi Wendy, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I really love those little frog hoppers too, such incredible athletes as well! Have a wonderful weekend. 🌻🦋🪳
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  659. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment, Ronald. That is quite a move that you did 35 years ago; I bet the nature and wildlife is beautiful where you are. Take care🦋🌻
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  660. That is so kind of you, Chris to become a Patron and buy me a coffee- thank you so much- I really appreciate it! I'm glad you enjoyed the vlog too. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  661. I am so pleased that you got to see the place where you grew up. Fishing for sticklebacks was something that I loved doing as a child too. Thank you for your kind comments; have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  662. Hi Tony, I am so pleased that the vlog brought back happy memories. I can't believe that you used to walk through that tunnel and one of your friends fell in! 🤭 Good luck with your narrowboat search.🤞 I hope that you find the boat of your dreams. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  663. I hope you’re okay on your river. It’s not in flood here at the moment and I know what you mean about feeling nervous. Sun ☀️ is coming though!! Take care🦋🌻🌞
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  664. Hi Jeff, the positives of boating far outweigh the negatives in my opinion so I'm glad it's given you hope for when you take the plunge. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful week.🌻🦋
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  665. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Northern Narrowboaters! Wouldn't the world be boring if we were all the same?🥱 I bet you look at me and think I'm a right weirdo!😂 Have a weekend full of sunshine.🌞 Take care🦋🌻
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  666. Hi Steve, thank you for your lovely comment. When I am walking Zephyr, I scan every hedgerow, muddy path and field for wildlife and I am getting better at listening out now for different birds. I think, I am the world’s slowest walker! Have a sunny weekend!🦋🌻🌞
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  667. Good luck with the boat buy. I’ll keep my eyes peeled. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  668. Ken, I must thank you if you have been following me from the start! I really appreciate you sticking with me as I tried to work out how this vlogging all worked. You are a star!⭐️ Have a wonderful, Tasmanian weekend.🌻🦋
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  669. How wonderful to hear how you and your family worked in the gravel pits; you must have some amazing stories to tell. It is such a beautiful place now and has a real special magic about it. Take care and thank you so much for your comment.🌻🦋
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  670. Thank you so much, Mike. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  671. I was so surprised to find the oystercatcher on the top of the tunnel with just a tiny stream running through, and the noise they were making, just brilliant! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend.🦋🌻
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  672. Thank you so much, Christine for such a lovely comment. I am over the moon that I saw my first otter and now I am constantly watching the water to see if another one appears. Have a super weekend and stay cool in the sunshine.🦋😊
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  673. Ross, I can't even say that once, slowly! 😂 Thank you so much for such a lovely comment and I am delighted that you enjoy watching the boating adventures. Take care🌻🦋
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  674. That is so kind of you, David and Carol! Thank you so much for watching 😊 Have a super weekend, Take care 🦋🌻
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  675. Hi Jill, thank you for your lovely comment. I hope you are all well and staying safe in this wild weather! Have a wonderful weekend 🌻🦋
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  676. I have a wildlife camera and I saw a gap in the wall which looked perfect to put it. I was so excited to see them both. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  677. We are lucky enough to have made an arrangement with family whereby we have bought a compost bin and we take the waste once a week to the bin which is in a little plot owned by a family member. In 6 months, we’ll be able to use it as compost, but I’ll only plant flowers in it and not edibles. Thank you for your question. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  678. From now on, I shall call it a 'cutter'!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  679. What a beautiful comment! You are on the other side of the world but still sharing the same love and respect for the wildlife that lives with you. I hope it stays cool enough for you and the nature around you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  680. I am so glad that you enjoyed it, Steve! 😊 Thank you so much for your comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  681. Thank you for your lovely comment, Gary and Irene. What I think happened is you are not allowed to stay more than 2 weeks in one spot which we didn't but the person who checked the licences might have done that when we were in Gloucester Docks and then 2 months later, after we had visited the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal, we went back to the docks for 1 week, and I am guessing that's when the person checked again and it might have looked like we had spent 2 months in the docks only. I don't think there is a way of proving that we had moved, other than sending them my vlogs? 🤭 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  682. That is such a kind comment- thank you so much. I really appreciate this life that I have at the moment; before, narrowboat life, I had a very stressful job and worked ridiculous hours so how can I complain? it would be very selfish of me if I did, I think.Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  683. Hello fellow boater, daveyboy! I am sure that you are enjoying the spring delights on our waters too with all the new life. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Wishing you a week full of sunshine.🦋🌻🌞
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  684. How wonderful and kind! Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  685. The canals are beautiful in parts and then very neglected in other parts; I am really enjoying exploring it all though. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  686. Thank you so much 😊 🐾🐾💚 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  687. Rikki, that is such a kind and lovely comment- thank you so much! I also wish I was a millionaire too as I would make a donation and interestingly, I would still want to be a continuous cruiser; I'd just turn my boat into a hybrid. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  688. Hi Harris, rotten cabbage is not a great smell is it? Thank you for watching and commenting. Take care🌻🦋
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  689. Hi Sandy, how lovely that you have a garden full of cowslips; they are such special flowers; fairies unlock treasures with them apparently🧚‍♀️ Thank you so much for your kind words about the vlog. Wishing you a wonderful weekend among the cowslips.🌻🦋
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  690. Thank you so much, Jill 😊 I really want to crack the gluten-free, vegan bread thing, but I am not sure it will happen- I might donate my loaves to Canal and River Trust for repairing lock chambers- they are that solid! ⛏ 🍞 Take care🌻🦋
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  691. Mr Narrowboat Will, your vlog is brilliant and funny, so don't go putting it down. I could never steer the boat and film as good as you; I tried and crashed into the lock! Thank you for your lovely comment and enjoy some sunshine cruising. Take care🌻🦋
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  692. I am so glad that you enjoyed the cruise, Nanci. There are some really cute boats on the moorings around here and it is lovely having a nosey as we pass them by. Have a wonderful weekend!🦋🌻
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  693. Hi Michael, I really enjoyed doing the walk Tunnicliffe described in his book; I’ll have to go back on a not so blustery day. When I saw that fallen tree afterwards, I shuddered at the thought. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  694. Oh the deer hinds were just so spectacular and regal is the best word for them! Apparently, there is a herd of 50 here and one stag, but I only saw the two. Thank you for your lovely comment, Lydia- have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  695. Well, it is a pleasure to put the journeys together and I am so pleased that you are finding them a haven of calm. Thank you so much for making this comment; it means a lot to me to read it. Take care🌻🦋
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  696. I know; I'm so glad we don't do that to bears anymore.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a happy Easter weekend. Take care 🦋🌻🐣
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  697. Hi Lisa, thank you for your lovely comment. You are so lucky to have such a spectacular looking moth on your doorstep! I bet if you tried the sheet experiment you would have an incredible variety. Take care 🌻🦋🦋🦋🦋
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  698. Oh Mark, I am so sorry to hear that you have been feeling low at the moment. You are so kind to still find time to comment on my vlog. I wish you some peaceful escape for a while until you feel better. Sending you a cloud to float on.☁️ Have a peaceful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  699. Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  700. Yorkshire has a wonderful story around every turn. I love it here! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  701. I am married but my husband works away. When he comes back to the boat he can’t be on the vlogs as his job is in education. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  702. Hi there, I am Vanessa and I live with my husband but you won't see him as his work has a strict code of conduct about being on social media, so he hides a lot. I was so bad at filming and editing in the beginning that I made the first bunch of videos private!🙈😂 I have only recently improved a bit. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  703. Thank you so much, Claire for your kind and thoughtful comment. The locks are something we discussed in detail when we starting boating and there are dilemmas with each decision. Zephyr is nervous in the boat during locks and we felt that if there was going to be an incident in a lock then most of the time it would impact on the boat inside and those on the boat, so she gets off. We have tied her up at locks but it is not always easy to see her as you do the lock and she has been frightened by a passerby’s dog before and she couldn’t get away. I have got her to sit and wait without tying her but recent spikes in dog napping concern me and it is so hard preventing people from making a fuss of her as she’s sat on the other side. When I took her to dog agility, she crossed narrower beams than the lock gates but still I worry, like you that a freak accident could happen. I will continue to consider the best option but thank you for highlighting it again, Claire. Take care🌻🦋
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  704. What a kind comment. Some of the canal don’t have many locks so it isn’t that bad and doing a lock can be fun when there’s not many of them. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  705. I was speechless at the time and I kept staring at the chipped flint thinking ancient man made those marks and now I’m holding it! Farmer Jason could easily have his own YouTube channel with his stories of the Fenland! Have a super weekend!🌻🦋
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  706. Delightfully giggling is brilliant, Nanci and I’m chuffed that my vlogs make you smile. Thank you so much!😊 Have a wonderful weekend 🦋🌻
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  707. Paul, you are the first to notice this! I did some YouTube tutorial videos and apparently an introduction that isn't a hook puts viewers off watching? Do you think I should put it back in? Sending you a gentle breeze and some cool shade.🌬🦋🌻
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  708. Thank you, so much, Christine🤗 I am so pleased that you enjoyed watching. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  709. Thank you for your lovely comment! Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  710. Hi Walter, thank you so much for your advice. I will give it a go, but I'm not a professional, however my camera takes good photos. Have a super weekend🦋🌻
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  711. Your photos are absolutely stunning! What incredible birds they are.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  712. Let’s hope that one day our dogs dig up buried treasure then! Have a good, healthy week too, Jean-Louis! 🌻🦋
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  713. I hope it’s great for you too, NB Super B crew!🌻🦋🥳
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  714. Hi Rachel, thank you so much for going back and watching the old vlogs. It was all very rusty then, but slowly, I have improved a bit with the editing, audio and drawing. Very slowly!🤭 Have a great rest of the week, keep warm.🦋🌻
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  715. Have you still not had any rain? Sending you a 🌧 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  716. It's great to know that you enjoyed the trip into Mkt Harborough, Tony- I still can't believe the world's fastest animal is living there! Let's hope we see the redwing soon.🤞Thank you for your lovely comment, have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  717. We were on the North Oxford Canal at Onley. Enjoy the rest of your weekend 🦋🌻
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  718. George, I have my fingers crossed for you winning that lottery🤞🤞🍀 You deserve to have that cruiser on the Northern Broads. Never give up hope. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  719. Stay safe too🌻🦋
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  720. The hidden treasures in nature are the biggest morale booster aren’t they? 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  721. Vlog 50 means...🏆🏅 a trophy and a medal! Ah, Neil the Seal, what an utterly lovely creature and so at home along the Ouse. It's quite remarkable really that these seals have made their home there. Enjoy the rest of your evening and congratulations for reaching 50! I am doing vlog 100 this week so you are halfway there. 🌻🦋
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  722. Salmon egg slime mould looked good enough to eat with crackers! Of course, I wouldn't eat it because you can't and because of the whole vegan thing too!😂 Thank you for a lovely comment, Indi and take care.🌻🦋
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  723. It’s a super film isn’t it. Thank you so much for such kind words too! Take care 🦋🌻
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  724. He is an incredible museum curator! I totally recommend a visit. Thank you for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  725. It is so magical hearing the steam train so I can see why you really enjoyed your job there. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  726. That is so kind of you!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  727. I like aimlessly reflecting on words too! 🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  728. Jill, this comment has just made my evening. When I started this channel I just wanted to connect with like minded people and you have been an absolute treasure to share cruising tips with. I stopped at amazing places under your recommendations and I can’t thank you enough for that. I’m sure we’ll meet one day and I am so pleased that you had a great time on the Bedford Ouse! Have a super weekend 🦋🌻
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  729. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I thoroughly recommend Birmingham this time of year; I'm not sure what it is like in the summer but it has been a delight this last couple of weeks to cruise and moor here. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  730. Thank you, James. I am so pleased that you like the poetry! Take care🌻🦋
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  731. Hi Chris, thank you so much for your lovely comment and you are not lecturing at all, just offering some very sensible advice- thank you. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  732. Thank you so much, Ann!🤗 Zeph is such a star isn’t she? Have a super rest of the weekend, take care 🌻🦋
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  733. I believe that you can do whatever you set your mind to if you want it badly enough. There are so many friendly boaters to help you if you need anything too. This week, I couldn't get the gas valve to shift when I was changing my gas and it was taking me ages; then a dog walker went past the boat and I asked them if they could help me- they were so happy to help and they managed to loosen it too which was great. Follow your heart. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  734. Thank you so much for watching, Robin 😊 Have a super weekend, Take care 🦋🌻
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  735. Whoops! Sorry about that- I'll be seeing you on the canals then!😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment, take care🌻🦋
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  736. Thank you for the tip, Miguel. You are right, Zephyr doesn’t like the jumping down into the boat approach. Part of me thinks, she rather likes the training as there are lots of food rewards! Have a great Sunday and week ahead!🦋🌻
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  737. Thank you so much Nigel! Sending you a gentle breeze and some cool shade. 🌬🌻🦋
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  738. Well djangorheinhardt, your comment made my day!😄 I do keep the camera a long way from my face though.😂 Since I’ve moved onto my narrowboat and changed my working hours, I definitely feel much younger! Have a lovely rest of the week. Take care🦋🌻
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  739. I order my shopping online and I use a nearby address as a postcode, then in the notes section, I tell them that I live on a boat and for them to phone me 10 mins before arriving so that I can come and meet them with my trolley.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  740. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. I am so sorry to hear that you suffer with anxiety and depression. I was really ill in my twenties with anxiety which led to depression, so I really feel for you to have to live with it. Nature absolutely helps and also I read a book “self help for your nerves” by Dr Clare Weekes. She explains both conditions so well and this book taught me to: accept, float through and remember that time passes and you will feel better again. I am so pleased that my vlog was relaxing for you and I hope you have a wonderful rest of the week. Take care🌻🦋
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  741. Thank you so much for your lovey comment and what a great piece of advice to 'eat lots of chocolate' I absolutely have to do that now! Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  742. Well, I am delighted that you watch the vlog right away, thank you so much, Garry!😊 I hope you enjoy your supper- it's not marrow is it?🤭 Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  743. Lydia, I really hope you get to see an otter too. 🦦 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Stay cool in the sun🦋🌻
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  744. Hi Polly, I am so pleased that you keep a nature journal too. It is such a wonderful hobby to have isn't it? Every season, there is something wonderful to sketch and think about. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am a real fan of Beatrix Potter by the way! Take care 🌻🦋
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  745. You are a star!⭐️ I wish you worked for YouTube😆 Thank you so much for your support, take care🦋🌻
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  746. Thank goodness for people like Tom Rolt! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  747. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  748. Thank you so much, Norm! Take care 🌻🦋
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  749. 😂😂👍 It is the favourite part of my week; stuffing my face with sweet treats! 😂Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  750. What a lovely comment, Stevie, thank you so much and Mr M is chuffed to bits that you think the garden boxes look good. I am so glad that you enjoyed the vlog. Wishing you a wonderful weekend.🌻🦋
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  751. Thank you, Jeff. It was fascinating learning from Farmer Jason! Have a super weekend!🦋🌻
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  752. There are 3 of us. My husband can't appear on the vlogs due to his work's code of conduct so that is why you don't see him. Thank you so much for watching and commenting, Kim. Take care🦋🌻
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  753. You are so welcome, Mike from beautiful Norfolk, home to the swallowtails! Take care🦋🌻
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  754. What a lovely comment, thank you! 😊 Have a terrific weekend 🦋🌻
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  755. Hi Colin and Heather, thank you for your lovely comment. We haven’t got stuck in a narrow stretch yet, but we were once stuck for a week at Pickets Lock near Tottenham when it broke just before we entered it; a magnet fisher broke the gate! Then the water level dropped and the boat sat tilted for 6 days. It was topsy turvy living for a while🤪 Enjoy the rest of your week!🦋🌻
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  756. Hello lovely Anthony from the three of us! Thank you again for such a wonderful comment. The first thing you asked was about the veganism. Mr M was the first out of us to become vegan; we were both vegetarian for a while first, but as I am the main cook, making two separate meals was tricky. Then I started to read more about the dairy industry and animal exploitation in general and I started to explore how to become vegan, but in a healthy way. I really didn't want to eat the vegan, processed foods as they do not contain the best ingredients either. To be honest with you, I have to be careful with my diet as I am gluten intolerant and so I really don't want to start cutting out major food groups that could damage my health. I balance as much as I can, I eat a lot of fresh veg, brown rice, make all the meals from scratch, using herbs and spices and then I sometimes eat fish, if I am out in a restaurant and the vegan option isn't GF. Zephyr is not vegan and eats normal dog food and when my son visits, I always buy him the foods he likes such as eggs, cheese and dairy milk as I believe we should never force our opinions on others. Mr M and I pay for a boat service twice a year. We have a stainless steel water tank so that we don't need to de-rust, but we still don't drink the tank water, instead, we fill up water bottles at the tap and then run the water through a water jug. Hope I have answered your questions, Anthony. Sending you a gentle breeze and some cool shade.🌬🌻🦋
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  757. I consider myself so lucky to have this opportunity to live on a boat on the canals and rivers, that I can't possibly get down when things don't work out. It could be a lot, lot worse. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  758. What a kind comment, Steve although it’s probably downhill from this moment on!🤣 Thank you so much; enjoy the rest of your week! 🦋🌻
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  759. Zephyr is obsessed with that ball! 🐾🐾😂 I won't be travelling at night again if I can help it.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  760. What a kind comment! ‘Blue marble’ I haven’t heard that phrase before- I love it! Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  761. What a lovely name for the murmuration! 😍 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  762. Thank you so much for your condolences. Your YouTube handle suggests that you have a beautiful seascape too so I hope you are close to the ocean. Have a wonderful week 🌻🦋🌊
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  763. That is so kind of you!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  764. Thank you so much, kind and sweet Donna! I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs and the little captions; I am learning as I go, so sharing it with viewers like you makes it even more special. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  765. You are so welcome, Paul! Thank you so much for watching and for your kindness too. Take care 🌻🦋
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  766. Hi Margaret, I am so pleased that you found the vlog relaxing. It was wonderful to be able to film the red kites and peregrines and when I'm watching nature like that, it is where I find my bit of calm. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and thoughtfulness too, Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  767. It’s an awful sound isn’t it? 😱 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  768. That is so kind of you. Tea is such a comforting drink; even thinking about making a tea is comforting. Thank you so much for watching! Take care🦋🌻
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  769. Thank you for your lovely comment, Rossi! It could well be Zephyr's collar, as I have not seen her scratch when she doesn't wear it. She just had to give the cathedral carpet a little ear wipe on the way in though!😂🐾🐾 Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  770. It’s great to know that you are watching all of the vlogs! Forgive me for the dodgy editing in the earlier ones as I didn’t know what I was doing!😂 Thank you, Anthony for your kindness and the time you take to write your comments. Have a wonderful weekend and week ahead!🌻🦋
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  771. They are lovely aren’t they and they make beautiful vlogs. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  772. 😂 It was a great distraction! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  773. Thank you so much, Miguel! Have a great week and take care.🦋🌻
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  774. Oh and yes positivity is a word.👍
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  775. Thank you for your comment, Miguel! I’m glad you enjoyed the cruise. Take care🌻🦋
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  776. It's strange how we can feel drawn to a place isn't it? Canada must be beautiful to live in though. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  777. The two, right feet camera shot was just for you, well observed, John, but there was another Hitch moment too…did you spot it? Have a terrific weekend!🦋🌻
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  778. You really have to look into their eyes don’t you which can have all sorts of consequences!😂 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  779. They were so skilful the way they built the canal. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  780. It is such a special boat for such a special cause that it really does bring tears to the eyes, Trev. Thank you for your comment. Happy cruising!🦋🌻
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  781. Hi Christine, I bet there are some amazing places to leaf peek where you are? Thank you so much for your comment. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  782. I mean, Jeff🙈
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  783. That is such a coincidence that Harry fitted your pram cover too! It's a super extra space and already it's making a difference. It actually took me much longer to put it back up again as I couldn't get the back fastenings to line up! Thank you for watching, Richard and I hope you all have a lovely weekend. I'm looking forward to another episode of Nighttime On Still Waters!🌻🦋
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  784. 😱 Wow! Was that a 5 star bore? Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  785. Hi Jill, you really helped our Middle Levels and River Great Ouse trip this year by giving us super tips of where to stay, so thank you so much! I really hope you have a fantastic winter trip on your boat. Happy New Year to you and guy!🥳🌻🦋
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  786. What a beautiful memory, Joseph; it made me cry to read it. I completely relate to your Dad's reaction to the murmuration.Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  787. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment! Have a super weekend.🌻🦋
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  788. That is so kind of you to sign the petition too. Thank you so much. I’ll look out for you on the water. Take care 🌻🦋
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  789. Well now, whatever gave you that idea?Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  790. Hi Michael, please consider yourself adopted; now all you have to do is convince Mrs Higgins to go for the narrowboat life! How about another holiday? It took me at least two holidays to enjoy it more. How amazing that you crossed the Ponty on your birthday! It sounds like you both had an amazing time when you hired your boat. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  791. Hi Christine, it really was the perfect spot for journaling next to. One side of the boat has its Daisy now but the other side is yet to do. I am going to add the lettering of the boat name to each picture too, hopefully. Thank you for your lovely comment and I hope you have a wonderful weekend 🦋🌻
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  792. I’m married and my husband travels with me but he has to work away so he doesn’t live on the boat full time. He can’t be on the vlogs as his job is in education and it’s unprofessional to be on YouTube especially because he also supports vulnerable families. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  793. Robins are very special birds and their connection to humans is magical. Perhaps this is why some people choose to name their children, Robin? I’m now trying to think of other popular names that derive from birds and I can’t? Anyway, have a wonderful day!🌻🦋
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  794. Hi Will, there are secret keys hidden all over the place- you just need to know where to find them!😉🤫🗝 Actually, I googled the church and it said collect the key from the pub, but that just doesn't sound as exciting! Thank you for watching and have a lovely week!🌻🦋
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  795. Congratulations on your job, Trev! I hope you enjoy it.
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  796. That is awful, Trev! I really hope that all gets sorted for you.
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  797. Every time I thought about the ship wreck, Chica submerged there as the Danny went past, I got teary too! Thank you so much for watching 😊 Have a super weekend, Take care 🦋🌻
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  798. Nostalgia gets me every time too🤗 Thank you so much for watching 😊 Have a super weekend, Take care 🦋🌻
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  799. 🤩Wow! That’s amazing 🤩 Thank you so much for watching! Take care 🦋🌻
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  800. Hi Simon, I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog and thank you so much for your kind comments. The contrast between the River Idle and the Tidal Trent is unbelievable and they actually join each other! Anyway, I hope you have a lovely weekend, walking your dogs in the sunshine. Take care🦋🌻🌞
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  801. Hi Sian, it really was a wonderful adventure the whole thing! Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  802. Thank you Mike😊 Have a wonderful week 🦋🌻
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  803. Hi Michael, I hope that you have had a good day. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Those geese were so funny and I know they cause trouble in March, but what personalities they are! Take care.🦋🌻
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  804. Hi John, thank you for your lovely comment and I hope you are keeping well. Farmer Jason is such a fascinating person to talk to and it was so kind of him to let us moor on his land. It was my first spot of Chinese Water Deer which was the first deer in the film but then you are right, the second deer was a muntjac and they look so similar from a distance. Chinese Water Deer are the only deer not to have antlers, instead the males have a pair of very long canines which look a bit like antlers but hanging outside of the mouth! Thank you for watching and have a super Sunday and week ahead!🌻🦋
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  805. That is so exciting, Grant! I wish you the best of luck with your new adventure and I hope you find your perfect boat. Have a lovely rest of the week.🦋🌻
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  806. Thank you for your lovely comment and hugs, Lynn. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  807. I live with my husband but he can't be on the vlog due to his work's strict code of conduct about social media. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  808. I was so overwhelmed by it all! And I have never seen Zephyr so in awe either. Thank you for your kind comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  809. They opened it up again and were so helpful. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  810. How kind of you! I’m so pleased that you enjoy them. Thank you so much for watching at the normal speed. Take care🌻🦋
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  811. What kind and wonderful tips! Thank you so much 😊 I am over the moon that you watch whilst creating. Brilliant 🤩 Take care 🦋🌻
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  812. Hi Caz, I was so impressed with how efficient Fox’s was as we stocked up on water, diesel, gas, coal and pumped out when we went. I hope you get your boat soon too.🤞 Have a beautiful weekend 🦋🌻
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  813. That’s so kind of you. I think it’s more to do with the incredible amount of weed that we have hanging off our boat though! 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  814. Hello, Gerry! I hope you are both well? The tomato plant that you gave me is producing tomatoes in October- amazing! Thank you so much for giving it to me. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  815. I know what you mean; it's incredible how they manage to fly, carrying all that pollen! Thank you for your comment. Have a good week!🐝🐝🦋🌻
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  816. A worm moon is the name for the March Moon as it signals the warming of the soil and the appearance of earthworms as a result. They named the Cloud as it looks like a cloud, I think? That is a lot of rain that you have measured!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a happy Easter weekend. Take care 🦋🌻🐣
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  817. It was such a lovely spot to be moored despite the scary river. Dog zoomies are brilliant aren’t they? 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  818. Thank you so much 😊 That is so kind of you. Take care 🌻🦋🤗
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  819. Thank you so much, David for such a lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  820. Your seasonal greenhouse sounds like a wonderful sanctuary. It is a powerful thing to help a new life force itself through the soil and if I return to land, I will definitely have a greenhouse too. Fading into the mists of time sounds like a gentle exit and I like that, also I like the idea of joining the mushrooms in their network with the trees and plants. Thank you for your lovely comment, Ross. Take care🌻🦋
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  821. It’s lovely to hear from you, Jason! I hope things are going well for you. I bet the skies there are full of migratory water birds. Have a wonderful weekend and try and make time to relax. 🦋🌻
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  822. Hi Bob, I hope you're right and we can get to the bottom of this engine issue. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  823. Your Dad is very lucky to have such an amazing view from his house. I hope you enjoyed your holiday on the beautiful Mon & Brec. I totally recommend the Glos and Sharpness for your next holiday. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  824. I am so pleased that the vlogs can be of some help to you. I hope you are okay and not in any pain. Sending you my best wishes for health and happiness.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  825. That is so kind of you, Steve! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  826. You are a Narrowboater at heart then Lorraine! Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  827. Hi Michael, the chiff chaff has such a great call to learn and recognise and I am always so excited to hear them for the first time each year. Thank you for watching! 🌻🦋
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  828. Thank you for your lovely comment. At Sneyd junction, there is what was the old canals: one going to Wryly the other to Essington. The current Wryly and Essington canal is navigable and we were on it when we left the Cannock Extension Canal, so you should be fine. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  829. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Vince! Have a super weekend 🦋🌻
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  830. You are so kind! Thank you so much Lionel and Mary🤗 Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  831. Hi Ross, I laugh when I put my wellies on to garden on the roof too, so I thought that it was funny that you noticed that. I will get the lawn mower out next!😂 What a wonderful idea to make a little video for Gardener's World; I love that programme, but as I just make all of my gardening up as I go along, I hadn't thought about sending in a short film before. You have inspired me. I ate three tomatoes today, so you are right about the tumblers being fast growers. Thank you for your kind words about my Uncle Roger too. Have a wonderful week and thank you so much for your super comment.
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  832.  @ross6343  I am having trouble getting my basil to grow well? I have a tiny plant which grows ever so slowly. Parsley does really well as does rosemary, but basil and coriander needs help on my roof. If you have any tips, then please let me know. Thank you for your super comment!👍🦋🌻
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  833. These are super tips! Thank you so much 👍⭐️🌻🦋
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  834. I am so, so sorry to hear about your Corgi- my heart goes out to you. I hope you are able to look back on the beautiful times that you spent together with happiness.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  835. That is so kind of you, Joan. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you. Take care 🌻🦋🥳
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  836. Yes that is something to think about but I don’t think we will move every day. I can always wash my clothes in the canal!😀
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  837. What a wonderful message, Louise! I am delighted to hear that you have had a good week, health wise. Long may that continue. If you get your cameras, then they can go up by the bird feeders until nesting season and by the wildlife areas too.Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  838. What a kind thing to say! I feel blessed to have such kind viewers like you, Jeff. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  839. Hello Miguel, I hope you are well? The Middle Level can only be accessed with a special key too! It is a truly magical place🪄🦋🌻
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  840. Thank you, John for your lovely comment. The birds were mainly rooks and jackdaws but there were some crows too. In the UK,in the winter, we get migratory crow family birds too which is why I think there were so many. The noise was incredible to hear. I wish you and your family a happy Christmas too! Have a great week, John🌻🦋
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  841. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  842. Thank you so much, Michael! I was so touched by the sheep and the mule and how they had struck up their special friendship. It just reminded me how we can never underestimate animals and their ability to feel. That's why it's so lovely that you are rescuing strays. Take care.🌻🦋
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  843. Hip Hip hooray for our amazing nurses!🙌 Thank you so much, Yvonne. Take care🦋🌻
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  844. ‘Hero of the Week’ has gone down very well with Mr M! But I think you are right, once I was out of the water, he could get a clearer view of where the bank card was!🤣 Thank you for your lovely comment and have a beautiful weekend!🦋🌻
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  845. Hi Glyn, I am so pleased that you are finding the vlogs relaxing. It's so lovely to get feedback like that. Have a super week.🌻🦋
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  846. I really hope that you can fulfil your dream, Callum. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  847. Thank you, Christine, what a lovely comment! Enjoy your weekend and take care too🌻🦋
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  848. Hi Chris, your DIY skills will have your pram hood sorted in no time! I watch Sailing Cadoha too and Hank is such a beautiful dog with oodles of personality. It's a great vlog. I think a greenhouse is a super idea, so I shall have to get saving for that one. I hope you have a lovely weekend!🦋🌻
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  849. Hi Ross, thank you for your lovely comment! I'm so glad that you enjoyed the seasonal colours as I absolutely love this time of year with its spectacular display.🍁 I hope that you have a lovely weekend!🌻🦋
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  850. Bees and wasps are fascinating creatures aren't they? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  851. That is so kind of you! Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  852. I bet the drains are pretty where you are. I am not sure exactly what the 16ft refers too as it was wider than that and I can’t seem to find the answer on the internet? The answer is somewhere…I shall keep looking.🧐 Happy New Year, MegaYosarian!🦋🌻🥳
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  853. Simon, that is so kind of you! It is also the first time I’ve ever got 10/10 for something so I’m well chuffed with that. Have a wonderful week 🌻🦋
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  854. I am so touched by your kind comment, thank you so much. It helps me deal with the loss to plant something that means something, if you know what I mean. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  855. I’m so pleased. I was worried that this episode might be too stressful to watch. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  856. Butterflies and flowers would be so much prettier on the side of our boat! Thank you so much for your suggestions. Take care🌻🦋
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  857.  @helenedansereau9255  It is so reassuring to read this, Helen. Thank you so much for taking the time to go back through the vlogs. It is a pleasure to share my love of nature with likeminded people like you. Take care🦋🌻
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  858. Thank you, Elvis, I mean Ross for such a lovely comment!😆 I am super pleased and super surprised that my garden has survived the winter and is really alive at the moment! Have a great week! Take care🌻🦋
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  859. Thank you so much! 🤗Take care🦋🌻
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  860. Oh Jill, I have just listened to that song!😄🎶 brilliant! And what a giggle I’ve just had too!😂🤩I’ve sent it to my Dad; he’ll love that. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and I hope you have some wonderful cruising planned for the summer. Have a sunny rest of the weekend and week ahead 🌻🦋🌞
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  861. Thank you so much 😊 Have a lovely weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  862. Thank you so much. Have a lovely weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  863. Thank you so much😊 Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  864. Thank you so much, Ian, Storm and Cindy for such a lovely comment. I am going to watch a Ring of Bright Water now that you have mentioned it. Have a super weekend. Stay cool in the sunshine. 🌻🦋
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  865. There is so much good advice here which I will put into practice next summer now. Thank you so much. I remember when I was in Darwin for several months in the wet season- how hot it got! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  866. That is such a lovely comment- thank you so much! 😊 I am really pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  867. Hi Lorraine, I know exactly what you mean about the bridge and its past people! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Wishing you a wonderful rest of the weekend.🦋🌻
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  868. What an amazing comment! I can’t believe you painted that boat. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  869. Hi Di, thank you so much for lending me the book! I love it!😍 I find it so reassuring too; especially, like you say, when everything arounds us seems strange and different, here we have a piece of beautiful writing and artwork that keeps us grounded. Have a wonderful weekend and hope to see you soon.🦋🌻
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  870. That couple were so kind weren’t they and they appeared at the perfect time! Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Paul! Take care 🦋🌻
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  871. Thank you so much 😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  872. That is so good of you to sign the petition. Thank you so much! Enjoy filming after the storms. Take care 🌻🦋
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  873. Hi Chris, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am very grateful for the experience I had all those years ago, even though I would not have said that at the time! It helped me learn to see life differently and re-evaluate how I approached things; it also opened my eyes to the power of living and appreciating the moment. If I can pass that on to anyone and it helps them, then that for me, is a wonderful thing. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  874. So am I; it's always such a worry in a big storm. Thank you for watching and commenting. Take care🦋🌻
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  875. Hi Michael, a big thank you to you for such a lovely comment.🤗 I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog and the poem. I have been feeling very poorly this last couple of days( tonsillitis, I think?) and your comment has cheered me up considerably. Have a wonderful weekend and new teaching year ahead. Take care🌻🦋
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  876. I am also amazed at the level of skill of the old bridge builders and canal tradespeople.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  877. Hi Paul, thank you so much for your lovely comment. Your children are so kind to take you to Crick. I was there today. There are some beautiful electric boats on show; did you have any boat tours? I hope you have a wonderful weekend 🌻🦋
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  878. I hope you are finding a good balance with your colitis. It can be terrible when you have a flair up. The gluten free beers are quite nice. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  879. I am so pleased that you feel like this when watching as being on the canal and using the locks of old, passing the industries of the past and lock keeper cottages, even seeing the marks of the old horse ropes in the bridgework is like cruising through a living museum every time we move. It makes me feel part of something special, so if that comes across on the channel then that makes me feel very happy indeed. Thank you so much for your kindness. Take care🦋🌻
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  880. I walked the whole stretch and didn’t see any paddles open, but the CRT chap said some of the pounds just drain like that on that canal. I was lucky enough to see a murmuration when I was in Eaton Dorney and it took my breath away. Everyone should see one of those in their lifetime, I think. Have a lovely week!🌻🦋
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  881. What an amazing story, Shirley! Thank you so much for getting back to me with it. If ever I am back in Beeston, I will try and film Ghost Lane and retell it, but I have left now. Thank you once again.🦋🌻
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  882. What a kind comment- thank you so much, Wayne. Take care 🌻🦋
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  883. That is so kind of you.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  884. Hi John, I absolutely love this story! Thank you so much for sharing it with me. I will read go and look this up now and try and learn it by heart. Have a super rest of the week. Take care🦋🌻
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  885. Thank you for such a beautiful comment. I am so pleased that you enjoy the videos like that.Take care 🦋🌻
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  886. Thank you so much for watching my older videos and still being here watching! Some of them require lots of patience with my editing and filming back then. I am so grateful to you for your kind words too.Take care 🦋🌻
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  887. Hi Simon, I hope that you are well. Your first mother-in-law sounds like a very special person; how lovely that she had all of the Ladybird books with the insects. What happened to her nature journal? It is so lovely to know that this week's episode made you think of her. Thank you, Simon. Take care🌻🦋
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  888. Point taken…but it was very exciting! 🤩 Thank you so much for your sensible advice. Take care 🌻🦋
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  889. 110F- oh, Michael that is frightening heat! I hope you are all ok? I am so pleased you found the vlog a cool diversion. Carder bees are my favourite bees, so when one photobombed my butterfly shot, my heart skipped a beat with excitement!🐝 Thank you so much for your lovely comment, take care- sending you a cool breeze🌬️🦋🌻
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  890. There is a magic about a murmuration isn't there? Thank you so much for watching and commenting, Richard🌻🦋
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  891. Oh no, Nanci, a broken arm! I hope you repair quickly. If I find out more information about Daisy’s new owner, then I’ll let you all know but I think the boat makeover will take a while yet, especially the engine maintenance. Rest that arm of yours, take care🌻🦋
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  892. That’s so kind of you. I wish you health and happiness too. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  893. Thank you so much for your concern, Miguel. I am so glad that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a great week!🌻🦋
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  894. That is so kind of you, thank you so much, Wayne! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  895. Thank you so much for watching and I wish you a wonderful Christmas too🎄🦋🌻
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  896. Another brilliant quote! I love these treasures in words that you put in your comments! Thank you so much. 👍⭐️ Take care and keep the quotes coming if you have others!🦋🌻
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  897. Wow! Off sailing the North Sea.⛵️ That sounds like a great adventure and I hope the sea is kind to you. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Safe sailing, Richard!🌻🦋
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  898. Have a lovely peaceful week, daveyboy and a great weekend. 🦋🌻
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  899. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching 😊 Have a super weekend, Take care 🦋🌻
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  900. That is so kind of you, Michael; thank you so much.😊 It really means a lot to me. Have a wonderful weekend. 🌻🦋
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  901. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  902. Zephyr and I travel together so if she’s not allowed in somewhere then neither am I. 🤭🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  903. There is me and my husband but he doesn’t want to be in the vlogs, yet…
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  904. I think that it might well have been. Thank you for buying it! Have a super weekend , take care🦋🌻
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  905. It's terrible what has happened to the Bridgewater isn't it? At least nobody was injured and there weren't any boats moored on the sections that collapsed. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  906. Thank you for your lovely comment, Ross and for the wise quote. I can't quite believe those tiny towers are coming through on that fender, and it just goes to show how hardy wildflowers are; I shall now strive to be the Carol Klein of narrowboating!🤣 but I may end up being more like the Mr Bean of boating!🤪 Have a wonderful weekend.🌻🦋
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  907. Alfonso, what an amazing story about your life in a village owned by royalty! I’m so glad that you enjoyed your time here. Thank you so much for your lovely and kind words about my journal. I have not published my books but this year, for the first time, I am going to print copies of 2021-2022. This is only because people like you have also asked. It is so special to be asked and I am quite overwhelmed by it- in a good way. Have a wonderful week, take care🦋🌻
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  908. Hi Shirley, does you son still have his narrowboat? I am so pleased that the video brought back happy memories for you; it is so lovely to know that. Wishing you a wonderful rest of the bank holiday weekend.🦋🌻
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  909. Oh Jenny, I am so pleased that the temperatures have dropped slightly for you- that heat sounds horrific! What do you do to keep cool during the day without air conditioning? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a cool weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  910. Welcome to the vlog, fellow boater, Daveyboy Price! It's lovely to have you join us. Take care🌻🦋
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  911. They do look beautiful in the snow! You'll have to book a narrowboat holiday in the winter.🥶🌻🦋 Have a wonderful week!
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  912. You are so welcome. Thank you so much for watching. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  913. You don’t need to apologise, John! 👍😀 Take care 🌻🦋
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  914. Hi Michael, I am still awaiting the arrival of the house martins here, this year, but yesterday spotted my first swallow! It's always a great delight to see them as their numbers are so low now. Do you have a favourite bird in Poland? Thank you for your comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  915. 😂😂😂 Oh your comment had me in stitches! I’m relieved that you didn’t throw yourself into the canal though. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  916. Dogs really are the best aren’t they? 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  917. Thank you so much, Christine for such a lovely comment and oh those bees!🐝🐝🐝Such utterly beautiful and gentle creatures; I was mesmerised watching them🥰 Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  918. Welcome aboard, Cat and whoever pointed you towards my vlog, please pass on a big 'thank-you' to them! The Italian Doorsnails are like little jewels sparkling on the algae and I really hope you find them. Honestly, it is still one of my most exciting nature finds to date.🤩🥰 Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Take care🐚🦋🌻
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  919. I might be wrong but I read somewhere that once you start feeding birds in a place you should keep feeding them in that place as they use up energy travelling to where they think the food will be. As normally, I would cruise around the country, it wouldn’t be the right thing to do? If I am wrong, I will be definitely adding a bird feeder to my boat! Take care.🌻🦋
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  920. What a kind comment!🤗 I am really touched by your words, thank you so much. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  921. Trevor, you are very observant which unfortunately, I am not.🙈😳 Until this vlog went out and Steve Wrissy commented, I had absolutely no idea that I had written the wrong year! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend!🦋🌻 2022
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  922. Hello lovely Narrowboat Nomads and thank you so much for such a kind comment. I shall pop over to your channel this weekend. Have a super weekend and safe cruising 🌻🦋
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  923. You are so lucky to be so close to such a stunning place for a visit. I was reading that during the industrial revolution, when the Black Country was the workshop of the world, those that lived there would take weekend breaks to Kinver. Thank you for so much for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  924. Hi Paul, I am so glad that you enjoyed the vlog.I was told that lots of people came forward with the same information about who had hurt the swans, but the police said that there wasn't enough evidence, so the money was returned to all of those who had contributed. I think you are right about the weed problem being cured by more boats on the navigation. It is definitely better though the further up you go. Thank you so much for your kind words. Have a great weekend.🦋🌻
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  925. What a lovely place to spend 14 years, Vince and what a small world it is! If you know anyone who has taken their narrowboat from the main network, across the Blackwater Estuary and up the Chelmer and Blackwater Canal, please let me know as I’m interested to see how feasible it is? Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year🌻🦋🎄
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  926. That is so kind of you! Poor, Rodders! 🤭 Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  927. I am so pleased that you find the videos relaxing and I am utterly delighted that you are watching four a day!Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  928. I am so sorry to hear about your loss and how you are feeling. I understand completely how you feel about not having the courage to make the next step but by not doing what you would love to do is not bringing you the happiness that you deserve. What worries you the most about making the step into narrowboat life? Take care 🌻🦋
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  929. Hi Michael, I am so pleased that you enjoyed this video and the tiny bridges. The aqueducts were scary as I'm not a fan of heights but the scenery was spectacular. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  930. Zeff Zeff loves her Friday hug from you! 🐾 Thank you so much for your lovely comments too. Have a wonderful weekend, Pancrazio aquilina🌻🦋
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  931. The musicians were tucked inside the cabin away from the rain so no water went into their trumpets!🎺😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  932. I’m so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs, Deb. My husband drives the boat when I’m filming. He works away for most of the week but when he comes back, we travel. He can’t be in the vlogs as his job is in education and he supports vulnerable families so being on social media isn’t allowed. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  933. 🙈 Yeah- sorry about that! Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  934. Hi Christine, what a kind and lovely thing to say about my journal. It means such a lot to me to read a comment like that. Thank you! ☺️Take care🌻🦋
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  935. I am so glad that you enjoyed it! That makes me 😊.
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  936. Thank you for your lovely comment, Miguel. Your comment has made me smile! 😊 Have a super week.🌻🦋
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  937. Hi Wendy, thank you so much for your lovely comment and kind words about my eyes. It is always tricky finding doctors, opticians and dentists when you don't have a fixed address, so I was so pleased to find such a great optician who could see me right away. I am so glad that you enjoyed the vlog. Wishing you a wonderful week. 🌻🦋
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  938. Thank you so much, Lacy of Little Robin Cottage ( I still so love this name of yours) for your lovely comment. I will have to paint both sides and how I get them identical, I have no idea! I shall try my best on that one. I have maple syrup as my sweet topping, but it doesn't have the same taste as honey, although it is super delicious.😋 I didn't know about making a date paste, that sounds like a wonderful idea! I shall try that! Take care 🦋🌻
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  939. For my macro shots, I use my phone with a magnifying lens. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  940. Thank you so much, Bob! I'm not sure I would have been smiling had I been blown off in the wrong direction taking that turn at the junction.😂 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  941. That is such good advice- I will do that with my ropes from now on. Thank you so much!Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  942. 🏆🏆 vlog 70! Congratulations 🥳🍾 It's downhill from now on🤣 Thank you for your lovely comment and for your kindness about the camera work. Take care🦋🌻
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  943. Hi Paul, thank you so much for your lovely and kind comment. I am feeling much better now, fortunately. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  944. That is so kind of you- thank you so much. I won’t publish it but I sell copies in my Etsy shop. Publishing is too expensive and I’d have to sell such a lot to make the money back which I don’t think I would. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  945. That is a good point, but in the 5 years afloat, I have been lucky to have never had a bad neighbour. It's really odd, but you might be moored up in a whole line of boats, but once you're inside your own one, you're not really aware of anyone else next to you. Thank you for subscribing too! 🤗Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  946. It is a very similar lifestyle isn't it? 🦋🌻
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  947. Thank you, Indi! Barn Owls are special aren’t they🦉? There needs to be a barn owl emoji! I hope you have a lovely weekend 🦋🌻
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  948. Please don’t be disheartened. A smaller narrowboat would be much cheaper to run; the licence fee, diesel, heating it, etc… and then if you foraged your own wood for fuel during the cold months that would make a difference too. Investing in lots of solar at the beginning would also save you money too. There is always a way if you want it badly enough. Thank you for your comment. Happy New Year!🥳🦋🌻
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  949. I haven’t sold any poetry yet but I am thinking about trying to put something together. Your comments are so kind and I really appreciate them. Thank you 🌻🦋
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  950. I’m so glad that you have gotten over it. I can’t imagine why what you were doing was wrong? Thank you so much for watching! Take care🦋🌻
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  951. You are very welcome, Al. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a wonderful weekend.🌻🦋
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  952. Thank you so much lovely Margaret for your comment.🤗🤗 The heron looked like it expected to be saluted didn't it!🤭 Have a great weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  953. That is so kind.Thank you so much! Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  954. That is such a kind comment, Mick- thank you so much. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  955. I’m going to stick to ropes from now on. That lock is particularly gentle so the lock keeper suggested just holding on with hands. Thank you for your advice. Have a wonderful week, take care🌻🦋
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  956. My husband is with me for part of the week but he can’t be in the vlogs due to his work commitments and the sensitive nature of his job. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  957. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Mr Mutant Monkey! 🐒 Look after yourself.🌻🦋
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  958. Hi Jenny, thank you so much for another lovely comment. Zephyr prefers to be walking rather than cruising and even though she had been on a long walk that day, she was miffed that we were doing so much boating. Normally, we only like to move once a week. She is happy again now. Zephyr used to get car sick but she has been on several different types of boat and hasn’t been sick before and she is better in the car now too. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  959. What a beautiful place to live! Have you recorded the sound the peregrine makes through the air? That might help you identify it. They move so quickly and dive to catch pigeons mid air which is very distinctive behaviour. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  960. Merry Christmas to you, Nigel and thank you for watching the vlogs!🌻🦋🎄
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  961. She is isn't she! 😂🐾🐾 She is so cheeky.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  962. It is beautiful 🤩 isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  963. I’m pleased that you spotted that. It was a cormorant that had been following the boat so when it popped up as I filmed, I was chuffed to bits! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  964. You are so right about the lessons we can all learn from nature. I was brought up in a busy town environment and there was very little nature, but I read books like Anne of Green Gables, Little Women and later Thomas Hardy which described nature so well that I almost felt that I was there. That's how I knew that I had a love and fascination of the natural environment, but like you, raising a family and working full time meant that my connection to it was only in short bursts. Now that I make my work discovering more of the wildlife outside my window, I am truly content and want for nothing more. Thank you for sharing your wonderful story with me. Take care🌻🦋
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  965. Great tip! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  966. 1651, King Charles II took that escape route which is where the Monarch’s Way gets its name- apparently? I’d love to walk the whole of it. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  967. Thank you so much, Rob, Carol and Tilly for such a lovely comment. What you are saying makes so much sense. I really appreciate your support. Happy cruising and take care.🌻🦋
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  968. Hi Jack- Ooh, another fantastic recommendation- I'll have to check out Just One Thing- it sounds like my cuppa of tea. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  969. It is a very exciting stretch to explore. Thank you so much for your lovely comment- I am very well thank you and I hope you are keeping well too. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  970. It is lovely to know how much better the canals have become since your experiences of them. Thank goodness they are restored for travel again! Thank you so much for your comment. Have a wonderful weekend, take care 🌻🦋
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  971. Hi Stevie, I hope you had a good week. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. It's so good to know that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a great weekend.🌻🦋
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  972. That is so true! 🐾🐾💚Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  973. Thank you so much Nigel, and also for pointing out the exact plane which I filmed, very impressive! Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🦋🌻✈️
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  974. 🙈 I think they thought- we’ve got a right one here! 😂 Thank you for your kind words. Take care 🦋🌻
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  975. Thank you so much for your kind comment and for entering the competition! The weeping willows here are just starting to look more willowy now and decorating the canals again. Take care🦋🌻
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  976. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment, Mary. Wild garlic smells and tastes delicious doesn't it? I will start looking out for it now that you have mentioned it. I can't wait to see the bluebells- that's always a big highlight in the year for me. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  977. Well hello, Farmer Jason! How are you? I hope all is well in the Fens. I can't believe that I passed where your wife was born; you are so right about the waterways connecting up so many of these places. Thank you so much for watching the vlogs. Take care.🌻🦋
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  978. Well, it is a lovely start to my weekend reading your kind comment, Elina. Thank you so much.😊 Wishing you sunshine and smiles.🌞🙂🌻🦋
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  979. Hi Jeff, if your ears felt cold, I highly recommend purchasing a scarf/blanket like mine which Narrowboat Will seems keen to buy!😂 I don't sell them by the way! I was so pleased to spot the bullfinch as they are stunning little birds to watch, so I'm glad you enjoyed the footage. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. 😊Take care🦋🌻
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  980. Bournemouth is a beautiful place and I can see why it’s so special to you. Watch those red berries though as some of them are deadly! Thank you for your lovely comment 🌻🦋 Have a super weekend 👍
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  981. That is such a kind comment, Jill. Thank you so much. I hope you had a good Christmas and new year with your family? Take care 🦋🌻
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  982. That is so kind of you to say, Christine. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it! Have a super weekend!🦋🌻
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  983. It’s great isn’t it! 🤩 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  984. Hello Andrew, thank you so much for such a beautiful comment; it really made me smile. How exciting to be back on the water with your cruiser and looking for a narrowboat again! I wish you all the luck in the world with finding one.🤞🍀You obviously have boating in your veins to have been on the canals and rivers from such a young age; what lovely memories you must have! Thank you once again, have a fabulous Friday and weekend ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  985. Oh Harris, I love the sound of your Mum! Camping in the middle of nowhere, story telling with the birds, what a magical experience that must have been for you as a child. Thank you so much for sharing this. Wishing you a wonderful weekend.🌻🦋
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  986. I went to Wales in my first year and it was stunning 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  987. I will never forget them! 🥰 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  988. 🙈😳 I made a big boo-boo with the date didn't I? I have only just realised this afternoon when Steve Wrissy first pointed it out, so I am not a year behind in vlogs- sorry about that. Thank you so much for your kind wishes for my sister. Have a super weekend and stay cool in the sunshine.🦋🌻
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  989. Hello Michael from Poland! Meeting new people does make our world go around doesn't it? I knew you would like the puffball mushroom; have you eaten them before? Even though, I have heard they are very tasty, I didn't have the heart to pull it up. It looked so peaceful in the grass! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  990. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  991. What a kind comment! When I first moved onboard, I wrote a little book about Zephyr and my mother-in-law did the illustrations for it, but I don’t think I wrote it well enough. It was wonderful to write it though. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  992. Louise, my heart goes out to you- what a brave and wonderful person you must be, to be in so much pain and still find time to make such a kind and caring comment to me. Thank you so, so much! I wish you all the best in health, happiness and miracles! Take care🦋🌻💚
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  993. Thank you so much 🤗🤗 Take care🌻🦋
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  994. I watch much more YouTube than normal TV now. There are some great vlogs out there! Have a wonderful week, Grumpy. 🌻🦋
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  995. What a sweet and kind comment- thank you so much, Carl! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  996. Isn't it Nanci! Spring is the best season in my opinion. Thank you for your lovely comment, take care🦋🌻
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  997. 😊👍🦋🌻
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  998. Mutant Monkey and Mrs S, thank you for watching and Merry Christmas to the both of you🌻🦋🎄
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  999. They are such beautiful creatures aren’t they? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1000. What a beautiful thing to say! Thank you, Greg😊 Wishing you a weekend full of sunshine 🌻🦋🌞
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  1001. She is 8 next month. I can’t believe it. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1002. I loved my time in Stoke on Trent. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 Take care🌻🦋
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  1003. Buzzards are beautiful birds aren’t they? I didn’t know until I started seeing them more that there were several different types too! Take care and all the best to you too, Stevie!🌻🦋
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  1004. Thank you so much Ann for your lovely comment and for your guess. I will let you know if you were right next week. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  1005. Hi David, thank you so much for commenting but I think you may be confusing me with Betty on a Boat. I agree though, her channel is chilled isn’t it? Have a super week. Take care🦋🌻
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  1006. Each adult splits off with the chicks of their choice so all chicks have an adult with them but they cease to be one whole family anymore; but perhaps there is a deeper reasoning to which adult chooses which chicks, like you say.Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1007. Red for domestic fuel. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1008. The waterways are one big salad bowl, so I think I will just carry some seasoning and cutlery with me and eat my way around the system now! Picked sloes today! Have a terrific weekend 🦋🌻
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  1009. What an absolutely wonderful poem, Jenny!🥰🤩 Thank you so much 😊 I am really pleased that you are enjoying The Nature Journal of a Narrowboater. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1010. That is such good advice and I will bear it in mind, but I am just not sure what we can drink out of though? I'm going to give this some serious thought now that you have mentioned it. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  1011. I'm not sure brave is the right word for us!😂 Have a safe voyage to the docks- you'll love it there. Try and visit the Beatrix Potter shop while you're there- it's adorable!🥰 Hope to see you again one day. Take care Lucy and Rob🌻🦋
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  1012. Hi Michael, this is one of my favourite mooring spots and experiences that I have had boating. It was just sensational and so making the video just shone a light on what a special place Reach Lode is. I am so glad you enjoyed it! Take care 🦋🌻
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  1013. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  1014. 😂 Nope- the bore was definitely not boring!😂 Thank you for watching- have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  1015. Thank you so much, Jeff for your super lovely comment. 🤗😊 I think 'crossing the fingers' should definitely be added to the recipe Method, don't you? 🤞🤣 It's spooky that you ask me about a calendar as I am starting to put together, my favourite nature spots and places that I have visited over the years from my journals to make a calendar. As for this journal, I have decided to make copies of this year's and publish it; only because, like you, others have mentioned this. I never thought that my sketches and poetry would ever be something that someone might want to buy until viewers suggested it. I am blown away by it all. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  1016. 2025 has really started with some challenges hasn’t it? I feel so lucky that I wasn’t on the Bridgewater and then Josh from Taylor’s Aboard mentioned how what they are experiencing on the Bridgewater is nothing compared to those in LA right now and that is it; finding things to be grateful is so important isn’t it? Let’s hope things calm down now though 🤞 Have a lovely week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1017. Welcome aboard, Cindy! Thank you so much for your lovely comment😊 I am a bird watcher for fun too as it is such a wonderful hobby to have. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋🦅🦜🦩
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  1018. Your comment made me laugh, Brewster!😂 But, I think that is good advice about taking care not to fall in the canal from now on. 👍🤭 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  1019. Miło jest wiedzieć, że lubisz przyrodę na vlogach. Miłego weekendu, trzymajcie się 🌻🦋
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  1020. It is lovely to know that you still recognise some of the birdsong. It is such a welcoming sound to listen to and so exciting to try and guess what bird they are coming from- then to spot them singing, is extra special. Thank you for your comment. Merry Christmas🌻🦋🎄
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  1021. I had no idea how many fish would be in this canal either. It has to be the most fish populated canal that I have ever travelled on. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  1022. How exciting that your wheatgrass mats did that! 🤩 Thank you for your lovely comment, Mary. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1023. It is so beautiful to see the canals all frozen up, but only for a short time! your forest sounds like such a wonderful place to be; you are so lucky to have it on your doorstep. Look after it, Michael. Thank you for your lovely comment.🦋🌻
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  1024. I am so pleased that your book arrived safely. I have made a playlist called the "The Nature Journal of a Narrowboater 2022" which follows each page of the book- just in case you wanted to see the vlogs where each journal entry came from? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1025. I thoroughly recommend that walk, Ray. It was so peaceful and packed with wildlife which will only get better as spring arrives. Have a wonderful week!🌻🦋
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  1026. What a wonderful comment! That is so kind and generous of you. There is always something so reassuring and comforting about warmth and good food on a boat in turbulent weather conditions and even though it was so treacherous outside at times, the hours spent inside felt even more cosy and comfortable than any ordinary day. I’m so pleased this came across on the screen too. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1027. Hi Michael, I hope you are still managing those freezing temperatures well? We have been frozen in for a week now, but it is due to thaw and a wind storm is coming in next! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1028. That is great advice as I haven't done that yet- thank you so much. Have a super weekend!🦋🌻
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  1029. Ouch and that could have been dangerous! That duck laugh is ever so funny though isn't it?🦆 I was reading the other day, that it's only the female mallard that makes it to warn other ducks. I'm not sure if this is true as I haven't put it to the test yet, but maybe, just maybe she was warning the others that there was an oncoming pushbike!🚲 Thank you for such a lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend, Jeff!🦋🌻
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  1030. Colin, that is brilliant to hear! There are three questions that you can ask yourself as you observe: What do I notice? What do I wonder and what does it remind me of? I find they really help me watch nature without being worried about what I don't know about it. I used to think I couldn't do it as I didn't know enough and couldn't draw well enough but those 3 questions gave me the confidence to try and I am so glad that I did. I hope you continue to enjoy keeping a nature journal too! Take care.🦋🌻🎨
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  1031. Thank you for your lovely comment, John! You are so right about the amount of switches on the lock.😁👍 Have a wonderful rest of the weekend.🌻🦋
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  1032. Thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1033. Thank you, I think we all feel a sense of loss at the moment, Michael. Take care🦋🌻
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  1034. That is such a kind comment but I do hope the canals carry on and we all fight to protect them. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1035. Thank you so much, Keith for your lovely comment and I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs all the way from beautiful Newzealand! I wish you and your family a very merry Christmas too. Kia Kaha!🌻🦋
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  1036. I completely agree with you about how frustrating our visa system is. I hope they change it one day soon🤞 Having those engineering skills would be so useful if you had your own boat. The diesel stove is something worth considering if you could run it on HVO fuel and if the price of HVO came down. I want to come away from using fossil fuels but the alternatives are just not available or affordable here at the moment. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  1037. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for subscribing! Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1038. I travel with my husband so we handle the boat together. You won’t see him in the vlogs though as his work means that he can’t be on social media as there is a strict code of conduct about it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  1039. Thank you so much, daveyboy! Have a sunny weekend.🌻🦋🌞
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  1040. It is so exciting to find bats!🦇🤩 Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1041. It is an absolute pleasure to put together the vlogs, so I am so pleased that you enjoy them, Christine. Wishing you a wonderful and restful weekend.🌻🦋
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  1042. Thank you so much for watching this year and for your lovely comment. We three here wish you a Happy New Year!🦋🌻🥳
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  1043. That is such a kind comment, Mark and I really appreciate it- thank you so much. I am so pleased that you enjoy the content. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  1044. She makes me smile everyday! 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1045. That is very true! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care🌻🦋
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  1046. Hi Paul, seeing the dippers was so exciting. I would love to see them swimming too. Thank you for your lovely comment. Happy dipper watching!🦋🌻
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  1047. Thank you so much for your advice. I can't wait to see the woodlands at the top. I hope you've enjoyed your cruising on this canal too. Take care🦋🌻
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  1048. It is not often we get to spend much time self actualising with the world as it is so being able to have that time each week is very precious to me.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1049. Thank- you so much, Frances. Take care🌻🦋
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  1050. I know what you mean about the ear worm, sorry about that!😁 Thank you so much for your comment, Lorraine. Wishing you a wonderful weekend.🦋🌻🎶👂
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  1051. Hi Will, the engine has been fine since, but we are going to replace the coolant; I say 'we,' but I wouldn't have a clue how to do that!😂 The wasp nest was a work of art wasn't it and can you believe created by one queen hornet with a bit of spit and some wood that she had salvaged from somewhere! Unbelievable! The weed was crazy by the end, but we have made it off. Thank you for your lovely comment and I saw your boat on Nomadic Crobot's vlog as you were coming off the Wash. It looked crazy out there. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care.🦋🌻
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  1052. Thank you so much, John. I am really happy too!🦋🌻🎉🍾🎊
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  1053. Dusty sounds like a wonderful dog; the retrievers are very similar to the Labs aren't they and so gentle too. Thank you for your lovely comment about the vlog this week- I really appreciate it.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1054. 😂 It certainly has been a otter week! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I hope you are staying cool. Take care🦋🌻
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  1055. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Apparently, you don't need to paint the hull, but that is a good question. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  1056. Thank you so much, Giampaolo for such a lovely comment and Zephyr and I are honoured to be your favourite!🤩🐾🐾 Take care🦋🌻
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  1057. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and Mr M is very proud of his 10/10. I think you were very generous with my umbrella score, unless there is supposed to be a minus sign in front of the 8😂 I am hoping the cost of swapping engines will come down🤞 Before I lived on my boat, I really didn’t know much about nature but since living with the outdoors as my garden ,which you will know all about, I have learnt so much more and what I don’t know,I look up. Have a sunny weekend 🌻🦋🌞
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  1058. Stevie, you are a ⭐️! Thank you so much for watching and commenting each week. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  1059. Thank you for watching and for your lovely comment, Paul. The ice is not the best thing for the blacking, but we need to get it done this year anyway. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1060. Hi Mike, I hope that you had a good week. It is wonderful to know that you watch with a glass of red wine on a Friday night! Your comment are always so lovely to read. Thank-you so much. Take care🌻🦋
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  1061. I will do that- what a good idea!Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1062. Hi Brewster, thank you so much for your lovely comment and for inspiring a swangoozler moment in this week's vlog! I am glad you enjoyed the journey. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  1063. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it and I’m chuffed that you are finding my books go well with coffee and wine! Thank you so much for watching 😊 Have a super weekend, Take care 🦋🌻
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  1064. Whoops! Did I not say? That is a very early vlog when I really didn’t know what I was doing or probably where I was going🤣 We were in Oxford, I think? I’ll have to rewatch that one.😬
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  1065. Hope your thumb is better! 👍 Thank you so much for such a lovely comment, you ripper! Nice! Honestly, your catchphrases are so catchy! We say them all the time now. 80 year old boaters gives me hope, thank you! Take care Mr Narrowboat, Narrowboat, Narrowboat Will!
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  1066. They are so beautiful aren't they? I never take them for granted. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  1067. Isn’t it exciting when you see one, like a tree frog climbing flat against a tree! Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment! Have a great week!🌻🦋
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  1068. Hi Chris, what a lovely comment- thank you so much! I am so pleased that you enjoyed the winter scenes. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1069. It was and will always be a special moment to look back on.
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  1070. Ken and Bet, you sound like such a remarkable couple and I am so touched that you have sat through all of the vlogs. Zephyr's name is tricky and we just call her Zeff a lot of time. Thank you for such a lovely comment and look after yourselves. 🌻🦋
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  1071. Hi Mary, thank you so much for your lovely comment. Leamington Spa is a great place to visit this time of year as it feels like a Christmas town. I am very lucky to have Zephyr as she is such a loving and funny dog and she is so special to me. We go everywhere together. I hope you defrost soon too. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  1072. That is such a kind comment- thank you so much! 😊 Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  1073. March is a lovely place and I really enjoyed my short stay there, sorry I missed you! I’ll let you know when we’re on our way back. Have a wonderful week!🦋🌻
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  1074. What a beautiful comment, Joan! Thank you so much 😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  1075. Well, I’m honoured that I reminded you of your lecturer. What were you studying? The news is so distressing at the moment and I have had to limit myself when listening and reading it. Look after yourself, Orchid House. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  1076. Your studies sound so exciting. So far this year, I have only seen 1 brimstone and then the butterflies that I filmed this week. Normally, I would expect to see more brimstones in early spring but I will keep looking. I know that the small tortoiseshell is in decline though. Let’s hope they make a comeback like the Comma!🦋🦋🦋🦋
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  1077. Hi Larry, it sounds like it must be spectacular down the St. Lawrence River. It is such a magical time of the year, isn't it? Thank you so much for your lovely comment, have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻🍁🍂
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  1078. That is good advice. 🤗🦋🌻
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  1079. I hope you are not down too often though.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1080. It's so lovely up here! Thank you for watching and commenting. Take care🌻🦋
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  1081. Hi Chris, I'm so pleased that you feel like you are experiencing the journey too! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  1082. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! I hope to have more copies of my 2022 journal in my Etsy shop: themindfulnarrowboat.Etsy.com in a couple of days. Then, next year, I’ll stock my 2023 journal. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1083. That is such a lovely comment, thank you so much, Paul. I really appreciate it. Have a great weekend🌻🦋
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  1084. I’m so pleased it makes you feel comforted. Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1085. That’s so kind of you, Robin. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1086. Narrowboating through the winter has its challenges but hopefully, they will be overcome and the spring will be here soon.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1087. Hi Steve, thank you so much for such a lovely comment. I really enjoy walking through the old, old places; I find it fascinating. Of course I don't mind you asking about my drawing. I draw from the photographs that I have taken to pick up the details. I have a useless memory, but I should try and practice drawing from memory more. I decide what I am going to put in my journal for the week and then I make stills from my films and flick through them as I am drawing. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1088. Hi Alex, excellent question! I read that it can be used as a bio fuel and also that it can play a useful role in absorbing carbon, but I don’t think it is being used like that yet. It would be amazing to have that recycled into HVO! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  1089. Thank you so much, Richard😊 Have a sunny Sunday and wonderful week ahead.🌻🦋
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  1090. Oh how funny that your lab flopped into the pond!😂 Zephyr jumps in when I throw something in for her and she does love the water, but she won't take herself in unless she's really hot. It's lovely that you foster dogs. 🐾🐾💦
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  1091. Well now, Alex and Maria, I’m probably going to bump into you as I’m taking my time on this wonderful canal. Hope you are keeping cool in your boat. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  1092. So did I, Spence!🤣 I think it will get easier though and the difference it makes by having the extra living space is super! I hope that you have a lovely weekend.🦋🌻
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  1093. He did and also Tarka the Otter illustrations too. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  1094. Wow, it sounds beautiful on Gold River! It must be amazing to watch a family of otters and see whales. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend and stay cool in the sunshine. 🦋🌻
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  1095. Good evening, Jean-Louis, my eyes are much better now, thank you so much for asking. It is so sad when people litter a beautiful place isn't it? Recently, I have noticed a lot more community groups cleaning their local parks and streets and in some places there are litter pickers to borrow. Thank you for your lovely comment. Wishing you a wonderful weekend.🌻🦋
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  1096. She loses them as quickly as she finds them! 😂🐾🐾 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1097. Sally, your kind comments mean such a lot to me- thank you so much. I am really pleased that you enjoy the vlogs like you do. Thank you for your lovely words.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  1098. Pam, I am so pleased that you enjoyed the swans! It was a brief moment but I have been trying to catch them landing or taking off since you asked. Have a lovely weekend and week ahead 🌻🦋
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  1099. Hi Michael, thank you so much for such a kind comment. It was a spectacular 2 1/2 days cruising and full of the unknown but what a place the Cannock Extension Canal is! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1100. I hope you don’t feel like that too often? 🤗
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  1101. Oh Maureen, I am so sorry about Chloe. It is absolutely heartbreaking to lose your close companion like that. I am so pleased that my vlogs remind you of those happy times, walking with her along the towpath. Thank you so much for watching and commenting, take care🌻🦋
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  1102. How beautiful that your dad made you a quill pen out of a feather. It is so special to be able to find something like a feather, discarded and then reuse it for something else. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Simon. Take care🌻🦋
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  1103. Thank you, Pete. It’s the best time of year, I think on the cut. Take care🌻🦋
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  1104. Keep your eyes peeled for that amazing lichen as it is beautiful, even though it is also called Fairy Vomit/Barf! Those fairies eh, they are all party animals! Thank you so much for your kind words and have a wonderful week! Take care.🦋🌻
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  1105. Jacqueline, it is a very empty feeling isn’t it and one that we can all come together and support each other with. Thank you for sharing how you feel. Take care🌻🦋
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  1106. Hi Shirley, that is a good question about the facilities but I think if boaters were using them, then they would have mentioned the lack of water along the way to CRT; the Perry Bar services were immaculate though. I think the heron was surprised like you say and delighted to discover that a boat helps wake up the fish for it. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  1107. Sometimes as I live in my own for part of the week but my husband lives with me for the rest of the week as he works away. I tend to travel on the days that he is with me as like you say it is so much easier when there are two of you. I think all full time solo boaters are amazing and even more if they are producing videos as well like Heidi, Robbie, Will and all the others. They have my total respect ✊ Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1108. It is a skill that we are still learning. In the winter, I normally stop cruising when I can’t feel my face anymore! 🥶Thank you so much for commenting. Take care🌻🦋
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  1109. Thank you so much, Ray! There is so much wildlife along the Nene at the moment and I am just lucky to be in the right place at the right time. Have a lovely week!🦋🌻
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  1110. That is such a kind comment- thank you so much. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  1111. I won’t be trying that again in a hurry either! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1112. Hi John, thank you for your lovely comment and for watching this year! In answer to your question, I rent a house over Christmas so my grown-up children, parents and siblings can stay. It just isn't practical on my narrowboat to fit everyone on and it is a real treat to have my annual bath which of course I can't do on my boat!🤣🛁🌻🦋🌲
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  1113. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  1114. Welcome to the channel, MegaYosarian and what a lovely comment, thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year!🌻🦋🥳
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  1115. Hi Paul, thank you so much for such a lovely comment. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed the Egrets! Wishing you a wonderful week.🌻🦋
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  1116. Oh I do love a warm cardi with big pockets- so much storage place for biscuits!😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1117. Hi Jill, I don’t mind travelling back as it’s such a beautiful river and we will try to stop in new places, but I did look at the plans to join the river up to the GU and that would be amazing. Now, we will travel down all of the tributaries and take our time to explore them. I think you will have all of the good weather by September for your cruising! Thank you for your lovely comment and take care, Jill.🦋🌻
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  1118. It is sad when you no longer see birds that you used to see regularly in your skies and fields. Perhaps there are projects where you live to reintroduce wetlands and reedbeds? This really helped with the birdlife at Fiskerton Fen. In terms of convincing your wife to take on the narrowboat life, have you tried narrowboat holidays as a taster, but on a quiet and beautiful canal or river? Or have you thought about buying a Wilderness Boat which you can drive to any stretch of water and cruise for lots of breaks away? I hope you both find a way to find what you are looking for. Good luck, take care and have a wonderful weekend.🦋🌻
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  1119. That is so true!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1120. Nature never lets me down with its immersive healing power. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1121. I’m so touched that those thoughts make you feel that way. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1122. Hi Michael, you are such a wonderful soul and I really appreciate all of your comments. Thank you so, so much🤗🤗 I was also really impressed with the way St Gregory's Church embraced nature like that and the history in and on that building was incredible.Thank you for your guess of a unicorn as well. I will let you know if you were right next week. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋🦄
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  1123. Thank you, Ray. I wish that I could have got better footage of the sound that they make when flying as it is very Star Wars like. Have a super weekend and week ahead!🦋🌻🐦
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  1124. I love dog mad moments too!🤭🐾🐾 Thank you so much for such a kind comment😊 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  1125. Thank you so much, Will. I am looking forward to having an explore of the Soar. There is a feeling of a void isn’t there all of a sudden, losing a figure head? I hope you are well. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  1126. Thank you so much, Sumo Bear! That is such a lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  1127. 😂 Oh yes! Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you. Take care 🌻🦋🥳
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  1128. I’m clueless when it comes to mechanical things too🤭 I leave that to the experts. Thank you for your kindness 🤗 Take care 🦋🌻
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  1129. Thank you so much 😊 🦋🌻
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  1130. Thank you for your comment, Miguel. I know it must seem strange about the locks; I think that I have read too many horror stories of boats tipping, sinking and people getting hurt whilst in a lock. They are absolutely safe, if you are sensible when in them and operating them. Take care🦋🌻
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  1131. They are such beautiful birds and so to see them closely was just magical!Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1132. What brilliant information! 🤩 Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  1133. John, how could you not be charmed by the beautiful rodent eating a daisy? Do you like common seals? Got one right next to my boat at the moment and it’s spent the day with me! Hope you are keeping well. Take care🦋🌻
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  1134. I know exactly how you feel as I felt the same, but once you have gone through that scary bit, you will feel lighter and refreshed. How wonderful to be able to live in the country, surrounded by fresh air and so connected with the seasons as they change. Good luck, Spence!🍀🌻🦋🕊
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  1135. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  1136. Hi Chris, I still plan to visit the Ashby, but I am doing Coventry Basin first which is next week's vlog. I think the oyster mushrooms that I found were not edible but without testing the pores and gills, the exact species is difficult to tell, but my, they were huge weren't they! I shall tune into Mark Tebbutt's prog now that you have mentioned it and if you like any of those recipes that you try, let me know as I will give them a go too! Thank you for your lovely comment and have a super weekend.🌻🦋🍄
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  1137. This stretch of water is really lovely and I’m enjoying it so much. Have a wonderful week!🌻🦋
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  1138. Hi Michael, I hope you are all well? They didn't charge the culprits of the swan attack, even though many came forward with evidence; apparently the evidence wasn't strong enough, so all of the reward money went back to those who had contributed 😔. The passers-by were so kind to stop and help; those locks are so narrow and she would have been squashed if they hadn't have helped us keep the boat away from the wall. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the wildlife this week; I really enjoyed filming it too. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a great weekend.🌻🦋
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  1139. Weren't those ramblers brave? I am so grateful to them for getting the ball rolling on the right to roam as the places that we can go to and enjoy now are just wonderful.Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  1140. That’s so lovely to know. Thank you so much, Faith. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1141. It is so beautiful here, I agree! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1142. What a wonderful cycle that must be! Everyone that we met along the way there also said that they haven't seen a narrowboat there for a long, long time. I loved it there. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  1143. Hi Sally, they are wonderful to spot aren’t they because they dazzle in the sunlight? I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. The Oxeyes are also really on show this week too. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1144. What a kind comment, Lucy! Thank you so much. Take care🌻🦋
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  1145. I am married but my husband has to work away for part of the week each week. He can't be in the vlogs because he works in education and it would be breaking his code of conduct to be on social media. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1146. I’m so pleased that you sorted your computer issues. It’s so frustrating when that happens isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1147. Swallows and Amazons Forever!!!! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1148. It is very beautiful 🥰 Thank you so much for watching and commenting, Dave. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  1149. This time, I didn't paint the bottom as you don't have to every time, but next time, I will.Thank you so much for your lovely comment, take care🦋🌻
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  1150. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am so pleased that you found it peaceful and relaxing. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1151. Hi Jill, I hope that you are well. It's hard to capture how the storm shakes the boat about on the camera, but you would know from being on your boat when this happens just how noisy it is; Alice Grace was a star! Thank you so much for your lovely comment and have a wonderful week.🦋🌻
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  1152. A lush roll indeed! 😂🐾🐾 I'm so pleased that you enjoyed the video.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  1153. Hi Michael, the engine hours on our boat was 2850, but I'm not sure if that is good or bad? I haven't had a reason to why the head studs were broken and Phil had never seen so many like that broken in that way before either. The HVO fuel that I used a year ago, was so good in the engine and is made entirely out of recycled waste from industry using vegetables, but because I couldn't afford it and then they stopped selling it to boaters, I have gone back to normal diesel. Then in that meeting, they said that normal diesel sold to boaters has many additives and 7% biodiesel (not HVO) but first generation biodiesel which causes injectors and filters to block and all kinds of problems. I have used it for about 9 months now and that's what made me think it could have caused my injectors to block? Thank you so much for your questions and your concern; I really appreciate it. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  1154. Hi Jill, thank you so much for this wonderful comment. I found it so reassuring to read. Also, I think you are spot on about how you plan your journey in terms if where you go and what that cruise will entail. I really hope your dream to CC all year round becomes a reality for you. Take care.🦋🌻
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  1155. What a lovely comment, thank you so much, Dan😊 You are so right about how important it is to notice the everyday occurrences and make little discoveries of your own. It is a very rewarding and grounding thing to do. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1156. I am so, so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs! That is lovely to know. There's a lot to get through though. You deserve the cups, stars, medals and ribbons if you get through them all!😂 Thank you for such a lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  1157. It is very nostalgic to smell coal smoke isn't it? Keeping warm by the fire is a very calming experience. It always makes me laugh when Zephyr pokes her head through the duck hatch too!🤭 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1158. Hi Rozanna, and thank you so much for such a lovely comment. I am chuffed to bits that you enjoy the vlogs and it is so kind of you to take the time to tell me. I really appreciate it. Reach Lode is my all time favourite mooring spot to date and I will never forget the wildlife there. The radio idea is a super one as you are right- what on earth would we have done if we had met a boat coming the other way? Have a super Sunday and wonderful week ahead. Take care🌻🦋
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  1159. Well it was lovely chatting to you both as well. I’m looking forward to reading your poetry! See you on the Chesterfield. Take care🌻🦋
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  1160. Thank you so much, Pancrazio; it's always lovely to have the kids on the boat and then it feels so empty when they leave again. Wishing you a wonderful weekend.🌻🦋
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  1161. I really enjoy making them and sharing my narrowboat life with you, so I hope I can do them as long as possible.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  1162. What a lovely comment. Thank you so much! I thought exactly the same as you that the little damselfly was saying 'thank-you'. How special! Have a wonderful weekend, sending you a gentle breeze and some cool shade. 🌬🌻🦋
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  1163. Hi Watts Onboard! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. It was lovely to meet you too. It will be great to see your narrowboat garden flourish; we can share tips, or perhaps have a 'who can grow the biggest tomato competition!'🍅 Have a super weekend.🦋🌻
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  1164. Great information! I’ll be exploring that in next week’s vlog. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1165. Thank you, Nanci! Take care🦋🌻
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  1166. Go easy on the duck quacking as come springtime you may have a whole brood of ducklings following you!😄🐣 Thank you for your lovely comment, Ross and have a super weekend.🌻🦋
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  1167. It sounds perfect to me😍
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  1168. It’s a pleasure doing it!🤗🌻🦋
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  1169. Thank you so much Ray! You are always so kind. Take care🦋🌻
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  1170. You are so welcome, Christine and thank you so much for all of your lovely comments this year! Merry Christmas to you and your family 🦋🌻🎄
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  1171. Hi Christine, thank you for your lovely comment. It is so pretty on this stretch of the Coventry Canal and the walks are just glorious. Have a wonderful weekend.🌻🦋
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  1172. Happy Matariki! I am so sorry to hear that you both have Covid and I hope you are not unwell with it. There is nothing cosier then snuggling by a wood burner and I am so chuffed that you will be watching my vlogs whilst doing that. I wish you both a speedy recovery. Stay hydrated, take plenty of vitamin C and get plenty of rest. Take care and thank you so much for your lovely comment!🌻🦋
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  1173. What a little monkey she was!😂Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1174. Hi Steven, I have passed over this and I am sure the film is somewhere on my camera but until I can find it, I have just checked that 11ft is the max beam. Hope this helps. Have a wonderful week!🦋🌻
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  1175. 😂 He’s at work when I do my journal, and there is a large supply of tea and biscuits there. Thank you for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1176. Thank you so much for your kindness, Ken. I'm so glad that you enjoyed it. Have a wonderful week.🌻🦋
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  1177. It was so hard and at that time, I didn't used to drive the boat so I operated all of the locks myself, but I am now much more confident at driving so I can take it in turns with my husband. It is so much better that way. Thank you so much for your comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  1178. What a lovely thing you did to give Gizzy a home. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, John. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻🐶
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  1179. This is such a beautiful thing to say about the vlog, John and I am very grateful to have such a lovely comment. I think you would like NB Cruising &Lifestyle’s vlogs too. I really enjoy them.
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  1180. I think you are right, Ross; that moon had a very strange effect on me...although, I still think the pump-out van is beautiful!😍😄 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  1181. This is such a brilliant comment and completely confirms my suspicions about the reluctance to allow the use of pure veg oil. I also think the fact that we wade through canal weed for much of the year ,as it persists much longer than just the summer now, when we could be using it to create a fuel to run the system on which is better for our engines is such a wasted opportunity. Please send me more information if you can and you can email me at themindfulnarrowboat@gmail.com. Thank you so much for taking the time to make such a detailed comment. I really appreciate it. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  1182. Thank you, Christine. I was so lucky to spot the orchid and vole. What an appetite that vole had! It’s a good thing it wasn’t in the same field as the rare orchid! Have a wonderful week and take care too.🌻🦋
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  1183. I have just visited it and I was so impressed that I stayed for longer than I thought I would! Thank you for your lovely comment and have a super weekend, Mr Will!🦋🌻
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  1184. Thank you for your lovely and very generous comment, Brad. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  1185. Thank you so much🤗 That is so kind of you. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  1186. I need to be braver with the mushroom foraging but my daughter cooks turkey tail mushrooms in a broth and they are packed full of goodness. At the moment, we are looking for chicken in the woods. I am still amazed at the bags of mushrooms that you foraged with your wife! Thank you for your comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  1187. I really hope that they are looking after you well in hospital? Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Michael. I will look that channel up now that you have mentioned it. Sending you my best wishes for a speedy recovery. Take care🌻🦋
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  1188. Thank you so much for taking the time to write this comment, John. I am so glad that you are enjoying my vlogs! I am honoured to have a Haiku written about me! I did not expect that but thank you. It is lovely. I think your Alfred Hitchcock game is hilarious; especially as my husband tries his best to hide from the camera as he likes the vlog idea but doesn’t want to be in one! Have a lovely Sunday and rest of the week! Stay safe 🌻🦋
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  1189. Hi Paul, you are so right there, especially walking across the lock gates and on the boat gunnels. I am extra cautious. Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comment. Have a great weekend!🦋🌻
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  1190. Snow makes everything look spectacular, but here it is normally gone too quickly! Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. Enjoy your weekend, Stanley!🦋🌻⛄️
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  1191. Droitwich is a little gem full of gems isn't it? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  1192. My early episodes are so poor in quality as I hadn't a clue what I was doing with a camera, microphone or editing equipment and so I just had to make several of them Private as they were that bad! Also, I was very shy about talking, but 2 years later, I've got over that. It must be absolutely wonderful to sit and watch the red kites where you are. Thank you so much for your comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  1193. Christine, nature is such a powerful mood lifter, especially if you walk really slowly through it and pay attention to the details. Thank you so much for your lovely comment! Take care🌻🦋
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  1194. Hello Chris, I hope that you are well. I love the froghopper too and I didn't realise how many different froghoppers there were until I read about them. I think the black and red one is my favourite as it is so vivid against the green leaves. What a little jumper too! Thank you for reading the Waterways World article; I was so nervous about being interviewed. When are you off on your adventures? Take care🌻🦋
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  1195. Welcome to the channel, Lance. Nature and wildlife is one of the reasons I moved onto my narrowboat. I travelled around Australia when I was younger and was blown away by the flora and fauna there, such a beautiful country! Take care🦋🌻
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  1196. Al, you are very welcome. Take care🌻🦋
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  1197. Thank you, Nanci for your lovely comment! Have a wonderful week!🌻🦋
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  1198. That sounds terrible! It really makes you think how vulnerable boats can be. Let’s hope we won’t have any more storms for a while. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1199. I think you are right about the light that I am using. I will make the adjustments and see if that works. I would love to spot the Elephant Hawk Moth. 🤞💡🦋 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1200. I hope you are feeling well? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1201. Thank you for your lovely comment and I apologise if I have traumatised you with the TMI! 😬 😂 Have a wonderful weekend, Brewster!🦋🌻
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  1202. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Zeph definitely had her eyes on something out there in Middle Earth👀🐾🐾 Have a super rest of the weekend and week ahead🦋🌻
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  1203. Thank you so much for entering the competition and for watching each week! Great favourites by the way! Take care🦋⭐️
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  1204. Thank you so much, Ruth and for watching the vlogs too. Take care🦋🤞
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  1205. It is a beautiful place however you travel around it, isn't it? How lovely to have an old campervan! 🤩 Thank you for watching. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  1206. Ducklings are definitely good for brightening up your day!🦆🦆🦆🦆 Enjoy your week, Miguel.🦋🌻
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  1207. I bet your wheelbarrow looks so beautiful what with you being an artist and all! Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a great weekend.🦋🌻
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  1208. It's an interesting story isn't it?Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1209. Hi Nanci, it’s so nice to hear you look forward to the vlogs. Thank you for your comment. I hope you have a lovely weekend!🌻🦋
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  1210. Hello NB Precious Jet, I hope you’re managing to keep your boat cool, but temperatures are better today I think. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  1211. Hi Paul, thank you for your lovely comment and I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Currently, we are looking for a secondhand replacement for our window so we will see how difficult they are to replace🤞. Fortunately, we only lost the outer pane of the double glazing, so we can manage whilst we look for a replacement. Wishing you a sunny rest of the week.🌻🦋🌞
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  1212. Hi Stevie, I am so pleased that you enjoyed the summer cruises this year and thank you so much for your lovely comments along the way. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  1213. Hi Chris, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I think your idea of Bird of the Week is inspired and I sang it to Robbie’s musical hook which made me chuckle! Not sure Robbie would be very pleased though!😂 Thank you for the suggestion of artwork for the boat. I’m definitely not skilled enough to take on a portrait but I will try sketching ideas on paper though. Have a great weekend and week ahead. Take care🦋🌻
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  1214. Thank you, Will! I hope you are well and enjoying the sun! 🦋🌻🌞
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  1215. Hi Michael and thank you for your super lovely comment! It is such a pleasure to read your thoughts about the vlog each week. I still have marrow left and to be honest once it's finished, I won't be eating this vegetable again for a while; it's delicious but I've overdone it!🤭 Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1216. Good luck with that accounting; it sounds tricky to me! 🤯Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1217. Hi Michael, thank you so much for another lovely comment and for continuing to watch the vlogs. The River Great Ouse is such a spectacular river and I will most certainly return one day. I am also hoping to spot an elephant hawk moth this year too.🤞🌻🦋 Take care
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  1218. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Take care 🌻🦋
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  1219. Thank you so much for your lovely comment- Zephyr agrees with you!🐾🐾 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1220. Wow, you have travelled about a bit, John! Egypt must have been a great place to live. Many years ago, I backpacked around there and loved it. Then we took our children when they were little too. The Fens is a special place as well. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  1221. Hello Rob and Lucy! Yea it certainly was a gorgeous cruising day. Let’s hope we have plenty more🌞 Thank you for your comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  1222. 🤭 I can’t believe I didn’t think about that! Great 👍 tip! Have a wonderful week 🌻🦋
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  1223. Thank you so much Trish, for such a lovely comment and suggestion.😊 I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Have a super rest of the week and weekend!🌻🦋
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  1224. What a kind comment. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  1225. Welcome aboard, George! Thank you so much for watching the vlog. I also think the Norfolk Broads are delightful, but I do love the canals and rivers too. Have a great week!🌻🦋
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  1226. Hi Ruth, thank you for such a lovely comment; I really appreciate your kindness about the vlogs and I’m so glad that you enjoy them. Have a super week 🌻🦋
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  1227. It was such a relief to be safely moored at the end. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1228. Hi Gary and Irene, a patchwork quilt is a great description for the view of the fields! 🤩Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1229. What a beautiful comment, Chris- thank you so much 😊 You are so right and I remind myself of this daily too. Sometimes, I make myself sit and look at a flower or hedgerow for a while and every time, I will discover something interesting living there. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1230. What wonderful words to read on a comment! Thank you so much for your kindness. I am so glad you enjoy the videos as it is a pleasure to make them; I just want to share my love of boating, nature and mindfulness with those who enjoy the same things, so when I read comments like yours, it makes me smile!😊🌻🦋 Have a lovely day!
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  1231. That is such a kind and lovely thing to comment, Becky- thank you so much; I really appreciate it. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  1232. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1233. Thank you, Sandy! The flowers do look so happy, jiggling about when we’re cruising don’t they? I’m chuffed that you think they stole the show. Zephyr is always on the sniff for a ball. 🎾Take care 🌻🦋
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  1234. Thank you so much, Lisa! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  1235. The dragon was spectacular wasn't it? Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Lorraine. Have a super weekend🦋🌻
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  1236. It is so beautiful and something out of a story book! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1237. Hi Ross, thank you for your lovely comment and that clip you sent me was hilarious 😂! I really need to book myself in for a couple of lessons with, Rambo! I can’t wait for the Peak Forest canal which I hope to do in two years time.🤞 Have a sunny weekend!🌻🦋🌞
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  1238. That is so kind of you, Gary- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  1239. A lot of work is going into it over the winter which is why I am trying to get through before the stoppages kick in. I am hopeful that it will be much better afterwards. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1240. Hello Michael from Poland! I hope your teaching week went well? Thank you for your lovely and kind words about the vlog and daisy . It is great to know that you are still watching and enjoying the videos. I hope you have a wonderful weekend 🦋🌻
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  1241. Hi Sandy, how lovely to be able to hear the birdsong through your iPad as the air is filled with wonderful chirpings and chirrups at the moment. Thank you for your lovely comment. Wishing you a wonderful weekend.🦋🌻
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  1242. Steve, that is so kind! Thank you so much.😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  1243. I do too! The canals play such a vital role in wellbeing. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, take care🌻🦋
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  1244. Thank you so much, Indi for such a lovely comment; not sure my teaching skills are that good though as I put chips before history!🍟😂 I am so glad that you enjoy the vlogs. Have a wonderful weekend.🦋🌻
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  1245. Welcome to the channel, Brian! It is lovely to hear from you and thank you for your advice about the Ashby. It is always good to know which parts to take care on. Have a sunny weekend!🦋🌻🌞
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  1246. Exactly! 👍 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1247. Oh Marion, I am so, so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. I can't imagine the heartache that you must be going through. I hope you are surrounded by wonderful family and friends. Sending you my love and prayers💚 Take care🦋🌻
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  1248. What a lovely comment, thank you so much, Stevie! 😊 It is great to know that you enjoyed the vlog this week. Have a super Saturday and Sunday. Take care🌻🦋
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  1249. It is a tricky one isn't it? It makes sense to me that here we have a huge amount of weed which can be used to make bio fuel which we could all be running our engines on. There must be a company out there willing to take the stuff away in order to recycle it like that? I think I will start making a few enquiries about it. Thank you so much for watching. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  1250. It took my breath away when I stepped inside; what an incredible work of art. Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1251. This part of the network of waterways is breathtaking! The abundance of nature and wildlife is just mind blowing and I love it here. You have a great dream; make sure you don’t wait too long to live it! Have a wonderful Sunday!🌞🦋🌻
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  1252. Hares are magnificent creatures aren’t they! Thank you so much for entering the competition and being a regular viewer. Take care.🦋🌻
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  1253. Thank you so much, Nick for your brilliant explanation and I am over the moon at not having to take the side shoots off!🤩 Have a super Sunday and rest of the week. 🌻🦋
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  1254. Hi Simon, thank you for your kind words. I didn't film putting the canopy back up which I should have really as actually I found it much trickier and it took so much longer! It is not the fault of the canopy, it's me!🤪 I'm glad that you enjoyed the autumn shots as the colours around the canals at the moment are just stunning. 🍁 I hope that you have a lovely weekend.🌻🦋
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  1255. Every time I make a "Gongoozler" joke, ( I use the word 'joke' loosely here) I chuckle to myself knowing the you'll have something to say about it, Brewster!🤭 I am very impressed that you are holding it together and just pretending that you didn't hear it.😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment! Have a great weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  1256. Thank you so much for your kind words. I find insects fascinating and when they decide to join me on the boat, well it is a very exciting event! 🦋🕷🦗🪰🪳🐜 Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1257. Thank you so much, Stevie. Leamington Spa is such a pretty place to visit and it felt so Christmassy there too. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  1258. It is such a wonderful idea, isn't it? I will look out for more of their boats as I travel the waterways. Well done for visiting their Go Fund Me site; it is such a great cause. Take care🌻🦋
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  1259. What makes me frustrated is the environmentally friendly ways to generate power and heat can be so much cheaper; look at how solar panels transform life on a narrowboat for example and if it was legal and I knew how, I would collect all of that canal weed and make my own fuel. 💚 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  1260. Hi Michael, I am so glad that you enjoyed the vlog. You are now entering this winter's set of videos and drawing ever closer to being in real time! I am so pleased that you are still following the journey. Have a wonderful week ahead.🦋🌻
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  1261. That is so kind of you!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  1262. It really is going to be a spectacular canal when it is all finished. We will all have to work together to make sure our canals don’t waste away. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1263. Thank you 💚🦋🌻
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  1264. Thank you, Will! You will have to do that turn next year so at least we haven’t set the bar high for your attempt. I think the lock keeper gives everyone a score. Thank you for your lovely comment and enjoy your weekend!🦋🌻
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  1265. A vole and a soul! 😂 That's so much better than the shrew and shoe and I wish I had thought about that! Thank you so much for your comment and look after yourself.🌻🦋
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  1266. Mike, it seems to be one thing after another at the moment! Still love every minute of it though. Thank you for watching and commenting. Take care🌻🦋
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  1267. Hi Peter, I think my camera has a polarising filter built into it? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  1268. Thank you so much, Austin🦋🌻
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  1269. Oh my your comment made me feel so warm inside! It read like a novel and I think your preparations are just wonderful! Thank you so much for making me smile. Have a super weekend, reading and drinking tea. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1270. Thank you so much for watching and commenting! I would be chuffed if you used some clips from my vlog. Have a lovely rest of the week!🦋🌻
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  1271. What a lovely comment Mr Narrowboat, Narrowboat, Narrowboat Will! Thank you so much 😊 I agree totally with you about how much spirit and peace there is living afloat. Enjoy sunshine cruising and a weekend of loveliness!🌞🦋🌻
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  1272. Thank you, Pete. What a beautiful dog you have on your thumbnail! I’m so pleased you are enjoying the vlogs. Did you enjoy your time on the cut? Take care 🌻🙏
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  1273. I completely agree. I use the Method products which are all plant based and there is a better range now. We definitely need to take care of our canals though. I’m hoping that there will be more eco options for stove and engine fuel next. 🦋🌻
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  1274. 🤣🤣🤣 Thank you, Armored Saint!
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  1275. My husband and I share the steering and when my children come for a visit, they steer the boat too. Unfortunately, Mr Mindful does not want to be filmed and so it can look like I have a magic boat! Take care🦋🌻
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  1276. Thank you so much, Trev! I hope you stayed cool in that hot spell that we had which has vanished as quick as it arrived. Have a wonderful week. Take care🌻🦋
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  1277. This is a very kind comment, Keith, thank you so much.😊 What's stopping you doing the same? It might not be courage, life circumstances are often the biggest factor at play. I had a little window of opportunity when my children both left home and my parents are in relatively good health. Not everyone has that. I wish you all the best in pursuing your dreams and hope that life's circumstances give you the chance to grab them. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  1278. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1279. That is such a beautiful thing to say, Michael and I really appreciate your kindness, thank you! Zephyr is all better now and back to her cheeky self! Thank you once again 🦋🌻🙏
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  1280. Vietnam is so beautiful! Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you. Take care 🌻🦋🥳
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  1281. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you. Take care 🌻🦋🥳
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  1282. Hi Kim, thank you so much for your kindness. I hope it is cooling down for you over there in Aussie. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1283. That is very true and is a huge benefit, I agree. Thank you so much for adding it in the comments.👍 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1284. I am so sorry for the loss of your ginger boy. Sending you a big hug 🤗 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1285. Thank you so much, Barbara! Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1286. That is such a wise and true statement, Ruth! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  1287. It was wasn’t it!😅Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  1288. Hi Sharon, I'm so glad that you enjoyed the vlog. Thank you so much for your lovely, kind comment. I hope you have a wonderful weekend.🌻🦋
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  1289. Good point! Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  1290. I haven't done that before as my book is a nature journal, but I might try and keep a different book for the canal structures; although I'd have to practice first.Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1291. Hi Hector, I should have filmed more of the inside of the train shouldn't I? Next time, on a steam train, I will. I am. bound to have another steam train trip somewhere as I love them so much!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  1292. Thank you so much, Algernon! I can't wait either.📸 Thank you so much for the congratulations; I am chuffed to bits! 🤩 Take care🦋🌻
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  1293. Whoops, did I name the bridge incorrectly?😬 Sorry about that! Thank you so much for your kind words about my journal. I am currently putting together this year's journal which I hope to publish. This was because other viewers had asked the same thing, so I thought I would try it. 🤞 Have a super weekend, Michael!🌻🦋
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  1294. Thank you so much, Richard for your encouragement! The crow at the beginning, on the bridge, used to wait every day for a lady who came to feed the birds. She told my daughter that the crow followed her along the path and then would fly ahead and wait for her at the bridge 🥰! Amazing creatures. Have a super Sunday and rest of the week.🦋🌻
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  1295. That is so wise. Being young at heart keeps you healthy doesn’t it? Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1296. Hi Anthony, I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog and thank you once again for such a charming comment. Roughly and this is very roughly about £300 a month but I don't have any mooring fees. I have a silver continuous cruisers licence which enables me to go on all CRT waters. Last year, we bought a gold licence because we were going on the River Great Ouse. Foxes Afloat and Floating Our Boat have done vlogs where they broke down all of their costs which are really useful too. Thank you, once again, Anthony. Have a wonderful week and take care🌻🦋
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  1297. You need to come to Braunston at the moment; I haven’t seen this many before and it’s so lovely to see. Enjoy your weekend NB Precious Jet!🦋🌻🪶
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  1298. Beery Boater, thank you so much for your comments. Whenever anyone comments, I am always chuffed. Have a lovely rest of the weekend and Happy New Year. I’m sure they’ll be beer involved!🌻🦋
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  1299. That’s so kind of you, Peter. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1300. It is a great life and I am very grateful to be having this experience. When Zephyr is on the towpath and I am driving, my husband is with her, but he won't appear on the film as his work's Code of Conduct doesn't allow for a social media presence. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  1301. Sailing into Stratford using an umbrella sounds brilliant! 🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1302. Thank you, Miguel. ☺️ Zephyr was practicing for the thumbnail picture! Have a super rest of the weekend.🦋🌻
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  1303. Hi Amy, it’s great to know that you watch every week- thank you so much for that!😊 Your grandad lives in a lovely part of the world. Have a super Sunday and rest of the week!🦋🌻
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  1304. I am so pleased that you find the videos soothing. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  1305. What s kind thing to say. Thank you so much! ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  1306. Hi there, Mutant Monkey! The per litre cost that I paid for the HVO was £1.70 and then I had to add the delivery cost too. I really hope that they start selling it on the fuel boats and in the marinas as this would be so much easier and it would lower the cost too. I have already tested it on the heating system and it worked really well. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  1307. They must have their reasons- allergies perhaps? It was beautiful from the outside though. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1308. Thank you so much, Matt. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1309. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  1310. I’m so relieved that it worked out in the end! 😅 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1311. I bet Northern Idaho is stunning too, Stanley. You are right though, the ice is nothing here compared to what you have. Do you have boats on your canals? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend.🦋🌻
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  1312. Goes to show how much I know!😂 I thought you have the North Side Main Canal, but this is probably a) not near you and b) not a canal as I know it? I will google it.🦋🌻
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  1313. I missed you all too! Thank you for your lovely comment, John. Take care🦋🌻
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  1314. John, that is such a beautiful thing to say. I am so grateful to have this opportunity to make vlogs about the things I love and when I read comments like yours, it just blows me away, so thank-you. 🕊❤️✌️
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  1315. Hi John, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I didn't realise that about the horses either- I hope they protect the breed. Great advice by the way. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1316. That is such a kind comment, Richard. Thank you so much.😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  1317. The River Great Ouse is unbelievably beautiful isn’t it? I am more than happy to tell you my camera set up. I use a Panasonic LUMIX 2000 for my nature shots. I love the macro settings on it. I haven’t quite got the hang of good quality zoom shots yet though but that’s probably me and not the camera. I am learning as I go. Are you thinking of vlogging?
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  1318. Her little face; she was so proud of her treasure that I couldn't not throw to for her! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  1319. Thank you so much, Cat!🤗 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  1320. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1321. Well what a lovely first post, Chris! Thank you so much😊 I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1322. Hi Will, I hope you are managing in the heat and that you have a cool plan for next week's temperatures. We were fine in Deep Lock fortunately. I think this canal should put a fuel stop in somewhere along the navigation and then more boaters might make their way up here. We asked the car transporter company next to Kiveton Park Station if we could fill up our portable water container to keep us going whilst at the top of the navigation. She kindly allowed us to, but a water tap is needed at the top too. Anyway, thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a great weekend.🦋🌻
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  1323. It is so special to know that you are joining us on our tours. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1324. Anthony, you are so kind with your comments and it is so lovely to know how much you are enjoying the vlogs. You are so right, there is a magic about a carpet of wildflowers and how nature selects the contrasting colours so beautifully. Thank you once again and have a wonderful weekend.🌻🦋
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  1325. When I discovered the story of Nurse Darby it warmed my heart, especially when the villagers were all sharing their memories of her. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Sheila. Take care🌻🦋
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  1326. Hi Steve, what a kind and thoughtful comment. I love telling stories so the fact that you appreciate them is brilliant- thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  1327. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for watching each week. Here’s the sun ☀️ 🌞 hopefully you’ll have some this week. Take care🌻🦋
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  1328. It really was like having our own personal heron! Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Deb! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  1329. Thank you so much, Jeff and you are very welcome! Wishing you a wonderful weekend.🌻🦋
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  1330. My husband. He can't appear on the vlogs as his work has a strict code of conduct about social media. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1331. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for buying my book too. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1332. Thank you so much for this information. I will look into what you are saying about this smaller, colour bottle size container? It seems to be doing the job if it hasn't leaked since 2008! Thank you for your kind words about the film quality. I use 3 different cameras: my phone ( for talking to the camera and when it rains) an old GoPro which is the size of a postage stamp and I put that on the bow and then I get other angle shots and nature shots using my Panasonic Lumix 2000. Hope that helps. Take care🌻🦋📷
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  1333. That is so kind of you, Lisa- I bet you would have noticed them too! Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  1334. I am navigating with my husband but he can’t be in the vlogs as he works in education and so he isn’t allowed to be on YouTube. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1335. Hi NBLeopard, thank you so much for your lovely comment and you are completely right, I only went and wrote the wrong year!🙈😳 Honestly, I’ve been opening that cupboard for a couple of days now and I still didn’t notice! Stay cool in the sun 🦋🌻
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  1336. Hi Elina, thank you so much for your lovely comment.😊 Zephyr (which you spelt correctly by the way⭐️) is so determined when she wants something that she makes herself understood and she melts my heart too. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  1337. Hi Michael, it is always a pleasure to read your comments and this one was delightful too. I hope you are both well? Have you started to forage for mushrooms yet? India has been looking out for Turkey Tail as she makes a lovely broth out of this one. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the video. The fisherman really made me laugh and how lovely that he took everything in his stride like that. India was so intent on getting his float and hook back to him and I was so proud of her when she managed it. I thought the legend of the Bell Devil was fascinating too, and I absolutely loved Watermead Park. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  1338. Thank you so much Clare for your lovely comment about the vlog! 😊 Your Dad is a superstar isn't he? I bet you are really proud of his channel. Take care🌻🦋
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  1339. Hi Stevie, thank you so much for your lovely comment. The old fashioned mild steel fittings was the problem and now hopefully, we won't have the same issue. I am so glad that you enjoyed the vlog and I know that I should think twice about the caterpillars but I am really excited that they have moved onto the kale and they are completely leaving my tomatoes alone; if they eat those, then I may have to find my wriggly residents a new home!😂🐛🐛 Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  1340. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. If you spot Hart's Tongue in a woodland it is often a sign that it is an ancient piece of woodland and they are always the best places to find fungi!🍄 I think that nuthatches might well play a game of hide 'n' seek with you. They are such beautiful birds though aren't they? This time of year is great for spotting them, so try standing for a while under some trees and I'm sure you'll spot one. Have a great weekend!🦋🌻
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  1341. Steve, it is means such a lot to hear that you enjoy the vlogs each week.😊 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend.🦋🌻
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  1342. It made no sense to me as to why the swan needed to get to the top of that weir but like you, and all who watched it that evening, we all willed it on and desperately wanted it to make it. It was perfectly fine afterwards and I watched it for a while get up onto the bank. It could have even walked, using the path to the other side of that weir if it had wanted to. Anyway, I will never forget its determination. Thank you for your lovely comment. Enjoy the sunshine, Mr Mutant 🐵! 🌻🦋☀️
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  1343. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Colin. 😊 Have a sunny week!🦋🌻🌞
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  1344. Thank you for your delightful comment, Becky!🤗 Have a great weekend too, take care🌻🦋
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  1345. What a kind comment! Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1346. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I agree with you about Corvids They get overlooked a bit which is a shame. Take care🌻🦋
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  1347. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. The river is fast here but there is lots more room to move your boat which gives you a bit more flexibility than the canal. Wishing you a wonderful week 🌻🦋
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  1348. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Sandy! I was so pleased to see the thrush because like you said, I just haven’t seen any for a while either. 😢 Have a sunny weekend!🌻🦋🌞
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  1349. Hi Darren, I really hope that you get the opportunity to quit your job too! Thank you so much for your comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  1350. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  1351. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1352. Hi John, I hope that you are both well. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. The bow deck garden has been a wonderful surprise this last couple of weeks. It survived the winter and what a magical feeling that is! I am so glad that you liked the poem. Have a great week. Take care.🌻🦋
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  1353. 😂 I'll tell him that! 😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1354. You are right about the name hawk and buzzard being different depending on which side of the pond you are on. In the UK we have goshawks and sparrowhawks which are our hawks and very different to buzzards- the carrion eaters, but it is the same bird as your hawk. We also have common buzzard and the rarer rough-legged buzzard. It's fascinating stuff isn't it? Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1355. Thank you so much NB Precious Jet! So you treat your ears to NOSW too, very wise. I'm chuffed that you like my poems and pictures! Enjoy the sunshine on the water; it's glorious out there today! Take care.🌻🦋
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  1356. Hi Brewster, what a lovely comment, thank you so much🤗 Zephyr does like to give me her exasperated expression every now and again!🐾🐾 Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1357. Welcome to the vlogging family! I shall pop over to your channel. Give Chloe a big hug from me and Zephyr. Happy cruising and I’m sure we’ll see you on the waterways. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  1358. Hi Nancy, thank you so much for such a kind comment. I'm not sure how I would be in a truly frightening situation? I do have a story to tell about overcoming anxiety though which I'm always happy to share with anyone that might be suffering like that. I'm not sure it is something that will fit in the vlogs, but I could do something on Instagram about it? Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1359. Congratulations 🥳 for making it through all of the vlogs!🏆🏆🏆🏆🥇 It has been such a lovely trip down memory lane for me too, so thank you so much for all of your super comments. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the latest one. My cushion is a hare but not The March Hare; it is my favourite cushion. Thank you once again! Take care🌻🦋
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  1360. What a kind and lovely comment, thank you so much, Lynne. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  1361. Thank you so much! It was good for me to do some adding up! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1362. Thank you, Christine and you too 🦋🌻
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  1363. How lovely to have Robin as a middle name! They are just such beautiful birds with a song that melts the heart. The tiny feet on my hand, was a magical feeling. Thank you so much for your kind words, they really mean a lot. Take care.🌻🦋
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  1364. Hi Mark, thank you so much for your kind comment. The Skipper is such a gorgeous, little butterfly and it literally skips along the flowers which is so pretty to watch. We are indeed surrounded by miracles and it is the most exciting thing when we uncover them here and there. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1365. Simone, thank you so much for your kind words about my vlogs; I really appreciate them and to be considered alongside Robbie is a massive compliment 😊 The canals here have been full of adventure and like you say surprising finds with beautiful nature; I am loving every minute of it! Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1366. I have never thought about Zephyr’s nose in the sun. Thank you so much for drawing my attention to this. I will talk to her vet. Take care🌻🦋
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  1367. Hi Miguel, Zephyr definitely was unsure of exactly what we were doing, but it’s not likely that we will get that opportunity again so she’ll be fine. Thank you for your lovely comment and enjoy your week!🦋🌻
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  1368. Congratulations 🥳 on your Silver Propeller, Will! Your plans sound really exciting for the Wash; that’s on my bucket list too!😱🐟⛴ Happy New Year to you and your family!🦋🌻
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  1369. I am glad that it made you laugh 😂 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  1370. Nan and Oscar loved their stay and it was great to see them.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1371. Well, that is a lovey compliment, thank you so much, John!🍫 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1372. That is so lovely to know, daveyboy! Thank you so much!😊 Wishing you a wonderful weekend.🌻🦋
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  1373. Well now, I don't think it's nerdy and to be honest, being nerdy is very trendy right now, but I did see that old signal box and I tried to film it as I cruised passed it, but I don't think I have done a good enough job to include it in next week's vlog! Thanks for the tip about Wolfhampcote and if you have any other suggestions, feel free to pass them my way as I will find time to visit them if I can. Have a great week!🦋🌻
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  1374. I'm sure you've seen Fantastic Fungi then which I only saw recently with Paul Stamets and that film with its time lapses was one of the most amazing things I have ever seen! If only our world leaders were people like Suzanne and Paul, what a wonderful place we would live in! I'm probably going to get told off by Prof Youtube for being political on here!🤫🍄🌳
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  1375. Brewster, thank you so much for such a kind comment. It is an absolute privilege to put a video together for viewers like yourself and I am so grateful to have such lovely subscribers. Your idea for a Zephyr portrait is such a good one but I’m not sure my art skills are up to something that big. Thank you once again! 😊Take care🌻🦋
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  1376. Thank you so much for all of your lovely comments and support this year and I wish you and your family a Happy New Year!🌻🦋🥳
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  1377. How wonderful to watch with tea- I really approve of this! 🤩👍 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1378. Thank you, Francesca! Wasn’t that owl mosaic beautiful? I think all towns should have art trails like that involving the work of local artists. Take care and thank you for watching.🌻🦋
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  1379. Earl sounds like such a character! Zephyr likes to chuck all of the pillows off the bed after I have made it! I remade the bed 3 times the other day!😂 In terms of possessions, what we found challenging was buying things that would fit like side tables and footstools. It’s good to know we have a spell of nice weather; enjoy walking naughty Earl in the sunshine! Have a wonderful weekend and week ahead🌻🦋🐾🌞
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  1380. It is heart breaking to see sunken boats like that. I can imagine what Onward Christian Soldiers sounded like in your assembly hall; it’s a hymn that lends itself to that sort of chanting. 😂 Your son sounds like a character! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1381. Hi Chris, I hope that you are well and warm on your boat. I shall now look out for bats and owls; oh to see a tawny owl! Definitely stop off at pocket park in the spring/ summer as I bet it will be a magical place to sit for a while with the flowers and birds. I have now put Wolfhampcote on my list of places to visit! Have a wonderful weekend.🌻🦋
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  1382. Oh Sally, what a moving comment. You are such an inspiration and have so much inner strength. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1383. Sometimes I like to just listen to Sylvia read her poems online and let her incredible imagery float around the boat and through my head. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1384. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog and the bridges. Mr M doesn't often walk with me as he at work. It's for work reasons that he can't be on the vlogs as he has signed a strict code of conduct which means that he can't be on social media.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super Easter weekend. Take care🌻🦋🐣
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  1385. Oh my goodness!❤️‍🩹 I am so sorry to hear that you have been in hospital- what a frightening time for you all. I am really pleased that you are on the mend though. Look after yourself, take care🦋🌻
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  1386. Oh, I would be chuffed to bits to have a Leaf Cutter Bee nesting in my little house. Those photos that you took must be amazing; if you get time, would you be able to email them across to me? In my house at the moment, something is renting a room, but it isn't a leaf cutter; it is something that uses a cement-like paste to seal the entrance? I'll look it up. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend and stay cool in the sunshine. 🦋🌻
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  1387. I’m chuffed that you are going through all of the vlogs! The early ones are very wobbly on camera work and editing as I was trying to work it all out, so hopefully I’ve improved the quality a bit🤞 Thank you, Shirley; you are a ⭐️!
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  1388. That is such a wise and beautiful saying, Miguel. I shall remember that. Have a terrific week!🌻🦋
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  1389. Hi Clare, thank you so much for your lovely comment. It's a small miracle that anything is growing in the boat garden, but I am going to enjoy it while it lasts. Take care and have a super week.🌻🦋
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  1390. I believe it too, Sherrie!🌞 Go for it👍⭐️
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  1391. Thank you so much, Sandy! It’s lovely to know that you are enjoying the vlogs. Have a super weekend 🌻🦋🐶🐾
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  1392. You are so very welcome, Karen🤗 What a lovely comment! Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1393. 🤭 They rang all day on Tuesday! Thank you so much for watching, have a super weekend🦋🌻
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  1394. Zephyr will be delighted to know that Africanus dog is watching! Thank you for your lovely comment and have a super weekend!🦋🌻🐶
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  1395. I am so pleased that you found it peaceful.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  1396. Hi Sheila, thank you for such a wonderful comment. The pea soup water does really slow the journey down and we do have to keep reversing to clear the weed, but it just adds to the adventure really! Zephyr was so funny with the sheep sculpture- what's she like?!?🤭 Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  1397. What a lovely and kind comment, Russell, thank you so much! ☺️ I am so glad that you relaxed and enjoyed the vlog. Take care🌻🦋
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  1398. Mr NB Will, what a lovely thing to say, thank you so much! ☺️ I'm glad you enjoyed the dinner. See you soon! 🦋🌻 and a filthy👍
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  1399. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I agree with you about pesticides and I have signed many petitions about banning them; I can't believe that we still use them here in the UK! Have a super rest of the weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  1400. Hi Bicylehub, I will include as much Zephyr as possible for you. She seems to like being filmed, so it should be easy! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a great weekend. 🦋🌻
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  1401. Thank you so, so much for such a heartfelt comment. It made me feel really happy to read it- you are so kind.🤗 I thoroughly enjoy every minute of filming, editing and filling my journal and it is a privilege to be able to share my content with viewers like you, who really appreciate it. Have a great weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1402. Hi Michael, thank you for your lovely comment. As there were two of us doing the Northampton Flight, I found it a great set of locks to do. They are little, single ones which makes them easier than some of the double locks. My hazelnut has started to shoot which is just the most exciting thing for me and I hope to make it into a little bonsai so that I can keep it for a while. I have seen Paul's artwork and it is incredible; he is such a gifted artist. I follow him on Twitter too. If ever I were to have a portrait of Zephyr, I would definitely choose him. Take care🌻🦋
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  1403. Welcome to the channel, Patricia and I’m so glad that you enjoyed the vlog. You must be very proud of Vince; his channel is so well put together and he is very entertaining to listen to. Thank you so much for your lovely comment! Take care🌻🦋
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  1404. Thank you so much, Steve. Have a great weekend🦋🌻
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  1405. Team work is certainly the dream work! Thank you for making us feel better about our lock score. Once again, your kind comments are so lovely to read. Take care🌻🦋
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  1406. Thank you for your great comment, Will which did make me chuckle 😂 Your bird of prey spot sounds exciting! 🦅 My music is from Envato Elements I’ll look forward to your next vlog. Happy cruising 🌻🦋👍
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  1407. I was going to mention about that winter in my next vlog, so I will add what you have just told me as I didn’t know the government said that. How wonderful that they were worried about the birds! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1408. I’m so pleased that they arrived! Thank you so much for buying them. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1409. I’m sure it’s good to be big kids sometimes, well that’s what I tell myself anyway!🤭 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1410. Hi Anthony, I completely agree with you about a watching a beautiful sunset. Thank you so much for your brilliant comment and I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Wishing you a weekend full of wonderful sunsets.🦋🌻🌅
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  1411. Hi Christine, what a lovely comment! Thank you so much 💚 I love the sound of "Canal Watch!" 😁👀 Have a great weekend.🌻🦋
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  1412. I’m so pleased you enjoyed the vlog! Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  1413. An interesting question,Ross about the Lizard Orchid name. It’s Greek name translates as ‘strap-tongue’ and its Latin name means ‘goat-like’ as it smells like goat! Maybe it’s the lizard tongue which gives it the name? You are right about the length of the boat and getting out of Reach Lode. 60ft is probably the max. Have a wonderful week and thank you for your super comment.🌻🦋
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  1414. Oh Jenny, I hope you are okay? 🤗💚Thank you so much for your lovely words. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1415. It is so wonderful when they arrive! I’m sure you feel the same. Thank you for your lovely comment. Happy New Year!🥳🌻🦋
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  1416. Thank you for your comment, Mutant Monkey. You started your lock experience with the busiest in the country so that is quite an achievement! Have a wonderful weekend🌻🦋
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  1417. I was so lucky to find a whole patch of the elf cup like that, sparkling like a pixie’s banquet!😍 Love it! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a sunny weekend!🦋🌻🌞
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  1418. Thank you so much, Indi! I loved filming the animals too. I didn’t realise how beautiful rats were until I zoomed in on its little face. Not sure I’d want one on the boat though! Have a wonderful week!🌻🦋
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  1419. Sometimes nature is the only thing that makes sense and that is what I find so comforting about spending time in it.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1420. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1421. Hi Bill, thank you so much for your lovely comment and I am so pleased that you found it relaxing. Wishing you a wonderful weekend.🦋🌻
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  1422. Hi Trev, after I saw you that day on the canal, I could hear the red kites calling, so I found the footpath behind the factory. That is where the best place is to film them. The peregrines were amazing! I hope that they put nest boxes on the church as it would be wonderful to have another nesting pair in the UK. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  1423. Thank you so much, Sue for such a kind comment. As long as there is a canal somewhere, we are going to try and float our boat in it! Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  1424. I had no idea that you could do that? That's really interesting. I feel confident with Oxley Marine now though as they are going to skim down the head and whilst repairing they're going to look at why it went in the first place and then put in new injectors and studs.
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  1425. Hi Andrew, thank you so much for your comment. First of all your question is not personal or pathetic and I am pleased that you asked it as I am very honest about the fact that I am not an artist and I don't make drawings from mental images. I practice every week, sometimes twice a week, making observations, breaking things down into a series of shapes and filling in the details. I have a passion for wildlife and I want to look at it closely and this has helped me to draw better. I take lots of photos of whatever it is that I am going to draw and that is what I look at when I am sketching. If you want to draw, and you have some time set aside each week to practise, then I promise you, you will be able to draw too. I hope this helps answer your question. Thank you so much for watching the vlog. Have a super weekend🌻🦋
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  1426. That sounds like a good idea! 👍 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1427. Oh Debba, I hope you are keeping warm and safe. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. What a coincidence that you thought it was like a painting too! Wrap up warm. Have a great weekend 🌻🦋
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  1428. I am so sorry to hear about your dog; it must be so painful for you and I really hope you are ok. They are such special family members aren't they? It is so kind of you to offer to send Zephyr some items; I will try and set something up. Thank you for your lovely comment and take care, Lion.🌻🦋🦁
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  1429. Thank you so much, Lee! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  1430. That is unbelievable! 🤩👍 Thank you so much for your great comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1431. It is a pleasure!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1432. Phil, that is such a lovely comment! Thank you so much. Sending you a gentle breeze and some cool shade. Take care🦋🌻
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  1433. Stanley, I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and New Year and that it brings you great happiness and fulfilment. Thank you for watching!🌻🦋🎄
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  1434. Thank you for watching the engine story unravel itself. Phil was the hero of the day wasn't he? Take care🌻🦋
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  1435. That is such a beautiful story of Brandy and I am so glad you told it. What a special dog, made even more special by the second life you gave her. You told it so well that I could really picture each memory. Thank you so much for this comment.
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  1436. Brewster, you have understood Zephyr so well as she frequently looks at me with a raised eyebrow and slight look of alarm!🤪 Thank you so much for your lovely comment about the vlog; you are a star!🤩 Wishing you a wonderful weekend.🌻🦋
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  1437. Hi Jaqueline, our inverter is 3000kw but we think it doesn’t like our washing machine as it is required to heat up the water as our machine isn’t linked up to the calorifier so it needs a shoreline boost to do that. The previous owners lived in a marina so that would have worked well for them. It is a great machine though when it works! Thank you so much for your comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  1438. That’s so kind of you, Rikki! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1439. Hi Ian, it is so lovely to know that you sit down and look forward to the vlogs. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I will try and make the next one a bit longer!😁 Have a wonderful week, take care🌻🦋
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  1440. The Tidal Ouse the other way! I’m going to have to prepare for that one, but fortunately there is a lot more to cruise here first. I’m delighted that you are looking out for nature more; it’s so good for you, believe me. Eating dandelion seeds! I think you are almost practically a vegan now 🤣 I hope you are enjoying your adventures in between the downpours. Take care🌻🦋
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  1441. 😂 Oh poor Stephen- those worms are clever aren't they?🐛 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1442. It is so special to get feedback like this about the vlogs. Thank you so much, Michael.🙏 The kestrel family is one of my all time favourite nature spots; the way they were all in the hole of that tree together. I visited them for a short while everyday that I was moored there and kept my distance so not to disturb them and when I had to leave, it felt like I was saying goodbye to old friends. One day, I will go back to that tree in the spring as kestrels like to nest in the same place each year. Enjoy your evening.🌻🦋
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  1443. I think there are so many issues across the whole system at the moment that there are not the resources to deal with them, but I am only guessing? All I can say is the help we got on that day was excellent. Have a super weekend.🌻🦋
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  1444. It’s so lovely to watch them from the boat. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1445. We will definitely have to start thinking about building in Siestas as the temperatures increase. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and kindness, Lorraine. Have a wonderful week 🌻🦋
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  1446. Mr M is my husband. He can’t be in the vlogs due to the work. he is in education. He has to sign a code of conduct which prevents him from being on social media also his work commitments means that he is away a lot. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  1447. I will have to do that but strangely, I have grown quite fond of the fan chatting away and when it falls quiet I’m reminded that I should put some more wood on it!🤭🙈 I’m ridiculous aren’t I? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1448. You are so welcome! Have a beautiful Christmas too🎄🌻🦋
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  1449. I am glad words haven't failed you, George as your words are so kind and thoughtful. I love reading comments, so I am more than happy for you to keep responding. Thank you so much, take care🦋🌻
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  1450. Thank you so much, Gary for your lovely comment. I find it so reassuring to find the old quarries, coal pits and disused railways that are part of nature projects now. It's great to hear that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a super weekend!🌻🦋
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  1451. Hi Shirley, what kind words- thank you so much. I really appreciate it. I think I need to get a sponsorship deal with custard creams now as you're not the only one who has said that they are going to buy some this weekend!😂 They do dunk lovely in tea though so I can see why my Nan enjoyed them so much, but she also ate jellied eels nearly every day and they don't go so well with tea! 🤭 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1452. Hi Michael, I hope you are managing to stay cool in those temperatures. Our hot spell lasted one day, and wasn’t as hot as yours, but didn’t I go on about how hot it was!🙄 I am so glad that you enjoyed the vlog and thank you for your kindness about my uncle. Have a wonderful week 🌻🦋
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  1453. Thank you so much, Caz, for such a lovely comment and for the great advice! I'm so chuffed that you enjoy the vlogs. Have a wonderful rest of the week and weekend ahead.🦋🌻
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  1454. Hi Nigel, thank you so much for your lovely and kind comment. I hope you have a wonderful rest of the weekend. 🌻🦋
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  1455. What a lovely comment, thank you so much 😊 I really appreciate it. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  1456. I hadn't thought about the colour blind issue- you're right! Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1457. Thank you for your advice-👍 Take care 🌻🦋
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  1458. Kelli, you are so welcome! Thank you so much for your support with the channel. It is just so lovely to receive a comment like this. Have a wonderful rest of your weekend and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1459. Zephyr really wanted that particular portion of the stick didn't she?😂🐾🐾Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1460. Hi Eddie, you are not being an odd duck at all; we decided not to paint the bottom this time as it looked fine but next time we will. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1461. Well the Ashby is just gorgeous isn't it?😍 Still doesn't top the Lodes where you are though; I bet it is stunning there at the moment on the washes. Welney Wetlands centre was on Winter Watch several times the week before last. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care all of you 🦋🌻
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  1462. Thank you, Wayne! Have a terrific rest of the weekend 🌻🦋
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  1463. Hi Glyn, thank you for your lovely comment. I think the answer to your question goes back to the maritime law that boats pass port to port. Wishing you a wonderful weekend🌻🦋
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  1464. 🤗😂 Thank you so much 😊 What a kind comment, Steve. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1465. Hi Brewster, the butterflies were so wonderful to film and I was so pleased to see so many of them. River cruising is definitely not BORing! 😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  1466. I'm not sure how you ended up here, but I am so pleased that you did! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  1467. Thank you so much, Sandy for your lovely comment. The wildlife has suddenly burst with colour and the birds are busily singing, so I will bring you some more nature in the next vlog, hopefully.🤞 Take care🌻🦋
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  1468. It was a really exciting journey and I hope that more boats start using the canals there. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1469. Thank you, Guy for your lovely comment. You chose your mooring spot very well and I could quite happily stay in this area too. There is so much to see and explore and the wildlife is incredible! Have a lovely Friday and weekend ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  1470. What a beautiful comment, thank you so much, Sheila🤗🤗 Have a wonderful rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  1471. Hi Nanci, next year is time to get the boat blacked, so I hope it will be ok🤞 Thank you for your lovely comment! Take care🌻🦋
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  1472. I’m so sorry for your loss. You must be feeling such pain. I’m so touched that my video took your mind off it for a while. Thank you for your kindness. Sending you my love. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1473. I’m sorry to hear that you have lost your sister too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1474. I hope you are ok? I’m so sorry for your loss. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1475. What super tips! I am going to get your list into action. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1476. Thank you so much, Vince! That is such a lovely thing to say. Happy cruising🦋🌻
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  1477. The buildings were amazing weren’t they? Thank you for your lovely comment, Sian. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  1478. The White Ermine is rather like the moth version of a barn owl isn't it? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1479. Hi Daytona, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs and the birdlife. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻🦅
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  1480. 🐾🐾❤️ Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1481. Every time the owl appears each evening, I feel exactly the same as you Ray. I am so glad you enjoyed it. Have a great week.🌻🦋
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  1482. Wendy, thank you so much for your lovely comment. The robin was delicious wasn't it, absolutely adorable to watch and so friendly too. I am so glad that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a great weekend.🦋🌻
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  1483. That’s so kind of you. I must be honest though and say that I am now mostly plant based but occasionally vegetarian as I was getting run down, my asthma was getting worse and the vegan supplements were making me ill. I feel much healthier with this balance now. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1484. Thank you so much, Bicylehub! I loved seeing the reed warblers too. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  1485. It really felt like love, Kat. It just made the tears tumble and my heart swell. Thank you so much.Take care 🦋🌻
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  1486. You are so welcome!😊Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a beautiful weekend too, take care🦋🌻
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  1487. Thank you, Jozomo for your lovely comment. My son has appeared, fleetingly, in some of the vlogs, but I completely understand it when someone prefers not to be on camera. They really support my channel though which is good. Take care too and have a wonderful rest of the week. 🌻🦋
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  1488. Hello to you Michael! Thank you for such a lovely comment too.☺️ I will keep you updated on how the fuel is going. I will be sad to see the swallows leave, already I have stopped hearing the chiffchaff, but our winter visitors will arrive and I always look forward to spotting them. I hope all is well in Poland and that you are enjoying the summer. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  1489. What a lovely comment, Stevie, thank you so much.😊 Having to wait, definitely makes you appreciate things more, you are so right there.👍 Have a super weekend and stay cool in the sunshine.🦋🌻
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  1490. Hi Ross, I think the word ‘winding’ hole is because once positioned in the correct part, the wind is meant to help push you the right way. We cheat and use the bow thrusters! 😁 I didn’t see that cigarette butt until I was editing the film; the rest of the garden was really clean, fortunately. I need to get a smaller litter picker for carrying in my bag as the one on my boat is great for canal walks but not for when I am in towns/ cities. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend!🌻🦋
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  1491. This is a fascinating detail that I have not come across before, Ross! Thank you for sharing it with me and I shall have to slip it into one of my vlogs when next at a winding hole! 👍🌻🦋
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  1492. Exactly as though she had written it herself! 🐾🐾😂😂😂Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1493. Thank you so much, Willy Bee for such a lovely comment. It is a pleasure to make these videos and share them with like-minded people. Have a wonderful week ahead.🌻🦋
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  1494. Thank you so much for such a lovely and encouraging comment. I am so chuffed that you think the vlogs would appeal to a wider audience. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  1495. What a beautiful comment, Margaret, thank you so much.🤗😊 Isn't the GF bread and food expensive? I think whoever cracks a homemade, vegan loaf is a potential millionaire; my bread tasted good, but it didn't look good, did it?🫣🤭 I will plough on with that one and if you have success, please pass on your tips to me🙏 I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a wonderful weekend, take care.🦋🌻🍞
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  1496. I will try spelt flour next time too. 👍🌻🦋
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  1497. It is such a great town to visit! Happy Valentine’s Day to you too. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1498. Hi Al, I hope that you are well. Thank you so much for your kind comments and I'm so pleased that you enjoyed the wildlife. I hope that you have a lovely weekend!🦋🌻
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  1499. Hi Stevie, Brian was laughing at me too, I could tell by the way those little tentacles were waggling away!🐌😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment and I hope you have a wonderful weekend.🌻🦋
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  1500. I am so pleased that you are watching the vlogs. When I started making them, I just uploaded a video diary of my journey and as this is all a hobby alongside my working life, didn’t do it properly with an introduction or aim, so forgive me for the topsy turvy nature of my vlog! If you are going through the episodes, you will learn more about my story, the Tour video is a good one for that. However, I am Vanessa and welcome to the Mindful Narrowboat!
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  1501. Hi Simon, thank you so much for your lovely comment. It was a beautiful stop and I will be back one day to admire it all again. Wishing you a wonderful week.🌻🦋
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  1502. Thank you for your kind words, Terry.😊 I think CRT thought that we hadn't moved from Gloucester Docks over 2 months as they must have seen us moored there before we went down the G&S and then after without seeing that we had moved all the way down to Sharpness and back again in between that time. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  1503. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am so pleased that you liked the butterflies this week. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1504. Thank you so much for your reassuring and kind words😊 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1505. Hi WolfgangHolzmann, thank you so much for your lovely comment. It sounds like you have a very exciting life and some great adventures ahead of you. You can definitely trade as you tour on your narrowboat; you just need to buy a licence with CRT first which is easy. There are also many floating markets and events you can sell at, plus everywhere you moor, you can set up your paintings. Narrowboat Unlocked is a great vlog to follow as Paul does this. Hope this helps. Good luck and take care🦋🌻
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  1506. Alice Grace is a very forward thinking boat, George and Jane! 😂Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  1507. Our animals really listen don't they?Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1508. Hello to my fellow Essex viewers! I bet it's tropical weather conditions down there at the moment? 🤩Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1509. What a great comment. I find any art advice so useful. I am absolutely useless at drawing hands and water! 🙈😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1510. I hope so too, Christine! Happy New Year to you too and have a wonderful weekend.🦋🌻
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  1511. Thank you so much, Vin! Ditto to your comment as you are definitely a glass half full boater too, or lock half full! Happy cruising and look after yourself.🌻🦋
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  1512. Thank you so much for your super lovely comment, Karen. Thankfully, our engine is running much better and we have left the weed behind. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  1513. That is so kind of you, Jim! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1514. 😂 True! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1515. Thank you so much, Francesca! What I want to know is why Monty Don doesn’t have these problems with his dogs that just seem to follow him around the garden and sit obediently as he plants things? You’ll enjoy Narrowboat Will’s humour as he cruises along the canal. Take care🌻🦋🐝
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  1516. True! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1517. You are a star!⭐️ Thank you so much for watching the oldies. I am so glad that you are enjoying them. Take care🌻🦋⭐️⭐️
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  1518. I tried that once and it really didn't taste like the tea that I like to drink as I could taste the milk too much. It's a personal thing, I think.Thank you so much for watching. Happy Easter! 🦋🌻🐣
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  1519. I am so pleased that it caused you to be still for a while. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1520. The 'birds and the bees!'🤣🐝🦉 I am just learning as I go, Sandy and I am absolutely fascinated when I find something on a leaf to stare at, sometimes its just the leaf itself. I have recently seen swifts but they are impossible for me to film and I totally agree with you about them signalling the beginning of summer, but where are the house martins and swallows, I've hardly seen any yet? Have a great week too and thank you for your lovely comment.🌻🦋
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  1521. Hi Michael, I hope you are all well? I'm so pleased that you found the vlog interesting. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1522. What wonderful alliteration! 🤩Thank you so much for watching.Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  1523. Thank you, James for your comment. I like to find out about animal families around the world and your comment has got me reading about your American Crow this evening! Rooks are easier to spot here because of the way they nest as a big group unlike our crow. It’s interesting that you don’t see them nesting where you are. Take care🌻🦋🐦
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  1524. Thank you so much for your lovely comment! When the red deer emerged, I gasped at how beautiful they looked in the misty light. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1525. Hi Mark, I don't think the vehicles did notice us as like you say, they all were so busy getting somewhere. It was very exciting travelling alongside them for a while though. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  1526. Thank you so much for your kindness! It is a pleasure having you joining the journey. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1527. Lewis, that poem is brilliant and such a thoughtful thing to do! Thank you so much for taking the time to write it; I’m sure John will love it! Take care🦋🌻⭐️
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  1528. They are spectacular to watch in the air with their great, long wings aren't they? I would love to get up a bit closer to one, but like you said, that will be hard to do. Thank you for sharing this. Take care🦋🌻
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  1529. You are so welcome 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1530. Hi Caz, the sunset cruise was magical and even though we were worried about finding a mooring and the engine going again, somehow the nighttime made it all seem magical. I totally recommend a sunset cruise! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  1531. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Brewster. I completely understand what you are saying about this vlog and I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. I really loved putting it together. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  1532. I hope you are finding nature spotting as rewarding as I am. There is something very powerful about losing yourself in wonder whilst watching wildlife. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  1533. Stork!!!! How I would love to see stork!🤩 and then you bump into a moose! 🥰To top it, all of your squirrels are red!😍 What a beautiful country you love in, Michael, full of wonderful creatures! Thank you so much for your kind words about the vlog. Take care🦋🌻
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  1534. Your first snow experience sounds just wonderful; I feel like that about snow even though I have seen it several times- there's a magic attached to it isn't there? I hope you get to see it again one day. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care⛄️🌨️🌻🦋
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  1535. I'm so glad that enjoyed the vlog despite the lock predicament and the lack of dragonfly spotting!😆 Enjoy the rest of your evening and thank you for your kindness.🦋🌻
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  1536. 🤩 you’re awake early! Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Have a wonderful day. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1537. You have a magical hometown. I have just been to Nottingham and loved every minute of it! The Derwent river sounds wonderful. I keep looking out the window and gasping at the beauty of it all here at the moment. We are very lucky people! Take wonderful care too, Mr NB Will. Are you going to Crick?🌻🦋
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  1538. Well you are such a lovely person for saying that.☺️ Have a super weekend 🦋🌻
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  1539. Hi Lorraine, Stoke Lock has definitely got a mind of its own!😁 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I hope you have a wonderful weekend 🦋🌻
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  1540. I will definitely come back to this river too. Now, I have to make my way all the way back down, but I’m looking forward to it. Take care, Will🦋🌻
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  1541. We will- you too! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1542. You are so welcome, Ross and I am so pleased that you enjoy watching them. Thank you so much for telling me; it means a lot to hear it. Have a sunny weekend.🌻🦋🌞
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  1543. How lovely that you save the videos for a Saturday morning- thank you so much🤗🤗 Have a super weekend , take care🌻🦋
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  1544. Thank you so much, Vanessa! I am so glad that you found the vlog interesting. Wishing you sunshine and happiness! 🦋🌻🌞
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  1545. It's so lovely to know that you watch the vlogs and thank you so much for your comment. Wishing you a wonderful weekend.🌻🦋
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  1546. Hi Will, which lock is it? I will have to go back and watch that vlog of yours. I will promise to find Andy and say that you sent me to see him! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care in the sun.🌻🦋
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  1547. Hi Anthony, I hope you are well. It is always such a pleasure to read your comments. I do have a Diesel engine at the moment and am looking to change over to a hybrid but only if it is affordable. I would love to have an electric boat but I really like my little home and it’s not really possible for us to change Alice Grace over to fully electric yet, unless we win the lottery!😂 Thank you for your lovely comments. Take care🦋🌻
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  1548. Thank you for finding my channel. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Mr M is my husband and you won't see him unfortunately as his work has a strict code of conduct about being on social media. Have a super rest of the week. Take care🦋🌻
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  1549. Dingbats are wonderful little journals aren't they, Ann? I am sorry to hear that you've been ill, but I hope you're mending well. I know it's easier said than done, but try and forget work completely for a while as being anxious about it will not help you in anyway and time will pass, you'll be back at work and on top of it all again, for now, just rest. Take care🌻🦋
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  1550. When we watch these vlogs on YouTube we all become really invested in the people's lives and if they have pets, we become really fond of them too. I haven't ever had the pleasure of meeting the Chugabug Crew, but I was overcome with sadness when Gary broke the news to us about Chip's passing. It was lovely to be able to see such a beautiful, little garden of flowers growing around Chip's cross and a parade of field mushrooms climbing the hill alongside it. Thank you for watching and for your comment, John. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1551. Congratulations!🥳 Have a super weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  1552. Thank you so much, Red! Have a super duper weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1553. Hi Jeff, that is the first mistle thrush of the year for me and I couldn’t quite believe how big it was! I haven’t seen any song thrush this year though. Thank you for your kind words about my journal; I have recently thought about doing something with it but I wasn’t sure it would be good enough. A calendar is an excellent idea! Have a sunny weekend!🌻🦋🌞
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  1554. Thank you ☺️
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  1555. Hi Lacy of Little Robin Cottage, thank you for your lovely comment. We are all very well and I hope you are too. I have finished the daisy, but I need to do the letters for the boat name above and below and then paint the other side. In the "Whoops a Daisy" episode you can see the daisy part. Have a great weekend.🦋🌻
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  1556. Terry, your mum is very lucky to have you and caring for her is such a beautiful thing that you are doing. It is lovely to know that you are enjoying the vlogs. I really like the Stort and Lee and travelled along them before I started vlogging so I will go back one day and film that area. I will do the Wash one day too, all being well, but not yet as it will take me over to the Ouse and Middle Levels which I have only recently cruised, although I will say it is absolutely stunning so when you CC again, I totally recommend going. I really wish you and your mum all the best in health and happiness. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  1557. How wonderful! Thank you so much. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1558. Thank you, Christine and Zephyr loves your comment too!🐾🐾 Have a wonderful weekend and week ahead.🦋🌻
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  1559. Hello there Sheila, I hope that you've got a cool spot in your marina. Thank you so much for your information about Will jnr, I will try and look out for them at West Stockwith Marina- he deserves a medal! Also, how amazing that he just popped up at the right time! Sending you a gentle breeze and some cool shade. Take care🌬🌻🦋
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  1560. Hi Sandra, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I hope your eyes start to feel better soon; it is such a worry to suddenly start getting pain like that and not know what it is, so I am really pleased that the video helped you identify what it was. Making an appointment to see your doctor is very wise. I wish you a speedy recovery. I am also chuffed to bits that you are doing your water colours again and how special for your friend to receive such a personal gift. Your game with the video is a brilliant idea and it made me smile to know that you are playing it. Wishing you a wonderful rest of the weekend and pain-free eyes!🌻🦋👀🎨
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  1561. Stonecrop is easy to propagate apparently so I think your idea will work really well for your garden. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1562. Hi Jill, I’m so pleased that you have been out on the river. I bet it is stunning there at the moment. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  1563. Thank you so much, Christine 🤗 What a lovely comment! Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  1564. What an absolutely beautiful story that you shared about Tom and Marjorie; Suddenly, I have a real yearning for snow-packed towpaths! Thank you for your kind words about my journal and channel too. It means a lot to read your thoughts. Sending you a gentle breeze and some cool shade. Take care🌬🌻🦋
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  1565. Hi Michael, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am so pleased you enjoyed it as it was so different from my other vlogs as we did so much cruising. It was such an exciting trip though. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1566. It was such a joy not to have any dramas. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1567. Thank you so much for your lovely comment-that is so kind of you. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  1568. The blossoms are starting to colour the chilly days and the smell of the leather leaf viburnum was sensational! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend 🌻🦋
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  1569. Thank you so much, Glyn! Have a nice weekend too. Take care🌻🦋
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  1570. Isn’t it a joy to sit and lose yourself in! Edith was a talented lady and I bet a fascinating person to listen to. Thank you so much for your comment. Have a wonderful weekend and week ahead.🦋🌻
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  1571. I am so pleased that you enjoy the format of the video, Mark and that you like to see the journal unfolding. It is so special for me to know that it is being well received. Thank you so much for your kindness. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  1572. That is so kind and thoughtful of you. Thank you so much! Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1573. Thank you, Christine. Zephyr is great company and she really makes me laugh! Have a super weekend.🦋🌻
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  1574. The best!🐶🐶
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  1575. Hi Expat, Expat, when I moved onto my boat, I decided that I wanted to learn more about the wildlife around me. I just learn as I go, but I use a variety of references: I have ID kits for mini beasts and grasses; I have a bird book which covers all uk birds and I also have an app called, Seek which is brilliant when the camera can pick the species up at the right angle but not good for mushrooms. I identify fungi through searches and I often use online experts for help. I find the more time I have spent finding out about something, the better I remember it which is why apps are not always the best. Hope that helps. Have a super week.🦋🌻
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  1576. Thank you Paul, it’s lovely to know how much you enjoyed the vlog. Take care🌻🦋
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  1577. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Paul. The volunteers are just brilliant and they work so hard. Also, thank you so much for expressing your appreciation of my vlogs; it means such a lot to hear that 😊🤗 Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1578. Oh dear, please get well soon! ❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹 Wishing you a speedy recovery.🌻🦋
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  1579. Hi Lisa, it is a wonderful feeling when you recognise a bird, or any flora and fauna to be honest; it is a bit like making a new friend and you smile when you recognise them again. We do have oyster catchers and I'm always excited to see them. They are such striking birds. In one of my vlogs, when I was on the Chesterfield canal, I filmed some inland at Kiveton and they were being very territorial in pairs as it was their breeding season. The behaviour was wonderful to watch.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1580. Hi Christine, I hope you are well? It would have been great to go inside the cathedral and Hepworth Gallery but the rules are there for a reason, I suppose, and we still had a great time. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1581. Eyeore is adorable isn't he? 🤗Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1582. Hi Nigel, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I think the Chesterfield Canal is a hidden gem and it is becoming one of my favourites. Have a wonderful week 🌻🦋
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  1583. That is such a lovely thing to say, Simon!😊 Thank you so much🤗 I really need to motivate myself for the list of jobs, but the thing is every time the weather is perfect, that means it is also perfect not to be doing jobs!😂 Have a wonderful, bank holiday weekend too. 🦋🌻
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  1584. Hi Michael, thank you so much for another lovely comment. I am glad that you are enjoying the adventures on the fens. What a different landscape it was to cruise through and so much wildlife too! Hopefully, I will be making my way to a different fenland soon. Wishing you a wonderful rest of the weekend and week ahead. 🌻🦋
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  1585. Hi Robert, congratulations on winning the biscuit count! I would have had 3 though if had more, but I’d run out!😂 YouTube pays me via ad money, but I chose only to have an ad at the beginning and end as I don’t want to interrupt the viewers experience with a midroll ad. It depends on how many views each video gets in that month and the ad watch time, so on average it’s about £200 a month. I have other income streams as I have my own online teaching business and I sell my journals in my Etsy shop and I have Patrons and a Coffee Page. Mr M works too. I could not survive on YouTube alone. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care 🌻🦋
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  1586. 😂 It's so lovely to know that you are enjoying the vlogs. Thank you Audrey! Have a wonderful weekend.🦋🌻
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  1587. Andy and his team of volunteers are doing an amazing job. Thank you for your comment.🌻🦋
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  1588. Snowdrops are such a reassuringly beautiful flower to see; they give you a sense of hope don't they? I'll keep looking out for them. Thank you for your lovely comment, Christine.Take care🦋🌻
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  1589. 🙈😳 I have just checked the Otter Spotter Cupboard and you are so right! I think that I haven’t fully recovered from my otter spot! 😂🦦 You get the gold ⭐️ for be the first to notice! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Stay cool in the sun🌻🦋
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  1590. I hope you found it relaxing this week? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1591. Thank you so much for signing the petition. That is so good of you. Take care🦋🌻
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  1592. What a generous comment! Zephyr loves it too! 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you so much 😊 . Take care 🦋🌻
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  1593. I know!😮 I watched it back so many times and it blew my mind each time. Power to the springtail! 🤩Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1594. Oohh, Sheila, I love the comparison to linnets and falling autumn leaves, you are so right😍 If I had noticed that, I would have put it in this week's poem! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  1595. Oh wow! That sounds truly magical and I would have probably cried witnessing that. Thank you so much for your beautiful retelling of it as I really visualised what you saw. 🥰 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1596. Thank you for your lovely and entertaining comment, Ross! Your version of the 'beans, beans song" is slightly nicer than the one I learnt as a child where it starts: " beans, beans, good for your heart, the more you eat, the more you----!" I am so pleased that you liked the teapots; I would collect them too if I had the space on the boat.🫖 Look after yourself, Ross 🌻🦋
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  1597. They hold so much magic those birds don’t they? Thank you so much for entering the competition! Take care🦋🌻
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  1598. Hi Emma, I am so pleased that you are enjoying my book.Thank you so much for watching and for your kindness too. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1599. Thank you, Christine! I am so glad you enjoyed the vlog. Take care🌻🦋
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  1600. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Lorraine. I will have to check out Memory Seekers- that sounds like it would be my cup of tea. 👍 Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1601. You are so welcome, daveyboy price!😊 Wishing you a wonderful weekend.🦋🌻
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  1602. Fancy having a normal day like that everyday! It's incredible isn't it?Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  1603. Braunston is beautiful on a normal day, but with a dusting of snow; it is just such a gorgeous place to be! Thank you for your comment, Jeff and enjoy your weekend!🌻🦋⛄️
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  1604. Hi Paul, you are so right about the good and the bad. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1605. I am so, so grateful to you for watching and making such a lovely comment. That is all the reward that I need. Thank you so much. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1606. What a beautiful comment- thank you so much. I really appreciate it. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1607. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  1608. Thank you for your kind words. With the wildlife, I just carry my camera everywhere I walk with Zephyr and at the moment there is so much to see. If you want to do vlogs, then go for it; the more you do, the better you will get. It’s a great record of your boating life to look back on. I’ll watch them! Have a lovely week.🦋🌻👍
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  1609. Ah Elina, check-ins at airports, I’m with you on that one too!😂 It sounds lovely that you used a storm cooker during your family outings. It always feel slightly magical to cook like that outside and the food seems to taste better? Thank you for your lovely comment and I hope you have a wonderful weekend too!🌻🦋
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  1610. It sounds beautiful! Merry Christmas 🎄 Thank you for watching!🌻🦋
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  1611. I can't believe the temperatures that you are having to endure at the moment. I really hope that it cools down for you soon. The oak bracket fungus was incredible wasn't it? It looked like honey comb dripping in honey. Very soon, mushroom season will be upon us and I always love looking for them to film and photograph. Thank you so much for your kindness, Michael. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  1612. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment, Pyewaket. I have just started reading the Diary of an Edwardian Lady and it has become one of my favourite books, being compared to her is an honour. Take care🦋🌻
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  1613. That is so kind of you, Brad! I’m too nervous to do any talks though! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1614. She really is.🐾🐾💚Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1615. Thank you so, so much, Christine. It is lovely to know that you enjoyed it. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  1616. Braunston is a super place for boaters isn’t it, Pete? If you’ve got a stove, try the pear as the smell is as delicious as the taste.🍐 Thank you for your comment and have a wonderful week🦋🌻
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  1617. Hi Brewster, it was a very different journey wasn't it? I feel terrible about the poor gongcoozlers- fancy missing them out! With my soups, I change the recipe every time but it was: tomatoes, a pepper, soaked red lentils- a handful to thicken the soup, stock cube, a squeeze of tomato puree, paprika, black pepper, turmeric and chilli flakes. I mash everything with a potato masher half way through heating and then simmer, simmer, simmer- yum! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  1618. My creative cooking and burning to the sound of Greig 🤭 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1619. Welcome aboard, Ali and thank you so much for joining the journey! Do you keep a journal too as your handle suggests? I video wildlife mainly with my Panasonic Lumix 2000 and sometimes with my old iPhone. Take care🌻🦋📷
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  1620. I really hope your dream comes true!🤞🤞🤞🤞
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  1621. Thank you so much for watching to the end 😃 Narrowboat Super B! Have a wonderful weekend 🌻🦋
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  1622. Peter, thank you for your kindness and for your great suggestions. A lotus flower or a swan would look so much prettier than our current transfer! Have a wonderful weekend and week ahead. Take care🦋🌻
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  1623. Hi Ken and Bet, Zephyr is delighted that she is a hit with Bet! 🐾🐾 I hope you are both keeping well. Thank you so much for your kindness and have a wonderful weekend 🦋🌻
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  1624. Thank you so much, Paul. It is lovely to hear how much you enjoy the vlogs. Take care😊🌻🦋
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  1625. Hi Francesca, I will confess that I copied the sounds from my bird book, but don’t tell anyone will you!🤣 It is so kind of you to share my vlogs with your Essex Wildlife Trust friend. If they have anything that they want me to film to highlight anything then let me know and I will see what I can do. I’m sure that John will be delighted with all of the congratulations that he is getting. I loved the drum roll sound effect too and now I’m just going to have to try and find a way to fit it into the weekly vlogs!😂 Take care🦋🌻👍🐤
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  1626. Doesn’t it! They made my day. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1627. Thank you so much lovely Wendy! Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1628. That is such good advice, NBLeopard, thank-you. 😊 We do have lead-acid batteries and we tend to do a longish cruise once a week. It's definitely something that you have to think about though. Have a wonderful week.🦋🌻
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  1629. I will do a video about this soon. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  1630. That sounds so much prettier than the monkey transfer. I love the ‘Little Robin Cottage’ title on your handle. Adorable 🥰 Thank you for your comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1631. Some waterways have less locks or are lock free but I quite enjoy going through them. Thank you for your lovely comment, take care🦋🌻
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  1632. I have used it so much already! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1633. I hope you are okay in the storm too? It’s not as strong at that here but it’s very blowy. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1634. If you are prepared and you have plenty of water, fire fuel, engine fuel and food in the cupboards, then you'll be fine and the whole thing is a bit of an exciting adventure! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  1635. Francis, that is such a lovely thing to say. Thank you so much😊 In answer to your question, the wildlife photography is mine; it’s a hobby of mine but in this vlog, my husband filmed me going into the first lock on his phone and he did a great job of that. Take care🌻🦋
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  1636. Your kindness about my vlog is so special to hear and I am so grateful to you for this wonderful comment. Thank you so much for following the channel. Have a super rest of the weekend🦋🌻
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  1637. I don't think the heron was used to seeing a boat on that stretch and was intrigued about how the fish behaved when we stirred up the water. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1638. What a wonderful quote! That is so kind of you, John. I hope you are all well?Thank you so much for commenting. Have a super Easter weekend. Take care🌻🦋🐣
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  1639. Hi Anthony, thank you so much for such a lovely comment. I was in seventh heaven, eating that food! Have a wonderful week. Take care🌻🦋
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  1640. Hi Christian it varies from dry dock to dry dock but the Stourport Dry Dock was £350 for one week. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1641. It was certainly an adventure, Paul! Thank you so much for your lovely comment and I am chuffed that you enjoyed the poem too. Sending you a gentle breeze and some cool shade.🌬🌻🦋
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  1642. That is a very accurate description! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super Sunday and great week ahead. Take care🌻🦋
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  1643. I recommend it!Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1644. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1645. Hi Richard, I run up and down the boat with my camera and I have a camera on the bow as well. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1646. Oh Bob, I am so sorry. I had a technical problem with the other one and had to re upload it. You don't have to watch it again. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  1647. Brewster, thank you so much! 😊 You are so kind and supportive and I really appreciate your comments. Zephyr hardly ever barks and it is always a big shock to hear her; she doesn’t even bark at real sheep! Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  1648. Thank you so much, Chris for your lovely comment. I bet your beautiful boat looks spectacular with a garden of flowers on top. It's a good time to grow some strawberries as I know that you like a cream tea and a cream tea with strawberries is just tip top! 🍓 Definitely save those coffee granules- they are good for plants that like acidity apparently! Wishing you a wonderful weekend and happy planting!🪴🌱🦋🌻
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  1649. Hi Chris, great tips; I'll give it a go! Thank you so much. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🦋🌻🍞
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  1650. Some of the houses made my jaw drop, Ann! I agree with you about weeds being flowers too.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care.🌻🦋
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  1651. You are so welcome, Jean! It is an absolute pleasure. Thank you so much for commenting all the way from Canada. Take care🌻🦋
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  1652. Hi Vince, my daughter loves the boat life and Zephyr doesn't leave her side when she is aboard. It's lovely having family stay and I'm sure you feel the same. Thank you for your kind words about our window- it definitely was a pane! (boom! boom!) We're looking for a secondhand replacement now 👀 Wishing you sunshine and safe cruising. 🦋🌻🌞
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  1653. 'Diagonal adventures' 😂-brilliant! I am going to work out how to make it more mindful than it is at the moment. 😂Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1654. Tom, you are so welcome! It is a pleasure. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1655. I love the story of how you got your name and how it then became your business name too, brilliant! Thank you so much for your kind words. Take care🌻🦋
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  1656. That is such a kind and lovely comment, Lisa. I think, I’ll have another competition if I ever reach 10,000 subscribers. Have a wonderful rest of the week. Take care🦋🌻
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  1657. Hi Chris, it’s good to ask questions! My husband is normally steering if I’m not, but he doesn’t want to be in the vlogs which I’m hoping he will one day. He has subscribed though, so that’s a bonus!🤣 I think sometime this week, we will be moving down the Northampton Arm, do say hello if you see us though. Thank you for your comment and take care🌻🦋
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  1658. Storm Isha has been so noisy but at least we're safe. I hope you are too? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  1659. They are very, very special companions aren't they? Sorry to have made you cry though. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1660. Matt, you are completely right and it is one of the most frustrating and frightening things for me to know that there isn't any joined up or forward thinking. Basically, we are waiting for the catastrophe to happen and only then will things start moving. There are many conservation groups working extremely hard to persuade the government to act now and I sign so many petitions so we can clean up our actions with energy and waste like you are saying, but these groups at the moment are not being heard. I will continue to support the scientists, conservationists and CRT in their goal to have a healthier functioning environment. I love how you recycled your potato by the way!😂 Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  1661. I think dogs find us incredibly confusing creatures! They are all adorable though aren't they?! Have a wonderful week🐾🐶🦋🌻
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  1662. I recommend you take up your art again! 🎨🎨🎨🎨🦋🌻
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  1663. Thank you so much, Paul for your lovely comment. Namaste to you too, my friend. Take care🦋🌻
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  1664. It must be so special to have a nurse like that in your village who knows your family, has delivered the children who live there and is someone to turn to in need. When the villagers spoke about Nurse Darby and shared their stories, it was quite magical to stand and listen to them. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care, Christine 🌻🦋
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  1665. Good question, Linda. This might be controversial but the day that I had a bowl of cocoa pops with my tea was utterly heavenly!Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  1666. Zephyr was such a good girl wasn't she?🐾🐾 I think she had decided it was safer off the boat than on it🤭 Have a super weekend🦋🌻
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  1667. Hi Greg, that shot was a complete fluke, and I was chuffed with that too! I'll pretend that I planned it though, shhh🤫, don't tell anyone! Thank you for your lovely comment. Wishing you a wonderful weekend.🦋🌻
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  1668. Hi Peter, I shall look out for the display on my return journey. It was such an exciting mooring stop and even though it was noisy, I would happily stay there again and keep my eyes to the skies. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1669. That is a good point; we don't ever use our anchor really on a narrowboat and there wasn't any other boats doing the same that day so we were alone, but you are right about using an anchor ball. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1670. Hi Will, there are so many interesting people to talk to when you are by a popular lock flight like that and it is one of the many aspects of narrowboat life that I love. Thank you for your kind words; safe cruising, take care🦋🌻
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  1671. I completely agree; there is something so magical about the Mandarin Ducks.Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  1672. Hi Shirley, I hope you are well? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I will try and wait before turning my bread out and that will also give me some praying time for a better loaf! 🍞 Thank you so much for telling me about ‘Secrets of a Devon Wood.’ I have just looked it up and I will buy a copy. I love finding out about authors of nature journals. Also, thank you for your kindness about my journal too; it really means a lot. Have a wonderful weekend, take care 🌻🦋
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  1673. It's the same here too, but as Phil was a master with the engine, I called him an engineer, but many would also call him a mechanic. Thank you for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  1674. My aim is to make relaxing vlogs, so if you fell asleep then that is a good sign, I hope?!😄 Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Sandy! Have a wonderful weekend 🦋🌻
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  1675. Zephyr loves an adventure! 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1676. Hi John, do you know that on this occasion, we didn't check the weed hatch but that was because we saw all of the liquid over the engine. I bet there was probably stuff in the weed hatch too. Mr M is going to change the coolant over and at the moment 🤞the boat is running beautifully. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  1677. Zephyr did sulk for a bit, but don’t worry, Miguel I gave her plenty of walks and attention afterwards! Have a super weekend!🌻🦋
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  1678. Hi Michael, I hope you are enjoying your summer so far. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and I have congratulated Mr M for his steering which he is chuffed about. Hopefully, on the way back across the tides, conditions will be better and I can getter some better shots of the amazing birdlife there. Have a sunny weekend.🦋🌻🌞
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  1679. Hi Ann, apparently, with steel narrowboats the underneath is so thick that you don't have to treat that part; or so I've been told. Thank you so much for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  1680. Hi Kelli, thank you so much for your lovely comment. It must be amazing having deer in your own garden once you’ve harvested all your runner beans! They must be great lawn mowers though!🤣🦌 Have a super weekend🦋🌻
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  1681. Hi John, your story about painting the yellow buoy made me laugh! 😂So you know what outside painting can be like. My husband has been building the veg boxes and painting the gunnels but prefers to leave the artwork to me which is probably a big mistake! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Enjoy the rest of your week.🦋🌻
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  1682. Hello Ann and David, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs and I hope you are ok? Have a wonderful rest of the weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  1683. That is such a kind comment, Matt; I really appreciate your support- thank you so much! ☺️ Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1684. Thank you so much, Barry. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1685. Hi Penny and Pippa, isn’t this mild weather wonderful! I hope it stays. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1686. Hi Rozanna, thank you for your lovely comment. The weed was much better the further we got towards Lincoln and I think the weed machines will get to work this week with clearing some of it as you are right, it is not good for the aquatic life. I love Edith Holden's Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady and I always read her pages for each month and look out for the things that she saw one hundred years ago. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  1687. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Take care 🌻🦋
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  1688. Hi Stevie, we were so lucky with the help that we got that day. Thank you so much for your kind words about my art and poetry. It means so much to know that is cheers you a lot. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  1689. Thank you so much, Billy☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  1690. Colin, I really hope that you can do this one day too. Everyone deserves to have a time in their life when they can pursue what brings them happiness. Let's hope your time is not too far away. Wishing you luck. Take care🦋🌻
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  1691. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, James. Although, you should see my older vlogs- my drawing has improved a bit since then, only because I draw in my journal once a week. Take care🌻🦋
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  1692. That is very kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1693. That’s so kind of you, John. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1694. Cannock Chase is calling- I think! I'm so pleased that you enjoyed seeing your old haunts too.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  1695. Ahoy pirate Heidi! I had a little cry in that lock as I was stuck in it for bloomin ages but I edited that bit out because it wasn’t a pretty sight- all snot and tears!😂 Thank you for such a lovely comment. Have a super weekend finding treasure! Take care 🦋🌻
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  1696. Hi Tony, it was the lighting last week which made the filming so vibrant, and the trees in leaf against the water; it took my breath away to cruise through it, so when I looked back at the footage, I was delighted to see the colours had come through. As I cruise in all weather, I often don't get that special light and when it rains, I just film on my old phone, so that never brings out the clarity well. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and here's to more perfect cruising weather and lighting! Take care🦋🌻
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  1697. Ross, it exasperates me how slowly politicians are moving with protecting our planet. I have signed so many petitions against fossil fuels and I have requested bio fuels for use on the canals and it's just not happening. Anyhoo( borrowing your phrase) I hope you manage in that heat and find cool places to escape to. In terms of the journal, I hope to finish writing this years journal at Christmas and then I am going to try and self publish it. 🤞 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a great weekend. Sending you a gentle breeze and some cool shade.🌬🦋🌻
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  1698. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment, Michael! I shall look that movie up now that you have mentioned it. Sending you a gentle breeze and some cool shade.🌬🌻🦋
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  1699. I hope you are managing ok, Sandy? Thank you so for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  1700. The whooper swan was my first ever spot too! I am so glad that you enjoyed the video. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Enjoy your weekend.🌻🦋
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  1701. Thank you so much, Lisa! It was so much fun to do and now for the other side!🙈 Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  1702. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Sheila! Take care🦋🌻
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  1703. What an incredible amount that would be! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1704. That’s so kind of you. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1705. That is so special to know. 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1706. I hope you get to spend some time in the UK and to visit Scotland one day where you father was based. I haven't tried dry shampoo on Zephyr before so I will try that!Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1707. Hi Indi, thank you so much for your lovely comment and I agree with you about the White Plume Moth, what an absolutely, stunning creature. The cute, little pump house would make an excellent home wouldn't it? Have a wonderful week. Take care🌻🦋
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  1708. Thank you for watching to the end, Michael and for taking the time to make such an encouraging comment. I really appreciate it.🦋🌻😊 Take care
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  1709. Hi Ann, thank you so much for your kind words. I am trying to learn the names and properties of all if the flora and fauna that I see along my travels, so I spend hours reading and researching. I have some really good reference books onboard, I use the internet a lot and I have an app. Take care🦋🌻
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  1710. Hi Will, they are amazing films aren’t they? I missed that waterfall! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I hope you are well. Happy cruising, take care 🦋🌻
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  1711. 🤗🤗What a lovely comment, Michael- thank you so much! It was a very busy three days cruising but it was an exciting adventure too- I am so pleased that you enjoyed watching it. Have a great weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1712. I have been on worse canals for rubbish but I think the shallow pounds make this one more difficult. The water is actually really clear. If boats don’t use it though, there won’t be a need to maintain it which would be so sad. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1713. Hi Chris, thank you for your lovely comment about the nature shots! However, I wish I could get a nature shot of an otter!🦦 And one that was right where I was moored too, unbelievable! Are they playing during the day? I might have to turn the boat around and start heading back. Have a wonderful weekend.🦋🌻
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  1714. What a kind comment. You are welcome 🤗 Maria. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1715. Oh Becky, I love this meme!🤗🐿 Now I shall go in search of some raving squirrels. Brilliant! Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🦋🌻🐿🐿🐿
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  1716. The snow was breathtaking to look at, but it’s gone from where I am now. Thank you for your kindness. Stay safe.🌻🦋
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  1717. Thank you so much hamshackleton for your lovely comment. I was so excited to spot the wagtails. It sounded like there were a lot more yellow wagtails in the beans too. Hopefully their numbers are better this year?The people fishing here tell me there are some really big pike in this water; I think they are amazing fish. Have a great week! 🦋🌻
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  1718. 😁👍👍👍👍
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  1719. Thank you so much for your kind words, Paul. I really appreciate them. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  1720. Those beetles are something else aren’t they? Don’t worry, I’ve run out of the mushrooms now. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  1721. 12 years on your narrowboat must have been spectacular, did you see much of the system in that time? Where was your favourite place? I am so chuffed that my vlogs reflect how you felt about the canals. That is so special to know. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend and welcome to the channel NBLeopard!🦋🌻
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  1722. I have heard many say how special the Peak Forest is and I hope to get there next year🤞 You have seen some lovely places!
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  1723. Hi Will, the nature reserve is gorgeous isn't it? I need to go back and visit the castle, science museum and all of the other stuff that I've missed; there is so much to see and do on our travels isn't there? Hope you are well? Take care and safe cruising- weather's wild today!🦋🌻
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  1724. Absolutely, Pickle Pickle! Take care.🌻🦋
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  1725. That is so kind of you- thank you so much, James. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1726. They are just wonderful to see as they light up a tree like a string of fairy lights. They often visit garden bird feeders when it is raining as the cones close up in wet weather and they can't get to the seeds so they flock to gardens to eat the seeds that have been put out instead.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1727. I had tears in my eyes being so close to the beautiful swallows. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1728. Hi Michael, only 35 behind! Don't stop now will you!?! 😃 Thank you for your lovely comment. I think that I read somewhere that there is a sedge warbler in Poland, but it has a different song? Is this true? Wishing you a wonderful weekend.🌻🦋
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  1729.  @michaelpilling9659  Thank you for getting back to me about the Aquatic Warbler. Are there reintroduction programmes and protected sites for these birds do you know?
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  1730. Thank you so much Becky for your kindness. Have a wonderful week 🌻🦋
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  1731. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Take care 🌻🦋
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  1732. Hi Diane, thank you so much for such a lovely comment. The prop issue was quite scary, but Mr M knew what the problem was right away luckily. Have a super weekend. Stay cool in the sunshine.🌻🦋
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  1733. This time of year is amazing for bird spotting. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Christine! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1734. Thank you so much both of you for your lovely comment and for the big ‘thumbs up’ Have a great weekend 🌻🦋
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  1735. Thank you so much for your support Chris 🌻🦋 It means a lot🙏 Did you get the postcard I left you?
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  1736. Have a wonderful, creative break Jenny. Let’s hope there is a cool, gentle breeze for you too. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  1737. I am rather chuffed about those tiny shoots in the fender, but I think I have left it too late in the year for flowers. I will start earlier next year. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  1738. Thank you so much, Sheila for your lovely comment. You are so right about the watercolour, so much golden light; it was spectacular! Have a great weekend🌻🦋
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  1739. Thank you for your lovely comment, Paul. ChiffChaff seem to blend in with the trees really well, but if you hear one and have time to try to spot it, now is a great time before all of the leaves appear on the trees. Happy birdwatching!🌻🦋
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  1740. Time flies doesn't it?Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1741. I’ll look forward to filming it. My ancestors were shepherds around Cambridge way! 🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑
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  1742. It is such a lovely floaty feeling being at anchor isn’t it? Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1743. Greetings, Michael! I hope that you are both well. You are so right that it is remarkable that the canal has survived all this time. I find the whole thing fascinating as I cruise through it all. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1744. Hi Steve, thank you so much for such lovely and kind words. I have often been told that my face is like a cartoon character, and I completely see that now that I am editing my pieces to camera! Even though, I have heard that puffball tastes delicious, it looked so happy, resting in the grass, that I didn't have the heart to pull it up! What a strange one, I am!🤪 Thank you once again, superstar! Take care🌻🦋
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  1745. Hi Jane, I feel blessed that I had such wonderful grandparents growing up and it always amazed me that they lived through two wars and dealt with some terrible hardships, but always had a smile on their faces. My Nanny was so gentle and kind. The chimney was such a bargain wasn't it!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  1746. 😮‍💨 Phew! I thought that I was the only one that saw that. The Chimney Ghost of Wychnor Lock, apparently he's all hot air!🤣🔥💨 Thank you for watching, Paul. Wishing you a wonderful weekend.🌻🦋
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  1747. Wendy, you are so welcome and thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely comment. Look after yourself🌻🦋
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  1748. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1749. Hi Bicyclehub, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am starting to put a journal together for this year’s cruising which I will try and publish. I am just exploring the best way to do that. I hope you have a wonderful weekend 🦋🌻
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  1750. Hi Lorraine, thank you so much for your lovely comment. You are so right about it being difficult for everyone at the moment and having to deal with household bills is horrendous. I have recently bought a compost toilet and I will do a vlog about it, but as it is relatively new, I wanted to see how it works out before discussing it in detail. It is so much better though and I think that it could solve a lot of problems with blocked elsans and broken pumpouts if the CRT added a compost bin at each waste point. I am composting my waste in a compost bin that I have set up. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  1751. I work online and earn money by running my Etsy shop and making YouTube videos; I was teaching online too but I have had to give it up this year as YouTube has taken over.Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  1752. Hi Jean-Louis, when we do the trip back across the tidal river, hopefully the sun will shine! Thank you so much for watching and for commenting. Have a sunny weekend.🦋🌻🌞
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  1753. It has definitely been a challenging last couple of years and I hope, like you, that is a better year this year. Thank you for watching, Mr Will.🦋🌻
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  1754. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1755. Hi John! I was a Headteacher of a Primary School and worked in Education for over twenty-five years. I teach online now from the boat. We have been on Alice Grace for nearly 3 years now. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  1756. I can’t wait to explore the other rivers. You are completely right about how quiet it is at the moment. Absolutely empty! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am so pleased that you like the vlogs. Take care🦋🌻
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  1757. Hi Chris, I hope you managed to get all of your boat jobs done. If you need any help with any window problems, then just give us a call! 🤣 The green dock beetle was a male and the larger beetle was a female about to lay eggs. They are beautiful insects to look at. Check your dock leaves on walks and you'll bound to spot them. I love Alrewas and I will do a bit about the village in next week's vlog. Wishing you a sunny weekend.🌻🦋🌞
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  1758. Hi Christine, it is so wonderful to know that you look forward to the vlogs. Have a lovely weekend, too. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1759. The kettle is certainly unusual, but then having your own coffee machine is unusual too😆 I absolutely love the pixie cup lichen and I spent ages staring at it. Lichen is part fungi, part algae which also amazes me! Have a super weekend 🌻🦋
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  1760. From now on I am going to boo and cheer myself on tricky turns! Thank you for your comment. Have a super weekend!🦋🌻
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  1761. That is so kind of you, Jorge! Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1762. That is so kind of you, Wayne! Thank you so much. ☺️ Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  1763. I hope we can get our engine fixed too, Richard. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1764. Well Sandy, it is a pleasure having you by my side then! Thank you so much for your kind words. I absolutely recommend starting a nature journal, just start by finding something that catches your eye and observe it for a while; sketch it, make notes about it and write whatever comes into your head. There are no wrong answers or right ways to do it. Give it a go! Take care 🌻🦋
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  1765. Jill, this is all wonderful advice as it isn’t easy to meet many boaters that have done the Middle Levels. I am surprised about the rubbish; I’ll get my litter picker ready then. I think after what you have said, I’ll replan some of the trip to capture the best bits. Thank you for watching and have a lovely week!🌻🦋🌟
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  1766. It's surely on every survival kit list, isn't it? 🤔🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1767. Oh Trish, my singing would give you a headache! 🤭 It must be wonderful to have your own pair of resident owls. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too . Take care 🦋🌻
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  1768. Hi Paul, I wish that I could have included even more of the journey but the vlog would have been so long; I can imagine how tricky it was to follow on Google Maps🤭 I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1769. Thank you for your kind comment. I definitely recommend Wicken Fen as a stunning place to visit. Take care, Barking Mad🦋🌻
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  1770. Hi Garry, it is becoming one of my happy places too! What are your other 4? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  1771. Well, what delight That you should write Your commentary In poetry! 🌻🦋👍🌟 Thank you, Lewis. Have a lovely week!
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  1772. Another amazing quote! I find them so inspirational- thank you so much for taking the time to send them to me. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  1773. Our canals are so important for wildlife, wellbeing and tourism and someway they should be protected shouldn't they?Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1774. Thank you so much, Pete for such a lovely comment! I am so sad about the declining numbers of lapwing too. They are such special birds and I hope there are programmes in place to protect them. Sending you a gentle breeze and some cool shade.🌬🌻🦋
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  1775. Hi Nate, welcome aboard and thank you so much for subscribing. I had a very bad patch in my twenties with anxiety and so if you are living with this day to day, then I am very sorry to hear this as I know how paralysing it can be. I hope you are getting the support that you need to live the life that you want. Dr Clare Weekes's book " Self Help For Your Nerves" really helped me. Look after yourself 🌻🦋 I am sending you a cloud to float on for a while for those rough days☁️.
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  1776. Hi John, I travel with my husband so one drives and one does the locks so it is simple. There are lots of solo boaters that do them and seem to have a system. Robbie Cumming did a vlog about how he does a lock single-handed. Thank you for your lovely comment! Have a sunny Sunday and week ahead!🦋🌻🌞
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  1777. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. 🤗 I was surprised that the cars didn’t slow down and then I thought perhaps they are worried about slowing down incase they break down in the puddle…well that’s what I told myself anyway!😄 I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. Have a super weekend 🦋🌻
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  1778. That is so true, Paul. The weather seems to have calmed down a bit here. I hope you are ok? The pictures from across the UK of the flood damage is awful. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  1779. It is an absolute pleasure to take the road less travelled. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1780. Welcome to the channel, Mark! It’s lovely to have you aboard. You have some amazing wildlife and fauna in NZ, but I understand the attraction to travelling to calm waters on the K&A. Cruising Alba are on that stretch, I think. Thank you for your comment and take care🌻🦋
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  1781. I hadn’t thought about it like that but you’re right. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Mark. Take care🌻🦋
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  1782. It certainly does, daveyboy! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super Sunday, take care🦋🌻
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  1783. Hi Steve, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I would love to have a white Christmas full of snow as I can't remember the last time that happened. Take care🦋🌻
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  1784. Christine, you are so welcome and thank you for such a lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  1785. That is so lovely to know. I am so pleased that you enjoy watching them.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  1786. Thank you so much for your condolences, Brewster. The Chesterfield Canal is absolutely beautiful and I think mooring until being chased away is a great idea. Have a wonderful week 🦋🌻
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  1787. Thank you, Spence, I will definitely give the peregrine live cam a look; that’s a bird you don’t often see! I’m glad you enjoyed the vlog. Take care🦋🌻
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  1788. Welcome aboard Teresa and husband; I am so glad that you have joined the Mindful Narrowboat Family! It must have been wonderful growing up on a farm and being part of the great outdoors so I can understand how you must miss that way of life. In vlog #72, I meet farmer Jason and since then, I have a whole new understanding of the amount of work that goes into farming. Anyway, thank-you so much for your lovely comment. Take care.🦋🌻
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  1789. Brilliant information! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  1790. I am so flattered to be your favourite narrowboat channel- thank you so much!🤗 Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  1791. Thank you so much, Glyn! The fish are unbelievable here and the water is so clear that you can properly make eye contact with them. Take care🌻🦋
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  1792. Thank you, Junco47 for your lovely comment. Woodpeckers are super birds aren’t they? Have a great week🌻🦋
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  1793. There's no telling Mr M when he has his mind set on an idea! 😂 I love the fact that you watched the vlog twice, Steve. That is lovely to know. Thank you so much for your comment. Wishing you a weekend full of sunshine.🌻🦋🌞
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  1794. Having extra pairs of hands really helps with that set of locks. Thank you so much for watching and commenting Mr Narrowboat Will! Have a great weekend 🌻🦋
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  1795. Aren’t they special birds and so other worldly! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1796. What a kind comment- thank you so much, Brad. It is an honour and privilege to travel these waterways. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1797. Hi Debba, your friend's farm sounds amazing and how funny that they kept the corgis fit too. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1798. Hi Trev, I’m not even in Braunston yet; I’m still on the GU! I travel very slowly. If you’re there when I eventually arrive, I’ll say hello. I hope you have a lovely weekend!🌻🦋
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  1799. What a kind comment- thank you so much 😊 I really appreciate it. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1800. I am so sorry to hear that your mum died so young, Wendy. That is so sad and just reminds me that we need to live for the day and appreciate what we have. I am sure your mum loved her boat life and wouldn't have wanted to be anywhere else. Thank you for sharing this with me. Take care🌻🦋
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  1801. I hope the fender is as good as last year's but the weather is very different this year, so I'm not sure what will happen?Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1802. That's so kind of you. I wrote that poem for me this week as I have had a very difficult week going to my friend's funeral and I needed to remind myself to look for beautiful things. I find writing poetry really helps me like that. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1803. It is utterly lovely to know that Liana and Sydni have been binge watching the videos, please pass on a "hi" 👋 from me. I think buying them a narrowboat instead of a flat is a wonderful idea, although the flat is probably a much better financial investment, but life is for living and I bet they would have more fun cruising around the waterways. Good luck with that one!🤞🍀 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  1804. Hi Ross, thank you for your lovely comment. I think dragonflies are spectacular creatures and their life cycle is just amazing. I’m not hopeful that my wildflowers will work in the fender but it will be interesting to see if anything grows. Take care🦋🌻
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  1805. Hi Michael, I am so pleased that you enjoyed the video and nature walk. I think the church is only used for very special occasions. When you walked in there was a real sense of history. It was beautiful. Thank you so much for your comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  1806. Happy New Year to you too, Elina! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a great weekend🦋🌻
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  1807. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment! Zephyr makes me laugh everyday and I love her for it!🐶💚 The village was stunning and I will show it in more detail next week, to do it a bit more justice. Wishing you a weekend full of sunshine.🦋🌻🌞
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  1808. Oh the wasps’ nest! Don’t get me started on that magnificent work of art😍 I can go on forever talking about the incredible hornet that built it…thank you for reminding me though and for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  1809. Thank you so much, Simon for your kindness about my uncle. It is a sad time but it makes me appreciate every day more and focus on the important things in life. Have a wonderful week🌻🦋
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  1810. Thank you, Dan for such a lovely comment! I am utterly chuffed that you enjoyed it. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  1811. What a super, lovely comment!😊🤗 I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Thank you so, so much. Take care🦋🌻
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  1812. It was breathtaking and the sound gave me goosebumps. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1813. I completely agree- protecting our waterways is vital. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  1814. Thank you so much! 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1815. I love this story about your Dad and the crow. He was so right about the intelligence of these birds. Thank you so much for sharing this as it really made me smile. Have a wonderful week, take care 🌻🦋
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  1816. I am definitely coming back to do the relief channel and the sections we haven’t finished; probably next summer. I hope you are having a super time in all the sunshine we were having!☀️I’m so pleased you mentioned Welney Wetland Centre to me as it is such an amazing place to visit and even though I won’t see all of the migratory swans flying over🥲 I still saw birds that I’ve never seen before. Happy cruising, Jill! 🦋🌻
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  1817. Always engage- I totally agree. You meet some great people that way. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1818. You are so welcome, Stevie!😊 Have a great weekend 🌻🦋
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  1819. That’s so kind of you, Jason. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1820. It was a lot of luck to catch it fishing. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1821. That is such a good question. Since I have been on those canals, I have spotted one, very fleetingly and it was on the Caldon. I think the wet summer last year would not have been good for fledgling survival but I am only guessing. The last place I saw lots of kingfishers was the Stratford Canal. Let’s keep our eyes peeled and hope numbers pick up. Take care🦋🌻
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  1822. You have 3 Moss Gardens!😍 I have suddenly become moss obsessed, especially when I realised there were so many different types to spot. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and look after that moss of yours! Take care🦋🌻
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  1823. Hi Stevie, you are so welcome and thank you for your lovely comment. I will include a Mr M check at the beginning of every cruise now!Take care🌻🦋
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  1824. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the nature aspect of the videos. I get so excited when I learn something new about the natural environment, but I sometimes think that it may not be as exciting to someone watching, so I am really reassured that you like to watch.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1825. 😂Thank you so much for such a lovely comment- it really made me laugh! 😆 Take care 🦋🌻
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  1826. Hi Helen, the thing is with the locks is they are all slightly different and quirky which I suppose makes it more interesting but I’m like you when it comes to gongoozlers and it always seems to go wrong when someone is watching! 😂 Thank you for your lovely comment and happy cruising 🌻🦋
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  1827. What a good book that is! I really enjoyed my Thames adventures and I look back on it fondly. Hopefully, I will revisit one day. Thank you so much for watching the vlogs and being patient with my early camera work/editing. Take care🦋🌻
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  1828. I think, once your fly has sobered up, it will flap its tiny wings and let all the other flies know that you do a great G n T and do not scrimp on the good stuff!😂🪰 I am so glad that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a wonderful weekend and thank you for your comment.🦋🌻
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  1829. I couldn’t believe how much wildlife there was in one area! Take care🦋🌻
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  1830. That is so kind of you, Paul! Thank you so much. I am back now and vlogging again. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1831. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I have a lot of reference books on the boat to look things up that I don’t know. I have an app too but it’s not very reliable. I also practice by walking and naming things as I go to help remember them. It’s amazing how much you can remember when you put your mind to it! Take care🌻🦋
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  1832. Well that is a relief to hear! 😁 Other boaters better hope that we're both not ever operating the electric locks together then!🤣 Take care🌻🦋
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  1833. Michael, you are such a kind and thoughtful person and it is always a pleasure to read your comments. Thank you so much. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  1834. James, that is such a lovely comment. Thank you so much!☺️ Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  1835. Thank you, Michael for your comment and you are so right about a wet and miserable Labrador! 🤣 I'm so glad that you enjoyed the Middle Level Adventure. Take care🌻🦋
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  1836. Hi Sheila, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I have just bought a really good mushroom book for checking the edible mushrooms, so I will do a bit of that in the next few vlogs, but I am petrified of poisoning myself and Mr M! If there is no vlog next week, you'll know why🤭 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1837. Well, we have to make ourselves look at least partially respectable!🤭 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  1838. Hi Karen, thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Good question about the duckweed; I read that it can be used to make biofuel which I think would be a brilliant use for it. Some duckweeds can be eaten, but sadly not this type otherwise I would have fished it out, given it a rinse and served it with a portion of chips! 🤣 Have a wonderful rest of the weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  1839. Karen you can! I just practice a lot in my spare time. John Muir Laws guide to nature journaling helped me with improving my sketches and reading lots of poetry helps me with my own. Give it a try!👍Take care🌻🦋
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  1840. Thank you so much, Clare for your lovely comment and you are so right, the narrowboat way of life is perfect for me. Have a lovely weekend and week ahead. Take care🌻🦋
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  1841. I was terrified, Hatty-🙀 I had a little cry in that lock! Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  1842. 😋 Winter is a delicious time isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1843. I hope you’re ok, Kevin? It does sound like Nicola and I would have been kindred spirits. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻🤗
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  1844. Thank you so much 😊 That is so kind of you. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1845. That is such a beautiful way of respecting life. Every one of those insects has a purpose and you have helped them to carry it out for a bit longer. Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Take care 🦋🌻
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  1846. Thank you for the translations, Jean-Louis. It’s sad to know that the lapwing is in small numbers where you are too. Have a good weekend and week too🦋🌻
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  1847. Now that is spooky kettle behaviour! You must be craving the countryside but very soon, you'll be out there in the spring loveliness, Trev. Thank you so much for your comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1848. I know- they are obsessed aren't they? 🐾🐾🤗Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1849. I am so glad that you enjoyed the vlog. You must have quite a bit of patience solo boating and filming at the same time! Thank you for watching and have a lovely week!🦋🌻
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  1850. If you want to try and win a book, just email me your answer, but if you want to buy a book, then I have an Etsy shop: themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com Thank you so much for your interest, take care🌻🦋
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  1851. 😂Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1852. 🥇Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1853. I hope they save it as they have pushed back the development for a while now and momentum to save it is building up more and more. I went in both ways to the Moss but I found the sphagnum easier to film in the first section. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  1854. Hi Stevie, a picture of Zephyr is a lovely idea! Thank you so much for taking the time to comment and for your kind words. Take care🌻🦋🐾🐾
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  1855. They are just stunning aren’t they? It was like walking through a film set. Have a great week, Mutant Monkey! 🦋🌻
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  1856. The flood did really shake me up and it’s made me much more cautious. Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1857. It really has been a stormy winter hasn't it? It's great to know that the wrens are visiting your garden as the cold weather makes it so hard for them to find insects and so they go looking for seeds- you're saving the wrens, Shirley!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1858. I hope you are ok, if you haven't got any water? I hope it thaws out too so that we can move again, but it would be nice to have a snowy, white Christmas. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1859. 😂😂😂 I love that one! Brilliant 🤩 Thank you for sharing it. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1860. I will look forward to those amazing sunrises in the frost. This is the thing about life on the water, there are so many beautiful changes in light and colour out of every single window. Aren't we lucky? I never take a single day for granted. You made me laugh on your Gary Captain Philips appearance today and the effect tea has on you! Youtube ⭐️ Have a sunny Sunday and week ahead.🌻🦋🌞
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  1861. Hi Linda, I am so glad that you appreciated my joke! India is such wonderful company and she really makes me laugh. Zeph was having a moan at me wasn't she- poor thing- I must be a nightmare to walk with! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  1862. You are so kind, thank you so much!😊 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1863. What a lovely thing to say, Peter! Thank you so much😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  1864. That’s so lovely to know. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1865. Thank you so much, Tracy! Take care 🤗🦋🌻
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  1866. Hi Shirley, thank you so much for your lovely comment. The locks are all so different and have their own little quirks don’t they? I’m still not sure exactly how Stoke Lock opened its gates!😃 I hope you have a wonderful weekend 🦋🌻
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  1867. Well you have done Her Majesty and us all proud by serving her. Thank you so much🙏 Take care 🌻🦋
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  1868. I think the wildlife that you have where you are is incredible and I don't blame you for not wanting to leave. Yellowstone is on my bucket list, although I promised myself six years ago that I would never fly in a plane again, so I'll have to think about the best way to get to Yellowstone...by my narrowboat!🤭 Thank you for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  1869. Wow, Jack, thank you so much about the information on St Gregory's Church. It is an incredible piece of history and like you say a timeline of history in stone and glass. I will look forward to the cafe at the top of the Hatton Flight too! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1870. He was so helpful and took such an interest in the lock. He made my day! Thank you so much for your watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1871. 🤣 very true! Have a wonderful weekend.🌻🦋
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  1872. Nanci, I wish you a Merry Christmas too and thank you so much for all of your lovely comments this year!🌻🦋⭐️🎄
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  1873. Mike, thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely comment. I really appreciate it.😊 Wishing you a wonderful weekend.🦋🌻
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  1874. Oh no, reversing in a narrowboat is never easy, plus you’ll have your camera in your hand! Hope you get floating soon🤞 Enjoy your adventures Mr Will. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  1875. Thank you, Christine for your kind comment. I am so glad that you enjoyed it! Take care🌻😀
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  1876. Hi Dan, thank you for your lovely comment. I do all of the filming and editing of the vlogs and now that you have mentioned it, I will try and do some sort of what goes on behind the scenes. Have a great rest of the weekend and week ahead. Take care.🦋🌻
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  1877. Hi Chris, it is so kind of you to let me know how much you appreciate the history in the vlogs- that means a lot to me to hear that so thank you. I am so pleased that you enjoyed Ian the Storyteller- wasn't he fabulous!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1878. Congratulations on surviving 3 winters up North! You sound like you have fully adapted. I think us southerners should be given some sort of award for our bravery when that happens- don’t you? 😂 They are a hardy bunch up here aren’t they? I am wrapped in 30 layers and passing people in shorts! 🤭 I love it up North though. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1879. When I read your comment it gave me goose bumps to think about the crows’ behaviour. Have you watched Dominion about animal rights? It shows how animals exhibit feelings and emotions not just based on instinct. It’s a heavy watch but enlightening. Thank you for your comments, Will. Take care🌻🦋👍
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  1880. I haven't seen one that likes being filmed like that before. They normally hide away.Thank you so much for watching.Take care 🦋🌻
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  1881. Annie, I am so pleased with the deodorant- thank you so much for giving me the recipe. I am always interested in waste saving, natural replacements for things so this is perfect for me. Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  1882. Thank you so much, John! India worked for the Scottish Wildlife Trust on their Osprey Project and she loved every minute of it. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1883. Wagatha Christie! 😂😂😂😂🐾🐾 I wish I had thought of that! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1884. I really hope you are okay? When I was in my late 30s something very similar happened to me; I lost the sensation down one side of my body, had blind spots in my vision but no headache and I was rushed to hospital. They did a brain scan and said that it was a severe migraine. It’s only happened a handful of times since but it is less scary now that I know what it is. I am glad you are okay. Thank you so much for watching. Have a restful Sunday. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1885. Thank you so much, Algernon for your kindness. When I read about the navvies at Bugbrooke, it made me realise how much I owe to them now that my life is the canal. I hope you have a lovely weekend!🦋🌻
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  1886. You are so welcome daveyboy price! Thank you for your lovely comment and for watching each week. Take care🦋🌻
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  1887. Hi Serena, it is definitely a learning curve with batteries isn’t it?😁 Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  1888. Hi Michael, I think you are right about professionally cleaning the fuel tank. I am so pleased that you have received your book and like your little daisy.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  1889. Having a garden is something I miss; it must be a great escape to sit and watch the mason bees. Solitary bees are one of those most important pollinators. You asked an excellent question about the Wicken Lode. There are a couple of tiny passing places on the journey but if you meet a boat it would be a very tricky manoeuvre. I will cover that in my next vlog. Thank you for watching and for your lovely comment, Ross. Take care🦋🌻
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  1890. You are so right about being observed by the wildlife in your garden and thank you for sharing the Einstein quote which just says it all. I shall try and learn that by heart now! 👍🐝 so sad that the neighbours roll their eyes; how they are missing out!
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  1891. Oh my goodness! That is such an exciting story about NB Rosie; I just knew that it would have a special history. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1892. Thank you so much, Christine. I am so touched that you are relying on the vlog and actually making them and receiving comments like yours, helps me to stay sane in this world at the moment too. Look after yourself,🌻🦋
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  1893. It really is beautiful when the landscape becomes a winter wonderland isn't it? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1894. Hi Will, ah the River Nene is beautiful and we didn't come off it until the end of October last year, so I am sure that you will fine- if the weather is kind to you.🤞 My cooking of bread is more 'miss, miss' than 'hit and miss' 🤭🍞 The one I cooked yesterday was so bad, that I'm not even going to put that on YouTube! Zephyr doing the cooking is a very good idea.😂 I saw you on Nomadic Crobot's video yesterday- very funny! And I have been watching you on the big screen again, but I will go back and leave some filthy thumbs ups and comments. Have a wonderful weekend, safe cruising and the crew here all say a big 'hello!'
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  1895. Hello Lani! What a beautifully wrapped and presented gift! The stickers were perfect and you chose all of my favourite things. I have worn the necklace everyday. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  1896. That is so kind of you, Amos! Philip is confident that he can get it fixed and what a super lovely team they are. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  1897. That tree was very good to me!🌳 Thank you for your comment 🦋🌻
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  1898. Good evening, Jean-Louis! It is always lovely to hear from you and I hope you are all managing to keep warm! Have a super weekend🦋🌻
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  1899. You are very observant; I'll have to go back to that part of the vlog and spot the Albin 25. I love the name, Thistle that you have for your boat. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1900. You are so welcome, Elina😊 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1901. Hi Michael, I am so pleased that you think this is one of my best vlogs as it was a lot of fun filming it and putting it together. You are so kind🤗Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  1902. Thank you for your kindness and I’m so glad that you enjoyed the vlog this week. Malta is a beautiful place and I hope you are managing to keep cool there. Have a wonderful week 🌻🦋
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  1903. You both sound like inspirational people doing exactly what you are doing which is living life to the full. I wish you the best in health and happiness. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1904. I’m so pleased you enjoyed the vlog. Don’t forget how it rains all the time here though!😂 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1905. Hi Vanessa, I film me using my mobile phone which is on a little tripod. I then use my other camera for filming the wildlife and journey. Sometimes, I set the camera up, walk on and then come back and get it. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  1906. I would normally keep the cans in tact but because there wasn't anywhere to empty my rubbish, I was trying to make my rubbish smaller and more compact. I should have peeled the paper off though. All NB sinks and showers go into the water but not the toilets. I only use natural, plant based products with no harmful chemicals and I don't run a washing machine or dishwasher.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1907. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for watching 😊 Have a super weekend, Take care 🦋🌻
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  1908. You must miss your friend so much. How beautiful that he has a special bench in your garden. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1909. Thank you so much, Jeff! Great idea, putting the kettle on first; I put the kettle on in this week's vlog too! Have a wonderful weekend.🌻🦋
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  1910. Thank you so much 😊 That means a lot to me. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1911. How exciting that you will be buying a boat too! I know that there are downsides to living on a boat which I am sure you have looked into as well, but if you love spending time, outdoors with nature in all weathers, then I'm sure the positives will far outweigh the negatives. Good luck finding you dream, floating home. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1912. Zephyr is in total charge of all our walks!😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  1913. You are so welcome, making the vlogs is an absolute pleasure and it makes me so happy to know that you are enjoying them. Sending you both, sunshine.🌞🌻🦋
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  1914. That is so lovely to know. Thank you so much, Richard. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  1916. Thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1917. Congratulations, Jill on the birth of your grandson, what wonderful news! I bet you’re glad you’re on land with all of this freezing weather, but it must be exciting to start planning your next adventure. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend!🌻🦋
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  1918. I really hope 2024 is a wonderful, healthy and happy new year for you both. Thank you so much for your kindness. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1919. Like you, I count my blessings everyday that I have on the water, but I am very glad that no muck is being spread here at the minute! Poor you!😷 Enjoy the sunshine!🌞and thank you for watching!🌻🦋
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  1920. Thank you, Vince👍 thank goodness that slang for a drink is a ‘sherbert’ otherwise I would have been struggling with that poem!🤣 Have a wonderful week!🦋🌻
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  1921. That is such a lovely comment and I am delighted to be compared to a lullaby. 🤩 Thank you so much! Take care🌻🦋😊
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  1923. Wow! I would be honoured for you to read my poem, Richard. Thank you so much for mentioning Edith Holden's Diary in your podcast as I did not know about her before. I have lost myself in her artwork and recordings since her book has arrived on my boat. It is so reassuring to still be observing what she observed all that time ago, in our modern world that seems completely topsy turvy at the moment. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend!🦋🌻
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  1924. Hi Brewster, it is so lovely to know that the otters in South Carolina are doing so well. I hope the population in the northern areas picks up now that some are being relocated there. Thank you so much for your kind words about the filming and editing and I am chuffed that you screen capped a shot from the video.☺️ Have a super weekend and stay cool in the sunshine. 🌻🦋
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  1925. Thank you so much, Mike! Have a sunny rest of the weekend and week ahead.🌻🦋🌞
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  1926. That is so kind, Paul! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Wishing you a wonderful weekend.🌻🦋
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  1927. You are so kind. Thank you so much.😊 Wishing you a wonderful weekend.🦋🌻
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  1928. I used to try and rub my freckles off with an eraser!😂 Then I grew to like them when I was older. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1929. It was so lucky that no one was near that tree when it fell. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  1930. It must be wonderful to have so many redwoods. They are such a spiritual tree aren’t they? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1931. Thank you, Mutant Monkey! I think it will be a small miracle if anything that I planted grows out of that fender! But let’s hope🤞Have a great week too🦋🌻
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  1932. Thank you Orchid House for your kindness about the videos. I sort of stumbled into making vlogs, I don't think I ever really explained why I chose this life, so it makes sense to start with this vlog and watch at random.👍 Take care🌻🦋
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  1933. Alan, I am really looking forward to the arrival of our migratory birds. It is so lovely to welcome them after their incredible flights. It must be sad to see them go in Finland. I have never seen a crane and it would be amazing to meet one! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend!🦋🌻
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  1934. Hi John, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I love the idea of a floating glass house full of plants!😁 I am so glad that you enjoyed watching. Have a wonderful week. Take care🦋🌻
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  1935. Hi Charles, how exciting that you’ll be cruising the waterways soon in your narrowboat! I’ll look out for you. Thank you so much for being a Patron too! Take care 🌻🦋
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  1936. It is such a beautiful memorial, Gary and so fitting for your little, Chip. The flowers were lighting up the fallen leaves around the cross and the way those field mushrooms climbed the hill alongside was so special. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, the Chugabug Crew, take care🌻🦋
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  1937. We did underneath the boat last time it was blacked so we decided to leave it this time and do it again next time. We're going to take the boat out a little earlier than needed because we are keen to check how the Keel Black is doing as we haven't used it before. Thank you for watching. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  1938. It is so lovely to know that you have watched the vlog three times. Thank you so much🤗 I hope that the temperatures stay sensible where you are. Sending you a gentle, cool breeze🌬 Take care🦋🌻
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  1939. Oh your bee story touched my heart, Tessa! That is such a wonderful thing that you did and the bee thanked your for it too. 🐝❤️ Thank you ☺️ Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1940. Well then my heart is definitely on my boat home for now! Thank you so much for your comment. Take care.🌻🦋
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  1941. Hi Michael, that is so true about appreciating the things around you when something goes wrong. I hope that we can fix Alice back to new again, but it could have been a lot worse. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1942. Thank you so much, Terry for such kindness. I will always remember that kestrel family🥰 Have a wonderful rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  1943. Thank you so much, for your kindness! Have a wonderful rest of the weekend 🦋🌻
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  1944. Hi Becky, "bee careful" 🤭😜 I like what you did there! The hornets are surprisingly gentle creatures, but I used my zoom lens as I don't like to encroach on our wonderful wildlife creatures. The nest was absolutely stunning though and I am in complete awe of that tiny, little queen hornet who built it with her spit and foraged wood, honestly, it blows my mind.🤯 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend. Bee happy!🐝🌻🦋
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  1945. I am so pleased that the vlog made you feel happy, Steve and I hope you continue to have a happy and relaxing weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1946. Good luck with the boat buy! I’ll keep my eyes peeled. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  1947. I’m not. My husband can’t be in the vlogs due to his work commitments and the sensitive nature of his job so I am alone for part of the week but he travels with me mostly- thank goodness! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1948. 🤭 I know! Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  1949. Hi Cat, that is such a beautiful comment. Thank you so much for your kind words; it means a lot to me to read them. I also love the idea of Zephyr paw prints on my book!🐾🐾 Have a super Sunday and wonderful week ahead. Take care🌻🦋
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  1950.  @MarkBrandon-b5n  Brilliant! I shall let you know. Take care🦋🌻
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  1951. Sheila, you are such a sweetheart! 🤗 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  1952. Try putting "Richard Chappell, Badgers" into YouTube; that's how I kept finding it- I'll re-look at the link though. 👍 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1953. Hi Russell, thank you for your lovely comment. The little boat is called Little Alice and we keep her in storage over the winter and get her out for the summer so that we can explore the water that doesn't fit a narrowboat. Hopefully, I will be able to film some adventures on Little Alice. The daisy is still a work in progress as I have struggled to find moorings that are suitable to paint on. I am going to finish the first side and do some lettering first and then move onto the other side. I will film it. and put it in a vlog. 🤞 Have a wonderful weekend and take care🌻🦋
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  1954. Thank you so much for your lovely comment!🌞 It is brilliant to know how much you enjoy the vlogs. The blacking is a great idea, only thing is, I’ve got to try and get it out of the jar first!🤣 Have a wonderful rest of the week!🦋🌻
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  1955. Our poor bees need all of our love and protection right now. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  1956. That is such a lovely comment and it is so poetic isn't it? Thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  1957. Wow, Nanci, 9/20 American Elm is an amazing result; you must have been so excited to see them emerging from the soil! You can send a picture to my email if you like; I'd love to see them: themindfulnarrowboat@gmail.com Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Wishing you a wonderful weekend.🌻🦋🌳
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  1958. That’s so kind of you, Grant. Zephyr is very grateful for your kind words too. Do you know, I never ask people to subscribe or like because I want viewers just to sit back and relax and not expect to have anything asked of them. I know this doesn’t help my channel but then if anyone does subscribe or like they have done it just because they wanted to which is extra lovely of them. I really appreciate your support too. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1959. Hello Tom, you must be in one of those gorgeous Canal side houses then! We filmed them as we passed through and oohed and aahed at their beautiful gardens. Thank you so much for watching the vlogs. Sending you a gentle breeze and some cool shade.🌬🌻🦋
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  1960. Jill, I can see why you have chosen this part of the Fens to moor your boat. I am finding it hard to pull myself away and explore the other tributaries! Take care🌻🦋
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  1961. It is the biggest buzz to spot something new isn’t it? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend take care 🦋🌻
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  1962. Thank you, John 🙏 It was a good thing that I didn’t time myself putting it all back together as this would have been a vlog with five parts. It took me ages! 🤔😖🤣 I hope you are all well🌻🦋
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  1963. I am so pleased that you find the vlogs relaxing and peaceful, Paul. It means a lot to me that they come across like that. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  1964. Hi Shirley, you are right about it being a quiet canal and not used by many boats. It is so beautiful here and I think that I could live here too, one day. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and kindness. Take care🌻🦋
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  1965. It has been very windy and wet but we are all fine and safe. Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  1966. Zephyr is full of tricks, isn't she? She waited for me to turn my back, I think! 😂🐾🐾Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  1967. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it, Joanne! Thank you so much for your kindness.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1968. That is such a lovely and kind thing to say. Thank you so much for taking the time to say it! Have a wonderful rest of the week. Take care🌻🦋
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  1969. Thank you so much daveyboy, blessings and peace to you too. Have a wonderful week 🌻🦋
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  1970. They are wonderful to watch at work! I must admit though that when I was in Australia, I was scared that a funnel web or red back would bite me and kill me! 🤣🙀 I like having one or two on the boat though as they keep flies away. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1971. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1972. Thank you so much for your lovely comment! I could have left my pramhood up at the back but it’s not easy to see through as it mists up with the rain. Have a super weekend, take care 🌻🦋
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  1973. Geoffrey, thank you so much for your lovely comment and I'm chuffed that you like the channel. Have a wonderful week.🌻🦋
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  1974. Ian, it is so kind and thoughtful of you to let me know how much you are enjoying the vlogs. I really appreciate it. Thank you so much! Have a wonderful weekend 🌻🦋
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  1975. Hi Chris, thank you so much for your lovely comment and best wishes! I hope you have a super year too. Take care🌻🦋
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  1976. Thank you so much 😊 It was a bit of an adventure wasn’t it? Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1977. Some are 🥲 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1978. Welcome to the channel, Roger and thank you for such a lovely comment! I’m chuffed that you’re hooked😀 Have a wonderful week!🦋🌻
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  1979. Hi Brewster, I hope you are well and keeping warm? I can't for the life of me find the rogue sighting-I'll have to go back and watch again!🤭 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1980. Well then, I look forward to walking with you next week! Take care👣👣🐾🐾🌻🦋
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  1981. Thank you, Paul.🙏
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  1982. That is such a beautiful thing to say. I am so pleased that you are finding the treasures around you on your walks. It’s magic isn’t it? Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1983. Very wise! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  1984. Welcome to the channel, Jeff! I think, Dave from Cruising the Cut has got us all hooked on narrowboating; he certainly inspired me to buy a boat. Thank you so much for your lovely comment all the way from Nashville, Tennessee. Take care🌻🦋
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  1985. Well done!👍
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  1986. Canal and River Trust maintain the canals but with so many miles to look after, I think it’s too much of a challenge. Most waterways are not as difficult to navigate as this one though. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1987. You have inspired me to start more cloud research! 🌫
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  1988. Ah, Red!🤗🤗🥰 Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
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  1989. What a lovely comment, thank you so much, Larry!😊 I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs and the nature journaling at the end. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  1990. Thank you so much! Take care 🌻🦋
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  1991. Aren't they just wonderful trees and the older they get the more rainbow coloured they become. If ever I have a garden again, I would love to plant one. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a great weekend.🌻🦋
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  1992. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Terry. It was also the first time that I had heard the female cuckoo too. It was so strange as the male normally only makes that call for breeding purposes, but their season for that would have been well and truly over? I also thought that perhaps cuckoos use the summer solstice as a call to leave the UK, but I can't find any research on this anywhere. At one point they were making a circle in the sky over the boat, but I just didn't catch that on camera. I love cuckoos and to hear them like that, and so many of them in one place, was just magical! Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  1993. I like a tidy work station when I'm working, but it's not always tidy day to day. Living in such a small place means that it can become cluttered very quickly. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  1994. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. It would be great to see boat prices come down wouldn't it? Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1995. Hi Will, the weed is really thick isn't it? It must have been so exciting going through that Grand Boston Lock along the narrow stretch and then out into the big sea! I can't wait to see your vlog about it. Take ever so good care too! 🦋🌻
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  1996. I have a funny feeling that it is Tillerman that is the heartbreaker. Bold as brass that one is! 💔😂
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  1997. What a lovely description, thank you so much 😊! Have a super weekend 🦋🌻
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  1998. That is so kind of you!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  1999. That is such a kind thing to say, Elina, thank you. Have a wonderful weekend.🌻🦋
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  2000. Oh dear, so you have leaky windows too! I think taking them out and resealing them is going to have to be an ongoing job for us. Thank you for your lovely comment and I hope your windows stay dry. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  2001. Hi Simon, thank you so much for such a lovely comment. It's so good to hear that these spaces are being given back over to nature now and I'm sure that you see so much wildlife where you are in the disused mining site. Even though swans are common along the canals, I thing they are just spectacular birds- in next week's vlog, I meet a swan that is quite a personality! Have a super weekend!🦋🌻🦢
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  2002. I believe that too. Thank you so much.Take care 🦋🌻
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  2003. Hi Paul, thank you so much for your thoughtful and kind comment. I really appreciate it. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  2004. That is so kind of you, Richard. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you. Take care 🌻🦋🥳
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  2005. Your comment is so kind and reminds me that there are so many wonderful and good people in this world. 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. I am a believer that good always triumphs in the end. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2006. I read that the older you get the less sleep you need and that is so true for me. I am so pleased that my videos have been soothing for you. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  2007. Hello Cath, I am chuffed that my vlogs are a relaxing break for you. Thank you so much for letting me know 😊 I have the apple slop recipe, here we go: 4 chopped apples, 15ml of lemon juice, 1/3 cup of brown sugar, 1/3 cup of plain flour, 60g of quick cooking oats, 50g of softened butter. In that order, I put it in my bread oven tub and put on the dessert setting. I am a gluten free vegan so I use the vegan and gf options for the ingredients. It’s yumberly and quite healthy I think! Have a wonderful week. Take care🌻🦋
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  2008. 😂 Your comment really made me laugh! Brilliant!🤩 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  2009. Welcome to the channel, Andee! How lovely that you write and play the Celtic harp; they make such a beautiful sound, well not if I played one, but I'm sure you play it beautifully! As for narrowboat life, go for it! It sounds like you are made to be a boater. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻🎶🎶
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  2010. Thank you so much for your super lovely comment😊 It is wonderful to know that you look forward to the vlog. Thank you for your guess too. I'll let you know if you were right next week. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋🦋
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  2011. That is so sweet of you, Gail! 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2012. I’m so pleased that you found it cosy. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2013. I only understand 90% of what I am saying too!😂 Zappa shall now be Zephyr’s nickname as I thought that was so funny. Please give Katie an ear rub and tummy tickle from me. Have a super week. Take care🌻🦋🐾🐾
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  2014. Hi Michael, I know that tea shop in Bath! Isn’t it beautiful? I am so pleased that the Chantry brought back that memory for you. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2015. Hello Philip and welcome to the channel! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I hope you get your wish to travel the canals. Have a sunny Sunday and wonderful week.🦋🌻
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  2016. Oh no! I hope you get better soon. Have a sunshine emoji for now🌞!
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  2017. What a kind comment, Cindy! I hope your weather improves too. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  2018. That is so kind of you, Lisa☺️ thank you so much 😊 Have a wonderful rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  2019. I couldn’t believe that there sat two partridges as I filmed my Christmas vlog; they weren’t sitting in a pear tree though!😃 Merry Christmas, Ross!🌻🦋🎄
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  2020. Hi Stevie, thank you for such a lovely comment! I’m glad the saying isn’t ‘the proof of the pudding is in the looking!’🤣 Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  2021. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for such a lovely comment.Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2022. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for your guess too. I will let you know if you are right next week. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋🌼🦅🐦
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  2023. Number 14 video had some technical issues which when I have some time, I will adjust and put it up again. I’m glad you are enjoying the nature on the vlogs.
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  2024. That is so kind of you; Mr M said thank-you too! Happy Easter! Take care 🦋🌻🐣
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  2025. Michael, you are such a kind and thoughtful person, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I really appreciate your words. I was a teacher for 25 years and still teach online now. My interest in knowing more about wildlife has always been there, but since living on my narrowboat, I have taken it more seriously and read a lot about it. It brings me a great deal of peace and happiness. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  2026. I’ve left now, but I might travel back to see that👍! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  2027. How special for your wife to become a ‘guardian’; you obviously both love animals and take good care of those around you, so I’m sure the stray cats will thrive under your wife’s care. Congratulations on this achievement! Thank you for your kindness about the vlog. Happy rescuing and restoring those little lives. Take care🦋🌻
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  2028. Hi Michael, the bridges are spectacular along the GU aren't they? I love the way the light dances underneath them as the sun moves throughout the day. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  2029. There's always plenty of treats for Zephyr. 🐾🐾💚Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2030. Yvonne, it is so lovely to know that my vlogs are calming you, as when I put this channel together, I wanted to make videos that did just that. The courting mallards were beautiful and if I wasn't cruising at the time, I would have sat and filmed their little head dips closer. Hopefully, soon we will have the wonder of ducklings and cygnets to film too. Take care and thank you for your kind comment.🌻🦋
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  2031. I’m so pleased that you take the journey with us each week. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2032. What an amazing adventure you’re having! What stories you are making too. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2033. What a great fact! Every day’s a school day. I didn’t know that. Thank you so much for your great comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  2034. I love that little rhyme! My strawberries were just a tiny snack to have with my journaling. I only had five ripe ones!🍓 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a sunny weekend.🦋🌻🌞
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  2035. That is a very kind thing to say. Thank you so much. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2036. Hi Michael, I hope all is well in Poland and that you are really enjoying your summer? So far, I have not heard back from the bee experts, so hopefully I will in a couple of days.🤞🐝 I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog and thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful words.🤗 Take care🦋🌻
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  2037. Margaret, thank you for such a beautiful comment. I really appreciate it. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the video. Have a super weekend and stay cool in the sunshine.🦋🌻
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  2038. Thank you so much, Chris and Jane for your lovely comment and the big thumbs up. Have a wonderful weekend!🦋🌻
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  2039. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for such a lovely comment too. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  2040. Thank you so much for your lovely comment; I am so pleased that you liked the last line of the poem; the swallow really inspired me this week; the way it manages that huge flight and overcomes adversity. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2041. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. I shall definitely look out👀 for Holly the Cafe Boat for a coffee and to say hi to the lovely crew there. Take care🌻🦋
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  2042. Isn't it interesting about the grebes? I'm not sure how the male decides which ones he takes and the female decides which ones she takes, but I bet there is a valid reason?Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2043. You are every welcome, Epco Van Maaren! 😊 Thank you so much for your kind words. Wishing you a weekend full of sunshine.🦋🌻🌞
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  2044. Isn’t it!🤩🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2045. The picture is outstanding isn’t it? Zephyr was a tad bit jealous but she has accepted it lives in the boat now. 🤭🐾🐾 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2046. I am so pleased you enjoy the nature walks, Teresa as I love doing them. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, take care🌻🦋
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  2047. Oh wasn't that dog a little character! Zephyr was not impressed with his enthusiasm, but the way he sniffed the air was hilarious and then when he jumped along all the moored boats- well I was in hysterics! 😂🐾🐾Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  2048. You are so welcome, Andrew! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  2049. I’m so pleased that the vlogs make you feel like that, making them is an escape for me from the madness too. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2050. Thank you so much for joining us on the journey. Happy New Year!🦋🌻🥳
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  2051. Hi Sheila, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I spoke to some birders after I heard it and they said that they had heard several more along the canal, so it looks promising. 🤞 Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  2052. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog, Michael. I am hoping to see the north of the system now and cruise new waters, but who knows what will happen? So I hope you stay tuned. Take care.🦋🌻
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  2053. What a beautiful comment, Ken! 😊 I definitely think spending time observing nature brings out the best in humanity and now in the UK they have introduced a Natural History GCSE to aid pupils with their mental health which is such good news. Thank you so much, Ken and Bet😊 Wishing you a weekend full of sunshine and a gentle breeze 🦋🌻🌞
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  2054. Hi Roy, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I made a quick trip to the Docker's Club for a drink and some chips- such a great place to visit! We are not going to cross over to the K&A this time as we want to go to the River Avon, but we do plan to do that crossing in a few years time. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  2055. Lorraine- I'm on the naughty list and Santa won't bring me any presents this year now!😭😂 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  2056. You actually have baby otters feeding from your boat! Well that is the thing of dreams for me.🦦🦦 Otterly adorable😍 You lucky, lucky and one for luck, lucky thing!!!!! Thank you for your lovely comment and be sure to look after your otters. Take care, Chris.🌻🦋
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  2057. Hi Chris, it sounds like you have some exciting plans ahead of you. The mooring spot was the bridge before Alvecote Marina which was on the left hand side. There are some gorgeous, old working boats in that marina as well. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and have a wonderful weekend.🦋🌻
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  2058. Hi Dave, congratulations on getting to vlog 29 and still sticking with the channel; I am so relieved! 😅 I pay a monthly subscription to Envato Elements for my music and it is well worth the money as there are so many wonderful pieces to choose from. I always list the names and artists in my video description. For filming wildlife I use my Panasonic Lumix 2000; for other shots I used my very old iPhone and then I have a second-hand GoPro on the bow deck. I edit between the different cameras. Software is the free iMovie which I know is basic, but basic works for me. One day, I will update my tech, but at the moment it does what I need it to do. Hope this helps answer your questions. Thank you so much for watching. Have a wonderful week, take care🦋🌻
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  2059. Thank you so much! 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead🌻🦋
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  2060. Rossi, thank you so,so much for such a wonderful comment! You have made my day. Take care🌻🦋⭐️
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  2061. Hi Russell, thank you so much for such a lovely comment!😊 That business is an exciting project isn’t it? Have a wonderful week, take care🌻🦋
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  2062. I know-it really goes perdoyng doesn’t it! 😂 Thank you so much for watching 😊 Have a super weekend, Take care 🦋🌻
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  2063. Your boat sounds adorable! I don't blame you for avoiding the River Severn though. I think the CRT must have seen us when we were moored at the beginning of the Gloucester and Sharpness and then when we moored on the way back when we had finished and perhaps they thought that we hadn't moved? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  2064. There are only a few spots to turn, so you study the maps carefully. Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  2065. Thank you so much! Take care🌻🦋
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  2066. Thank you for your question. The answer is 20 miles a year which we have gone well over.I think what happened with CRT is we moored in Gloucester docks before going down the Gloucester&Sharpness Canal and then we moored in the docks 2 months later when we finished the G&S and I think, they think that we might have stayed in the docks for 2 months as they may have only seen us there. That's all I can think has happened as we have moved the boat every week? You are not supposed to stay for more than 2 weeks in one mooring either. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  2067. Hello Dan, thank you for your lovely comment. I totally understand what you are saying and I am using less music than I did in my earlier vlogs; however, I do enjoy music here and there and I can't help myself! I will try and use even less as I don't want to ruin the experience for my viewer as you are all important to me. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2068. How exciting to be in Thailand! I’m glad you enjoyed the vlog. I might see you on the canals in summertime then. Happy New Year and thank you so much for watching!🌻🦋🥳
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  2069. It's something that we have to keep working at, but if we do that correctly, then the boat is nice and warm. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  2070. That is so true!🥲 There seem to be less and less each year. Thank you so much for watching 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2071. Hi Michael, thank you so much for your lovely comment. It is all very strange at the moment as we don't really know what the reductions are exactly which makes me feel quite apprehensive, but I live in hope that a huge donation will come in to protect our waterways. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  2072. Hi Guy! Thank you so much for your lovely comment😊 Enjoy the sunshine 🌞 and have a wonderful weekend.🌻🦋
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  2073. Hello Ken and Bet! I will look up your little robin today. Thank you for letting me know this as I love finding out about new birds/ animals. The Robin Red Breast here are such friendly, little birds and just so beautiful. It is so sweet of you both to catch up on the old videos; they are a little rusty as I was very new to this vlogging world then. Have a wonderful weekend!🦋🌻
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  2074. Hi Ken and Bet, we will definitely be staying away from glass repairs from now on; your experience sounds frightening too! I am so glad that you enjoyed the vlog and I wish you a sunny rest of the week and weekend ahead, which is almost upon us- how time flies! Take care 🦋🌻🌞
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  2075. I can’t believe the difference already with hardly any sun! We haven’t had to run the engine twice a day either. Thank you for watching and take care 🌻🦋
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  2076. I agree Paul, there are ups and downs, but it’s a great way of life. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  2077. You are so right, Christine- the winter is dramatic and beautiful. I am so glad that you enjoyed the vlog. Thank you for your lovely comment and have a wonderful weekend!🦋🌻
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  2078. He did an amazing job and it sounds so much better now. Thank you so much, Sian- you sound like you really know your stuff. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  2079. They are beautiful aren’t they? Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2080. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  2081. Thank you so much, Matt!😊 I’m so chuffed that you think so. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2082. What a lovely comment! I am so pleased you find the vlogs relaxing. At least you didn’t compare my the channel to marmite! Have a lovely bank holiday!🌻🦋
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  2083. Jeff, HVO fuel will be more readily available and also hybrid engines and electric more affordable as time progresses; can you look out for online work, perhaps on LinkedIn, or are you able be a boat trader? Your concern about your daughter is tricky, have you talked to her? There are always ways round things if you want something badly enough. I wish you the best of luck with solving your concerns. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  2084. Oh my goodness, your story gave me goosebumps, how special that must have been and what a beautiful sign too!Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2085. Thank you so much, lovely Michael for your comment. India is off on exciting travels this weekend and I won’t see her for ages again, but I am grateful to have spent this time with her. Oh that gate was beautiful wasn’t it! Have a super rest of the weekend and week ahead🌻🦋
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  2086. Hi Joan, it is so kind of you to be working your way through the videos, thank you 😊 Lapwing are magnificent birds aren’t they? And when the sunlight catches their feathers, the colour of them takes your breath away. Have a fabulous Friday and weekend ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  2087. I couldn't believe it when I saw the ancient tools and held them in my own hands. It was an incredible experience. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  2088. I am so pleased that you follow the channel- thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  2089. I bet you have a story or two to tell then! 😂 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2090. Thank you, Kelli. There are some beautiful birds along this river. Have a lovely rest of the week.🦋🌻
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  2091. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed your narrowboat holiday. It is the best thing ever isn’t it? Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2092. We are all well thank you so much for asking.Thank you for your lovely comment too. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  2093. Thank you for your comment, Nathan. It was great to meet you too! I think you’re going to do an amazing job with the grounds there. Take care🌻🦋
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  2094. It certainly is, Gina. Thank you so much for your comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  2095. Thank you so much Jeff for your kindness about my uncle and lovely words about the vlog. I really appreciate it. Have a wonderful week 🦋🌻
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  2096. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment, Christine. Take care🌻🦋
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  2097. The heron was so unbelievably tame and curious- I think it was delighted to have a boat to fish near as we must have churned up the water for it. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  2098. Thank you so much, Nigel for your lovely comment. I'm pleased I didn't do a Mary Poppins as well as I just don't have her graceful flying ability! 😁⛱ Have a fabulous week too.🦋🌻
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  2099. Hi Michael, I have recently started to put a book together of my recent travels so I hope to publish a little journal of each waterway. Thank you for another lovely and kind comment.🌻🦋😊
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  2100. It is isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2101. Seeing the little owls regularly must be such a treat! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2102. That’s doubly generous of you! 😊🦋🌻
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  2103. It made me laugh too. Please give an ear tickle to your corgi from me.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2104. I don't think that I pushed the bow out hard enough as it didn't go across in the right place and it was aimed at the fibre glass boat in front! I'll remember your great advice, if I ever have to do that again. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  2105. I’m so sad to hear how stressful your week has been and I really hope things will be much better for you in this next week coming. I’m so glad you found the vlog relaxing and make sure you spoil yourself this weekend and build in some more chill time. Take care🦋🌻
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  2106. I’m glad it did too! 😃 Take care 🦋🌻
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  2107. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much for watching 😊 Have a super weekend, Take care 🦋🌻
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  2108. You can only turn in a winding hole big enough. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2109. That is so kind of you, Jill. It is lovely to hear from you; I hope you are well? Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2110. Nor did I until, we cruised there! It was amazing to see. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  2111. The male is slightly bigger and the caruncle is more defined too. It's easier to tell when a male and female is together. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2112. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Stephen. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2113. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment, Jackie. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2114. It made me laugh, afterwards!😂 Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  2115. What a pair our dogs are! 🐾🐾😂 Thank you for your lovely comment, Christine. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2116. Hi Sean, thank you so much! Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2117. 🤗thank you so much! 🦋🌻
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  2118. It is very filling isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2119. Thank you so much for getting back to me. I keep hearing horror stories about the hull paint, so it is nice to hear some good news. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  2120. Thank you, Algernon! The Rivers around here are just bursting with wildlife and I feel so lucky to be able to watch it! Have a super weekend!🌻🦋
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  2121. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the old vlogs too. It is lovely to read your comments about them. Thank you so much 😊🌻🦋
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  2122. Thank you so much, Russell for your lovely comment. The nature, this time of year is just spectacular and it is a privilege to be able to film some of it. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Enjoy your Sunday and I wish you a wonderful week ahead.🦋🌻
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  2123. That is so lovely to hear, Nanci! You are a star.🤩 Have a wonderful week 🦋🌻
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  2124. Such a beautiful comment 💚 Thank you so much for taking the time to make it. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  2125. Well now- that all sounds very wonderful! 🤩Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  2126. Well, Christine if you’re ever my way, be sure to let me know and I’ll get an apple slop ready for you!😀Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋🍎🥮
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  2127. Thank you so much for your kindness and for subscribing!Have a super Sunday and great week ahead. Take care🦋🌻
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  2128. It is so beautiful here! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2129. 😂😂😂 Silly joke, I know, but I do love a silly joke!🤪 Thank you for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  2130. Hi Alex, I'm not quite sure why Zephyr got off; but she was so good to stay close so that we could pick her up. We all laughed about it afterwards. I am so pleased to hear that spring has sprung where you are too. Have a super weekend🦋🌻
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  2131. There are a lot of boats on the system here. I hope to explore your beautiful canals one day. Thank you for watching😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  2132. Thank you for your lovely comment, Ray! I really like MK as there is so much green space. I hope your sister approves, Take care🌻🦋
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  2133. I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Milton Keynes is such a lovely place to film. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2134. What a wonderful narrowboat name!🤩 I’ll look out for it. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2135. I couldn't work out if that was a steam train or a traction engine? I also thought that it could be the steam narrowboat, Tixall that is in the area? Anyway, whatever it was, it was a magnificent sound to come across the valley.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2136. Hi Mark, there does seem to be a lot of adventures at the moment; I think that is winter for you!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  2137. Someone called John
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  2138. I hope you are okay now? I can see why you would prefer a wide beam, they are beautiful boats aren’t they? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  2139. Thank you so much, Richard😊 The book is currently with a printing company after I scanned in the pages with a scanner that I bought. 🤞🤞 Take care🦋🌻
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  2140. Hi Wendy, I agree with you about the bear dancing; I didn't know that Congleton support bear charities now; that is a great way to turn it back into a positive.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy Easter! Take care 🦋🌻🐣
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  2141. Hearing the bats was so exciting. I will be getting my own bat detector soon hopefully! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  2142. How fascinating! Seeing the moths must have been spectacular. Thank you so much for watching 😊 Have a super weekend, Take care 🦋🌻
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  2143. Hi NB Precious Jet! I bet the whole scene looked beautiful in September. Thank you for your lovely comment and I'm so glad you liked the poem. Take care🦋🌻
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  2144. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I print my journals each year and sell them in my Etsy shop. Take care🌻🦋
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  2145. Hello John!!!!! It is always a treat to hear from you. I hope you are all keeping well? I am delighted that Henry recognised that I was drawing a dog and so early on as well! Sketching Zephyr was a challenge and it took me hours to get a likeness, but I loved every minute of it as it just made me think of her little ways and expressions as I did it. Henry sounds like such a character. I am so pleased that you are still watching and enjoying the vlogs. Love to you all from all of us on NB Alice Grace. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻🐾🐾
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  2146. Surprise!Surprise! 😂 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2147. It is almost time to get serious about planting again and I can't wait to get in my tiny garden again. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  2148. Thank you so much, Ann!🤗 Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  2149. They were brilliant weren’t they! Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  2150. It has to happen doesn't it! 😂Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2151. He tried to catch a fish, but I think it was already dead and floating on the water. His lady love would have appreciated it though; she is a crow after all! Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  2152. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋🙏
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  2153. Thank you🦋🌻
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  2154. Thank you so much for your kindness. I really appreciate it. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2155. That is so kind of you, thank you, Mark. Take care🦋🌻
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  2156. Happy Easter to you too! Thank you for watching, take care🦋🌻🐣
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  2157. Thank you so much, Mike! Have a wonderful weekend.🌻🦋
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  2158. What a very kind thing to say- thank you so much for saying such a lovely thing. I’m not sure I deserve it but I’m very grateful to you. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2159. I hope you enjoyed your trip down memory lane there. 😄 I’m definitely back on the normal tea next week😂Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  2160. Thank you so much!🤗 The nature made up for getting splashed by those cars. 😀 Have a super weekend.🦋🌻
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  2161. Thank you so much 😊 Joe! Take care🦋🌻
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  2162. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2163. That’s so kind of you! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2164. Congratulations! 🥇Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2165. Hi David, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I have just followed you on Instagram- your photography is wonderful! Have a great weekend and let's hope we have some more wonderful light.🌻🦋
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  2166. That is really interesting to me, Stephen because it gives me another insight into the water that I am travelling on. It's incredible to think that you never met a narrowboat when you look at the canal today! Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2167. Zephyr has a catalogue of great expressions doesn’t she? 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2168. That made me laugh when she did that too! 😂🐾🐾Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2169. Storm Ashley is very gusty outside at the moment. Hope you are ok too? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2170. Hi Glyn, it sounds so exciting to be in a caravan in Audlem; it is such a pretty spot there. Will you upload your film to YouTube? If so, let me know and I'll be sure to watch it. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  2171. Michael, your kind comments have been so lovely to read today and I really appreciate the time you have taken to write them. Thank you so much.😊 I am lucky to have such a super viewer of the channel.🤩🌻🦋
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  2172. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  2173. I hope you haven’t gone for the dog ice-cream! Thank you for your wonderful comments!🌻🦋👍
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  2174. I’m so pleased that my videos make you feel like that. Thank you so much for letting me know. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2175. She loved it! 😂❄️❄️❄️🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2176. Thank you so much, Steve that is so kind of you although I nearly vomited before turning that junction!😂 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  2177. It’s good to know I’m not the only one making mistakes!😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2178. I totally recommend this part of the country! Thank you so much for watching. Have a great week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2179. That sounds interesting. I haven’t had those problems yet. Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2180. Thank you so much! 😊 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  2181. I accidentally forgot to readjust my ISO settings after bat watching!😂 A happy accident! 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2182. How wonderful that you regularly see such incredible animals where you are! 🤩 Thank you so much for your kindness. Have a super week. Take care🦋🌻🐾🐾
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  2183. You were very well organised; it sounds John! It takes a lot of time and energy to be self sufficient like that- hats off to you! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  2184. That sounds amazing- 🤩 I’ll have to look into that. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2185. Don't they just! Thank you for watching and commenting, take care🦋🌻
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  2186. Well now Jill, do you know John who has commented as it appears you both live in March? I will let you know when I’m passing through on the way back. This waterway network is my favourite so far: the scenery, wildlife and people. You are lucky to live with it all on your doorstep! Have a wonderful week!🦋🌻
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  2187. One day we’ll wave to each other I’m sure! Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 Take care🌻🦋
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  2188. Hi Nigel, thank you for your lovely comment. I halved my biscuit count didn’t I? What was I thinking!🙈 Thank you for your kind words too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2189. Oh my goodness! Your poor husband that is awful. Wishing him a speedy recovery ❤️‍🩹 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2190. Zeph really knew which portion of that stick she wanted didn't she? 🐾🐾😂Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2191. I hope you had a good Christmas.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy New Year! 🥳🌻🦋
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  2192. Michael, that is such a kind and thoughtful comment- thank you so much. I am so pleased that you have followed the journey for such a long time now and I am so grateful for your support with my channel too. Have a wonderful new year, take care🥳🦋🌻
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  2193. Thank you for your lovely comment and guess. I will let you know if you were right next week. Take care🌻🦋🌻
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  2194. Hi Hector, the care of the canals by the people that work and volunteer along them blows me away every time!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  2195. Hi Chrisine, thank you so much for your lovely comment. We are still waiting for the repairs and we are hoping that the whole engine won't need replacing- 🤞🤞 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  2196. Oh Colin and Sandy such exciting times are ahead of you! How wonderful and strange it will be for you to cruise the waters that you fished in as a boy. I wish you all the luck in the world with your move. Take care🌻🦋
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  2197. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Lorraine. 🤗There are some more places along the way which link back to Edith so I am hoping to find out more. 🤞 Have a great weekend 🦋🌻
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  2198. We’ve found somewhere we hope will be safe today. Stay safe too. Let’s hope it doesn’t do too much damage. Thank you for caring. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2199. Thank you so much! Yes Zephyr absolutely loved that ice cream, but sadly is expecting one everyday now!
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  2200. 😂 I do agree with you! Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  2201. Well corrected! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2202. I hope it will be treasured and preserved too. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  2203. Thank you for watching!🌻🦋
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  2204. Thank you so much, Peter! ☺️ Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2205. Hi Michael, thank you so much for your kind wishes; Phil is certainly a magician when it comes to narrowboat engines. I'm glad you enjoyed the museum- there was so much in there; it was such an incredible place to visit and the cafe too. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  2206. Thank you so much, Shirely for your encouragement and kindness. I hope we can get Alice Grace back up and running again; it is so concerning knowing that she is not working properly. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  2207. I have and I love it! I included a brief clip in last week’s vlog where I thought it was relevant. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2208. She needs to write her story on the wall there! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2209. That is so kind of you, Kathleen! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2210. I am so pleased that you smile at the vlogs. That is lovely to know. Thank you for the tip for pronunciations too! Take care🦋🌻
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  2211. What brilliant information about that area! Thank you so much for sending it. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2212. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2213. Thank you so much🤗 Have a super weekend and blessings to you, too take care🌻🦋
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  2214. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  2215. Zephyr loves that you think that she is cute!🥰 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2216. Lisa, I never used to be keen on spiders until I read the book Charlotte’s Web and then of course The Very Hungry Caterpillar is a story to make you love our baby butterflies! I’m not sure about flies though? I need to look for a good story about flies to make me feel the same about them, as ‘There was an old lady who swallowed a fly’ doesn’t really have the same effect as the other stories. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻🕷🐛🪰
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  2217. Have a wonderful and jolly Christmas too! I'm sure we'll see you on the water again one day soon. Take care 🦋🌻🎄
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  2218. I've just been reading about the Zander that you mentioned in your comment. It's interesting that they do better in murkier water where there is heavy boat traffic as they have superior eyes than their prey, less boat traffic and clearer water means that their numbers don't take over. Can they not just relocate them? Thank you for enlightening me with this as I didn't know about it. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  2219. Thank you so much 😊 It is so lovely to know that you look forward to the vlogs. Have a super weekend 🦋🌻
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  2220. Thank you, Rosie. It is a pleasure having you along. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2221. Hi Jon, thank you for your guess, I will let you know next week if you were right. You live in a beautiful part of the country if you are close to Wicken Fen. The Cam Lodes are absolutely stunning and the wildlife is incredible there. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  2222. It was really scary; I think not knowing why it has happened is the big worry for us. We are still waiting to have it fixed. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  2223. You are totally right about Zephyr not wanting to kiss the ‘big horses’! 😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  2224. Hi Ann, it is always a great feeling to help someone and it was so kind of the other boaters to help us too. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  2225. It sounds like you live alongside some lovely wildlife there. A bat detector app is a super idea- is there one? I am going to get a bat detector for Christmas hopefully. I understand how frightened your youngest must have been when she was little about bats as they are associated with Halloween and ghosts. Thank you for your super comment. Have a great weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  2226. Oh Steve, you are such a kindred spirit too! Your comment is so lovely and thank you so much for watching the vlog 3 times. I have never been that close to a fox before and I held my breath so that it would stay for as long as possible. Zephyr let out a little bark which is why it spotted us, but I was over the moon to have spent those precious minutes with it, watching it twitch and rotate its ears. I am so pleased that you share the wonderment that I do and appreciate it too. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋🦊
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  2227. I hope you are finding a place that’s cool out there? Thank you so much for your kind comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2228. My comments are showing that I have a lot more than I have read, so I will probably receive all 10 at some point!😄
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  2229. I know Bury St Edmunds well. It is such a beautiful place.Thank you so much for your kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2230. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the channel. I have a teaching degree and references which I always send copies of to the parents of pupils that I am going to teach online. Tell your friend to set up an account with all her experience on LinkedIn and that she is open to finding work; then lots of jobs appear that she might want to apply for. There are lots of other online job sights now which also do a similar thing. There is lots of potential for her.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  2231. Thank you so much. That is so kind of you. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2232. I am always so excited to find out the names and a bit about the nature I find too, so it is lovely to know that you enjoy this part of my videos. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  2233. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2234. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2235. I am so happy to know that you are enjoying the vlogs, Chris.😊 Thank you so much for watching and commenting, take care🌻🦋
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  2236. Thank you Indi for your kindness and I’m so glad you found it relaxing. Have a super weekend and week ahead!🦋🌻
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  2237. There is! I will update you soon. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2238. That is so kind of you! Merry Christmas and a happy New Year, Richard! 🦋🌻
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  2239. How exciting to get a set of watercolours! I wish that I had started to use a journal and paint at your age. It’s such a wonderful way to learn about our beautiful world. Please send me some of your pictures. Happy New Year!🌻🎄
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  2240. That’s so interesting to know. The longhorns at Shugborough had such inward curling horns and I’ve not seen that before. Thank you for your comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  2241. What a clever idea, I have never thought of doing that, but I will from now on. Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  2242. It is such a great place. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2243. Thank you so much, Estelle. I’m so pleased that you liked it. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2244. That is so kind of you- thank you so much 😊 Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2245. You are so kind, Matt. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2246. You must have lots of school trip stories to tell too! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2247. I can't wait!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  2248. It is the complete opposite of grim! I love it here! 🥰 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2249. That is the first time that I’ve seen a black-headed cardinal beetle, I’ve only every seen the red cardinal beetles before and the sheer size and brightness of it blew me away! I loved the antenna too. I think the white backdrop of the rose really helped it pop. Thank you for your lovely comment. Enjoy the rest of your weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  2250. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2251. They are beautiful, little birds aren't they! Thank you for your comment. I wish you some warm sunshine too, take care🌞🦋🌻
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  2252. It sounds like you had a very tough childhood; I hope adulthood has been kinder to you? I have grown chilli but not garlic, I'll try that this year, I think. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  2253. Thank you so much, Lizzie🤗 Have a wonderful week. Take care🌻🦋
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  2254. Hi Gary and Irene, the chimney is getting lots of special attention now. Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  2255. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  2256. That’s so kind of you, Sharron! Welcome to the channel. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2257. I think one of your Amtrak trains is called the California Zephyr isn't it? My dog's name. Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  2258. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and guess. I will let you know if you were right, next week. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🌻🦋
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  2259. How wonderful! I love her poetry 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2260. Apparently there are 6 Castletons! 🙈 I’m glad that I’ve cleared that up though. Sorry about the confusion 😬 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2261. Swifts will do that, but it is more likely to be swallows and house martins as swifts spend more time flying high. They do it for 2 reasons: one to eat the insects like you said and also to scoop water up into their beaks to drink. It is wonderful to watch isn't it?Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2262. Big hugs to Bently from me please! 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2263. I’m married but my husband has to work away for part of the week each week and his job is in education, so when he is on the boat, he can’t be in the vlogs. I protect his privacy as it is very important to him and his career. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2264. Thank you so much, Robin. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2265. We got our water in the end, so don't worry- that is so kind of you. I don't have mint on the back fender- it's a plant called water hog hound I think? I love the way that it is changing colour too.Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  2266. It was short bread!😋 How lovely that you were visited by kingfishers while working. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2267. Hi Kev, thank you so much for such a lovely comment; I'm sure we'll be back to Brinklow again one day. Happy New Year to you and safe kayaking! Take care🌻🦋
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  2268. Birds are like angels with feathers aren't they? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  2269. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the narrowboat journeys. I hope your mum enjoys it too! Thank you so much for your kindness. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2270. Wasn’t it! 😅 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2271. I felt suddenly so emotional up there on the hills. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2272. Oh I love your story of the ice skating pigeon! 🤗🤗💚 You should be proud parents as your garden is providing a safe haven for your wildlife. Think about how many off spring you have in the other birds, insects and small mammals living there! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2273. So am I! 😍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2274. That’s very kind of you. I wish you fair weather and sunshine too! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2275. Kestrels are beautiful aren’t they! 😍 Happy reading. 📖 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week! Take care 🌻🦋
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  2276. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2277. Hello, Peter! It is great to know that you are enjoying the vlogs.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2278. It was all a bit scary 🙀 but it’s nice and calm now- 😅 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2279. That is such a kind thing to say! Thank you so much..😊Take care🌻🦋
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  2280. Hi Sian, thank you for your lovely comment. Let’s hope the spring springs into life soon. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
    2
  2281. Hi Michael, thank you for your kind comments. I am getting more confident with being inside those old lock chambers, but at the moment, I am going down rather than up which is less scary. Take care🦋🌻
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  2282. You are so welcome. Thank you for watching.Take care 🦋🌻
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  2283. Hello Jason, how are you? It’s lovely to hear from you. A like the phrase ‘lazy wind’ so true! I hope the weather hasn’t made farming too difficult? Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2284. That is such a lovely comment and so kind of you to take the time to make it. Thank you so much, Jayne. 🤗 I have passed on your “well done” to India too. Take care🌻🦋
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  2285. They are super aren't they, Vanessa! Have a wonderful rest of the week and week ahead.🦋🌻
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  2286. Not Labradors. They were bred to retrieve fish in icy waters. I have a cost for her but she hates it!🐾🐾🤗 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2287. Hello neighbours, I’ll look out for you to share a wave. Thank you so much for watching. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  2288. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Christine and for watching the vlogs this year. Wishing you a wonderful New Year!🌻🦋🥳
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  2289. I’m so pleased that you visit each week, Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2290. When there is a lot of ice on the canal and you try and move in it; it will push sheets of ice outwards towards moored boats and scrape off their hull paint as well as this, if the boat is fibre glass, it could pierce the boat. Sometimes, you might have to move due to an emergency, like no fuel or water, but otherwise, it is better to wait for the ice to thaw first. Thank you for watching. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  2291. Alice Grace was magnificent and her engine just loved going at those speeds.Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2292. That is so kind of you, Dave! Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  2293. Thank you so much, Stephen! I’m so pleased that you enjoyed those videos. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2294. That is so kind of you, Paul- thank you so much.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  2295. I really shouldn’t give in but those great big brown eyes if hers gets me every time!😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  2296. Tessa, those bees were absolutely stunning and so, so gentle!🐝 At first, I thought that they were ivy mining bees, but as these were so near to the coast and behaving like Sea Aster Bees, I really think it might be them? I am still waiting for a bee expert to get back to me. 🤞 It is spectacular approaching St Botolph's Church isn't it and what great mooring spots are there too! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  2297. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  2298. What a lovely comment! How kind of you 🤗😊 Fly, write, discover, Joan and have a wonderful rest of your week, take care🌻🦋
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  2299. All Zephyr wants for Christmas is a sock!🤭🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2300. I am so pleased that you have got the calendar safely and I am over the moon that you like it. Thank you so much for buying one, Paul. I really appreciate it. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  2301. What an absolutely beautiful story! Well done for the love and care you showed a helpless creature and how wonderful your wildlife carer sounds too! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2302. Thank you so much, Nigel. We are waiting for the spare part to arrive and then an engineer will come and fix it, but we still are not sure why it all happened and if there is something else that we should be doing, but we can run the engine and she will move- albeit slowly, so it could be a lot worse. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  2303. Thank you so much, Michael! I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog this week. The Avon is so pretty and even though it has rained a lot- it has still been wonderful to visit. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  2304. I hope you and your wife get to experience the canals one day. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  2305. Welcome aboard, Phil! I am absolutely delighted that you have settled on my channel. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a fabulous Friday and weekend ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  2306. I can’t wait to do that canal. I bet it’s stunning up there? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  2307. I was so surprised about my flowers too; they really do have Flower Power! 🤩 Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2308. Zephyr doesn’t mind. 🤗🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2309. That is such a mystery isn't it? Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  2310. Chloe, it sounds like you have a real strength of character about you, living the life that you are and then you show such kindness in buying me a coffee and litter picking every day. Thank you so much, I am really touched. Also, welcome aboard as a new follower!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  2311. The hills are incredible here- what a stunning place it is. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2312. What a lovely comment, thank you so much🤗🤗 Nature is definitely the best form of meditation. It is so great to know that you are enjoying the videos. They are a pleasure to make. Take care🌻🦋
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  2313. That is so lovely to know! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2314. Thank you so much, Sue your comment is so kind and thoughtful and made me feel really grateful to have a channel that you enjoy. Happy New Year to you too🌻🦋🥳
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  2315. Hi Lorraine, thank you for your lovely comment and wise words. It was so kind of the other boaters to help and it just reinforced what a wonderful lot the boating community are. I agree with you about being on the same wavelength as Fran; I am always learning ways to do things from watching her on her vlogs. They are such a great couple. Have a super weekend and stay cool in the sunshine. 🦋🌻🦦
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  2316. Thank you so much, Indi. I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Have a super weekend!🌻🦋🍄
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  2317. Oh no, what a shame! It's a real challenge at the moment keeping the canals topped up. I hope something gets done about it. Have a super weekend.🦋🌻
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  2318. I shall have to catch up on Trev's Travels. Ah yes, Diglis and the River Severn is a beautiful part of the system. Thank you for your lovely comment, Tony and have a super weekend.🦋🌻👍
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  2319. I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs so much as they are a pleasure to make. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2320. That is so kind of you, Dave. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2321. Thank you so much, Mike! Have a great weekend🦋🌻
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  2322. Thank you so much, Anthony! Take care 🌻🦋
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  2323. Thank you, Spence. This is a lovely stretch of canal to be lockdown in, but the towpath is a great environment for wallowing hippos at the moment! Thank you for your kind comments. Have a wonderful weekend and week ahead. Stay safe.🌻🦋
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  2324. Now I shall be disappointed if I don’t spot a hippo this week!😂 🤞
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  2325. Thank you so much Yvonne! Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  2326. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2327. Thank you so much, Gordon! Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2328. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2329. Rossi, they are utterly breathtaking to watch and one of my favourites! I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. Have a wonderful rest of the week. Take care🦋🌻
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  2330. Hi Chris, thank you for your comment. I travel with my husband, but he doesn't want to be in the vlogs. He likes watching them, but he prefers to stay out of camera shot. My boat is 60ft and vlog #19 is an early tour of the boat when we bought it. It is now seven years old. We have made several changes since then, so I think I will do an update vlog soon. Wishing you a wonderful week.🦋🌻
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  2331. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment, Epco Van Maaren! Have a super weekend.🦋🌻
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  2332. 🦦🦦 Thank you for watching! Stay cool in the sun🌻🦋
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  2333. It really is a spectacular set for photography. 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2334. The small things make the world go round don’t they? Thank you for your lovely comment, Ann. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2335. That's really interesting; I am just going on what I have been told which was it was a way of trying to avoid having to dredge the canals from silt build up. I'll do some more enquiries to find out more. Thank you so much for your interesting comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  2336. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for watching the vlog, Jayne. I also hope the blacking works as it has real mixed reviews 🤞🤞 Oh and yes a big well done to CRT for the Fish Pass- brilliant🤩 Take care🌻🦋
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  2337. She is very biscuit-alert!🐾🐾😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2338. You don’t need to if you keep moving. That’s only really an issue if you’re stationary in a marina. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2339. I love Edinburgh!😍 What a stunning city!
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  2340. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2341. I had my first snowdrop this week which is very exciting! Surprisingly, the garden is all still alive!🪴🪴
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  2342. I will re-read the Little Prince now. Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Take care 🦋🌻
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  2343. He stays down south for the time he is working. He wouldn’t be able to commute now that we are so far up North. Thank you for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  2344. It is incredible isn't it? And we are so lucky to be able to visit it all.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super Easter weekend. Take care🌻🦋🐣
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  2345. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2346. She is in need of a big pamper day which we will give her as soon as the weather is better. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2347. Thank you ☺️
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  2348. Thank you for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  2349. She is so funny isn’t she? 🐾🐾😂 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week- take care 🌻🦋
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  2350. I have just looked up the New Zealand Falcon and it is a beautiful bird which looks quite peregrine-like in its face. You are so lucky to have them nesting where you work. I wouldn't get any of my daily tasks done if I was in your shoes! Thank you for watching the earlier vlogs, although please forgive the dodgy editing and camera work as I was just beginning then. Wrap up warm and happy vlog-watching! 🦅🦋🌻
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  2351. Wow- one flew in your living room!🤩 Perhaps you should by a bat detector as you can find out by looking at the frequencies what species it is likely to be. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  2352. It is definitely possible to move but it would damage the boat’s blacking and any moored boats’ blacking too. Also, there was a moored fibre glass boat ahead and it could have seriously damaged that boat. If it was an emergency, then I would have moved but it wasn’t. Thank you for watching and commenting. Happy New Year!🦋🌻🥳
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  2353. Wow! I can see why though. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2354. That is such a lovely thing to say, Gary and I am honoured to be your favourite!😊 Have a wonderful week🦋🌻
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  2355. Welcome to the channel, Northern Narrowboaters, how lovely to have you join us here on Alice Grace and thank you for your comment! Take care🦋🌻
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  2356. Thank you so much, Nanci! I will still keep hoping to spot the shrew rather than more shoes though!🐭👟 Look after yourself.🦋🌻
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  2357. Your Mom was very wise in saying that. Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Take care 🦋🌻
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  2358. Zephyr adapt really quickly to the boat and she seems to prefer smaller spaces. I haven’t noticed it getting busier on the water but I haven’t been to London for ages and I remember there were lots of boats there when I went on NB Alice Grace. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2359. Hi David, it was lovely to meet you too! Say hello to your daughter from us all and enjoy your week!🦋🌻🤫😉
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  2360. 😂 Well now, that would have been wonderful. I could have set up a chimney market stall if that had happened! 🤭Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  2361. My husband’s work commitments and the sensitive nature of his job means that he can’t be in the vlogs; it also means that he works away for part of the week, every week. Zephyr keeps me company but I am not alone all the time. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2362. You are so kind, Katie- thank you so much! Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2363. Thank you so much for your lovely comments. It makes me very happy to know that you have enjoyed the vlog. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  2364. The northern countryside is spectacular! 🥰🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2365. I am so pleased that this brought back some good memories for you. Have a super week. Take care🦋🌻
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  2366. Zephyr loves shopping as she seems to get so many treats in the shops that are dog friendly. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2367. It sounds like you work in an amazing place! Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2368. What a beautiful story. I’m so pleased that your cassowary encounter was special like that. Seeing one appear must have been incredible. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2369. Wow, what a lovely comment! I admire Edith's work so much. Thank you, Peter😊 Have a wonderful rest of the weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  2370. Hi Senna, well done for getting through those locks! I’ve got that to look forward to soon and I hope they still have their black Labrador- Zephyr will love that if they do. Thank you so much for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  2371. Well then both our eyes have popped out of their sockets! 👀👀🤩 The title of the next vlog will have to be " Why I Quit My Job 2..." 😂
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  2372. 😂
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  2373. Hi Andrew, well spotted( unfortunately no prizes for this though). I went to King’s Orchard Marina to get water and pumpout the toilet, then turned back to Whittington. I like to keep the vlogs under 15 minutes and split the video half on journey and the rest on a story related to the mooring place with the nature that I’ve spotted. Hope this explains it. Well done though! Take care🌻🦋
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  2374. That is so kind of you. My Etsy shop is: themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com but I have sold out so more stock will arrive on Thursday.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2375. Thank you for watching, Chris👍😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  2376. That is such a kind and lovely comment. Thank you so much, Michael 🤗 Happy New Year to you and your family!🌻🦋🥳
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  2377. Thank you! Have a super week. Take care🦋🌻
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  2378. I think you’re right!🤩 Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2379. I need to get some more gloves as I have lost my last pair. I am so glad that you enjoyed the vlog. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care🦋🌻
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  2380. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2381. Hi Paul, thank you so much for such a lovely comment; it brought back a lot of good memories from the Kennet and Avon which is such a gorgeous canal. Zephyr is always very cautious around the locks which is why I trust her. I wouldn't let her cross a very deep lock though. Great to hear from you, take care🌻🦋🐾🐾
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  2382. Great advice!👍🦢🦢🦢🦢
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  2383. 🤞
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  2384. I had to put Freckles in my book so that I will always remember him. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2385. How wonderful! I’ll have to visit it one day. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2386. Mr M's does a lot of traveling with his job because he can't work remotely.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2387. Neil the Seal seemed to be the happiest creature in the world on that bank and took absolutely no notice of anyone or anything around him! Have a great week, Miguel!🌻🦋🦭🦭🦭
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  2388. Swallows and house martins are very similar and often together but the streamer tails are the swallows so if you can spot the tail then that helps. Swifts look like boomerangs and make a high pitched shrieking noise also they never rest on posts and are darker all over without the white underbelly like the other two. It is tricky though with those birds. It’s lovely to know you have lots over your canal. They are busy feeding at the moment for their long migration. Enjoy watching them. Take care🦋🌻
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  2389. What a great memory! I hope the cox never let you down? Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2390. Hi Chris, we've tried the dishwasher on the inverter and it won't work, but when I'm not in a marina, it makes a great storage cupboard! 😂 Thank you so much for your kind words about the channel.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Take care🦋🌻🎄
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  2391. You are so welcome 🤗 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2392. I’m content with what I’ve got and I don’t want anything more. I don’t have high expectations though. 😀 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2393. Hi Ann, you are so kind- thank you so much for your words of encouragement. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  2394. Oh my goodness- I hope you are all ok? That must have been so scary to wake up to. Sending you my love and best wishes. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2395. It is so rustic and beautiful here! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2396. Thank you so much, Vince! I hope you are managing to keep cosy and warm on your boat. Have a wonderful weekend🦋🌻👍
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  2397. Thank you so much, Cathie.😊 It is a pleasure to make videos for viewers like you. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  2398. That is so lovely to know. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2399. Congratulations on your guess and I only chose two things for the journal this week, so you did really well to know which two that I would choose!⭐️🤩 I am so glad that you enjoyed the vlog and the poem. Wishing you a wonderful weekend.🌻🦋
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  2400. I have only just seen this comment, Jason, but thank you so much for sending it and I didn't catch a chill at the time. I wouldn't want to fall in now though!🥶 Hope you are well.🌻🦋
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  2401. Hi Chris, thank you so much for your lovely comment. Zephyr is a very keen shopper but she insists on sniffing everything and all the customers too!🙈🐾🐾 😂Take care 🌻😊
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  2402. It is a pleasure, Rosie!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  2403. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  2404. Thank you, Will. I was beginning to think the swans had made a pact not to take off or land when I was around! Have a lovely weekend and week ahead!🌻🦋
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  2405. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  2406. Sun is out today, Miguel!🌞🌻🦋
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  2407. I am so pleased that you could spot the places that you know well along the water on this vlog. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy New Year! 🥳🌻🦋
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  2408. June 13th. When is your June birthday? Thank you so much for watching! Take care🦋🌻
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  2409. I have learnt so much over the years and am slowly improving my art and video skills. Thank you so much for going back over the old ones and being patient too! 👍🦋🌻
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  2410. I'm so pleased.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2411. Hi Mary, it is so lovely to know that you watch the vids twice- thank you so much.🤗 The Hawthorn blossom has been incredible this year- so many people are talking about it. I haven't tried hawthorn tea, but I will now. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  2412. Hi Glen, I have just restocked the shop with 2024 journals. Thank you for buying my 2023 book. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2413. Thank you so much, Matt; I was lucky that it all worked out. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  2414. That’s so kind of you. I’m so pleased that you paint and watch. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2415. This is a very good option, Mark as I love being on the water, but my true happiness comes from travelling on it at the moment. Thank you so much for your comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  2416. Sorry if that ruined your watching experience. I normally only play the music at 30% volume but I’ll keep a closer eye on it next vlog. Thank you so much for your feedback. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  2417. Hi Stevie, it is so exciting to have strawberries appearing, isn't it! 🍓 Don't be too envious as I only have a small crop- definitely not enough to supply Wimbledon this year! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend.🌻🦋
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  2418. That’s so kind of you. I sell copies of them in my Etsy shop. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2419. Hi Sheree, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am so pleased that my comments ground you. I am so sad that you lost your Labrador, our dogs are such an important part of our lives. Look after yourself and have a wonderful week. Take care🌻🦋
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  2420. That is very kind of you, Gordon. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2421. Welcome to the channel, Greg and thank you for your lovely comment!😊 Have a wonderful weekend 🦋🌻
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  2422. I’m married but my husband works away for part of the week. When he comes back, he can’t be on the vlogs because he works in education. There are many solo female boaters though. Heidi the Narrowboat Pirate has a channel and I recommend watching her vlogs as she is such a competent solo boater. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2423. I used to visit Chichester a lot when I was 18-23 as my friend from University lived there. It is such a pretty place. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2424. I have never seen an adder only grass snake. They probably hear us coming and scarper. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  2425. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. If I didn't have fuel for the fire as the fuel boat can't travel in those conditions, then it would have been dangerous to be on the boat as they are made of steel and are basically the same temperature as outside; and if I didn't have an aqua roll, I wouldn't have been able to get water; so I was showing what you need to do if you live on a boat and are frozen in with sub zero temperatures in order to survive those temperatures. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  2426. Thank you so much, Steve! Have a wonderful week!🦋🌻
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  2427. Happy New Year, Stevie! 🥳 Thank you so much for watching the vlogs and for all of your lovely comments. Take care🦋🌻
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  2428. I am so sorry to hear about Fred. It must still be so painful for you. I hope you are ok? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2429. Every time I make one it is slightly different.😃 Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  2430. Thank you so much, Philip 🤗 That is so kind of you. I am so pleased that you enjoyed watching! Have a super rest of the weekend.🦋🌻
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  2431. That is so kind of you, Vicky. Thank you so much 😊 I was so lucky to be in the right place at the right time. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2432. She is a crazy dog at brush time! 🐾🐾😂Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  2433. Thank you so much 😊 sorry about the fire. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2434. If you are thinking that after watching all of the engine troubles videos and being frozen in, then you must be very serious about it, so go for it, I say! I love it! Thank you for your kind comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  2435. Thank you so much, Lee! Have a great weekend 🦋🌻
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  2436. I made those scones, but I don't often bake a lot as I don't get time, but I think I will try that cheese scone bake!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2437. Thank you for your advice. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2438. Thank you so much for watching the vlogs this year and for your lovely comments. I hope you and your family have a wonderful New Year!🌻🦋🥳
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  2439. Thank you so much Gary and Irene! 🤗🤗 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2440. I think you’re right there. 😊 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2441. I agree, Jenny about the costs compared to houses nowadays. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  2442. Great questions- different locks have varying amounts of lock but the guide is how hilly the area is. Thank you so much for watching! Take care🦋🌻
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  2443. I’m so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  2444. I am so pleased that you find the vlogs relaxing and that you shared them with your friend too- say 'hi' from me. Thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  2445. It really was! Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  2446. Happy Friday, Sharon! Wrap up warm. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2447. I am constantly in awe with the way things were built and constructed back in the day. That viaduct was a masterpiece! Thank you so much for watching, Lorraine. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2448. It was a great quote wasn't it? It made me really think about the old patrons too. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2449. Where has the time gone, Debba? Oh to watch the hummingbirds fly! 🤩🥰 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2450. Hi Paul, I’m glad you got to see the elephant hawk moth caterpillar on the video then. They are so beautiful close up! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2451. It was worse last year wasn't it? I got stuck too.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  2452. You are so welcome 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2453. They certainly are! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  2454. When I went to Australia, I was amazed at your incredible wildlife but scared half to death that something was going to either bite me and kill me or eat me alive! 😂 I loved it though x Take care 🌻🦋
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  2455. That is very kind of you. 😊 Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2456. I know. It doesn't bear thinking about does it? Thank you so much for watching.Take care 🦋🌻
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  2457. Even if it doesn't work, it will be very enjoyable to try it! 😂Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  2458. It was a big cake and absolutely delicious…I could have eaten two! 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2459. It depends where you are in the UK but at the moment it is -10 at night.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2460. St Aidan’s is my favourite ever nature reserve. I was absolutely blown away by it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2461. Thank you so much for working your way through the vlogs and for your lovely comments too. It is great to know that you are enjoying them. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  2462. Thank you so much, MegaYosarian for your lovely comment! Happy painting and creating. Take care🦋🌻
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  2463. I’m so pleased that you’re pleased that we’re continuing-that’s so kind of you, thank you. 😊👍 Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  2464. It makes chuckle every time! 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2465. What a wonderful comment, Tim. It is fascinating to hear about the places that I loved visiting last year and that you named the secret place ‘the seat’. You certainly have had a list of jobs but working with the trees must have been the best surely? I recently read Finding the Mother Tree and I feel very protective about our trees now. You will get better and you will return to the water🤞🤞👍👍🙏Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋🌳🌳
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  2466. Hi Jenny, I totally recommend dissecting one of the owl pellets; it's fascinating and strangely calming to do. Springtails amaze me as there are so many different species and then stages of their development. Wasn't the way it disappeared magical?Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  2467. Thank you bex and nutmeg! 🤗 Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2468. Thank you so much,Terry!👍 Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  2469. How wonderful to see their markings in the snow! To see them so regularly must have been a real treat too. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Stay cool in the sunshine 🌻🦋🦦🦦
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  2470. Thank you so much, David- what a kind comment! I have thought about loctite but I am worried that incase I need to remove it, I won’t be able to. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2471. I thought about doing that with the drinking water but do you get through your water more quickly? It made me laugh when you mentioned the whistling music!😂 If you like birdsong, I recommend learning to recognise them. I started with chicken and cuckoo! 🦋🌻🐦🐤
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  2472. Yes but not granola bars. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2473. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2474. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  2475. Thank you so much for your kindness, Christine about my Uncle Roger. I really appreciate it. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the video too.😊Have a wonderful week!🦋🌻
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  2476. What a lovely thing to say, Steve, thank you so much!😊 Have a wonderful weekend.🦋🌻
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  2477. Thank you so much, Matt for such a lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  2478. I think she is too.Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2479. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2480. More and more places are letting dogs in now which is so good as I won't leave Zephyr on the boat on her own. Thank you for watching, Bette! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  2481. Your garden sounds wonderful! Happy Valentine’s Day too. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2482. What a concerning thought, Terry! It really does seem odd to be experiencing such cold temperatures right now, but in a book that I have called The Cottage Book by Sir Edward Grey, in 1902, the July temperatures were 11 degrees celcius! And the summer is described much more like autumn would be. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2483. You are so kind, Chris! The Parkin is tasty despite the fact that I made it!🤭 Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2484. Welcome to the channel, Russell! I am really pleased that you found the vlog relaxing. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a sunny Sunday🌞 and wonderful week ahead!🌻🦋
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  2485. Hi Michelle, I am so sad to hear that you have to visit hospital so often. I hope you are okay?Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  2486. I think my attempts at rescue have failed! 🤕 But the new plants are doing well which is a relief.Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too, Debba. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2487. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  2488. I always vomit on roller coasters! 😂Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2489. I haven’t been there for years but I’ll make sure I look when I return to London. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2490. Thank you, Jack! You are a cool commenter!😎 Take care🌻🦋
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  2491. Hi Chris, thank you so much for your lovely comment and I am chuffed that you love the videos. Also a big thank you too for the information about the Pilgrim Fathers. It is a story that I would like to find out more about as I travel through this part of the country. Have a wonderful week 🌻🦋
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  2492. We read so many awful things in the news every day, but only awful news sells sadly, fortunately, there are so many wonderful stories and things to see in the world around us too and it is the biggest thrill to find them. You are right, I really mean my ‘take care’ message at the end of my vlogs as I think we should all look out for each other if we can. Take care🦋🌻
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  2493. I am so sad to hear about the loss of your Mum, Nannette. It must be such a difficult time for you. I hope you are ok? Look after yourself. Take care🦋🌻
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  2494. She is obsessed isn’t she? 😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2495. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Birmingham is a great stop on a boat. Have a super Sunday and week ahead 🌻🦋
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  2496. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I will do a bit more about that stretch of canal and the marina in next week’s vlog. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  2497. Wow, Mark! I am so impressed with your solar set up and the way you are in profit. All houses should be fitted with them shouldn't they? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2498. They are very wise words, thank you so much. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  2499. Welcome aboard, Stormsparrow! Thank you so much for such a lovely comment too☺️ Roly-poly is an adorable name for a woodlouse and I think I will call them that from now on. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Have a wonderful rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  2500. That is so kind of you. I bet you wouldn’t have had a meltdown. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2501. I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs- thank you so much for watching them and for your lovely comment too. I wish you and your crew the best for 2024 too, take care🌻🦋
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  2502. You are so welcome- thank you for watching, Nanci! Have a great rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  2503. You are so kind☺️Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  2504. You are very creative with your emojis- Kristin- they amaze me!🤩🌻🦋
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  2505. The boat on the right came from the lock landing on the left side and was heading over to the right, but the bendy Weaver makes it tricky to see if anything is coming. Perhaps I should have explained it better.🙈 Thank you so much for watching 😊 Have a super weekend, Take care 🦋🌻
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  2506. This is a good suggestion as I would really love to meet up with Fran and Rich as their vlogs inspired us to continuously cruise. I used to finish my ridiculous working hours at the end of the week, curl up and watch Floating Our Boat, dreaming of a life on the cut. Their vlogs are so gentle and warm aren’t they? Still love them.🌻🦋
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  2507. I don’t think Zephyr found a ball that day! 😀 She was too interested in the dog biscuits I think. 😂🐾🐾 Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2508. Zephyr is a super friend to have and she fills my days with joy! Stay warm and safe in the cold snap. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2509. Well I want to thank you, Sue for all of your kind comments, generous Patron support and for watching each week. Thank you so much!!! 😊 Happy New Year 🥳 Take care 🦋🌻
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  2510. What wonder memories! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2511. Great corrections! Thank you so much 😊 I’ve had a bad week it seems! 🙈 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2512. Thank you so much, Nick! Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2513. Hi Rachel, it sounds like you have some wonderful memories of your boating holidays. How special to have your late mother's poetry and journals too. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2514. Oh, David, I am so sorry to hear that you have had a bad day. Thank you so much for taking the time to send a kind comment; I really appreciate it. I really hope that you have a better day tomorrow and a lovely rest of the weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  2515. Shirley, your words are so powerful in this comment and so true. Thank you so much for sharing them. It is a great comfort to support each other with this sudden loss of someone that was a constant in our lives. Look after yourselves. Take care🦋🌻
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  2516. Thank you for your lovely comment, Andrew. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  2517. Thank you so much, Michael! 🌻🦋🪟
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  2518. Margaret, what a lovely comment! Thank you so much🤗 The weed is caused when the fertilisers from the farmers' fields is washed into the river and it causes the duckweed and azolla to multiply like crazy. I was reading that is absorbs carbon from the atmosphere which is good and can be used as a biofuel which would be super, if that could happen, but it is not good for the fish as they need oxygen and it hinders this. Thank you once again for such kindness and I am so glad that you like the daisy. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  2519. How wonderful that you will be sharing Edith’s Nature Notes with your granddaughters! Have you thought about giving them a nature journal each with some watercolour pencils? There are 3 really good questions to think about when journaling: what does it look like? What do you wonder about it? And what does it remind you of? Children always come up with the best ideas. I think it’s magical that Evie is followed by butterflies; that is so beautiful. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a great week, take care🦋🌻
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  2520. Hi Mark, thank you so much for watching the vlog. Don't worry if you fall behind with my videos; just watch when you can. I am doing really well, thank you for asking and I hope you are well too? Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  2521. Thank you so much for your lovely comment , kind Gary and Irene! Take care🌻🦋
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  2522. Wasn't he? I couldn't believe it when I saw him lifting that huge stone boulder out of the water like that.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  2523. You’re braver than me. Thank you so much for your kindness. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2524. Zephyr makes me laugh all the time! 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2525. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  2526. 🤣 John you are funny and your comments really make me chuckle! 🌻🦋
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  2527. My experience is that they love to help out and get involved. I really enjoy explaining how it works to them too. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2528. It was lovely to find a connection to Edith after I hadn’t managed to find one in the house. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Richard. Have a super weekend 🦋🌻
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  2529. Hi Paul, it's lovely to hear from you. I hope you are well? I was relieved that last week's bad luck wasn't repeated too!😅 Thank you for your comment. Happy Easter🐣 have a super weekend🌻🦋
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  2530. Hello my dears! I hope you are both well? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2531. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2532. I am so pleased that you have found me too! The trip to Boston was such an adventure and I will never forget seeing my first otter. 🦦Currently, with my book, I am trying to find the most cost effective way of getting it copied so that I can put it in my Etsy shop. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend.🦋🌻
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  2533. It is lovely to be back among the Mindful Narrowboat subscribers! You are absolutely correct about Hitch’s hand and also there were several other glimpses too this week.👀 Thank you for your lovely comment, John and have a wonderful weekend!🦋🌻🌿
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  2534. The weather is all over the place; snow one day and then so mild the next. How wonderful to see your first butterfly already and the bumbles too. Spring is on its way! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  2535. What an incredible place to have lived, Christine 🥰🌻🦋
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  2536. Hi Robin, hopefully the next vlog will be more relaxing! 🤭 I really appreciate your kind words. Thank you ☺️ Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2537. I was exactly the same, but I was very relieved that it was a little wave. I can't imagine what a 5 star bore would do to a boat on pins! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  2538. Thank you so much, Paul! That is such a lovely comment😊 Have a wonderful rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  2539. Zephyr adores catching a high flying ball! Thank you so much for your lovely comment about her. Take care 🐾🐾🦋🌻
    2
  2540. Hi Rosie, I'm so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. I am doing something similar this year too. Happy New Year! Take care🥳🌻🦋
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  2541. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2542. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  2543. Thank you 😊 That is so kind of you. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2544. That makes so much sense to me. Thank you so much for explaining it!👍👍👍👍 Take care 🌻🦋
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  2545. It’s been warm this weekend, luckily. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care 🦋🌻
    2
  2546. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Horses are very special creatures aren't they? Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  2547. Oh no! I'm sorry about that, but I think a cup of tea always looks lonely without a cake companion! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  2548. I am so pleased that you enjoyed this one especially. The herons were quite eery standing on the field together like that weren't they? I have never seen anything like it since. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2549. I have sampled it and I completely agree! D-doublelicious!Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2550. It tastes remarkably unlike dog vomit slime mould… not that I know what that tastes like! 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2551. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2552. Thank you so much, Jeff😊 That is so kind of you. Have a great weekend!🌻🦋
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  2553. How awful to hear about what happened to that boat and its owner. Thank you so much for letting me know and for your kind comments about the vlogs. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2554. Brilliant! What a clever entry! Thank you for emailing it across. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  2555. Very true! Merry Christmas and happy new year! Take care🦋🌻🎄
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  2556. Hi John, I am so pleased that you enjoy the interactions as I just love meeting new people and finding out about them, but often, I feel embarrassed to ask if I can film them and don't mention the vlog. Andy was a star and what a super cause too! Wishing you a wonderful weekend.🌻🦋
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  2557. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  2558. Thank you so much for your lovely comments. I really like the way you describe it as a ‘canal universe’ as it is such an apt comparison. When I first looked at the canal map of the UK, I couldn’t believe all of the different places you could get to via the water. I have only scratched the surface so far. Have a lovely weekend and week ahead.🌻🦋🐜
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  2559. What a kind comment! I hope you fulfill your boating dreams. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2560. Jean-Louis, I hope that you had a lovely Christmas and New Year and thank you so much for your wonderful comment! Have a super weekend🌻🦋
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  2561. 😂 I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2562. Cormorants are definitely warning posts aren’t they! Thank you so much for your concern; it has been very wild and windy today but we were a little luckier than some others who were in the red zones. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2563. I am so grateful to you for such a kind and beautiful comment. Thank you so much 😊 I am so pleased that you appreciate my vlogs. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2564. I love pigs too! I could have watched and filmed them all day as they are so full of personality and intelligence.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋🐷
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  2565. Thank you for your lovely comment, Red! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  2566. It really was a 4 biscuit kind of week!😂😅 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2567. It was definitely the narrowest and lowest tunnel that I have ever been in on the boat before. Thank you for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  2568. Thank you so much.Take care 🦋🌻
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  2569. Well, what a small world it is! Why didn't you buy it in the end? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  2570. It is so hard to know, but I read that he destroyed parts of the journal that she wrote after their separation. Their work was so different isn’t it? Take care 🦋🌻
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  2571. It is a beautiful photo and it’s also lovely to see both of your names on the handle too. I am glad you are enjoying the change in scenery and the fact that now you can see the water again on my vlogs! Thank you so much for your kind comment. Take care Ken and Bet🌻🦋
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  2572. You are so welcome! Thank you so much- take care🦋🌻
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  2573. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs- thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  2574. Debba- it was so delicious! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2575. It really does keep you fit and it’s made me realise how unfit I am! 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2576. How sad that the deer proof fence was put up and your muntjac were so well behaved as well! Thank you for watching and commenting. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  2577. You are welcome, Mark. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2578. Hi Chris, I hope that your temperatures out there are cooling off a bit. I am thinking of making a few extra adjustments to the narrowboat for the increase in temperatures so when I’ve done that, I’ll do another vlog about it. Sending you a cool, gentle breeze. 🌬️Take care🌻🦋
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  2579. 🤗 Thank you so much, Heidi! 🤗 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2580. Wonderful! 🐬🌻🦋
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  2581. Good luck with your new channel, Paul! I hope it does really well.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy Easter! Take care 🦋🌻🐣
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  2582. Zephyr has noted your details and will contact you immediately if she feels my standards are slipping!😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2583. Thank you so much for watching, Richard and for your kind comment too. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2584. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2585. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I have no idea what is causing the coolant to do that? It is still a mystery to me! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  2586. Hi Dave, I watched that movie recently as one of my other subscribers mentioned it to me. I absolutely loved it and the way she kept all of her artwork and nature discoveries on display in her gorgeous home. It sounds like you love in a spectacular place too. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2587. Your life sounds simple but exciting on the canals in the Netherlands. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care, Raymond 🦋🌻
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  2588. They are beautiful birds aren’t they? Thank you so much for watching 😊 Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2589. Thank you so much 😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  2590. It was indeed, Miguel! Thank you for watching and for commenting. Have a lovely week.🌻🦋
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  2591. Thank you, Top Flight Photography and Video! Do you have a YouTube channel? Take care🌻🦋
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  2592. 🌻🦋
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  2593. It's a warm jacket isn't it? What a compliment to be the Cousteau of canals!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  2594. That is so kind of you. I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. I hope to have some more 2023 books by the end of the week.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  2595. Hi Nanci, I am so glad that you enjoyed the vlog! Team work defintely saved the duck that day and I am so relieved that those passers-by stopped to help. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a great weekend.🌻🦋
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  2596. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  2597. It is so beautiful isn’t it! I agree it is like another country entirely. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2598. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. I live with my husband but he won't appear in the vlogs due to his work's strict code of conduct regarding social media. Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  2599. I know- I have that effect sometimes 🙈 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2600. Thank you so much! Take care🦋🌻
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  2601. It came with the boat, so I think the previous owners must have had that built with the design of the boat. Thank you for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  2602. Zephyr would be a great help to you if you wanted to turn your garden into a golf course! Thank you for your comment, Miguel. Take care🌻🦋
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  2603. Hi Timothy, I think going forward that I will definitely have to leave a blank page in between pages. I am going to try photographing and see how that goes first. Thank you so much for your advice and lovely comment. Have a super weekend.🦋🌻
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  2604. Hi Nigel, it is amazing what you see along the way. A lot of thought and care had obviously gone into that garden. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful week, take care🦋🌻
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  2605. They were surprised at first but then excited. They both work overseas and move around a lot so they didn’t need a house anymore. However, after we rented our home and moved onboard, Covid struck and both of them had to come and live on the boat because their work shut down. Luckily we all get on well because there is nowhere to hide in a narrowboat! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2606. Thank you so much, Paul. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2607. I would love to see the blue and stellar jays! Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment, Jenny. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2608. Oh Ann, that is so kind of you! Thank you so much😊 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  2609. I’ll save the corny Christmas jokes for another year!😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2610. 🙈 Thank you for telling me. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2611. Chester is wonderful and how lovely to meet Heidi too! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2612. Marsworth is a beautiful mooring isn’t it? I named a swan there, Marsworth because it had a condition called Angel Wing and when I phoned the swan rescue, they said keep an eye on it and make sure that the other swans don’t start picking on it. They weren’t which was a relief but when I had to move on I was sad to leave my new friend. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2613. I’m so sorry to make you feel that way. Hopefully, next week’s vlog will make you feel better. 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2614. It has been very challenging but we’re all safe now. It will be in next week’s vlog. Thank you for watching, Lorraine. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2615. He was travelling in first class.😂🌻🦋
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  2616. Thank you so much, Mary for such a lovely comment!😊🤗 I often find myself walking the wrong way which Zephyr really enjoys as she gets to walk for even longer!🐾🐾😂 There has been so much rain here too and the odd thunder storm. I hope you’re all ok? The temperatures across the Med and in parts of America are crazy at the moment, so I’ll settle for the rain as I don’t know how we’d cope in that sort of heat on our narrowboat. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  2617. The 50 minute extra walk would have been much more sensible wouldn't it?Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  2618. Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2619. I love your bonsai tree story that is just wonderful!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
    2
  2620. Thank you so much, Katie! Take care 🦋🌻
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  2621. Thank you, Nanci. I hope you spot more butterflies soon. I have been trying to find moths for three nights on the trot now and I am not having much luck at all! 🤞for more butterflies and moths! Have a great week!🦋🦋🦋🦋🌻
    2
  2622. Steam trains are so evocative aren’t they? Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Michael. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2623. Happy birthday, Nanci! That is a very exciting nature spot and I would have loved to have seen that. A Monarch butterfly would be a rare sighting in the uk and I have never seen one before. Take care and enjoy your special day.🌻🦋
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  2624. Hi Robin, this is really good advice and Daniel has mentioned something similar so we will be investigating that too. Thank you so much for taking the time to offer support. I really appreciate it. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  2625. 😂 That made me laugh! I’ll have your weeds please. 🤭 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2626. Hi Gary and Irene, Zephyr was definitely telling me to "get a move on" wasn't she!😂 The tart was delicious and I ate so much of it! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  2627. I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. I find it so exciting learning about the nature outside my window and the history of where I am moored.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  2628. What an incredible story and so beautifully told too. It was so lucky that your mill was saved from the flood. You must be so resilient to the weather now that it has been part of your life like that? I was so scared when I heard that siren! Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  2629. What a lovely comment, Simon! It is such a privilege to observe the shift in seasons and appreciate what they all have to offer. We live on an incredible planet don’t we? Thank you, Simon! Have a sunny weekend!🌻🦋🌞
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  2630. Everything is fine. I just took some time off to celebrate my 50th! Thank you for your comment, take care🦋🌻
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  2631. Hi Nigel, Alice Grace has a ship shape hull but now, it is time to polish and paint the rest of her. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful week, take care🌻🦋
    2
  2632. If I took the bloopers out, I wouldn’t have had much of a vlog left!😂 Take care, Lisa 🦋🌻
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  2633. Lymm is such a beautiful place! 😍 Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comment too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2634. I agree with you. I hope all those hit hard by the floods are ok and able to get the support they need? Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  2635. Hello, Heidi! Thank you so much for such a kind comment. The Peak and Macc are going to be hard to leave, but I love the adventure of an new canal and river too. I think you’re brilliant by the way and your vlogs are super too. 💚🤗Happy pirating! Take care🦋🌻
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  2636. Wabbit ears and fluffy tail are on order!😂 I was being stingy with the hot water as I wanted the rest for a cup of tea.☕️ I'll top it up next time. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  2637. The more the merrier! 👍 Thank you so much for watching. 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  2638. I added two new ones as another viewer managed to find a link that works. They are both on the description page now. Or if you put "Richard Chappell badgers" into YouTube his channel should come up that way. I hope it works for you. Thank you for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  2639. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  2640. Thank you so much, Robin! Take care🌻🦋
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  2641. I recommend doing the cycle route, Tracy and then you can take in all the major sites. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2642. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  2643. I hope you are okay? Long Covid is awful! I did walk to the basin but I must have missed the inscription in my rush to eat cake and drink tea at Hetty’s! My journal is a Dingbats book. They are lovely to work in. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  2644. I would love to see the little terns. Their numbers are declining fast. It is special to listen out for the signs and sounds of the different seasons isn't it? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a great weekend.🌻🦋
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  2645. Hi Lorraine, I wasn’t a vegan at school. My problem at school was a lack of concentration 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2646. It is such an honour to meet people like, Andy who put these kind and generous ideas into practice. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Wishing you a wonderful weekend.🦋🌻
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  2647. That is such a kind and lovely comment- thank you so much. It's wonderful to have you along on the journey. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  2648. Wow, that sounds like an amazing experience, Terence! 🤩 I bet you have some incredible photos of such a beautiful place. Good luck with your boat hunt. I hope you find your dream home. Take care🦋🌻
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  2649. What a great point for debate; should we say that Wi-Fi is a need? Well, I definitely need it for my work and my work pays for the food etc.. so yes it should be included.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2650. Whoops! That explains my link problem then!🙈 Thank you so much for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  2651. I am so pleased that you have enjoyed watching this year.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  2652. Hello David and welcome aboard! It is so lovely to know that you are enjoying the vlogs. Zephyr is 5 years old and came from Newmarket in Suffolk; her mum was a Fox Red and her dad was a Black Lab. Does your Lab have a pink nose like Zeff? She lost her black nose at the age of one and it's been pink ever since with one freckle on it. What's your dog's name? Thank you for your comment. Have a great weekend.🦋🌻
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  2653. It’s a great function to have! I just need to forage some more fruit. Thank you so much for watching. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  2654. I remember that too, Mark! 😃 I think, I'll go back to that and ditch my watch as I quite fancy living by the schedule of a dandelion. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  2655. I hope the snow falls gently and doesn't cause any disruptions where you are. One day, I will see the waxwings and I will look forward to that day.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  2656. This is a good point and something worth considering, although I know there are rules about how long you are allowed to reside in a marina throughout the year. Thank you so much for your comment. Take care.🌻🦋
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  2657. They are delicious green too! I will put them in a bowl next year by the window. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2658. Hi Sue, it was such a relief to be safely moored at the end of it all! Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2659. Hi Jenny, the redwoods are not a common sight in England so to see the ones in Chadderton was such an exciting moment for me. It must be wonderful to live with them all the time. They have such an incredible energy about them. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2660. I love that song! 🌻🦋🎶
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  2661. Just playing it now!
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  2662. Chip belonged to Gary Captain Philips from the YouTube channel: "Gary Captain Philips." It's a lovely, channel for narrowboat enthusiasts. Have a super weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  2663. Stay safe! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2664. Hi Julian, as continuous cruisers, we’ll just keep on moving. We are going to explore a lot of the Midlands network that we haven’t been to yet. Also, we would like to visit the places mentioned in Edith Holden’s Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady. I hope you keep following the journey. Have a great week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2665. This is exciting news and I had to look up what Josher Bows were and then I checked my boat description and it doesn’t list that it has them, but they are a lovely feature aren’t they! I shall be looking out for this now on the cut. Great info, thank you! 🌻🦋🙏
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  2666. Hi Brian, it is good to know that you have a healthy population of Pipistrelle where you are. I tried the dunking but it doesn't quite match up to a biccy! 😂Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2667. What a kind comment, Grant. Thank you so much. 😊 Simon Calder is much admired in our household or should I say boathold? 😄 Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2668. I was shocked too when I saw those fees; no wonder it’s quiet there! I would love to find someone who has taken their boat across the estuary to that basin as I don’t think many have. I like the sound of your bucket list plan, Chris👍 I hope you have nice plans for your day tomorrow. Have a wonderful Christmas 🦋🌻🎄
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  2669. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  2670.  @paulburton9904  I hope you find your new floaty home soon. Good luck with your search. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2671. What a kind comment. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  2672. It is so spooky that you have commented this evening as I was just saying to Mr M a couple of hours ago; 'I haven't heard from John for ages- I hope he is okay?' And here you are! I hope you are well? Thank you so much for your kind comment. I am delighted and rather surprised by how well the channel is doing! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  2673. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2674. Oh that does sound quite frightening. Late evening sounds idyllic though. Thank you for your comment. I am finding learning about your wildlife, fascinating.
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  2675. That is such a kind comment.Thank you so much! Take care🌻🦋
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  2676. Hi Peter, I hope you are well? Thank you for your lovely comment. Mr M works in education and with vulnerable families. He needs to build up trust with them and so if they saw him on the back of a narrowboat on YouTube it would break that trust and he would lose his job. He works away for part of the week each week too. All this means that he isn’t in the vlogs. I hope that makes sense. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2677. Thank you for your lovely comment, Ross. Sadly, pesticides have caused a lot of damage to the normal balance of wildlife. There are so many natural alternatives. However, slowly we are realising the need to protect our pollinators and conservation projects like the butterfly count really help all to understand the message. Thank you for your comment. Have a super week!🦋🌻
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  2678. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2679. I think I'm definitely going to have to secure my chimney hat better- you're right.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  2680. Muntjac are such unusual creatures aren’t they, but lovely to watch. I will be heading to Cambridgeshire after lockdown to cruise on the Middle Level navigations which I have not done before, so I’ll keep my eyes peeled for more muntjac. Let’s hope this week brings some sunshine; I think we all need it! Have a wonderful weekend and week ahead. Stay safe, Simon. 🌻🦋
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  2681. Hi Steve, I was relieved to find such a quiet spot, but I'd do the tidal River Trent again in a heartbeat which is just as well as we have to go back that way. Let's just hope for better weather this time! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a sunny weekend.🦋🌻🌞
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  2682. Thank you so much.Take care 🦋🌻
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  2683. There was hail in the storm too. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  2684. I really do! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2685. I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  2686. To be fair, the biscuits were the size of 4 normal size ones! Thank you for your kind comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  2687. Hi Caz, thank you so much for your lovely comment. The journey from Cromwell Lock to West Stockwith Lock took us from 8am until 4:08pm because we had to wait for the high tide at Torksey and it is 31 miles in total. I thoroughly recommend it, but just pick a nicer day to to it on! 🌞Have a super week🦋🌻
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  2688. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2689. 🤞🍀
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  2690. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Zephyr says a woofy 'thank-you' too🐾🐾 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  2691. You are so welcome!Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2692. Hi Jozomo, thank you so much for your lovely comment and you have a keen eye there to spot the hairy legs! 😂 Have a wonderful rest of the weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  2693. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  2694. What a kind thing to say! Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2695. I am so pleased that it made you chuckle🤭 I saw the funny side too...eventually! Thank you so much for watching. Have a wonderful week, take care🦋🌻
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  2696. The potato was delicious 😋 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2697. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Northern Narrowboaters! Happy cruising and look after yourself.🦋🌻
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  2698. That is so great that you are picking up the litter on the beaches of Vancouver Island.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  2699. Thank you, Joe! The garden is starting to come to life again!🌸🌺🌷 Take care🦋🌻
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  2700. Hi Rebecca, I hope you’re okay after what sounds like a very challenging week? Look after yourself. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2701. That is a good question and I am not sure about the answer, but I don't think it will be a priority for the new government. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  2702. I’m so pleased that you find the vlogs relaxing. I do have a husband though. He isn’t on the boat for the whole week as he works and lives down south but he comes back for a few days each week. He can’t be on the vlogs as his work is in education. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2703. Thank you so much for watching them and this one too, James! God blessings to you all too. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  2704. It sounds wonderful to be an artist living in Cyprus? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2705. It is not ideal is it? When I did my first vlog about HVO, I said exactly that, the fact it comes in a truck and is all packaged up means that it is not the best way to get it, but at the moment, the marinas and fuel boats just aren't selling it as it isn't cost effective. You have to start somewhere, I suppose. The company that I use run their vehicles on HVO which is good though. I agree with you. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  2706. Michael, thank you so, so much for watching each week, taking the time to make lovely comments and for all of your support and kindness. We are looking forward to sharing our adventures with you, our friend from Poland, in 2023. Happy New Year!🌻🦋🥳
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  2707. Weren’t they funny trying to catch them! Mother Duck was almost rolling her eyes at them. Thank you for watching, have a great weekend 🦋🌻
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  2708. I hope the eye is ok? Rest it well. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2709. She’s obsessed 🐾🐾😂 Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2710. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Alexander. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2711. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2712. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much.Take care 🌻🦋
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  2713. The pig had such a gentle face and I think it was grinning. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  2714. They certainly were! Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2715. That is so kind of you, Nigel.Thank you for your lovely comment and for all of your support this year. Merry Christmas and happy new year! Take care🌻🦋🎄
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  2716. What a kind comment. I really hope that you will get to go narrowboating again. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2717. Thank you so much for your kind words about the vlog and my nature journal. It really means a lot. This year, I am working on putting together a copy of the 2022 nature journal as other viewers have also asked about it too. I never intended to do this but it is so lovely to be this position. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  2718. Hi Pete, thank you so much; we three love your comment. Have a great weekend! 🦋🌻
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  2719. I wished that I had got a closer camera shot of that harrier but I live in hope of seeing one again🤞 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  2720. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Gary and Irene! I’ve sent your book off so I really hope it reaches you soon🤞 Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  2721. That is so kind! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2722. Ah, that's where I was going wrong with the mooring spikes- no wonder it took me so long!🤭 Thank you for that tip👍 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  2723. That is so kind of you, Stewart. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  2724. I am seriously thinking of doing this, but I just need a space to turn into a fuel making area. Do you know how to make it by recycling duckweed instead of buying the vegetable oil. As the canals are overloaded with the stuff in spring right through to the beginning of winter. This means, I would be helping to remove it from the water and producing a green fuel with it. Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  2725. I am learning as I go myself! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  2726. I order my shopping online mostly. I moor near to a bridge by a road on the day the shopping is due to arrive and I use a nearby address, but in the additional notes section, I tell them that I am on a narrowboat and they phone me 10 minutes before so I can meet them with my trolley. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2727. Hi Wendy, I found the herons really fascinating standing like that so I looked it up and read that if there is a high concentration of food in one place then they will tolerate each other, so that field must have been full of food for them? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
    2
  2728. Hi Gerry and Marlene! It is so true about bare branches and bird spotting. Little Egrets are so fun to watch when they mud shuffle with their great yellow feet! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  2729. Will do 👍
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  2730. I used to call them water boatmen too, but then I found out that water boatmen or lesser water boatmen swim on their front whilst back swimmers swim on their back. It fascinated me! Thank you so much for watching and commenting, take care🌻🦋
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  2731. Congratulations on your helmsman course and not hitting into the walls in the tunnel. I think, on a summer's evening, slowly cruising through the Saddington Tunnel would be a good time to spot the Daubenton Bats. Thank you for your lovely comment; have a wonderful weekend- take care🌻🦋
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  2732. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Zephyr is definitely the star of the show and she really makes me laugh. 🐾🐾 Hopefully, I will find another one of Edith’s childhood houses as I travel towards Birmingham. Have a great weekend🌻🦋
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  2733. Thank you so much for your interest in my calendar. I am hoping to restock the shop again on Friday. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2734. 😂🐾🐾 She’s a shopaholic! 😂 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2735. Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year! Take care 🥳🌻🦋
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  2736. My husband can't be on social media due to the sensitive nature of his work. It was nice to say 'hi' to @thenarrowboatgoodlife.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2737. The goldfinch is one of the more showy birds in terms of colour. I always find it fascinating learning about the birds in other countries too. Thank you so much for watching and commenting, take care🌻🦋
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  2738. 😱 I will start to warm the pot- promise! 😂Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  2739. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  2740. There is graffiti here and there.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  2741. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2742. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  2743. Hi James, you need to have VHF radio training to go out to sea on a narrowboat, like the Wash for example, but not normally anywhere else. You only need to sound your horn on a blind spot and before going into some tunnels.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  2744. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  2745. That is so kind of you. I hope you have a lovely weekend and week ahead.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2746. The water in that part of the system is unbelievably clear. Thank you for watching and commenting. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  2747. That is very kind of you. Thank you ☺️ Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2748. 🤔 I shall have to search the void to find it!👀 Thank you so much for typing it though. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  2749. Thank you for watching the old ones. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2750. How lovely that your neighbourhood are all planting wild flowers to encourage the bees. It will look and smell divine where you all if everyone has done that. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻🐝🐝
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  2751. The Malvern Hills are stunning aren't they? Hooray for the locals of these beautiful places, saving their historic abbeys and cathedrals! 🙌 Thank you so much for your comment, take care🦋🌻
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  2752. Enjoy your poppies whilst they last. It's a little bit like the dog rose which is out in full bloom at the moment- that is gone too soon but absolutely beautiful while it lasts. Thank you so much for watching the old ones! Take care🦋🌻
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  2753. I am so pleased that the vlog brought back some memories for you. Good tip about the tappers! 98mph winds😱Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  2754. How wonderful to have had school trips there. We never forget our school trips do we? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2755. Hi Ann, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog and Purton- it’s such an incredible place! Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  2756. Thank you so much, Brewster; you are such a kind hearted star!⭐️ Wishing you a wonderful rest of the weekend🦋🌻
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  2757. Zephyr made me laugh too🤭🐾🐾 I am so pleased that you are reading the journal; my writing is small so I don't think that helps either. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  2758. Brilliant, tip! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  2759. Thank you so much, Jenny! The book is such a well written piece too. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2760. I absolutely love your grandmother's saying! I shall use that from now on too.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy Easter! 🦋🌻🐣
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  2761. Your comment is so kind and I really appreciate it, William. Thank you so much! Take care 🌻🦋
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  2762. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2763. 😂 It was rather spooky that evening wasn't it? Thank you for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2764. It was so peaceful in Brum! I couldn't believe it.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2765. I think your plants must feel very lucky and grateful! 🪴🪴🪴🪴
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  2766. Thank you so much ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  2767. Welcome aboard! Thank you so much for finding my channel and for your lovely comment too. I am so pleased that you are enjoying watching. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  2768. It is a contrast seeing the motorway from the tranquility of the water. I always find it exciting floating under one. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2769. I asked if they might wait while we went through Monday but they can’t delay these things due to the expense. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2770. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment; I found Charity Dock a fascinating place to cruise past, but perhaps if I lived close by, I might look at it differently. Have a lovely rest of the week.🌻🦋
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  2771. It’s called To Walk Invisible- it’s on Amazon Prime Video. I recommend it. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2772. That sounds exactly the same as me! I hope the surgery and injections work for you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2773. Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  2774. I’m honoured to be one of your go to binge watches! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  2775. Great tip! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2776. That is so kind of you. I sell my books in my Etsy shop: themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2777. Welcome to the channel then Clint!🤗Thank you for your guess. I will let you know if you were right next week. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋🌸
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  2778. Thank you so much, Ann for such a lovely comment. I am so pleased that you are really enjoying the vlogs. Have a super weekend🦋🌻
    2
  2779. It is really magical when it snows and it transforms the familiar to a new, unfamiliar wonderland. Yes, I agree, I love it too! Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  2780. Hi Shirley, we are all surviving here but still frozen in. I agree with you that it is so much nicer than the grey drizzle weather that we have had. I can't believe we have another named storm on the way- it's definitely not boring is it? I hope you stay safe, warm and dry. Seeing that many waxwings is absolutely mind-blowing! There must be a lot of berries by that car park- well not now though!😂 I would just love to see them-I think I would cry with joy if I did! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  2781. It really did bring me so much joy. Thank you so much.Take care 🦋🌻
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  2782. You are very welcome! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care🦋🌻
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  2783. You are so welcome! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  2784. Let's hope that we get a government that care deeply about its people and the planet that we live on. Thank you for your comment. Take care🤞💚🌻🦋
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  2785. The larger vessels travel at high tide which helps them with the sandbanks. Zephyr loves the kong toys and puzzles; it is so good to work a dog's brain isn't it as they are less restless in the evening if they have been challenged during the day.Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2786. Thank you for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  2787. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment, sorry about the nail biting bit though!😬 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  2788. That’s so lovely to know! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  2789. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2790. Hi Jenny, the fisherman really made me laugh too! Thank you for your lovely comment. Zephyr sounds like Freya so I get how you might have misheard me. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  2791. There has been so many grey skies lately hasn’t there! Thank you for your kind comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2792. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2793. I was so excited too! Thank you for your lovely comment, Karen. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2794. Thank you so much, Paul! Take care🦋🌻
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  2795. Hi Teresa, it is lovely to hear how you enjoy the vlogs. Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment. Have a great week🦋🌻
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  2796. I am sorry if you found the music irritating, usually it's me that people find irritating so I am slightly relieved that's it's just the music this time! 🤭Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  2797. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Take care🦋🌻🎄
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  2798. It’s such a great invention isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2799. The old pump house is amazing isn’t it? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and week ahead🌻🦋
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  2800. Hi Karen, thank you so much for your lovely comment. Pheasants have a short life because they have so many predators, including humans and also if the winter is cold and their habitat isn't good, then this causes problems for them too. This aside, they still strut around making the most of their life. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  2801. Thank you so much, James. They are out of stock at the moment though, but I hope to have some in again in a couple of weeks. Take care🦋🌻
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  2802. Hi Steve, thank you so much for such a lovely comment and I’m so pleased you got to see where your favourite film took place. You are very right about Zephyr up staging me! 😂🐾🐾 Have a sunny weekend 🌻🦋🌞
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  2803. Oh, I'm sorry Barry; I hope the sun shines in your winter too.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  2804. Thank you so much, Joan 😊Happy New Year!🌻🦋🥳
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  2805. I am so pleased you enjoyed the vlog, Paul! Thank you for sticking with the channel too. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  2806. I suddenly felt very inspired by Shakespeare this week; it's funny as I didn't feel it in Stratford itself but in the birthplace of his mother, he was everywhere- not literally- but I bet he spent a lot of time walking in the woods around here in his day as the settings reminded me of some of his plays. Thank you for your lovely comment, Debs. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  2807. Hi John, my plan is to wait until the end of the year to have this year's complete journal and then to reproduce it as a book. Once I have done that, I shall be sending you a free copy for all of your support with my channel. Until recently, I did not think for one minute that anyone would want to buy my journal and I am completely flattered and overwhelmed that viewers have asked. 😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  2808. I think I might be disappointing you with the Crick video, John. I was only there for a short time on Friday as I have teaching commitments at the weekend and I really struggle to get the camera out and put myself out there, it’s just not me. I did however meet some lovely viewers and said hello to other YouTubers but vlog #104 will be mainly about my trip on the tidal Trent with a little Crick bit at the beginning. I know there will be some excellent Crick vlogs coming out from the other amazing YouTubers though. Take care🌻🦋
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  2809. I'll have to look that place up and go there.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2810. Thank you so much for entering! How I miss seeing hedgehogs; haven’t seen one in years. Take care🌻🦋
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  2811. It is back and really making itself known at the moment which is lovely to see.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2812. Oh I really would like your garden!🥰 The caterpillars are like elephant's trunks aren't they? I will check the willow trees too. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2813. I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlog content. Thank you so much for letting me know; I really appreciate it.🤗 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  2814. Happy Boaters’ Day to you too! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2815. Hi Simon, thank you for your lovely comment and for watching some of the vlogs. It’s an honour to be keeping company with the Foxes, but if you watch their’s first you’ll be disappointed with mine, so watch mine first!🤣 That way things can only get better!😂 In answer to your question, I travel with my husband but he doesn’t like being filmed and prefers to be a man of mystery. He watches the vlogs though, which helps the views! Take care🌻🦋
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  2816. Thank you so much, Chris for the kind comments and you do indeed deserve the praise! So far the River Nene has been spectacular and so, so quiet. Have you started your adventures yet? It is perfect cruising weather. I will look forward to the Little Ouse and will definitely pay the reserve a visit. Have a lovely week! 🌻🦋
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  2817. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2818. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2819. Hi Sam, my son and daughter bought me the easel for a birthday present so I'm not sure where it came from, but HobbyCraft do them, so you could try there.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
    2
  2820. What a super lovely comment, Paul! Thank you so much.😊 Take care🌻🦋
    2
  2821. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. I completely agree with you about 'good karma' too.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    2
  2822. If you hire a boat on the Ashby canal, there aren't any locks. It's s lovely strecth to do too.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  2823. Welcome to the channel, Brenda! My journal is written at different times of the day each week. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  2824. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. What a lovely story about your clever swallow. The farmer alongside the canal had just cut the meadow, so I think that would have disturbed the insects and brought them my way. We don't really have that many biting insects by the canal- just the normal amount I think.Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  2825. It was lovely, thank you, Andrew. Take care🦋🌻
    2
  2826. Thank you so much, Daniel! Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  2827. Thank you so much for watching my video and making such a lovely comment- I really appreciate it. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
    2
  2828. Whaley Bridge is where I met Lucy and Pepper wasn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
    2
  2829. Thank you for your lovely comment. I know what you mean about nature, but the crab spider made it last for quite a few days as ever time I returned, it was still with the same bee. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
    2
  2830. It really is one of the most beautiful times of the year to be on the water. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
    2
  2831. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I filmed a mouse and a rat in this week's vlog to the sound of the tawny which is so spooky as I had forgotten that the same thing happened in this vlog that you watched. I hear Little Owls too sometimes with their squeak noises. I use Dingbats, eco-friendly, blank paged journals to draw in and I use Derwent Watercolour pencils to draw with, but I don't add water, I just blend with a blending pencil. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
    2
  2832. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I haven't been to Skipton on the boat yet- next year we will head that way, but I have been there by car and it is stunning- like you say. I can't wait to cruise there. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
    2
  2833. I can see why you enjoy the early morning quiet.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  2834. Thank you so much for subscribing! Welcome aboard! Take care🦋🌻
    2
  2835. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  2836. That is very kind of you, Tim. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
    2
  2837. She was thinking: “my dog treats are on that floating thing!” 😂🐾🐾🦋🌻
    2
  2838. That is so kind of you. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the video. As for healing- I have ups and downs but I am revisiting so many special memories which helps. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  2839. Hi James, it is great to know that you are enjoying the vlogs- thank you so much for taking the time to let me know too. I am a huge fan of Beatrix Potter and if I had only a tenth of her talent, I would be over the moon! Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
    2
  2840. I loved Swallows and Amazons! 🥰Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy Easter! 🦋🌻🐣
    2
  2841. That is so kind of you, Barbara. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs.Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  2842. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
    2
  2843. Hi Deb, I just thought that a 'cow of buttercups' just didn't match the display of the little sunny blooms? I can see why you don't get the time, living on a farm must be so busy. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  2844. You must have had an amazing time growing up in such a beautiful city. I just felt so at home there; and even though, I normally prefer to be in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by countryside, something about Lincoln really captivated me. Happy New Year!🌻🦋🥳
    2
  2845. Thank you so much for your support and encouragement with your lovely comments, Chris. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Take care🦋🌻
    2
  2846. You are very welcome! I hope you have a wonderful weekend 🦋🌻
    2
  2847. Hi John, I’m so glad you enjoyed all of the nature. The Little Ouse has so much wildlife to offer and it is a pleasure to share what I was lucky enough to capture on camera. It’s always so lovely to spot a water vole as it gives you hope that numbers might be picking up again. Have a lovely bank holiday weekend!🌻🦋
    2
  2848. You are really welcome, Nanci! Have a super weekend🌻🦋
    2
  2849. That’s so kind of you, Charles. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  2850. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  2851. My husband works away for part of the week so I am on the boat alone then with Zephyr but we normally travel together. He can’t be in the vlogs due to the sensitive nature of his job. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  2852. It was busy and good which I am very grateful for.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  2853. You’re very welcome ☺️ Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
    2
  2854. Thank you so much, Vanessa! Have a super weekend 🦋🌻
    2
  2855. Autumn is so special isn’t it?🍂🍁
    2
  2856. Hi Rossi, thank you for another lovely comment. I am so chuffed that you are enjoying the videos. Have a super rest of the week.🦋🌻
    2
  2857. How wonderful to have a garden of granny’s bonnets- her head won’t ever get cold will it?🤭 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  2858. How are you? I have been thinking about you this week and hoping you would be recovered and feeling better. Thank you so much for finding the time to still comment on my vlog; you are so kind. Take care🦋🌻
    2
  2859. What a lovely comment 😊 Thank you so much! I am delighted that you started the day with my vlog and I hope you had a good day too. I can see why you like this canal so much; it is gorgeous to cruise through. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
    2
  2860. It is a pleasure!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    2
  2861. The flood was so scary, Shirley and I was so relieved when I saw it subsiding. It has really made me think about the weather more now. Thank you for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  2862. That is such a good idea! I shall have to get some lavender oil. I was going to make my own from my lavender in the bow garden, but I haven't got the heart to cut it yet as it is still flowering. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
    2
  2863. It does help as long as I can remember this next low bridge! Thank you so much for commenting and watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  2864. That’s so kind of you, Rosie. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  2865. I am so pleased and also that the accident was only a 'nearly' too!🤭Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
    2
  2866. I will have to come back one day so that I can experience the Marple Flight. I hope you are enjoying this gorgeous sunshine! Oh the Dippers, Trev- don't get me started on those wonderful birds because I'll be here all day, typing away! 😂 Safe and sunny cruising. Take care 🌻🦋
    2
  2867. Lorraine you are so right about knowing when the time is right! Thank you so much for your kind words in your comment and for watching the vlogs. Take care.🌻🦋
    2
  2868. I’m not a fan of tunnels either! 😱😂 Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
    2
  2869. Dogs never forget or stop loving their special people do they? Thank you for watching, take care🌻🦋🐾🐾
    2
  2870. In the tunnel, if it is only 1 boat wide, there is normally some sort of booking or traffic arrangement, but if it is short enough that you can see the other side and you can't see any boat light coming towards you, then you hoot your horn and go. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  2871. Honestly, this is a tough question for me as I don't leave Zephyr on the boat; she comes out with me and as I work online then we are at home together. I know a boater who goes to work and for the morning leaves his dog, comes back and walks it at lunchtime, stokes the fire and then goes back for after lunch for 4 hours, so it breaks up the day a bit. Hope this helps answer your question. Take care🦋🌻
    2
  2872. You are so welcome, Frances! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Wishing you a sunny rest of the week.🌻🦋🌞
    2
  2873. Thank you so much. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  2874. I will definitely check out your cross stitch channel- how wonderful!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
    2
  2875. We were only at anchor for an hour or so. She went to the toilet before and it went in the dog bin. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  2876. 😂Thank you for that advice! Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  2877. What a beautiful story of your boat and the nature that you recorded. It sounds like you have some precious memories of that time? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  2878. I love elephants too! I have no idea who put it there but it really made me smile. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a great weekend 🌻🦋
    2
  2879. Oh no! I wish you better very soon. Get plenty of rest for now. Take care 🌻🦋
    2
  2880. You are so welcome!🤗 Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. I really appreciate it. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
    2
  2881. It really was a mindful experience, Bette. 🥰Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super Easter weekend. Take care🌻🦋🐣
    2
  2882. It is isn't it?Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
    2
  2883. Oh the chocolate milk! It’s the best isn’t it😋 Thank you so much for watching 😊 Have a super weekend, Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  2884. I researched dog life jackets as Zephyr is an amazing swimmer and they are not safety regulated like human ones also it would hinder her from swimming towards us and she would drift away. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
    2
  2885. Liddle pickle! 😂Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
    2
  2886. It did feel really emotional which took me by surprise a bit! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    2
  2887. I would miss it so I hope nothing else happens to change my mind. Thank you so much for buying my calendar, Brendan. Take care 🌻🦋
    2
  2888. Thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    2
  2889. Hi Jenny, I love that fact about the rotating wrens!🥰 I hope to have my 2023 journal back in stock by the end of next week.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
    2
  2890. Hi Spence, thank you for your lovely comment. My map is The Environment Agency River Great Ouse map. It is rather lovely isn’t it, although my map reading skill need some work! I bought it at Northampton Marina. Take care🦋🌻
    2
  2891. I’m so pleased that you found me! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week take care 🌻🦋
    2
  2892. She is so loving and I feel really lucky to have her. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
    2
  2893. Hi David, that is very wise advice about eating biscuits! 😄👍 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
    2
  2894. Thank you so much, Nanci. I hope that your trees are growing well. Have a super weekend.🍓🌻🦋🌳
    2
  2895. You are so welcome, Jade! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
    2
  2896. What a wonderful comment! I am so pleased you have seen Fieldfare for the first time and that they are visiting your trees. Often redwing will be with them so look out for a slightly smaller bird with a lovely white eye brow and a flash of red tucked under their wing. I love listening to the chuckle noise they make too. It is so special for me to know you found your bird in my vlog. Thank you so much for letting me know. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
    2
  2897. What a great story of how you went out of your way to make the head chef smile! Beautifully told too.Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comment too. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  2898. Hi Sheila, please don't worry, I'm sure that it will all work out in the end. Have a super time in Spain- take care🌻🦋
    2
  2899. I really hope you can tick the museum off your bucket list soon; it's brilliant there! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    2
  2900. Hi Margaret, it is such a pretty place and an honour to be here. I hope you are well?Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  2901. I wasn't driving. You are right that would have been very illegal and dangerous.Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  2902. Hi Steve, thank you so much for your lovely comment. The weeping willows are stunning as they hang over the canal and I find them beautiful to look at too. The birds that I hadn't seen before were the linnets and I completely forgot to say in the video,🙈, but I wrote it in my journal. What is special about that sighting is linnets are not often seen much anymore due to habitat loss, so I think the cover crops that the farmer was using are encouraging them to visit. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
    2
  2903. ...and week ahead!🌻🦋
    2
  2904. They can be so destructive can’t they? Thank you so much for watching. Have a super Sunday! Take care 🌻🦋
    2
  2905. Hello Michael, thank you so much for your lovely comment. The Black Country is so fascinating to cruise through and I have been really impressed with it. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    2
  2906. Wrap up warm! Thank you so much for watching! Take care🦋🌻
    2
  2907. What a kind and lovely comment, Wayne- thank you so much! 😊I am so pleased that you're not overlooking me anymore-😅 Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
    2
  2908. Thank you so much, Becky for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    2
  2909. Thank you so much for your great advice about the HVO; we will definitely keep checking the fuel filter now as perhaps there was diesel bug in the old diesel that we had in the tank before adding the HVO as I know that HVO doesn't get diesel bug as it doesn't take on any water apparently? I will have to check what is added to HVO to stop the freezing as I'm not sure about that, but it has been starting really well this week. You have given me food for thought here, thank you. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    2
  2910. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Take care🦋🌻🎄
    2
  2911. Aw how lovely 🥰 Thank you so much for watching. Have a great week. Take care 🌻🦋
    2
  2912. Hi Chris, in all honesty, I would say that handling the cold weather on a narrowboat is much easier than dealing with the very hot temperatures. Cooling down these steel ovens of ours can be hard work. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for going back over the old vlogs. Have a wonderful rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
    2
  2913. Hello, Robert and welcome to the channel! Thank you so much for your kind comment; I really appreciate it.😊 Take care🌻🦋
    2
  2914. Thank you so much, Richard! 🤗 Have a wonderful rest of the week. Take care🌻🦋
    2
  2915. That is so kind! Thank you so much, Mark! Take care🦋🌻
    2
  2916. Thank you so much, Diane! Zephyr loves an ice cream. You are so right about the super help found along the canals. Have a super weekend.🦋🌻
    2
  2917. 😂 That is so true! But you get what I mean 😂Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
    2
  2918. Thank you for your lovely comment and for buying my book too. That is so kind of you! Take care 🌻🦋
    2
  2919. Thank you so much for watching, Yvonne. Happy New Year to you. Take care 🌻🦋🥳
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  2920. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
    2
  2921. Thank you so much for your advice. My computer completely retired at Christmas time and luckily, Santa bought me a new one! 😂 Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  2922. Thank you so much, Andrew. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  2923. Thank you so much for watching! Take care🦋🌻
    2
  2924. Oh Sandy, I am so sorry to hear that your sister isn't responding well to the chemo; it must be absolutely awful for her and for you all. Life can be so cruel and I hope and pray that things start to improve for her so that next year you can all say that 2023 was a better year. Take care and pass on my love to your sister. 🌻🦋💚
    2
  2925. That is such a kind comment- thank you so much 😊 I do have a boat licence which is for continuously cruising the network and it cost 1400 this year. Have a super week. Take care🦋🌻
    2
  2926. Thank you for watching, Richard. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    2
  2927. What a kind and heartfelt comment- thank you so much 😊 Katie! Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  2928. It was a surreal experience, cruising through the weed in the dark, but there was a magic about it too. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful rest of the week. Take care🌻🦋
    2
  2929. Red Kites are huge aren't they, so I can see why you thought it was an eagle at first. Thank you for watching and commenting, take care🦋🌻
    2
  2930. Hi Sian, I just felt like I needed to do something. I have signed the petition and written to a local MP as part of the funding cuts, so this was the next step. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, take care🌻🦋
    2
  2931. 😂 Thank you for that! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    2
  2932. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. The crampons are from Trespass. They cost me 8.99 as they were reduced from 14.99 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  2933. Thank you so much, Liz! Take care 🦋🌻
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  2934. Your job sounded like it was very stressful and I hope you and your wife find the perfect alternative home that you are looking for. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for passing the channel on to others; I really appreciate it. Have a super rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
    2
  2935. If your mother's saying is true then I am definitely full of character! 😂 Every line and grey hair tells a story and I'm grateful for that.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
    2
  2936. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and I hope that you enjoyed your break; it sounds like such an exciting adventure! The English canal is beautiful too this time of year, particularly before the holiday season, so if you are thinking of taking a break on the canals here, then booking at the quiet times, if you can, is my advice. Take care🦋🌻
    2
  2937. Have you been in pain for two years?🥹 I really hope that you get it sorted soon. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
    2
  2938. I agree and I missed the third one after I had scoffed the first two! 🤭Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
    2
  2939. I didn’t think it would be like this either! 🫣 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  2940. Thank you for watching, Michael, you are right about the overcrowded roads! Yes, where has the sun gone to? I hope you are right about it’s return! Have a lovely weekend and take care.🌻🦋
    2
  2941. It is so lovely to know that this vlog brought back so many memories for you- thank you so much for telling me this. Take care🌻🦋
    2
  2942. I don't want to alarm anyone that is just buying a boat and starting this life as you will be well aware that household bills and living on land has shot up in costs too. I just want to talk about the reality before us in the world of boating. You will love this life on the water. Good luck with the move! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    2
  2943. What a beautifully crafted comment, William. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
    2
  2944. It really does make you appreciate the open spaces afterwards👍 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    2
  2945. You can buy a ticket and go into the factory and around the museum there too, but as they didn't let dogs in, I gave that a miss. I definitely recommend going though. Thank you for watching. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
    2
  2946. It sounds so surreal that so much snow and ice impacted for so long in the UK! Fancy walking on a lake too😱 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  2947. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and welcome to the channel, Sunny! I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs and watching Zephyr. 🐾🐾 Have a super weekend 🦋🌻
    2
  2948. That’s so kind of you, Karen. I sell copies of them in my Etsy shop, but I don’t really promote it. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  2949. Welcome aboard and I have just found your channel too! Have a lovely weekend and keep warm!🌻🦋
    2
  2950. What a lovely, lovely comment, Jacqueline. Thank you so much 🤗😊 Take care 🌻🦋
    2
  2951. It’s my fault as I put it into tick over when talking and driving and that is when it is at its loudest. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
    2
  2952. I have a tiny bit of knowledge, but I have so many unanswered questions about them that I would love to know the answers too. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
    2
  2953. On the Middle Levels and off to Cambridge! Thank you for your comment and have a wonderful week!🌻🦋
    2
  2954. You are right. I was just heating the lounge up first. Thank you for your comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
    2
  2955. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  2956. I’m so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. Thank you so much for watching them and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
    2
  2957. Hi Stevie, I really hope the pub gets back on track too. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
    2
  2958. Great tip- I will do! Thank you so much for watching! Take care🦋🌻
    2
  2959. Hi Stevie, it really was a speedy caterpillar wasn’t it so I’m sure it’ll keep itself safe. Zephyr was fine after her jabs thankfully. Have a super week, take care 🌻🦋
    2
  2960. I am so pleased you found it relaxing, Chris! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    2
  2961. Tea and biscuits shall resume as normal next week!😂 Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
    2
  2962. Thank you for your comment. There are so many different views about this so I appreciate you taking the time to tell me yours. Happy New Year! Take care🥳🦋🌻
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  2963. Heidi is super isn’t she! 🤩 Make sure you come and say hi if you’re out on the water near me. Thank you so much for watching 😊 Have a super weekend, Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  2964. You wouldn’t say that about me and spanners if you saw the episode when I was trying to change the gas bottle! 🤭🙈 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  2965. I’m so, so sorry, David for such a painful loss. There are no words that I can send you which will make you feel better but please know that I am thinking about you and wishing you peace and the ability to float through the shock of it all until the time comes when you find some sort of normality again. Take care 🌻🦋
    2
  2966. She was such a beautiful soul and lit up the room with her smile and laughter.Thank you so much for your kindness. Take care 🌻🦋
    2
  2967. I haven’t heard of the Upland Geese so I will try and find out more about them. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  2968. Making your own custard creams sounds fun! Thank you for your lovely comment- have a super week, take care🦋🌻
    2
  2969. Thank you so much, Marc for your kind comment and for supporting my business. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  2970. Thank you so much, Dave! Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  2971. Your indoor garden by your kitchen window sounds absolutely charming!Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Jenny. Happy Easter! 🦋🌻🐣
    2
  2972. I think you are right, perhaps the happy trees give off a special aura and capture our attention? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    2
  2973. Thank you for your guess! I’ll let you know if you are right next week. Take care🌻🦋🌼
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  2974. Tea fixes the chills and hugs the heart!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    2
  2975. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  2976. I think this might help you:https://www.birdspot.co.uk/culture/the-birds-of-the-twelve-days-of-christmas It's a great one to talk about at the Christmas table though isn't it because you could make a case for certain birds which fit the song. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  2977. What a great description of the mechanics! I had no idea all of that was going on.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
    2
  2978. Thank you, Indi!🤗😊 Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
    2
  2979. So scary isn’t it! 🙀 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2980. That is such a kind and lovely comment, Diana- thank you so much. It is wonderful to have you as a Patron too! Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2981. I really enjoy putting the vlogs together, so it is really special to know that you enjoy watching them. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  2982. That is so kind of you, Dave! Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  2983. I'm sure there is.Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2984. That is such a kind and generous comment- thank you so much!😊 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  2985. Zephyr is a wonderful travel companion and she kept me smiling through the whole thing.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  2986. Thank you so much🤗 I am slowly building up more confidence with my camera and searching for the right light. Hopefully, you'll see the improvements as the vlogs progress.🤞 Have a wonderful rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  2987. It is a gorgeous spot isn't it? I was quite near the bench and the whole embankment was stunning.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2988. What a great idea- the only thing with Zeph is she won’t step into a coat as she doesn’t like anything or anyone touching her paws. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2989. Good evening, Jean-Louis! I hope that you and your family are well. Thank you so much for your kind words about the daisy. I hope you have a wonderful rest of the weekend.🌻🦋
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  2990. Definitely well worth the effort! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2991. Hi Sian, you are right- sometimes in life everything comes at once, but I am so lucky with the hand that I have been dealt and that gives me the strength to get through it. I really admire Vic, Jo and William, as having a young family and trying to run a business is a challenge, but they seem to have such a positive outlook don't they and that will help them overcome any struggle. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  2992. I am worried that you have had a week of misery and heartache? You can always email me in the week, if you want to. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. It is always special to have India and Tristan onboard. They are so grown up now and busy so I make the most of any time that I have with them. I hope you have a better week next week and that your weekend brings you lots of happiness. 🦋🌻
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  2993. Edith Holden is such an inspiration and this year on my narrowboat, I visited the house where she wrote her diary.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  2994. In the summer it can be very, very busy and the towpath and water comes to life, so if you want some peace and quiet you have to find somewhere away from it all. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  2995. I prefer her work too, especially hearing her read her poetry. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2996. I am delighted that this is your narrowboat video of the year!🤩 Thank you so much. It is a gorgeous stretch of canal and filming there was a pleasure. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  2997. Snap then! 🤩Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  2998. Hi Sheila, thank you so much for your lovely comment.😊 Floating our Boat and Narrowboat Will are great viewing aren't they? I was quite star struck to meet them all.🤩 I also, hope dearly to find more otters🤞🦦 Have a super weekend and stay cool in the sunshine.🌻🦋
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  2999. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. It is always very welcome to have an extra pair of hands to help. Have a great weekend🦋🌻
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  3000. Thank you so much.Take care 🌻🦋
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  3001. It was a shame that you didn't meet Will. He moves around the system a lot so he is never in one place for long. It must be interesting to be a paranormal magnet! Ouch to the collar bone incident too.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Take care🦋🌻🎄
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  3002. No- it was the evening lowlight that did it! It’s all about the perfect light isn’t it? Take care, Steve 🌻🦋
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  3003. Thank you for the cormorant information 🤩👍 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3004. 🐾🐾❤️ Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3005. We bought Alice Grace secondhand so we didn’t name her and I’m not sure of how she got her name but I really like it. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3006. I use a Panasonic Lumix 2000. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  3007. Wow- the snake that you spotted was exciting! 🤩 I'd love to see a banded sea krait. Also the idea of being on a beach in Indonesia sounds wonderful. I highly recommend the fens; the Cam Lodes still remain one of my all time favourite places that I have been on my boat. I know Romney Marsh well as I used to holiday in that area all the time as a child. Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3008. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the wildlife on the vlogs. I find it fascinating to find out what different birds are referred to in different parts of the world too.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  3009. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I think with some litter picking and water tap fixing it could be one of the best spots on the system!Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3010. How kind! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3011. Hi Alan, I’m so sorry that your calendar got damaged recently. Unfortunately, I only sold a limited amount and I don’t have anymore. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3012. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3013. Hi Debba, the warbler definitely did proof the pen is mightier than the sword didn’t it?🤭 Thank you so much for your lovely comment Take care🌻🦋
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  3014. I hope you get sunshine soon 🌞🤞Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3015. Wow, that is interesting! The thing with HVO is that for some reason it isn't produced in the UK and you must always make sure that it is Certified Renewable as some HVO has come from palm oil and there is not point trying to be more eco friendly with a fuel that is produced like that. If it was legal and I knew how, I would collect the canal weed myself and make my own HVO-it makes so much sense to make a useful product from a problem. Thank you for your comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  3016. That’s so kind of you, Paul! Stay safe too; it’s a bit blowy isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3017. The fenders slipped! 🙈 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3018. 🤣🤣🤭 This had me in stitches! Happy New Year "TOSSER" 😆🌻🦋🥳
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  3019. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  3020. Michael, your comments are like sunshine too!☀️☀️ Thank you so much for your kind words and I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog this week. I hope the weather in Poland is being kind to you all. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3021. Thank you so much 😊 I had a few tears in that lock though. 🤭 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3022. I love the way Rolt writes; it is so evocative isn't it?Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3023. She does do that doesn’t she!🐾🐾🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  3024. She really is a wonderful companion 🐾🐾 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a great weekend 🦋🌻
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  3025. I am so pleased. What a genius Tolkien was. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend 🌻🦋
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  3026. 700 watts of energy when the sun is shining, but at the moment when we have the cloudy days it's about 150w. Great things to have though. Take care🌞🌞🌞🌞
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  3027. That is so kind of you. I am so pleased that you all enjoyed it.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3028. I recommend visiting the canals. 👍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3029. Zephyr has a new ball now, Barbara and she loves it- thankfully! 😅 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    2
  3030. Ooh Sandy, Evesham is ever so pretty! Have a wonderful fishing festival. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Sending you sunshine and a cool breeze. Take care🌞🌬🦋🌻
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  3031. I'm pleased that you are still enjoying them. Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  3032. Ah, you sound like you know your engines well? I wish I did! Thank you for watching and commenting. Take care🦋🌻
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  3033. Thank you so much Gary and Irene! Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3034. Thank you so much, Sue! Have a super week🌻🦋
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  3035. I’m going to talk about the winter of 1963 in next week’s vlog as it completely changed narrowboating forever. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3036. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the channel- Richard! Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  3037. 😂😂😂 I don’t mind that at all! 🤭 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3038. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I will show you how Zephyr gets on and off the boat by filming her doing it this week at some point. Sometimes, we have to moor and use a gangplank; she needed to be encouraged to use this and so I stood on the bank and held a treat out at the end of the gangplank. Being a Labrador, she was suddenly very motivated to move onto the land!😁 In terms of producing a guide book, this sounds like a wonderful idea, but I don't think I can do any better than the Pearson's and Collin's guides which are already out there and an excellent resource. Have a wonderful week, take care🦋🌻
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  3039. What a kind and thoughtful comment, David; I really appreciate your words- thank you so much. I'm sorry that I missed telling you the maps that I use are mostly the Pearson's Guides. They are lovely little books and so beautifully written too. Your English is amazing by the way! Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3040. Hi Simon, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I would happily send this vlog to the minister in charge of canal funding if I thought it would make a difference. There is a petition that I have signed and a letter which you can send to your local MP on the CRT website- I'm not sure if you have seen them but the more of us that get behind it the better. I hope your boat life is working out well for you- hopefully we'll meet you on the water one day. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3041. You are very welcome, Stevie! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋⭐️
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  3042. That's so lovely to know- thank you so much! Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  3043. What a kind and wonderful man, Mr Hershey sounds too! Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Christine. Have a wonderful weekend.🌻🦋
    2
  3044. That’s a great stretch of canal to walk along! There is so much wildlife there. Please give a good belly tickle to your spaniel from me. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super Sunday! Take care 🌻🦋
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  3045. I travel with my husband but he can't be on the vlogs due to his work's strict code of conduct about being on social media. Zephyr would make a great captain of the ship though! 😂Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3046. I’m back now and I had a wonderful break thank you, Tracy. Have a super week. Take care🦋🌻
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  3047. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3048. The tunnel was great fun this time as all boats passed without a hiccup and a bat caught my eye on the way out. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  3049. I am so pleased that you are finding the videos calming. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3050. What a lovely comment. I’m so pleased that you are both enjoying the vlogs. Zephyr is definitely the star though- you’re right! 🐾🐾😍 I hope you fulfil your dreams of one day becoming a pirate! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3051. I have done a vlog #171 about the costs of living on a narrowboat that you might find helpful? Thank you so much for watching my channel and for your lovely comment too. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  3052. I agree too! The way that pig looked at me with such human eyes and then how it observed Zephyr like it was her pet, such beautiful creatures. Thank you for another lovely comment, Michael. Take care🌻🦋
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  3053. You won’t regret getting back out there, Paul. Enjoy your walks and photography. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3054. I’m not sure but it’s more about damaging other boats by pushing ice towards them. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3055. How wonderful that Stella would do an Elvis impersonation when she's had enough of the brush! 🐾🐾💚 I hope you enjoyed your tea and biscuits? I haven't heard of Archway windmill cookies, even the name sounds delicious! I can't believe you've had snow! Wrap up warm. xThank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3056. A change is as good as a rest isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  3057. Thank you so much😊🤗 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3058. Thank you so much, Paul! I know what you mean about the boats- it's a great idea though to use them to stop the bank eroding-🤩 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3059. My husband- Mr M. He can’t be in the vlogs as his work has a strict code of conduct about being on social media. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  3060. I’m so pleased that you found it relaxing. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3061. Oh Jill was a beautiful and poignant story about guy. I often wonder how you are doing, and I am so pleased that the video you have of that sunset and his voice, brings you comfort. I have so many voice messages from Francesca that I just cannot listen to yet, but I will one day. I am looking through lots of photographs though and remembering, which is really helping.Thank you so much for your kindness. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3062. Thank you so much- that is so kind of you! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3063. Thank you for your lovely comment, Peter. As for my knowledge, I am learning as I go and I have many books and ID cards on the boat, plus I am always reading about flora and fauna. I am slightly obsessed with learning as much as I can. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3064. Thank you so much Teresa for such a lovely comment.🤗 Have a wonderful rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3065. Thank you so much for your wonderful adjectives. I appreciate each and every one of them so much! 😊 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3066. There were pens all sticking out of the soil there. It gave me goosebumps. Her poetry has touched so many people. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3067. I felt incredibly lucky to be sat there at the right time watching those starlings. I am so pleased you enjoyed the vlog and I really appreciate your comments! Have a lovely weekend and super week ahead. 🦋🌻
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  3068. Oh Lorraine, I hope you are right and more and more people become aware of the need to protect our vulnerable wildlife. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3069. Thank you, Simon 🙏 I shall look for some carol singers for next week’s vlog!😂 Mr M is very grateful that you noticed his camera work this week. ⭐️ Once again, thank you so much for your lovely comments. Enjoy your weekend 🌻🦋
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  3070. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  3071. Thank you for your lovely comment. It is indeed such a worry about our beautiful song thrushes. Let’s hope with more hedgerows and people becoming more protective of habitats that numbers will pick up again.🤞🌻🦋
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  3072. You are so welcome 🤗 Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3073. Hi Paul, thank you so much for your lovely comment. The canal is a special place of interesting and friendly people mainly and it is one of the reasons I love living on it. The weed monster has made a real difference the further up we go and it is much much better now. I have been watching NB Will on the Pocklington and it is much worse where he is. Poor thing! Thank you again for watching and commenting. Have a wonderful week 🦋🌻
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  3074. Thank you 😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  3075. Hi Andrew, winter brings so much exciting wildlife doesn't it? My next Wishlist spot is a Waxwing. I'd love to see a Waxwing!!! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3076. That’s true. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3077. I was really lucky with the kingfisher wasn’t I? 😃 The Parkin is now completely gone! I’ll have to make some more. Have a super weekend, Gary and Irene. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  3078. Hi Karen, it was stressful but at least we knew that we could run the engine to charge up the batteries which is so important for us. Hopefully, we'll get Alice Grace back to her normal self again soon. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  3079. It is a beautiful spot here. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3080. What a beautiful comment; I am so, so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3081. Hi Nicola, I hope you enjoyed your morning cuppa and that you have a wonderful day. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3082. David, that is such a lovely thing to say and I am so glad that you enjoyed watching! Thank you, take care🌻🦋
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  3083. Hi Lorraine, ah the Idle is my kind of river! Although the tidal Trent was so exhilarating, I do like calm waters. As for umbrellas, I'm no Mary Poppins that's for sure and will not be trying to film in the rain, in the wind again!🤭⛱ Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment. Have a sunny weekend.🦋🌻🌞
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  3084. I am so excited to start the new book and learn some new things about this amazing planet that we live on! Thank you for your kindness, take care🦋🌻
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  3085. Hi Michael, the tree hole was probably carved out by a woodpecker, but owls, nuthatches and parakeets can also form these holes as well as naturally occurring ones too. I will hopefully have restocked my journal by next week, and then I'll keep restocking it so there is plenty of time.Thank you so much for your lovely comment and kindness. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3086. Yes, scolded is the word, and yes it felt like I did as well! Thank you for watching and take care 🌻🦋
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  3087. What great advice and so true too! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  3088. Hi Will, thank you for your lovely comment. The canal was definitely cleaner than when you went down as our prop was scarf-free! You make a good point about the trolley mystery; 🕵️‍♂️ perhaps there is some secret life form that lives on the muddy canal bed that shops at night, has incredible trolley pushing abilities and doesn't need to get their pound back at the end!😈🤣 Have a great week and happy cruising!🌻🦋
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  3089. It was stunning in places wasn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3090. 👍 Great tip! Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  3091. What a kind and lovely comment, Leon- thank you so much😊 How exciting that you are both planning another trip over here and the spring is the best time too! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3092. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Alan. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3093. I have learnt by making oodles of mistakes! 🤭 Thank you so much for watching 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  3094. Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comment too😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  3095. That is so kind of you, Red!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3096. Oh hasn't is been a foggy one this week! I am looking forward to seeing the sun again too!🌞 Fieldfare seem to really like the fields near the canals and the redwing really like the trees by the canals. I'm not sure how near you are to a canal or where you are in the world, but that is a good place to spot them at the moment. Thank you for your comment, have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3097. Hi Nige, a very sensible comment and you are very right about the cost of living on land; I also agree that CRT have increasing costs and I use the canal system everyday so I feel very protective over it. You seem to have your head screwed on and I wish you the luck in the world in pursuing a life afloat. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3098. That is so thoughtful of you. It’s all back to normal here now thankfully. Thank you for caring. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3099. That is very kind of you. I won’t publish them but I sell them in my little Etsy shop. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3100. That’s so kind of you, Chris. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3101. What a beautiful comment, Kenneth- thank you so much for your kind words. I really do find comfort in reading comments like yours. Your wife didn't make a mistake in dating you as you sound so kind and in touch with your emotions.Take care 🦋🌻
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  3102. Hi Michael, the volunteers who saved that mill are so impressive and I am so grateful to them because visiting and experiencing it in operation was amazing. Your butterfly garden sounds absolutely wonderful; I would love to see a Monarch butterfly and to have seen so many must have been incredible. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3103. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  3104. I think Mr Cadbury was of the mindset that if you look after your workers, they are happier and therefore do a better job- win-win! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  3105. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3106. Hi Red, thank you so much for buying my book- that is so kind of you. I think it was the setting on your device which you might have accidentally changed to high speed. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3107. Hi Terry, you're not wrong about the water pressure! It kept blowing our hose adaptor off.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3108. I am so sad to hear about your Boxer passing away. I hope you are ok?💚🐾🐾Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  3109. They were fantastic and inspired me to narrowboat too. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3110. Aw, thank you, Will, some material for next week’s vlog already! I do love a daffodil! Thank you for watching and have a great rest of the weekend!🌻🦋
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  3111. We, is me and my husband but he can't be in the vlogs due to his work's code of conduct. Thank you so much for watching my vlogs. Take care🦋🌻
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  3112. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and guess, Harry. Oh my, the Lady Slipper Orchid!🥰 What a beautiful, work of art that flower is. I have just looked up that the only place that you can find it growing in the wild, in the UK, is the Yorkshire Dales. Have you ever seen it? I will let you know if your guess is correct next week. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3113. That is such a lovely comment, Paul.☺️ Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 Take care🌻🦋
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  3114. Hi Daniel, I am so pleased to hear that you have a young family of emus near you- that is wonderful!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3115. What a kind comment. Thank you so much. I think you’ll find narrowboating a lot easier than sailing. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3116. Kettle on is essential! 😂 I hope you enjoy it? Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3117. Oh no, now I want Josher bows! I shall have to drink rum and pretend I’ve got them!🤣🥃
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  3118. Cruising in storms and rain is so exciting and dramatic for me; I love it!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3119. I’d just worry about poisoning the wildlife but if there is an eco-friendly de-icer, I’d give that a try! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3120. It’s very autumnal here at the moment too. Thank you for your lovely comment, Jean-Louis and stay dry and warm!🦋🌻
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  3121. Thank you so much! Have a super weekend. Take care🦋😊
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  3122. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3123. Thank you for your lovely comment. I do all my own filming and editing. Mr Mindful is far too busy with his own job to have anything to do with the channel. He does watch each week and hit the like button though!😂👍 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  3124. That is so lovely to watch with your grandson. I was fascinated by George Cadbury too. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend 🌻🦋
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  3125. Hello NB Will! I hope you are well and happy? Thank you for watching! Take care 🌻🦋
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  3126. All the exciting wildlife seems to start in the Norfolk Broads. I’m still keen to visit and see the BeeEaters! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  3127. Thank you for your poem. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3128. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the videos that means such a lot to me to hear that- thank you so much. Take care🦋🌻
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  3129. Thank you so much and you too, Senna. Take care🌻🦋🤗
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  3130. Thank you so much, Trev. I hope you're staying nice and warm. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  3131. Thank you so much for joining the journey. Have a great weekend, Richard!🦋🌻
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  3132. I bought mine in Northampton Marina office. Also the lock keeper at Hermitage Lock gave me a free one too. Definitely worth getting one if you’re travelling on this river. Thank you for watching. Have a super week!🦋🌻
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  3133. When I’m going back that way, I can give you my spare map if you want. That will be in August some time.
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  3134. Will do!
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  3135. Zephyr loved her tummy rubs, mightawellbe! 🐾🐾 Thank you so much for taking the time to write a comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  3136. Hello Mr Will! I hope you are well? A filthy thumbs up to you from the Mindful Crew 👍Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3137. It’s called Canal Companion by Pearson’s. Thank you for watching. Take a 🦋🦋
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  3138. The weather there everything at us didn’t it! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3139. They are magnificent birds aren’t they? That is definitely a reintroduction success story!🦅🦅🦅🦅
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  3140. Thank you so much for your kindness, Michael. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Wishing you a wonderful weekend.🦋🌻
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  3141. Hi Jenny, I think you can eat the oysters, but I am a bit of a scaredy cat when it comes to eating things wild like that. It is a great place to buy them though which even though I am a vegan, I did do, shhh, don't tell the other vegans!🤫 Take care🌻🦋
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  3142. Hi Janelle, it was amazing to see it softly flying across the early morning sky. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3143. I wondered where you had gone! 🤭 I love your wishes and emojis at the end of your comments. Take care🤗🦋🌻
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  3144. A Happy New Year to you too, Vanessa! I hope it is a good one for you. Have a wonderful weekend 🌻🦋
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  3145. It is such a lovely idea to have community herbs. 🌿
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  3146. Thank you 😊
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  3147. I bet you could, Lisa. If I can, you can. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3148. Hi Christine, I thought exactly the same recently- thank goodness we broke down near Oxley Marine with the mechanics, water point, rubbish point and beautiful walks; it could have been much, much worse! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  3149. It was so beautiful to cruise through it really was. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3150. And you too, Paul! Thank you for watching, take care🥳🦋🌻
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  3151. Very good question- thank you so much for that. Take care🦋🌻
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  3152. 🤭 I don’t think Phil thought so! 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3153. Hi Brian, I am going to have to buy Zephyr a ball this weekend as I have disposed of that deflated and torn thing that she found and became obsessed with. She has tennis balls and toys but now she will also have a football!🐾🐾 Dogs are clever aren't they?😆 Thank you for your guess. I will let you know if you are right next week. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  3154. Hi Simon, it was very eventful- but fortunately everything was solvable. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Let's hope we have some sunshine soon.🤞🌞 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3155. Thank you so much!😊🦋🌻
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  3156. What a kind comment! Thank you so much 😊 Thank you also for buying my journal. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3157. It was a gorgeous fox wasn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3158. Hi Pamela, I am sad to hear about the decline of the ladybirds and sparrows; is there a farm near you using pesticides? We need to encourage our insect populations to thrive don't we?And then the birds and bigger animals will thrive too. Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3159. I am so pleased! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  3160. I am so sorry to hear about your heart break. Revisiting your creative hobbies is such a good idea; I hope you find lots of comfort doing that. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3161. The mushroom stall was wonderful! Please pass ear tickles on to your beautiful King Charles Cavaliers. Take care🌻🦋🐾🐾🐾🐾
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  3162. Wow! The River Idle and nature reserve is near there isn’t it? Perhaps that’s where it was based. It’s so unusual to see them canal side. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3163. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  3164. Hi Rachel, thank you so much for your lovely comment and for watching the vlog. I need to get in training to do those lift bridges!😂 Have a super Sunday 🌻🦋
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  3165. What a super idea! I will try that one day. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3166. It is a pleasure to have you join us on our. Journey. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3167. I wouldn’t walk through that tunnel either! Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3168. Have a super, weekend, Chicken Lady! Thank you so much for your kind comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3169. Hi Jenny, thank you for another super kind and lovely comment. I definitely needed Zephyr with me on the day that I thought that I met the cassowaries! I think she would have know they were chickens though! Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3170. It is lovely to know that you are enjoying the videos. Thank you so much for your comment😊. Enjoy the rest of your week, take care🦋🌻
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  3171. Hi Jenny, thank you so much for your lovely comment. It is so good to hear that the weather is warming for you and the birds are singing. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  3172. That does sound like a great thing to do; I read about the power of the Droitwich salts and that they put them in the lido pool. I bet is gets busy there in the summer. Thank you so much for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  3173. Was that you that I waved to as you were coming under the bridge? Have a safe journey back.🌻🦋
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  3174. Great advice, thank you 👍 I’m glad you were ok in the wind today, but at least it stayed dry for you!☀️
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  3175. I am so pleased that you enjoy the videos; your teacher analogy made me laugh! 🤭 I really hope I don't come across as all school mistress though? 🙈Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too, Rick. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3176. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3177. Thank you so much for going over my old vlogs which requires some patience as I was still practising how to use a camera and edit!😂 Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  3178. What praise, Will! 😀 Have a great weekend and super week ahead! 🌻🦋
    2
  3179. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  3180. Thank you so much, Steve- what a lovely comment!😊 I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a wonderful Friday and weekend ahead, take care🦋🌻
    2
  3181. That is so kind of you. Zephyr loved her pat too!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  3182. Oh, to have the will power to get up at that time in the morning but the reward in the dawn skies must be just breathtaking. Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  3183. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Timothy! Sending you loads of fun, joy and happiness too- take care🌻🦋
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  3184. You are so right, MegaYosarian! Slow and steady wins the race! Or gets round turns!😃 Thank you for your comment. Have a sunny weekend!🌻🦋🌞
    2
  3185. Thank you so much, Dave! Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
    2
  3186. Boat life definitely brings you closer to nature and the changing seasons doesn't it, Matt? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  3187. Thank you so much guys! Good luck with your new channel. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3188. 👃= 1%! And I was being generous!😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  3189. It needs a lot more work- thank you though. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3190. Thank you so much, Nanci! Take care🦋🌻
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  3191. That is very true, Julee. Thank you so much for your kindness.Take care 🦋🌻
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  3192. It is a great city isn’t it? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3193. Hi Julian, thank you so much for your thoughts on the stuff floating and sinking in our fuel sample. We did have 80L of red diesel in our tank when we first added the HVO and we always treated our red diesel for diesel bug; I know that you don't get diesel bug with HVO but you might be right about the combination of the two promoting it. Great advice, thank you. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    2
  3194. Hi Marc, thank you so much for your comment about the fuel. The HVO is performing really well in the cold temperatures at the moment and I was told that it would do in these conditions so that is good. Another benefit with the HVO that we are using is that it has been refined so that there are no nasty particles, this is particularly noticeable when running the heating system. Sounds like your cruiser is in a beautiful part of the world. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3195. That is such a kind and lovely offer; you’ll fit perfectly in the boating community with that attitude! Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  3196. Hi John, your comment really made me laugh! As yet, we don’t have any queues forming outside the boat looking to buy cod and chips and remarkably, there aren’t any smells at all…yet! However, our boat broke down yesterday, and I thought it was the HVO, but it was a purely mechanical issue and unrelated! Phew! I hope you have brought Mrs John a nice birthday pressie? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend 🌻🦋🍟🍤
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  3197. Have a wonderful time with your brother! Take care🌻🦋
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  3198. That is so kind of you.Thank you for your lovely comment.Merry Christmas and happy new year! Take care🌻🦋🎄
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  3199. Thank you, Miguel. There appears to be some technical issues, so I shall aim to get the video out on Thursday now. Have a good week!
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  3200. I am delighted that you are enjoying the vlogs and nature, Paul. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a sunny Sunday and week ahead!🦋🌞🌻
    2
  3201. How wonderful, to have the barn swallow as your national bird!Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3202. I haven’t seen a red kite for ages! They are beautiful birds aren’t they and the call they make is haunting. It is wonderful how vividly you remember the big freeze. It sounds like it was a tough time but one in which communities came together. Thank you for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3203. I have always had an affinity for nature but as a child, I was brought up on a very busy A road so got my nature fix from reading. Now that I live with wildlife at my doorstep, I want to know as much about it all as possible. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3204. It’s so clever isn’t it? What a great artist he is. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3205. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I have ordered some more for print so hopefully I’ll have them back in my shop in 2 weeks. Have a wonderful week, take care🦋🌻
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  3206. Thank you for your lovely comment and hugs. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    2
  3207. I always pispronounce my worms! 😂Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3208. You are very welcome. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  3209. It was amazing having you stay! Thank you for your super support xxxxxxxxxxxx
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  3210. Thank you so much, John. I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. I really loved putting this week’s vlog together as the Little Ouse had so much wildlife and the Donkey and Ram’s story just had to be shared!🐑🐴 Have a lovely week.🦋🌻
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  3211. 😂😂😂 They’d be less wars wouldn’t there! 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3212. I agree. Whenever I use the clip-on mics I really don’t like the sound quality. I have reverted back to my normal set up now. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  3213. Well, Josh, I am delighted that you enjoyed the vlog!😊 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a great weekend🦋🌻
    2
  3214. They are just adorable aren’t they? Have a wonderful weekend and week ahead!🌻🦋
    2
  3215. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
    2
  3216. That is so kind of you. It was exhilarating out on the Ship Canal! 🤩 Thank you for watching and your lovely comment too. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  3217. Thank you so much, Colin- that is so kind of you! Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
    2
  3218. Thank you so much, Gary! Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
    2
  3219. Thank you so much, Stevie for your lovely comment. Enjoy the sunshine, take care🌻🦋
    2
  3220. Welcome aboard, Des! Thank you so much for your lovely comments; I really appreciate them.☺️ It is great to know that you are now a subscriber. Have a wonderful rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  3221. I use those pencils too but mainly the Derwent watercolour pencils. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  3222. Narrowboat Alice Grace was amazing and seems to perform much better in high revs like that.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3223. You are so welcome 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
    2
  3224. Hi Michael, I think it's all of the warm rain that we have had that's made the garden grow this last week or so. It is so exciting to see what has arrived each morning. I hope that you've had a good week at work? Now it is time to rest for a while.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a happy Easter weekend. Take care 🦋🌻🐣
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  3225. That is so kind of you- I really appreciate it.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  3226. Thank you for your kindness and wisdom. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  3227. Stuart, this is going to sound crazy to you, but I had no idea that I could secure my teapot lid like that! 🙈 Brilliant! 🤩 They do say that every day's a school day! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  3228. I'm so pleased, Rebecca! Thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3229. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  3230. Welcome aboard, Normie Norm and thank you so much for clicking the bell!🤗 Also thank you so much for commenting on the diesel bug which could have been in the diesel that we had in the tank before putting the HVO in. HVO fuel doesn't get diesel bug, but red diesel can, although we always treated our diesel for this. It's a strange one? I missed the vloggers Christmas get together sadly, but I will catch up on their vlogs. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  3231. Oh my goodness- Michael! I am so worried about you. Please can you email me the address of the hospital? themindfulnarrowboat@gmail.com. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for still watching the vlogs despite every going on in your life at the moment. Sending you all our love and best wishes from the Alice Grace Crew and family! Take care 🌻🦋❤️‍🩹
    2
  3232. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment.Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  3233. That’s so kind of you! One piece of Parkin is so filling 😅 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week! Take care 🌻🦋
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  3234. That is so kind of you, John!Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  3235. Thank you so much for your guess. I will let you know if you are right next week. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋🦅
    2
  3236. They really are wonderful company aren’t they? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  3237. Hi Mike, your comment really made me laugh! 🤣🤣 I'm delighted that you found the vlog relaxing. Have a super weekend.🌻🦋
    2
  3238. Oh my goodness! It seems you deal with extreme temperatures and weather systems where you are. I thoroughly recommend narrowboating. I hope you realise your dream soon. Take care🦋🌻🤞🍀
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  3239. 😂🐾🐾 That doesn’t surprise me having met Maggie! 😂🤗 Zephyr is so pleased about the petition. 🤩 I hope you are all well. Xxxx Take care 🦋🌻
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  3240. Thank you so much 😊 That’s so kind of you. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  3241. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas🌻🦋🎄
    2
  3242. Isn’t it an amazing bird, Ray to have so many phrases? And it’s so sad that they are in declining numbers in the UK🥲. Have a great week!🦋🌻
    2
  3243. I’m glad that you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  3244. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog, Hans.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
    2
  3245. I really appreciate this lovely comment, thank you so much. It is great to know that you are enjoying the vlogs. Have a super rest of the week, take care 🌻🦋
    2
  3246. Thank you so much 😊 Hetty. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
    2
  3247. I would love to see puffins, Rachel- that must have been amazing! Thank you for your lovely comments. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
    2
  3248. Hi Steve, happy New Year to you too! My boat is 60ft long and we got it from a dealer at Aston Marina. Thank you for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
    2
  3249. What a kind comment- thank you so much Brian! Have a wonderful weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  3250. Thank you so much for watching the old vlogs and for wishing me Happy Birthday! It was a glorious day that day and I did have a lovely evening meal. Take care🦋🌻
    2
  3251. I know what you mean🐾🐾 👍Thank you for watching and commenting. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
    2
  3252. I know! She got one in the end.😃🐾🐾💚 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  3253. Hi Chris, it's just one of those things we boats and our Alice isn't young anymore. Please don't be concerned as I'm sure it will all work out in the end. Thank you so much for buying me a coffee- that is so kind of you. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3254. Brilliant!🤩 What an adventure that boat has been on! Thank you so much for letting me know this. Take care.🌻🦋
    2
  3255. I was so honoured to meet the swallows and for them to let me stay with them for a while. They were super hosts.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3256. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  3257. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
    2
  3258. Oh my goodness, is that true? I didn't know that dogs have drowned swimming back with a ball. Thank you so much for telling me. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  3259. That is so lovely to know, thank you so much🤗 Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
    2
  3260. The bikes were so noisy, but luckily they stopped soon after.Thank you so much.Take care 🌻🦋
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  3261. 👍🦋🌻
    2
  3262. 🤗 It is an honour to be part of your weekend. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  3263. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3264. I was so tempted to bring the duck inside, but I don't think she would have been impressed with me!😂🦆 Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Ann- have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    2
  3265. It is an amazing winter garden isn’t it? 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  3266. Hi Jenny, Rootstock is such a wonderful shop with a heartwarming story; I love places like that and I could have spent hours in there, even though it was a small place. It is a barn swallow and I was over the moon to see it! I can see why they are one of your favourites.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  3267. It is wonderful; I agree. There is so much beauty in nature. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3268. Oh my goodness! The thrill and the danger all rolled into one. 😱🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3269. 😂 I must have looked like a warrior, you’re right! Thank you for your lovely comment, Mary. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  3270. 😂 What an entertaining comment! Brilliant! 🤩 I bet your family Parkin was delicious? 😋 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  3271. Hi Darren, unfortunately there are some bad signals and it does depend what network you are using, but that’s the beauty of being able to move. The worse places that I have moored for internet are normally in deep cuttings. I have 3 networks covered but find my phone’s O2 the most reliable and I just hotspot to it from the window. By and large though, I have been able to work and upload YouTube videos. Checking for signal and solar are the first things we do when mooring each week. Are you moving onto a narrowboat?
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  3272. Well then Tony, it looks like you are going to have the icing on the cake as we are going to be visiting all of your favourite spots. 🧁Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend.🦋🌻
    2
  3273. I hope you are getting the support that you need and not just being diagnosed and left to cope. Colin from Foxes Afloat has done a lot of videos about mental health and has set up MIND radio station to support others. You might know this already but just in case you don’t, this might be reassuring for you? Take care 🦋🌻
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  3274. Thank you so much, Christine. I really hope that I can make copies that look good enough to sell. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  3275. Thank you so much...I think you're right about Zephyr and the garden! 🤭🐾🐾Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3276. I am so pleased that you found it relaxing. Well done for getting through another week at work!Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  3277. I hope you both get to visit the fairy kingdom! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3278. Thank you so much for another beautiful comment, Michael. It is an utter delight to read your words each week and I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog and Zephyr’s on land shenanigans! 🐾🐶 Take care🌻🦋
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  3279. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3280. It must be strange for you to hear me call Zephyr then! I named her after the Red Hot Chilli Pepper’s, ‘Zephyr’ song as it is so beautiful. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
    2
  3281. I really hope it doesn’t get too hot for you. It must be so frightening to live with intense heat like that. Stay safe. Thank you so much for watching. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3282. Hi Michael, I am so pleased that you enjoyed this vlog. It was so much fun to film and make despite the ongoing dramas with our engine. You have raised a very interesting point about the coolant getting past the head gasket; I hope that once all the bits are replaced and up and running again that the same problem doesn't reoccur? We are very lucky to have found Oxley Marine as their prices are so reasonable and Phil really knows what he is doing. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3283. There is so much beauty around us, you are right. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  3284. I really enjoyed my stop there. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3285. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much. Have a super rest of the week. Take care🌻🦋
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  3286. I am so pleased you enjoyed a snap shot of Scilly! It is a beautiful place to visit for wildlife. Thank you for your kind comments. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  3287. I bet you are counting down every minute of that 5 weeks. It will be here soon! Good luck. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  3288. Nigel, if you go to St Aidan's Nature Reserve, I promise you, you will see birds everywhere.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3289. What a great idea! I’ll look them up. Thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3290. I hope ever settles down for you and that you feel better too. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3291. Barn owls are incredibly beautiful birds aren’t they? Have a wonderful rest of the week. Take care🦋🌻
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  3292. They were working hard that day.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3293. Congratulations 🙌 🌻🦋
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  3294. Matlock is stunning. I visited it once to see a friend and was blown away by how beautiful it was. Thank you for watching. Have a great week, take care🌻🦋
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  3295. I know it’s not for everyone but I enjoy it. Thank you for your kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3296. Isn’t it just! 🤭Thank you so much for your lovely comment Take care🌻🦋
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  3297. I will get around to fixing the light🙈🤭 Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3298. Thank you so much for your suggestion and kind words about the vlog. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3299. I'll expect a delivery of supplies then!😂 I'm only joking but that is so kind of you! I do live onboard all the time and I love it. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  3300. What a kind comment, John- thank you so much 😊 I’ve taught myself to be more mindful as I was a real hyperactive overthinker in my younger days! I still have to remind myself some days to walk more slowly and stop and notice something for a while. I’m so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3301. Hi Alex, thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. I will be staying safe and staying tuned! Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  3302. Cords are so comfy aren’t they? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3303. Thank you so much for your kind comments and welcome to the Mindful Narrowboat family! Have a lovely week and hopefully you’ll tune in at the weekend.🦋🌻
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  3304. Hi Claire, I love Cornwall! Gorgeous place to live🥰 Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for watching the early vlogs, although please forgive the awful camera work, audio and editing- it was very new to me back then. I am also a fan of Robbie’s vlogs; he is brilliant at what he does and a real inspiration to us vloggers too. Have a wonderful Friday and weekend ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  3305. Thank you so much, Karen. I’ll look through my emails later. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3306. You are very welcome. Thank you so much for watching. Have a wonderful rest of the week 🦋🌻
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  3307. I would love to have an electric boat but there are two issues at the moment with that and that is they are very expensive and the technology (to be completely green) isn’t really operating well enough to sustain a continuous cruiser over the winter months. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  3308. Thank you so much for such a lovely and heartfelt message. You must certainly know your way around a boat being a boat builder. Kinver is one of my favourite places to moor. Have a super rest of the week, give Blaze a hug from me. Take care🌻🦋🐾🐾
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  3309. Wow, this is a great piece of information, Jack! Thank you so much for sharing it. I love to find out about the places that I visit and their links to history and other places. I didn't know this. 👍🤩 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  3310. I am so pleased you enjoy the vlogs. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3311. Ohh, I love that idea! I will start looking out for one- they are so pretty too! Thank you so much for your super comment. Have a great weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  3312. That's so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching.Take care 🦋🌻
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  3313. It was coming away from the lock landing which was on the left hand side. I should have shown that as it wasn’t his fault. It was just unlucky timing. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3314. There are hire boats on the Macclesfield Canal at Scholars Green called Heritage Boats and there are day boats at Whaley Bridge on The Peak Forest. It would make a lovely spot for a holiday. Steve.. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3315. That sounds really exciting. Thank you so much for watching 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  3316. Congratulations! It sounds wonderful🤩 Thank you so much for watching 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  3317. Yep, she sure does!🐾🐾😂Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  3318. 😂😂😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3319. That is so kind of you. I am so pelased that you enjoyed it.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy New Year! 🥳🌻🦋
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  3320. I didn’t know that. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3321. Thank you for your kindness, Peter. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3322. That is so kind of you- thank you so much!Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  3323. Hi Stevie- wow a barn owl!🤩 I was pleasantly surprised to see the shrimp too and also thought that at least we have one stream that seems clean! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  3324. Wow! You are very lucky indeed! That forest of yours sounds like a perfect paradise to me and to see some of those amazing animals would be incredible. I bet you get some unbelievable fungi there too. During the damp months, I can often be found staring at a fungus somewhere!🍄🦋🌻
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  3325. It is a great way to watch the wildlife!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  3326. You are so welcome, Carol. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3327. What an amazing claim to fame!🤩 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3328. That is such a kind and generous thing to say, Thank you so much 😊 Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3329. That is such a kind and lovely comment, thank you so much!😊 Have a fab Friday, take care🦋🌻
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  3330. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3331. Thank you so much! Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  3332. Thank you so much for your lovely comment! Take care🦋🌻
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  3333. That’s lovely to know! I am a fan of biscuits. 🤭😋 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3334. You’re right! 👍 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3335. It smelt delicious and looked so pretty in the pot but I missed my strong cup of builder’s tea and you can’t dunk a biccy very well in rose petals. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3336. That's so interesting, it must be a female thing then? But Zephyr is obsessed with rolling in the worst kind of smelly things; today, she was rolling on a dead rat! I had to shampoo her and my gloves and her collar and lead! Oh it was not a pretty sight at all! 🙈🤭Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Debba. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3337. Hi Andy, I had the pleasure of meeting Fabienne and Marc on NB Jemima D yesterday and this morning. Despite tricky circumstances we all had great fun in our team attempt to get over the fallen debris and into the lock. Jemima D is a beautiful boat and she will appear in my vlog on Friday. I also filmed her in the vlog before this week's #182 when she was coming out of Hazelhurst Junction as she made for such a pretty picture! I think your cooperative is a brilliant idea! Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  3338. I’m so pleased that you are mellowed out! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3339. Thank you for your kind comment and wishes, Ann. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  3340. I'm relieved to hear that you agree with the job done. We are really pleased with how it is all running now. Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  3341. I am! They are my favourite. Thank you for watching. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3342. Hi Simon, it's funny that you said that about the heron as the Brummies have got to be the friendliest people along the system, so of course the Brummie herons have to be too! It is such a shame that these canals aren't being used as they will become heavily silted and neglected. I am having an amazing time here. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  3343. It is very safe and we only moor in places that feel secure. Thank you for caring though. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3344. Walking the path of those great writers, it was clear to see where a lot of their inspiration came from; such magnificent views! Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Jenny. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  3345. 🦡 Bill is delighted to be in this week's vlog and it was super working with him!🤭 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a great weekend🌻🦋
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  3346. Hi Vanessa, thank you for your lovely comment. I can't believe the price of the hybrid engines either! Fingers crossed that they come down in price. Have a sunny weekend and week ahead.🦋🌻
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  3347. This is amazing information, Scott! I totally understand what you mean about the fascinating world of insects; I am exactly the same when it comes to reading about their incredible adaptations and life cycles. Thank you so much for sharing this information!👍 Have a wonderful rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  3348. Very true! Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3349. Sandy, it is such a lovely thing to know that you are finding the vlogs uplifting. Thank you so much for letting me know.☺️ Sending you a gentle breeze and some cool shade.🌬🌻🦋
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  3350. What a brilliant comment! Times sound like such a challenge back then but they also sound rich and full of meaning too? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3351. Welcome to the channel, Becky! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend.🦋🌻
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  3352. The weather is crazy isn’t it? I’d rather have the rain and wind than the heatwave in the Med though. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  3353. Thank you so much for your encouragement and kind words; I really appreciate it. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  3354. Snow! I bet it all looks absolutely beautiful 🤩 I hope you are staying nice and warm though? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend in the snow, take care🦋🌻
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  3355. Hi Chris, how funny that you recently bought the video which I showed a clip off. I watched the film after visiting the museum and loved the different variety of planes. Alec also told me that the Demoiselle in the film was flown by a woman as it wouldn't have supported a man's weight so they should rename the title of the film!😂 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3356. I wish you better. Keep up the vitamin C. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3357. Love and bless you too!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3358. Shirley how do you feel about the removal of the power station towers? I know that a lot of locals are against it and that the sand martins come to nest in one of the areas that could be disrupted? Definitely visit Kegworth, hopefully the museum will be open again as it’s still closed at the moment and I heard it is a great place to visit. I also walked into Kingston on Soar and oh my, what a pretty village that is too! 😍 I can’t wait to see more of the Soar! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  3359. How very right you are about taking a leaf out of the seal’s book of calm! Thank you for your comment. Have a great Sunday!🦭🦋🌻
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  3360. I hope you're wrong about that. Thank you for watching and commenting, take care🌻🦋
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  3361. Great ideas about the water tank, Chris. I think that I will look into doing that. Thank you for the comments about the filming. I was using a beginner bridge camera: Nikon CoolPix500 which is such a great, little camera however on Thursday it broke! I have upgraded slightly so hopefully I will be able to get clearer zoom shots which will be great for Red Kites. Have a great weekend and week ahead!🦋🌻📸
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  3362. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the poem, Paul- thank you so much for your kind comment. Fingers crossed, we will have Alice Grace up and running like she was before!🤞 Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  3363. Hello to you Keith in Rakaia SI NewZealand! Thank you so much for watching the vlogs and for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend!🦋🌻
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  3364. Thank you so much 😊 That’s so kind of you. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3365. Well that is very kind of you.Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3366. Now is the time of year for slowing down on being too productive almost like hibernation I think.🦔 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3367. Thank you for your lovely comment. I used to take her to puppy training classes. This was to help me more than Zephyr to be honest as I wanted to learn the best way to train a dog. It's easy with Labradors though as they are so food driven! 😂🐾🐾 Take care 🌻🦋
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  3368. Yay-good weather is on its way! Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Paul. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3369. Thank you 🐤
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  3370. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3371. It was lovely chatting to you and Henry, Jools! Please say hi to Kath and wish her better from me . Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3372. And 1000! 😊
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  3373. I am so grateful to have such lovely followers in the channel. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3374. Hi Ruth, I missed the boat so much when I was away so I don’t think I will move out any time soon. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  3375. I have lived aboard for 5 years now, but I'm still learning! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  3376. 🤗 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Sadly, publishing the book is so expensive, so I am currently talking to printers to find the most cost effective way of copying 2022's journal. I really appreciate your kind words. Have a great weekend.🦋🌻
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  3377. How adorable that you have two Dachshunds and that they watched Zephyr on the screen!😍Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  3378. Thank you so much. Take care🌻🦋
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  3379. I hope you watch on and see how it unfolds.🤞Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  3380. Thank you ☺️ The rest of my garden died in my absence from the boat though and it is sorry state of dried leaves and empty stems!🥲 Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  3381. Bryce, that is so true and I think that is why it is so difficult and there is such a feeling of loss. Thank you so much for sharing your feelings. Take care🦋🌻
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  3382. I washed Zephyr because she smelt of fox poop! 🤭🐾🐾 We are lucky not to have ticks that cause tick fever like that. What a worry that must be. Isn't there a treatment for it? Zephyr takes a flea and worm medication once a month to keep those sorts of problems at bay.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  3383. Welcome to the channel, Shirley and thank you for such a lovely comment! It’s so good to know that you found the vlog relaxing. Have a wonderful week!🦋🌻
    2
  3384. It is crazy isn't it? And also, I had no idea that the diesel we are being sold is so full of horrible additives that it damages our engines. I'm not sure that's what happened to my engine, but when they mentioned it blocks the injectors and that is the very same problem that I had, it really made me wonder. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Stay warm and have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  3385. Thank you so much, Nigel for such a lovely comment. I bet it smells amazing around Bournville- very wise to warn me about that stop; it might be a long one. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3386. What lovely comments and such good questions! Scarlett, thank you for your question: I edit my videos on Thursday after collecting lots of film across the week, I sit and put it together using iMovie. I do have a toilet and the waste sits in a tank which gets pumped out every two/ three weeks. It costs about £12 up to £25 depending where you are, but there are four other types of toilet boats can have, but boaters all like to argue about which toilet is best! Daniel, another great question; I am so pleased you liked the bee. I am starting to learn crochet and I keep trying to improve and I am slowly starting to make things that don’t end up being dishcloths! Our narrowboat journey began in Stone in Staffordshire as that is where we bought our boat. Sienna, your question is super too; lots of people stop me and tell me that they have a family member called Alice Grace, but our boat was named before we got it. I like the name though, do you? Finally, thank you Nana for your great question too; when I moved onto my boat, I wanted to learn more about nature and my favourite thing is to walk around the woods with my dog, taking in the world around me. Have you seen the Italian Door Snails in my latest vlog? Even though they are so tiny, when I found them my heart jumped for joy! Keep on doing your nature walks, kids and keep a journal of all of the amazing things you find! 🦋🌻👍
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  3387. The Fieldfares are definitely berry monsters!😂 The biscuits were oat cookies and they did look like rusks didn’t they!😂 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  3388. Thank you so much for watching, Ilford friend! Take care 🦋🌻
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  3389. Wow!🤩 I didn’t know about the Virgo Rainbow. I shall read about them. Thank you so much for this! 👍🌈 Take care🌻🦋
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  3390. Hi David, what a kind and lovely comment- thank you so much. There were soaps in the tin and they smell delicious too. I use Derwent watercolour pencils as they are so smooth on the page and blend well. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3391. I am a solo boater for part two of the week as Mr M works away but he is often there when I am moving the boat and he is still fully involved with boat life. Since I have more views on videos though, he has become worried about it impacting on his job as he works with vulnerable families and he needs to build up trust with them so if his private life is on social media it could really damage this relationship which is why he has asked me not to mention him. Thank you for watching. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  3392. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy New Year! 🥳🌻🦋
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  3393. Thank you so much for your kind words.
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  3394. Thank you so much for your kindness, Julie- I really appreciate it. My Caldon vlogs are #181 to #186. Have a super week. Take care🦋🌻
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  3395. That’s so kind of you, Karen. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3396. Thank you for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    2
  3397. Thank you so much for your encouragement- that is so kind of you! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3398. Yes, it was and I don't blame you for telling me.Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3399. Thank you for your lovely comment, Steve. I don't think we would have moored there had we known that a bore was due that night, but luckily, it was only a small one. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3400. It was lemon drizzle which has to be the best cake in the world? Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Gary and Irene! Take care🌻🦋
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  3401. I really hope your asthma improves very soon, as an asthma sufferer too, I know how frightening it is when you are fighting to breathe. Zephyr entertains me with her sniffy nose too; just not when she has rolled in fox poo though!😱Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend and get well soon xTake care🌻🦋
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  3402. She made me laugh too! 🐾🐾😂Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3403. John you definitely do not need to apologise. Everything you have ever suggested has been with the best intentions for the channel and for that I am so grateful. I will get better at this whole YouTube way of life but for now I am so happy with the low key nature of it and the lovely followers that I have.🌻🦋
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  3404. I am alone for part of the week each week as my husband works away. He can’t be in the vlogs due to the sensitive nature of his job. There are plenty of single handed female boaters though. You can definitely do it if you want to. Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3405. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. You sound like you have an excellent outlook on life which we can all learn from. In terms of hot drinks, I often really enjoy hot water which sounds odd, but for years, I have really enjoyed a nice cup of hot water! I do love English Breakfast Tea and Earl Grey, but I also like the rose petals which I had in this week's vlog and a 'super tea' which is ginger, lemon, turmeric and a tiny pinch of cayenne pepper- a very warming and soothing tea, which I am now going to make after typing this comment as it has made me want one!🤭 Have a super, peaceful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  3406. Thank you so much! 😊 Have a super weekend, Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  3407. The canals are very peaceful places- even in the height of the season! Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  3408. Thank you so much for this advice. I never properly shut the computer down each night and I am doing that now; also I have been working with it charging all the time so I think I’ve caused a few problems there. I appreciate your advice. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3409. That is so kind of you both! Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3410. Great tip! Thank you ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  3411. Hi Chris, thank you so much for your lovely comment. A plan B is a wise idea and we are thinking of that too. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  3412. Happy New Year Lucy and Rob! Thank you so much for watching the vlogs and for your lovely comments. May you have a year of exciting and beautiful adventures. Take care🦋🌻
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  3413. You too! Take care 🦋🌻
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  3414. I know; I felt exactly the same about the sunken ship.🥲 That is amazing that you had so many elephant hawk moth caterpillars in your little wildflower patch! They must have been so grateful that you planted for them.🥰🤗🤗🐛🐛🐛🐛 Did you see any of the moths in spring? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, Linda. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  3415. I'm delighted to have an ex partying animal sailor following my channel! 😂👍Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3416. I'm sending your cats a big hug.🤗 Thank you so much for your kindness. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3417. Thank you so much for such lovely comments! I am much better now, fortunately. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  3418. Thank you so much for tagging along, I am so pleased that you enjoyed the journey. Zephyr has a very cheeky side too, but she keeps that hidden from the camera mostly!😂🐾🐾 Take care🦋🌻
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  3419. Thank you so much, JB!😊 That is such a kind thing to say. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  3420. What a lovely welcome! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3421. Wow, Anthony, what an amazing comment- thank you so much! My boat is 60ft, it is due to be blacked and with new anodes, next year. It was really nerve racking when the sailing boats came speeding towards us but they expertly steered their boats passed us. Have a super Sunday and rest of the week 🦋🌻
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  3422. I think the canals should be for everyone. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3423. Thank you so much, Dave for the great recommendation! Already it is so much quieter, there aren't any smells and it works really well when heating the water. Let's hope it will become more readily available and cheaper now. 🤞 Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  3424. I hope that you are managing to stay safe and dry in Kentucky?☔️ Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend🌻🦋
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  3425. I am so pleased that you find the vlogs calming. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  3426. Hi Garry, cheese on toast with cider sounds like a really comforting supper to me-😋 I hope you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋🍞🧀🍺
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  3427. Very good! I see what you did there.Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3428. It isn’t my favourite thing to do but when the nights draw in so early this time of year, I am often walking along them with Zephyr in the dark. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3429. Hi Steve, you are right the G&S is much more like a river than a canal. It is so lovely to cruise along. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3430. And you stay warm too. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  3431. I hope you are happy though even if it looks different to what you imagined? Have a super week. Take care🌻🦋
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  3432. 😂 That tickled me! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3433. I see what you did there with the 'cliffhanger' line😂 It was exactly that, wasn't it? Skylarks are so clever to put their predators off like that aren't they as it must be such a risky business having their nests on the ground. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  3434. Thank you so much, Stevie! Take care 🦋🌻
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  3435. I film the wildlife with a Panasonic LUMIX 2000 and I use my phone for other shots too. I am going to update my audio soon though as it isn’t the best set up at the moment. Thank you for watching and commenting, take care🌻🦋
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  3436. Zephyr absolutely loved that puppachino! She went straight for the whipped cream first.😂🐾🐾💚 I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog- thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  3437. Hi Sian, there seems to be a lot of information about the Ship Canal but I’m probably making it more complicated than it actually will turn out to be. 🙈Thank you so much for watching and your lovely comment too. Take care🦋🌻
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  3438. That’s so kind of you! Thank you so much ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  3439. What a great comment! I totally agree. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3440. Zephyr is absolutely fine and full of beans- thank you so much for asking, Paul. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  3441. It sounds very exquisite so I can well imagine it's a fine place to visit! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  3442. Oh the pressure of stopping traffic! Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend 🦋🌻
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  3443. That’s so kind of you, John. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3444. What a kind comment! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3445. I completely agree. Nature is so good for your well being. A walk in the woods is better for you than any fancy spa day. Thank you for your comment.🙏🦋🌻
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  3446. Hi Red, I'll have to check as I'm not sure. I type the Patrons names up each week and I go from the current 'active' list so if you name isn't appearing they might not be going through but if your name is appearing then they should be. I'll check later and let you know. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3447. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  3448. I love French houses with shutters! I hope it cools down for you this evening. It is very hot here today and now I’m quite envious of your French House as we try to keep our steel ovens from cooking us😂 I’m sending you a gentle breeze of cool air 🌬️🌬️🌬️ Enjoy the rest of your weekend and thank you for your lovely comment, take care🦋🌻
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  3449. Thank you so much for your comment. I am going to print off some copies of my journal at the end of the year as others have asked too. I am so flattered to be asked as I didn't ever intend on selling it. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3450. Oh how wonderful to have a whistling kettle too!Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  3451. Thank you so much. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3452. The mushrooms were delicious 😋 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  3453. The folk by the water are extra lovely aren’t they? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3454. Good point! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week, Take care 🦋🌻
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  3455. That is a very good point. I tried the wireless microphone before so I really should do it again. I will also look into YouTube Membership; thank you for suggesting that. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3456. Thank you so much, Jack! It’s great to know that you are enjoying the vlogs😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  3457. My life makes me smile as I am so grateful for everything that I have. I wish you the same happiness too. Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  3458. It is so heartwarming to find out about these protection programmes for the different wildlife- how wonderful that nesting platforms have been installed for the birds where you are. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  3459. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3460. They are beautiful bridges aren’t they? 🤗🦋🌻
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  3461. 🌻🦋
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  3462. Thank you so much 😊 that is so kind of you. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3463. John, it is an absolute pleasure to make the vlogs and share them with such lovely viewers like yourself. Thank you so much for your kindness. Wishing you a wonderful weekend.🦋🌻
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  3464. I think you would have loved it out there, Debba!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3465. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. It is great to know that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3466. 5 and a half years now. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3467. That is such a kind comment, Mario- thank you so much. 🤗Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  3468. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  3469. Why don’t you try a holiday? It’s a great way to know if you like boating. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3470. The Corvids are genius birds aren’t they? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3471. Zephyr has a great nose for cookies! 🐾🐾😂Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3472. How wonderful to have a family of deer so close. Your journal sounds like it's coming along beautifully. Don't be afraid to draw the deer, you could always sketch just the head to start with. Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  3473. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the channel, Yvonne- thank you so much for watching the vlogs.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3474. Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  3475. The man that fed the birds brought tears to my eyes, especially the way that they all seemed to gather around him and bond with him. It was truly beautiful.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
    2
  3476. Hi Michael, I hope you are well? I am so pleased that you found the poem tranquil this week. My garden needs a small miracle to resume vibrancy though! 😂Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3477. Lichen fascinates me, as does moss, I hope I don’t bore viewers with my filming of it though!😆 I’m so glad you enjoyed the vlog. Take care and thank you so much for your lovely comment.🦋🌻
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  3478. Thank you so much, Steve! Have a super weekend.🦋🌻
    2
  3479. That is so wonderful! It’s so exciting to see the butterflies again isn’t it? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3480. It’s still going on here but it is not as bad as it is in some parts of the UK. I hope you’re okay? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3481. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. I really like her sculptures too. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3482. Hi Shirley, thank you for your lovely comment. I totally recommend the Scilly Isles as a holiday. I shall have to do another boat tour soon as we’ve updated a few things recently, but there’s quite a few more jobs that need doing so I’ll get those done first! 🙈💪Enjoy the sunshine!🌞 Take care🦋🌻
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  3483. Thank you, Pancrazio, I feel very fortunate to be able to experience narrowboating and nature right now and also to receive comments like yours. Look after yourself🌻🦋
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  3484. Wakey was a big hit for me! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3485. Margaret, that is such a kind and lovely thing to say and I really appreciate it. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. Have a wonderful week 🌻🦋
    2
  3486. Thank you so much! Take care 🦋🌻
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  3487. Thank you so much, Michael. I am glad that you have had a break from the deluge. Our forecast is that there is still loads more on the way! I shall give the YouTube channel that you are recommending a watch. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  3488. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Michael. I am glad to hear that you have had a slight reprieve from the rain. I'll give that channel a watch! Have a great weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  3489. Hi Ann, I hope you are well. It was a great relief to have a cruise without mayhem this week. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  3490. Thank you so much, Nigel! It was a lot of fun to film and put together. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋🐾🐾
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  3491. I will have to do that- thank you so much for your kind comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3492. I will be on the Leeds and Liverpool in about a year and a half I think. I can’t wait to explore it up there. Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  3493. I will have to read that book. It sounds wonderful. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3494. Very good advice, Chris and I think you are right. For now it’s boat life for me. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🌻🦋
    2
  3495. I am so pleased that you enjoy the videos. I travel with my husband but his work has a strict code of conduct about appearing on social media which is why you won't see him on the vlogs. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  3496. Thank you ☺️
    2
  3497. Hi Chris, unfortunately the chef didn't get back to me but I think the pie was a meal rather than a dessert pie. It would have been great to have tried making it though. Thank you so much for watching the vlog. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  3498. Zeph is a true magician when it comes to bargaining skills! 😂🐾🐾🤗 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3499. As nicknames go that was quite a cute one! I was called Webhead as my surname was Webb. I love spiders so I didn't mind this one either!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3500. I am shivering just remembering that Sambucca blackberry pie!🤭 🥴Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  3501. Thank you so much for your lovely and kind comment. I hope your asthma is ok? It can be so frightening can't it? Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3502. Thank you so much for this useful advice. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3503. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  3504. Hi Michael, what a wonderful comment- thank you so much for taking the time to make it; it really made me smile. So now you have met wolf’s milk which is an adorable slime mould isn’t it? What colour! I felt inspired by my surroundings this week which is probably why my poem went on a bit! I loved writing it though. Have a super Sunday and rest of the week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  3505. Thank you so much, Jim. Take care🦋🌻
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  3506. If I am as fit as you at 76, then I will still be here on the boat! There are a pair of terns here which just arrived this week; I heard them first and then there was an almighty splash on the river as one span and pirouetted down to catch a fish! I just love them so much, such graceful, yet powerful creatures. I bet you are watching them too. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Chris. Take care🌻🦋
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  3507. I shall be able to pronounce it now! 🤩👍Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3508. It is unique and I love every minute of it.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Take care🦋🌻🎄
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  3509. It is a wonderful feeling to smell spring in the air isn't it? Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. I really appreciate your kind words. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3510. The world by the canals is so different isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  3511. We have our own resident Canada Geese now and then more arrive in the winter too. They are such beautiful birds. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  3512. The robin was so tame and delightful and really lifted my spirits, Ann- they are such amazing birds. Thank you so much for your kind wishes, let's hope we get it all fixed🤞 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  3513. I hope you get to see a Dipper one day as they are amazing to watch on the water, Chris.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3514. What a kind thing to say- thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care 🦋🌻
    2
  3515. Hi Nigel, it really is amazing what things you can find on a walk and the history of the Shroppie is fascinating too. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  3516. They do stay so clean looking don’t they! Zephyr never sits in the bow when we cruise as she wants to be part of the driving team😂🐾🐾 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3517. She is amazing isn’t she! I love her channel. 🤗🦋🌻
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  3518. I’m so sorry to hear about your uncle. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3519. I am so pleased that you feel eased into your weekend now.Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    2
  3520. They were delicious biscuits as they had a hazelnut spread centre! 😋 I hope you are both well? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3521. That is such a lovely comment, thank you, Junco47! Enjoy your weekend and take care🌻🦋
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  3522. Thank you so much for your help that evening at Barney Lock with your son. It is vlog #115 called "When the Engine Fails and There's Nowhere to Moor". Take care🦋🌻
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  3523. 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3524. You live in such a beautiful place! I loved my time there; it is very special. I hope your seedlings do well.Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  3525. I really hope you are ok in the heat at the moment and managing to stay cool. Look after yourself and thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend.🌻🦋
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  3526. The breach is terrible isn’t it? It really makes you realise how old the canal system is that we live on every day and how it can suddenly fall apart like that.
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  3527. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3528. It's fascinating isn't it? Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3529. Thank you in advance!😊 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3530. Hi Michael, we seem to be having a late summer too now which is lovely. I hope you are making the most of the weather. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  3531. Thank you so much for watching the vlogs and I hope you have a wonderful Christmas, Marietjie🦋🌻🎄
    2
  3532. Hi Paul, thank you so much for your lovely comment. Auto correct is such a pain sometimes isn't it!🤭 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3533. I’m so pleased that this was a trip down memory lane for you. Thank you so much for your lovely comment too! Take care 🌻🦋
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  3534. Shirley, this is one of my favourites too as a place to moor and explore. The journey getting there was magical too. Thank you so much for your kind words. Have a lovely rest of the weekend.🌻🦋
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  3535. 😂 Have a wonderful rest of the week. Take care🦋🌻
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  3536. Have a wonderful week! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3537. It’s a secondhand, reworked vintage coat but I don’t know where from. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3538. It’s such a relief isn’t it! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3539. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I love visiting the city by boat as everything looks so big and exciting, but like you, I feel more at home in the countryside. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3540. It would be perfect to go footprint checking! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3541. Hi Will, I hope your bottom painting is going well and that you've covered over all of the cracks! I watched your last vlog when you were leaving the Ouse and entering onto the Middle Levels; that turn you did into Salter's Lode was amazing!🤩 I watched it on the big screen, so I'll go back and comment today. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend and week ahead!🌻🦋
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  3542. They issue warnings and then can take away your licence and remove your boat from the water. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3543. Thank you for emailing this over too. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  3544. Hi Deb, thank you for your lovely comment- Zeph made me laugh trying to take the stick with the fairy parachutes on it!😂🐾🐾 Let's hope that Alice Grace will be back to her normal self soon.🤞Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  3545. I hope you get your boat soon and get to cruise through your hometown. 🤞🤞 Take care🦋🌻
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  3546. Dave is a superb photographer isn’t he! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3547. Thank you so much for your kindness, Nigel- that is so kind of you. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3548. Is that a thing? 🤩 I didn’t know that! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3549. I’m much better now, thank you so much for caring. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3550. Thank you so much for watching. The bird man brought tears to my eyes too. Take care🌻🦋🥲
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  3551. I am so pleased that you just happened on my channel! Thank you so much for your kind words too. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  3552. Wow! That sounds amazing 🤩 I don’t think HVO messed up our engine as it runs so much better on it than mineral diesel. Thank you so much for watching. Have a great week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3553. Hi Ian, I am going to do a vlog about HVO this Friday. I haven't used it for well over a year as I can't get hold of it, but I am attending a meeting via Zoom at Westminter this week about HVO, so I will have more news about the fuel hopefully. I don't think that's what caused the problem, but it is so hard to know what has? Thank you for your question. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3554. 🤭 Hi Steve, very clever and true! Thank you for emailing it to me too. Take care🦋🌻
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  3555. Brilliant 🤩 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3556. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3557. You are so welcome. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  3558. Living with tornadoes must be so frightening? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3559. It would be amazing if more marinas sold HVO, Stevie!Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3560. We both work, pay our taxes and pay our license fee, so I’m not sure that we have been living off handouts. The government money has helped keep the canal system alive for everyone to enjoy and enabled those who can’t afford a home on land a place to live. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  3561. Have a wonderful day over there! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3562. I am so pleased to hear that it made you smile throughout-thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  3563. I shall have to read that book, Lorraine it sounds amazing. Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3564. I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs, Clive. I did have a lovely Christmas and I hope you did too? Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you. Take care 🌻🦋🥳
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  3565. It was crazy wasn’t it? It’s all calmed down now fortunately. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3566. Thank you so much, Marjorie for such thoughtfulness and kindness.Take care 🦋🌻
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  3567. That sounds just like what I have heard about Jason; how kind to have free sticky chicken and chips!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3568. I am so pleased that you found the story magical- that is such a kind comment.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3569. Thank you so much, Sheila!🤗 The book is a little treasure and I’m so pleased to have found it. Have a super weekend 🦋🌻
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  3570. Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday dear Stevie, happy birthday to you!🥳🥳 I hope you have had a lovely day- did you get any nice presents? Thank you so much for watching my vlog on your special day. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  3571. Humans generally upset the balance when they mess with nature don’t they? Thank you so much for watching . Take care 🦋🌻
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  3572. Wow! How amazing to have built your own sailboat and be living onboard and cruising the world. I am very impressed. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  3573. Hi Alex, Mr M just doesn’t want to be in the vlogs and he doesn’t do any social media. I understand it must be frustrating not seeing him, but I totally respect his wishes. He loves watching the vlogs though! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend!🦋🌻
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  3574. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Andrew. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3575. Thank you so much for your guess. I do love bees. 🐝 I will let you know next week. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  3576. Apple pie-crumble-sludge sounds absolutely wonderful, Paul! I hope the your cabin is safe and warm from this wild weather that's suddenly hit us today- it might not be in Somerset, but it's crazy here! Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  3577. Thank you so much 😊 I really appreciate your kind words. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3578. The Corvids are the crows, rooks, jackdaws, ravens, magpies, jays and choughs in the UK. They are a family of very intelligent birds. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  3579. Fortunately, Mr M managed to get it back! It was not my finest hour, that one🤣 I am so pleased that you found it funny though- I had a big laugh about it too, once I was out of the river. Have a wonderful week, take care🦋🌻
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  3580. Thank you so much for your support, Paul; the cold snap is definitely upon us at the moment! Stay warm too. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  3581. My Lumix is the 2000 and is a tidy, bridge camera which makes it light to take out with me everywhere that I go.Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3582. Plant history is fascinating isn't it? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3583. Hi Simon, I hope you are ok? I’m so grateful to you for your kind words about my channel. That’s so thoughtful of you. Sending you a cloud to float on for a while as time passes and things become lighter again for you ☁️Take care 🌻🦋
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  3584. She really does! 🐾🐾🤩 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3585. Thank you for your lovely comment. Mr M was working away and so I met him at the station at the end. I don’t mind you asking; it was a good question. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  3586. David Bellamy! 🤣 Thank you, Simon for your lovely comment. Farmer Jason was an absolute treasure wasn’t he? And so patient to let us moor on his land! Have a super weekend!🌻🦋
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  3587. I’m glad you like my funny hat!😂 Tske care🌻🦋
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  3588. I think it's just wonderful that you feel like you're on the journey with us too! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  3589. You are so welcome, Andrew!Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  3590. I like the Bogwoppit too and I am going to look out for the books now. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a great weekend🌻🦋
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  3591. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the nature and history; it fascinates me so much and like you, more than it ever did at school! 🤭 "Aw Gawd" really did help again didn't it?😂Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3592. Glenna, ohh, I love your plan to watch more of the videos! Thank you so much and thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻👍
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  3593. Without doubt- we’re talking about chocolate digestives here!😂👍 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3594. That is so kind of you- thank you so much; I'm not sure that I'll ever know the amount Sir David knows about nature, but I love learning about it. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  3595. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3596. Thank you so much for watching the old vlogs. It is nice to see them pop up again as it reminds me of my visits to the different places and the wildlife there. I was so shocked when I saw that little moorhen being pecked at and chased away by its mother like that. Take care🌻🦋
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  3597. Hi Dan, you are right about the birds knowing a kindly soul and also right that Zephyr isn't that keen on wearing her coat. It has been particularly cold though so she wears it for the first part of our walk and then I take it off her partway through. Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  3598. They were almost ghostly weren’t they? 🤩 Thank you so much for your kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3599. 🤪 I think nutty as a fruitcake is such an accurate description and it made me laugh to read it.😂 Thank you so much for your kind words- that is so thoughtful of you. Take care🦋🌻
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  3600. It’s only a challenge when steering on the back of the boat; inside it’s nice and toasty. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3601. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the journey. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3602. That is so sad to hear. I hope that more conservation work can be done where you are, like leaving lawns and verges wild and creating nesting areas for swallows and owls. I am starting to see more thought going into these things now. Thank you so much for watching, take care 🦋🌻
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  3603. The Avon is a magical river isn't it? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3604. It’s a great combination- tea and chocolate. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3605. Thank you for your lovely comment, Stacy! Take care 🦋🌻
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  3606. Isn’t Barbara’s work beautiful? Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3607. Welcome aboard, Jenny! How lovely to read your comment and thank you so much for taking the time to watch and get back to me. I really appreciate it. My vlogs do not really have a big start, explaining my story, but slowly I reveal little bits here and there as the vlogs progress. This sounds like it was intentional, but I actually did not have a clue what I was doing at the beginning of making these videos, and I started making them after I had been a live aboard for a year! You can ask me any question and I will try my best to answer it. I spent a year in Oz and I met your wagtails, beautiful creatures as is all of your wildlife. The wagtail that I met, chased me across the grass, so I think it must have been protecting its young? Anyway, Jenny, welcome! Take care🌻🦋
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  3608. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  3609. Thank you so much, Peter for such a beautiful comment.Take care 🦋🌻
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  3610. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3611. Hi Kev, thank you so much for your lovely comment. It sounds like you are at one with the water and because you move almost silently through it you must see some amazing wildlife. Happy kayaking, take care🌻🦋
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  3612. Such great advice! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  3613. Hello Michael from Poland! I hope you have had a good week teaching? I used to love watching The Good Life and now that you have compared me to it, I really ought to get a pig, goat and cow! 🤣🐷🐐🐄 Lockie Neil was just brilliant! When you meet people like that as you travel, it just makes you feel good about the world. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend!🌻🦋
    2
  3614. We are definitely going to keep an eye on the filters now that you have mentioned that. Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋👍
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  3615. That is so kind of you, Sue!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3616. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Recently, I have started to think about making copies of my journal, so it is reassuring to hear that you think this might be a good idea. Take care, Expat Expat.🌻🦋
    2
  3617. The bridges are beautiful aren't they? Thank you so much for your kind words about my poem. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  3618. Merry Christmas to you all too! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3619. I’m hoping book 3 will be out in January. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  3620. Hi Albert, I am so pleased that you accidentally stumbled across my channel- what a lovely comment, thank you so much! It is also so kind of you to forward my vlog to your friend, Maggie- I hope she likes it too. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  3621. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog, John! Take care 🌻🦋
    2
  3622. Thank you so much, Vicky. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  3623. Thank you so much, Paul! 😊 I am chuffed that you like the channel. Take care🌻🦋
    2
  3624. Thank you so much for such a kind comment. I really appreciate it😊 Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
    2
  3625. Thank you for your kind comment, Will. Have a great weekend and week ahead!🌻🦋
    2
  3626. Thank you, Steve for watching and taking the time to comment. Enjoy your Sunday!🌻🦋
    2
  3627. I was so happy when the sun came out for our final cruise; it really lifted my spirits.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
    2
  3628. It is so lovely to know that you enjoy the content, Grumpy. Thank you so much. Take care🦋🌻
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  3629. Thank you so much, Titus! You are a ⭐️!🤗 Have a fantastic Friday, take care🦋🌻
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  3630. That is a good comparison! It was sunny today though which was such a nice surprise. I think it's wonderful that you are practising mindfulness; it is such a great way to get more out of life and not focus on the worries.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3631. Hi Les, it’s great to know that the red kites are doing well along the Aylesbury Arm. They are stunning birds to watch in the sky. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  3632. Hi Debba, I also loved that little family of Fairy Inkcaps tucked in the hole of the tree; I think their name made it an extra special spot. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3633. Hi Lorraine, I love little villages and towns too. There were some beautiful houses in Purton. The footpath that I walked along cut through someone's garden- I'm not sure how they feel about that? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  3634. Thank you so much, Sue and for watching the vlogs as well. Take care🦋🌻
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  3635. You have a great spot then for a winter mooring! It really is stunning. Thank you so much for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  3636. Hi Simon, thank you so much for all of your lovely, kind words. The city was so exciting when we arrived late and explored it in the dark and by day it was really interesting too. I think I might add Zebeedee to the ending each week!🤣 Have a wonderful weekend!🦋🌻
    2
  3637. Hi Gary and Irene, that chain saw did scare the robin didn't it? It was such a friendly bird too.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  3638. Hi Wendy, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I will do some more research about this particular duckweed as to why it is spreading here so quickly. I know that it is duckweed and azolla but perhaps it is caused by farmer's fertiliser, so leave it with me and if I find out, I will mention it in next week's vlog. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻👍
    2
  3639. I’m glad that you enjoyed it, Paul. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3640. I am so pleased that you do that; I wonder if you guessed it correctly this week?Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  3641. Thank you so much, Lizzie for your lovely comment. I love the autumn- time to look out for mushrooms and slime moulds! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  3642. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
    2
  3643. That’s so kind of you, John. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3644. Jayne, it is so wonderful to know that you are appreciating all of the nature around you. There are so many amazing things to see and wonder about aren't there? Thank you for your guess. I will let you know if you were right next week. Take care🌻🦋🐦
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  3645. Zephyr didn’t want to put it on because she was running around and playing but when she is standing still on the boat as we cruise, I will put it on her. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3646. I will! 👍 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    2
  3647. Thank you for your lovely comment, take care🦋🌻
    2
  3648. Thank you so much, Terry! 😊 Have a sunny weekend🌻🦋🌞
    2
  3649. Hi Lizzie, the barn owl was so beautiful to watch at dusk and I missed so many wonderful camera shots at it as I found myself just staring as it flew rather than filming it. Don't worry about the journal, I have ordered a new batch to be printed and they should be here next week. Take care🦋🌻
    2
  3650. That’s so kind of you. I write a poem and record the nature I find every week. I’ve got three year’s worth of entries now. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3651. Hi Michael, your part to the world is stunning and I can't wait to explore it properly.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    2
  3652. That is such a good idea! 😂🐾🐾🤗 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3653. You are so right about the way the birds placed themselves on the old machines and boat. It is so striking isn't it? I can see why you miss boat life on the Kennet and Avon; it is a beautiful waterway.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  3654. What a kind thing to say, Ann! 🤗Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    2
  3655. Lydia you are so lovely and kind! Thank you so much for your comments and coffees. Take care🦋🌻
    2
  3656. Thank you so much for joining the Mindful Narrowboat family! It’s lovely to have you on board.🌻🦋
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  3657. Thank you 🙏
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  3658. I'm praying for you too now- a full loo, iced up taps and a frozen boat is not fun! But at least life isn't boring Will! Next challenge- Storm Isha- tighten your ropes!!! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a thawing weekend- take care🦋🌻
    2
  3659. 🙈 I always pronounce places wrong- sorry about that.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3660. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    2
  3661. Hi Carole, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
    2
  3662. It was Swallows and Amazons- there are 2 versions of the film and mine was 1974. The book is wonderful though! The list you gave a super too. I also read all of the LM Montgomery books about Anne of Green Gables when I was younger and they are beautiful; also Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women and Little Men. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3663. Hi Samuel, thank you for your lovely comment. I really enjoyed the church bells- there is something really calming and magical about them. What a lovely place to be based by on your boat. Have a wonderful rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  3664. It varies depending on the weather but between March and May normally. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3665. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3666. Ooh, I love the idea of Tolkien revisiting the place that inspired him! Let’s go with that🤩 I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend 🦋🌻
    2
  3667. What a kind and lovely comment, Karen, thank you so much!🤗 Have a wonderful week, take care🌻🦋
    2
  3668. Greetings Michael, I hope you are all well in Poland? Thank you so much for your lovely comment and I am so pleased that you enjoyed the poem. Have a great weekend. 🦋🌻
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  3669. Thank you so much. 😊 I am so pleased that you found it magical- it's a very magical place here. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  3670. That is such a lovely comment, James! Thank you so much😊 Take care🦋🌻
    2
  3671. Thank you so much, Peter! I’m so glad that you enjoy the vlogs. Look after yourself 🦋🌻
    2
  3672. Welcome aboard and thank you so much for your lovely comment. Cruising the Cut was one of the vloggers that inspired me to live on a narrowboat; he's got a lot to answer for!🤣 Only joking, I love being a live aboard boater. Thank you for your guess. I will let you know if you were right, next week. Take care🌻🦋
    2
  3673. Thank you so much for such a kind comment! Take care🦋🌻
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  3674. Thank you so much, ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  3675. You are so right, Jenny- staying in touch is so much easier now isn’t it? The helpers at the lock really make the whole experience more enjoyable. Thank you for your kindness. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3676. I’m partly on my own for half of the week and then my husband joins me for the other half. His work commitments and the sensitive nature of his job means that he can’t be on social media. Thank you for watching. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3677. Hi Shirley, your comment is so thoughtful and kind, thank you so much, it really means a lot to me. I think you might be right about the tomatoes and the heat on the roof. All of my toms are the tumbling variety as anything tall would obscure the view when driving the boat and get stuck under the bridges; perhaps this type grows earlier? Look after yourself and have a wonderful week 🌻🦋
    2
  3678. Blimey- I'd be petrified doing that! I hadn't thought about dust and dirt particles causing the leaks- that's a good point. 👍🦋🌻
    2
  3679. Once we have finished the north canal systems we will head back south to finish the parts that we had to leave out when we were there 5 years ago. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  3680. That’s so kind of you. I haven’t made postcards yet. I might try that one day. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  3681. Thank you for watching! Happy New Year 🥳🦋🌻
    2
  3682. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3683. 😂Hairstyle! 😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  3684. That is such a kind comment, Gary😊 It is a pleasure to be able to travel the country and film it.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    2
  3685. I shall have to come and see those!Thank you for watching. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
    2
  3686. Hello Peter and Helen! Thank you so much for sharing a wave. It was a beautiful day for cruising yesterday; so I hope you enjoyed the sunshine!🌞 Thank you so much for your lovely comment! Happy cruising! 🌻🦋
    2
  3687. The next day was so appreciated! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
    2
  3688. Oh Karen, that is so lovely to know! Thank you so much for telling me. Take care🌻🦋
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  3689. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  3690. I am so chuffed that you are enjoying the vlogs😊 Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment. Have a great week 🌻🦋
    2
  3691. Thank you so much, Sian 💚 I tried to find out why Canada Bridge got its name but there wasn’t any information about it. Perhaps those that worked on it or developed it were Canadian? Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
    2
  3692. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  3693. That is a good idea and I do watch a lot of van conversion vlogs. You should do one! Thank you for watching and commenting, Will. Take care🌻🦋
    2
  3694. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. 🤗 I really hope that you can get out soon. Look after yourself, Ann🌻🦋
    2
  3695. Hi Chris, thank you so much for your lovely comments about the wildlife. It is quite incredible here and I am being told the best parts, I haven't even got to yet! I hope that you are moored in a shady place and that you are enjoying your cruising. Sending you a cool and gentle breeze, take care.🌻🦋
    2
  3696. I didn’t even know you could get a solar bread oven! I’m going to make a homemade solar oven this weekend and try and cook something in it. This will probably mean that the sun will disappear and we’ll have rain for the next month!😄
    2
  3697. Carl was a champion wasn’t he? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3698. I am so pleased that you are mended now and able to do some exercise. Thank you so much for watching the videos and for your lovely comment too. Keep repairing, take care🌻🦋
    2
  3699. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3700. The crampons are a complete game changer!Thank you so much for watching, Gary and Irene- have a super weekend both of you. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3701. All is well now- thank you so much for asking. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3702. What a lovely comment, Paul!😊🤗 Thank you so much. It means a lot to get feedback like that. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care and God Bless🌻🦋
    2
  3703. Oh no, Simon, it sounds awful! You must be so uncomfortable and I bet this heat doesn't help you much either. I really hope that you make a super speedy recovery soon. Thank you so much for watching the vlog and taking the time to comment. Rest up, stay cool and keep rehydrated. Get well soon.🦋❤️‍🩹🌻
    2
  3704. Did you guess correctly?🤔 I really like the fact you are trying to predict the journal entry each week. Thank you so much 😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  3705. Thank you so much for your kind thoughts, hopefully it's a simple problem🤞 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    2
  3706. Hello, the beautiful Bears Aboard!🤗 Thank you so much for subscribing and for your kind words too; I really appreciate it. It's always the way with the RCR renewal isn't it? I bet if we had renewed, then the engine wouldn't have broken down!😂 I hope your boat is running smoothy again?🤞 Have a super weekend, stay dry! 🦋🌻
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  3707. Well, what a great idea that would be to make ice-cream like that! I couldn't eat one at the moment, but come the summer, I would find a rolling ice-cream maker heavenly. Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    2
  3708. Oh no, Katie, I'm sorry to hear that you have had a bad day. I really hope tomorrow is better. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  3709. It was crazy to be in! 🙀 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week, Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  3710. Oh no, John- you are still feeling poorly! I wish you a speedy recovery. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Look after yourself and get well soon.❤️‍🩹🦋🌻
    2
  3711. Thank you and merry Christmas to you too x Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  3712. Thank you 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    2
  3713. Thank you so much, Oscar. It was such a beautiful owl. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3714. I have been told that there is snow every year here. ⛄️ Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3715. The Hemingfords are beautiful; in fact the whole of this area is. As a fisherman, I bet you admire the skill of those terns; watching them fish is spectacular. You are correct, the duck food is gone! 🦢Thank you for watching and for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  3716. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Snow in Australia would be very unusual wouldn’t it? Take care 🦋🌻
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  3717. What a good idea!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3718. 🤞🍎
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  3719. Now that is a genius idea, Margaret! ⭐️👍 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  3720. I agree with you. It's about the lifestyle that you want and you are right the cost of a boat isn't really that bad overall. Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3721. I have a shower on my boat and wash my hair once a week. Thank you for your watching, take care🌻🦋
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  3722. Hi Mark, I think that I did a 100 point turn in Alice! 😂 I feel that I have much more control in a car as Alice is very odd in reverse and makes her own mind up where to go. I am back and vlogging again now, but my garden did not fair well in my absence as you'll see next week.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    2
  3723. You are very welcome!🤗 Hibernation does sound tempting, but I’d miss vlogging😄 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a great weekend 🌻🦋
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  3724. I have seen a snake on the Oxford canal but it is not a frequent sighting. If I see one again, I will make sure that I have my camera at the ready! Thank you for watching and take care🦋🌻
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  3725. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  3726. Thank you, Irene. Have a great weekend🌻🦋
    2
  3727. I think it’s all marvellous !🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment , Terry😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3728. I'd like to reply to you in cat but I'm only at a basic level so thank you so much for watching and commenting! Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻🐈
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  3729. I didn't realise that it was so difficult where you are to be a vegan. You must make sure that you are eating enough and getting the nutrients and vitamins that you need. If I am away or out and there are only heavily processed vegan options, then I will order vegetarian as I try and avoid the artificial things that are in the vegan products, preferring fresh vegetables and pulses as my food choice. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3730. It was so scary! 🙀 But it all worked out in the end. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3731. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  3732. Hi Hilda, it sounds like we have a lot in common, preferring a very basic and simple life. Your caravan sounds perfect for that and it is lovely to know you are following our journey. I went back to the vlog that you mentioned and I couldn’t see clearly but I think it could be wild clematis? Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and wonderful week ahead 🌻🦋
    2
  3733. Hello NB Blue Phoenix! I hope you are all well. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3734. I think you're right there! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  3735. Captain Zephyr kept us all calm and in check which is just what we needed!🐾🐾 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3736. Swimming in the canal!😱 Adrian, you were brave. They tell us now that if we fall into the canal, we should drink a bottle of coke as a way of killing any nasties that may have been swallowed! Blisworth is very pretty though so it must have been a lovely place to spend your childhood. Thank you for your comment. Have a great weekend. Take care🌻🦋🏊‍♂️
    2
  3737. That is very helpful, Sian- thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3738. That is so sweet of you, Carole- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  3739. Hello Michael and thank you for your lovely comment! It must have been beautiful to stand and fish in such a spot as Ferry Meadows. We are on the Middle Levels now so I’m not sure what sort of fish swim here? Enjoy your weekend!🌻🦋
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  3740. You are very welcome. Thank you for taking the time to watch them and comment. Have a wonderful week!🦋🌻
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  3741. It was delicious 😋 Take care 🦋🌻
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  3742. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it! Thank you for your lovely comment, take care🌻🦋
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  3743. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3744. I’d be useless at sea as I get so sea sick! 🤒 🤭 Take care 🦋🌻
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  3745. How wonderful to be with the peregrines, Paul! I will check that out later. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3746. It is lovely to have you accompany us. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3747. You are very welcome😊Happy New Year!🦋🌻🥳
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  3748. You are much braver than me- I could never kayak through that tunnel! I didn't know that the parakeets were in Coventry too- wow! They are doing well! I am not passing Brinklow soon, but I will one day for sure. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  3749. I heard today that boat ropes are being made out of recycled plastic bottles by a company! 🤩 It is brilliant that people can come up with these ideas.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  3750. I think it’s amazing that we can tap into their world via a detector! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3751. Hi Christine, I really do enjoy this lifestyle even when there are storms and empty water tanks, I love it! I am so pleased that you like your book. Thank you so much for buying it. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  3752. Thank you so much, Bill! I am so glad that you found it relaxing. Have a great weekend.🌻🦋
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  3753. Bluebells are a feast for the eyes aren’t they? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3754. Welcome to the channel, Julie and thank you so much for such a lovely comment. It is wonderful to have you aboard the narrow boat journey. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3755. Phew! Thank you for your concern though x🌻🦋
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  3756. That’s so kind of you, John. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3757. Hi Mark, the world really is an amazing place isn't it? There is so much to discover and learn and it is so exciting finding out more about the flora and fauna.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3758. Hi Gary and Irene; it would be nice to have some warmer weather! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  3759. It’s lovely to have you come along! Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3760. That is such a compliment- thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3761. Thank you so much for your kind comments and for following the channel from the beginning. We too had hail today! Take care🌻🦋
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  3762. Thank you so much, Pancrazio for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🦋🌻🐾🐾 You are so right about dogs!
    2
  3763. Thank you so much, Teresa! I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a super weekend and stay cool too in this sunshine. 🦋🌻
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  3764. A⭐️⭐️⭐️ Comment! 😊
    2
  3765. That’s right! 🤩 It’s amazing to see pieces of history still intact. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3766. I think radar is used to detect birds then shut down. They would have considered it carefully before allowing them in the nature reserve. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3767. What a kind comment- thank you so much 😊 I really appreciate it. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3768. Hi Louise, have you thought about listening to podcasts or audiobooks while you rest? I hope you feel better very soon and stay nice and warm. Thinking of you x Take care 🦋🌻
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  3769. I hope you had a good week, Julee? Enjoy the rest of your weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3770. Thank you so much 😊 that’s so kind of you. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3771. I love the birds and Zephyr too. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3772. How right you are! Also, thank you for the work you have done and I hope you are happy and enjoying you veteran years. Wishing you a wonderful weekend.🌻🦋
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  3773. It was a bit of an adventure wasn’t it! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3774. 💚🌻🦋
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  3775. Hi Amanda, I’m honoured that your cat likes the vlogs. My email is themindfulnarrowboat@gmail.com so you can send a photo there. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
    2
  3776. Thank you, Nanci! We have been so lucky with the sunsets here recently. Have a week full of beautiful sunsets!🌅
    2
  3777. I am so pleased that you enjoy journaling too.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
    2
  3778. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3779. That is such a kind comment. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  3780. Hi Michael, it is so lovely to hear from you and thank you so much for your kindness about my channel and journal.🤗 I haven't seen Where the Crawdads Sing yet, but when I sit down and watch a film, I will choose it as I am so intrigued to see the artwork in it. I really appreciate your comments. Have a super Sunday and week ahead.🦋🌻
    2
  3781. She did didn’t she! 😂🐾🐾 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3782. I agree! They are mesmerising to watch aren’t they? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3783. I am restocking at the moment so it should be in my shop next week. Thank you for asking. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3784. That’s so lovely to know! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  3785. Thank you for watching and for your kind comment, Paul. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  3786. 😂 No dark side but I ran out of loose leaf and the local shops only sold bags so I bought some Assam in bags. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3787. It is good to be back, Malcolm! Thank you so much.Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
    2
  3788. That's right- the Meres and the Mosses! Bunbury was an amazing mill to visit. Whoops about the butter knife and the jam- sorry! 🙈Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3789. Hi James, Ian is such a fabulous story teller and has a bank of hundreds of tales all in his head that he can retell at a drop of a hat! I think you are right about Oscar the Dog as soon as we hit the rapids he was in his element...I wasn't though!😱Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3790. Boating has made me stronger than I was. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3791. I can pronounce that much easier than Aquilegia!😂 Either way, they are such fancy flowers aren't they? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3792. Oh no! I hope you are starting to feel better ❤️‍🩹 It’s rotten being ill isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Look after yourself 🦋🌻
    2
  3793. After I ate the first slice, I really couldn’t finish the second so I wrapped it up in foil and then ate it later!😂 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3794. You are so welcome. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  3795. Thank you so much, Peter! Take care 🦋🌻
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  3796. It is tidal isn't it? Stay happy and healthy too, Steve.Thank you so much for such a lovely comment.Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  3797. Hi Will, it is a great place to visit and the stories of the past are just incredible. Thank you for your loveliness, Mr Will. Stay safe and happy cruising 🌻🦋
    2
  3798. Thank you so much! ☺️ Your comment really brought a smile to my face. Have a super Sunday and week ahead.🌻🦋
    2
  3799. Hi Michael, I hope you are all well?Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  3800. Who slated you? I hope you are ok? Thank you so much for watching 😊 Have a super weekend, Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  3801. I was on YouTube last week, Steve? I hope you can get out on your golf course soon, you must really miss it? Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3802. Hi Steve, what struck me about the swan story was watching how Stocky was so accepting of humans after what had happened to him and I think the care he was given by those in the rescue centre resonated more than the awful behaviour of the person who hurt him. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a great weekend. Take care🌻🦋
    2
  3803. Hi Dave, thank you so much for your lovely comment. Zephyr definitely does take her supervisor role seriously!😂🐾 Have a great day!🌻🦋
    2
  3804. Wow! What a great connection you have to the Midlands. Fancy dating a Will Shakespeare too! Brilliant 🤩 Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  3805. Hi Simon, the walkers were so kind weren't they? Suddenly, there we were all trying to stop the duck being squashed and then we all shared the relief when she scooted out in front of the boat! 😅🦆I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog and I laughed at the cock-a-doodle-doo, too when I watched the film back as I didn't realise the cockerel had called at the same time! Thank you for your lovely comment, Simon. Have a great weekend.🌻🦋
    2
  3806. Thank you so much, Indi! 😊That is such a kind thing to say. Take care🦋🌻
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  3807. She is funny isn’t she? 🐾🐾😂 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3808. Summertime in Gloucester, hopefully. That's the plan anyway. Take care🦋🌻
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  3809. Wow! 🤩 I will look at that. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3810. That’s so kind of you, Paul. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  3811. Thank you, Christine for your lovely comment. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog! Have a super weekend!🦋🌻
    2
  3812. Hi George, how special for your parents to have you at their side as they passed away. I can’t really explain my emotions about the Queen either, so that makes two of us. You are right about not needing to try and explain why you feel that way, sometimes just accepting ‘this is how I feel at the moment’ is the best way to manage sadness. Look after yourself 🌻🦋
    2
  3813. I teach all Primary subjects and English at secondary level. I also offer English as a Second Language, teaching students overseas. Thank you for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  3814. Hi there Paul, I am so pleased that you found the cruise interesting. Thank you so much for watching. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  3815. Hi Paul, I was so excited to see the fish behave like that right under the heron's feet!🤩 Thank you so much for your kind wishes, Paul. I hope we get it all fixed soon too. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  3816. Thank you so much, Sheila. There are so many stories along the canal aren’t there? Have a great weekend 🌻🦋
    2
  3817. Tom, it’s so lovely to hear from you and know how much you enjoy the vlogs. It’s me who should be thanking you for spreading such kindness! 🙏 Have a beautiful weekend🦋🌻
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  3818. You are so right about taking one step at a time. That really worked with the locks and now I am so much happier driving into them. I wish you the best with your own fears too. How wonderful to crochet and watch; you must be good, as when I crochet, I have to stare very hard at what I am doing. Have a super rest of the week and thank you so much for your lovely comment, take care🌻🦋🧶
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  3819. I do ship to the U.S I am restocking my 2022 book next Sunday and my 2023 book the week after as I have sold out today. Thank you so much for your interest. Take care🦋🌻
    2
  3820. That is so adorable that the cricket was sitting on his shoulder! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋🦗
    2
  3821. Stevie, that is such a kind comment- thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care 🌻🦋
    2
  3822. My favourite milk is Plenish Almond as it only has 3 natural ingredients, some of the dairy alternatives have weird additives but Plenish is natural. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3823. That is so kind of you, Sian!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3824. Oh Mick, please don’t call your life crazy and stupid; your comments are so kind and you deserve a wonderful life. Thank you so much for your kindness 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
    2
  3825. Thank you so much, John. I loved Kate and Ada too, what a beautiful pair they made surrounded by the wildflowers and little, flying creatures. Have sunny weekend. Take care🌻🦋🌞
    2
  3826. Thank you so much, Tony for your lovely comment. I wasn’t expecting the cruise to be so beautiful. It came as a wonderful surprise and like you say, the most picturesque stretch. Have a great weekend 🦋🌻
    2
  3827. Thank you so much for such a kind comment. How wonderful to have nesting swallows with you too! Take care 🌻🦋
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  3828. That is so kind of you, Vicky. Thank you so much.Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  3829. Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Finding fuel for the fire is a priority at the moment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
    2
  3830. Hi John, thank you so much for your wonderful support; I really appreciate it. It is super to have dogs watching and enjoying the channel too- I feel honoured to have canine followers.🐶🐶 Zephyr keeps a close eye on the edit as you can see from vlog this week. I was going to include the kingfisher in the journal, but I have wanted to film a fox for such a long time, that I just had to let it have its own page. Also, the drawing took me ages as I kept getting the proportions wrong- and having to rub it out! Thank you both, once again. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻🦊
    2
  3831. That is such a kind thing to say and I really appreciate your words.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  3832. Thank you for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3833. Good luck for tomorrow then, Will! I hope your journey goes more smoothly than mine did. I’m glad you like the bird calls. I managed to film a green woodpecker yaffling yesterday. I couldn’t believe my luck. Take care🌻🦋
    2
  3834. I love being a fur momma to my ZeffZeff. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  3835. That is very kind of you- thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3836. Thank you so,so much for sticking with the videos and for such a lovely comment. It means a great deal to me to know that you are enjoying the vlogs. I had already uploaded this vlog before you bought me all of those coffees so I will thank you in next week’s vlog. Do I use the name, Mastercraft? Happy New Year!🦋🌻🥳
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  3837. So you have been battling to keep your pond healthy this year, Christine! Is it a fish pond? I haven’t seen any frogs this year and have missed them; have you had any in your garden? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🦋🌻
    2
  3838. I did have a little cry in that lock.🥹🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Have a great week. Take care 🌻🦋
    2
  3839. Great tip, Colin- I'll look it up!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    2
  3840. You are so lovely🤗🤗 Thank you so much! I think that they might prefer the cash though to be honest🤣 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3841. It was a special moment.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3842. I had a great time- thank you so much Gary and Irene! Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3843. How wonderful! 🤩 Take care 🌻🦋
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  3844. Welcome to the channel, Lorraine! You lucky thing, living in New Zealand; there is amazing wildlife and nature out there.😍 I am so pleased that you are watching and enjoying the vlogs. It means a lot to me to get feedback like that. Take care🦋🌻
    2
  3845. Tim, your kind comment has made me really smile. I am so pleased that you like your book and the Zephyr page.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  3846. Loons, is such a cute name for the goosanders! Remember the weather here before leaving where you are. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3847. That’s so kind of you- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  3848. That is so kind of you, Robert. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the videos.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
    2
  3849. It could have been a lot worse but it was definitely a 4 biscuit day! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3850. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I have to keep the bloopers in as the video wouldn’t be long enough if I took all of them out!🤣 I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
    2
  3851. It's the gentle rocking that I think sends me off to sleep! How wonderful to have a wine whilst doing a spot of gongoozlering. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3852. The river of cormorants was just breathtaking to behold. I am always looking things up, reading and asking experts on Twitter about new wildlife that I find. Take care🦋🌻
    2
  3853. Thank you so much. It is a privilege to able to film the plants and flowers. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3854. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  3855. Great word! Thank you so much for taking the time to enter. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  3856. Hi Nigel, thank you so much! India is much better at driving the boat than when I first started. Have a wonderful week, take care🦋🌻
    2
  3857. What a super lovely comment 🤗 Thank you so much. I really appreciate your kind words. Have a wonderful Sunday and week ahead🦋🌻
    2
  3858. Practice is definitely helping me to improve on my artwork. I still have a long way to go though. Thank you for watching the vlogs- take care🌻🦋
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  3859. We had a lovely Christmas 🎄 I hope you did too? Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
    2
  3860. Thank you, Jason. It must be tough working outdoors at the moment? Hopefully we will be moving in a couple of days as it looks like we are going to get some really warm temperatures- like you say "Goldilocks Weather" Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  3861. What a kind comment, Matt! I hope you get to fulfil your cruising dreams. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  3862. Thank you so much 😊 That’s so kind of you. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3863. 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3864. Thank you for your lovely comment. I only came across Edith Holden when a friend and my mother-in-law said the same to me as you just have about a year ago. Since then, I have bought all of her books and read her biography and I greatly admire her work. I tried to find out more about her when I was travelling through where she lived- these are my January vlogs of this year. Narrowboat life has its ups and downs like anything in life, but if you want it badly enough, you will find the ups far outweigh the downs. Your grandchildren would probably love to visit you on your boat. This aside, if you rather like your house, then you have more to lose, so follow your heart. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    2
  3865. She has a new ball now, so she'll lose that one next! 😂🐾🐾Take care 🦋🌻
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  3866. I'll look after my broom and my chimney, I think!😂Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  3867. 🌻🦋
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  3868. It’s a great place isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3869. Well, I am delighted to hear that you have been binge watching- how kind of you! I am teaching myself the wildlife as I go but I am utterly obsessed with finding out about everything that I discover and I'm loving every minute of it! A Lizard Orchid is a very special find; I have only seen one once when I was on The Reach Lode on the river Cam and I was blown away with how stunning it was. The wild orchids are so exciting to go looking for.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  3870. I have just looked up the American Elm and what a stunning tree that is! I hope you have success with your planting of it. Thank you so much, Nanci for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  3871. I really hope your seed flourishes, Nanci. Is it the seed of the last American Elm in Oregon that you have planted?
    2
  3872. Thank you so much for your kindness, Chris.Take care 🦋🌻
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  3873. Great idea, Miguel. I think I’ll need to drink a fair amount of that champagne before my maiden voyage! Have a lovely Christmas and stay safe x
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  3874. It was challenging but it’s all calm again now fortunately. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3875. It is always special to see an animal in its natural habitat isn't it? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  3876. You are from a super neck of the woods!Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3877. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you. Take care 🌻🦋🥳
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  3878. Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  3879. It has its ups and downs but I am so grateful for this opportunity. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3880. Thank you so much for your help with this. We have found out that the issue is our washing machine is heating the water rather than calorifier and it is that the causes the machine to cut out. So we will get a plumber to connect it. To be honest, I’m still not sure!👍🙏
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  3881. That’s so kind of you, William! Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3882. Hi Sue, I hadn’t thought about the leaves being a trigger before. I’m sad to hear you have the same problem too, but it’s like you say, the beauty around you makes up for it doesn’t it? My Mum bought me a Tower Air Purifier for my birthday and that really helps and I take antihistamines as soon as I have a bad day with the breathing. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  3883. Thank you so much for watching, Julie. Happy New Year!🥳 Take care🌻🦋
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  3884. Thank you for sailing with us! Take care 🌻🦋
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  3885. A crest of a tiny wave, but nevertheless, it was definitely a wave; I won't be making a habit of it though, Margaret! 😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  3886. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching the old videos. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3887. We mustn't let that happen. There is a petition to sign and that is on the CRT website and then I hope that if we all stand up for the waterways, it won't be easy for them to become neglected. Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  3888. I am so pleased that YouTube put me in your feed! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  3889. That is the perfect spelling; I had to check too! Apparently the River Severn 5 star bore is the second largest in the world. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  3890. Oh Shirley, what a beautiful comment- thank you so much! I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. There are several reasons behind the decline in swallows: African extreme heat which is causing problems for their migration; removal of old barns and rooftops which they like to nest in and the big drop in insect numbers which they feed on. We can't do much to alter the heat but we can reduce the removal of their nesting sites and stop using pesticides and keep grasses tall for the insects. I am hopeful, that we will do more to protect our declining species.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3891.  @shirleygreaves9650  I think more people than ever are trying so hard to look after the wildlife and I really have noticed the longer grasses and better wildlife areas. I am more hopeful than I have been for a long time that changes are going to be made to address the pesticides and habitat loss too.💚
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  3892. Wow! 🤩 That’s a great idea. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3893. I’m so slow at it! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3894. It sounds like you made a good choice there. Have a super rest of the week. Take care🦋🌻
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  3895. Pearson’s Canal Companion. They are great! Thank you for watching. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3896. Thank you for your lovely comment, Gordon. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3897. I’ll try that! Thank you so much 😊 take care 🌻🦋
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  3898. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  3899. Hi Christine, I hope you are well. I am so pleased that you find the vlogs peaceful. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  3900. My husband works in education and they have a strict code of conduct which means that they can't be very active on social media. He cares deeply about his job, so he won't appear on the camera. One day, when he retires, he'll appear. Thank you for your question and I understand why it must be confusing. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3901. I absolutely love this comment and I am eager to see the photo now! You can send it to my email: themindfulnarrowboat@gmail.com. As for the haiku it is so beautiful and I will put it in next week’s vlog with the view. Well done, Sienna! It is so good for the soul to walk outside, look at the changing light and the nature. It is truly lifting and magical isn’t it? Have a wonderful week in the snow! Stay safe.🌻🦋
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  3902. Hi Simon from France, it is great to know that you look forward to watching the vlogs. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  3903. What a kind and thoughtful comment, Steve! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  3904. Hi Ian, currently, we are using the Pearson's Guides which are beautifully written as well as great maps. There is another guide called Nicholson which are also excellent, but I particularly like the Pearsons. Hope this helps. Take care🌻🦋
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  3905. I am so pleased that your wife has received her birthday present. Please wish her a belated happy birthday from me. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3906. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  3907. 😂 I try and limit my bird impressions just in case I get chased by a cat!🤣 Thank you for subscribing. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3908. Oh James, that is so awful? Life must be so difficult for you at the moment to try and make sense of so much loss. My heart goes out to you. Take care🦋🌻
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  3909. Wow! It doesn’t snow down there very often does it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3910. Yes I did. Fruit. Thank you for watching.!Take care 🌻🦋
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  3911. Hi Jenny, what a kind comment. Thank you so much 😊 I think starlings also murmurate to exchange information and to avoid predators too. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3912. Thank you so much for your lovely comment- I am so pleased that you are going to watch the film too- it's brilliant and so heartfelt. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3913. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much for watching! Take care🦋🌻
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  3914. What a lovely idea to wrap them in a newspaper blanket by the fire; I feel that my tomatoes missed out on this- next time, I'll try it! Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅
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  3915. Responding to your comments is a pleasure, Jenny so do not worry about that. Also, the company that I worked for when I made this vlog no longer exists and I lost lots of teaching work, consultancy work and my book contract as it was all tied up in the same place. I was so upset at the time, but I have some private, online students now and my YouTube Channel, so I just get by, plus my husband works too. Thank you for your kind words about the poem; I shall have to go back to listen to that one as I can't remember it now. Take care🦋🌻
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  3916. I am so sorry to hear that you are having a very difficult time at the moment, Mark. I hope this time passes quickly for you so that you can enjoy your life again. Wishing you mindfulness and happiness, take care🦋🌻💚
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  3917. What a great place to winter moor. I have a bit of an adventure in next week's vlog with my journey, so it might be the pinch point that you are referring to- you'll have to let me know.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3918. The bullfinch is like a delightful peach in a cap, isn't it? I love them!😍 Thank you for your lovely comment, Jean-Louis and be healthy and have a good week too!🦋🌻
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  3919. 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.🌻🦋
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  3920. Ely is such a pretty spot to be moored in. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3921. I like your thinking! 👍 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3922. Thank you for your lovely comment, Paul. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3923. It did, didn’t it! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3924. What a kind and generous comment- thank you so much. I am so grateful to you for taking the time to type this. I love making these vlogs and to hear that others enjoy them is so rewarding. Take care 🌻🦋
    2
  3925. Hi Sheila, I bet it's lovely and warm where you are at the moment? I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. Have a super weekend.🦋🌻
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  3926. Good idea! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3927. You are so welcome! Thank you for watching my channel and asking such fabulous questions. It’s so exciting that you will be using your own journals and finding out about nature. Happy adventures, Sienna May!🌻🦋📒
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  3928. Thank you so much!Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3929. I am so, so sorry to hear about Billy and losing him so young. You must be heart broken? I hope you are okay and have lots of wonderful memories of him. Our dogs are so special to us and I have a super soft spot in my heart for all of the Labradors. xx They are such gentle dogs.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    2
  3930. They are very special aren't they? Which is why they make amazing guide dogs.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3931. Hi Vanessa, you ask a good question about the solar; on a poorly lit day we would normally draw in 720 KW (KWH) hours and so we might run the engine in the evening for an hour; on a good day, we might draw in 1560 KWH and that would run all of our appliances easily. India made the rosehip syrup; we picked about 300g of red rosehips, boiled them until soft and then mashed and strained them through muslin and then heated them again with sugar until the sugar dissolved. Thank you for your super questions. Take care🌻🦋
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  3932. It really is!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  3933. Thank you so much for visiting my shop. I am restocking all of my journals next Friday. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3934. That’s so kind of you! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3935. Thank you so much, Teresa for such a lovely comment🤗 I am so pleased that you enjoyed the video today. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    2
  3936. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Take care 🦋🌻
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  3937. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs and you like the journal section each week. They are so much fun to make. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3938. Personally, for me, it was the travel that made me choose a narrow boat. I wanted to see all of the waterway possible. It is also cheaper to run. I think you should think about what is more important to you. There is a lot of waterways that accommodate wide beams just not all of them. They are very luxurious inside though. Good luck deciding 🦋🌻
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  3939. You are welcome to borrow her for any of your gardening needs!😂🐾🐾Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  3940. You must have so many wonderful days kayaking the Chelmer and Blackwater. It's so pretty there! Unfortunately, as it was quite cold on the day that I filmed for the vlog, I didn't walk the whole length, but drove and walked the beginning, middle and end. I hope, when I return to Essex one day, to walk the whole length of it. Thank you for your lovely comment, Paul.🦋🌻
    2
  3941. Oh for a lush and green scene once again! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3942. They are wonderful to watch! 😍 Take care 🦋🌻
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  3943. I’m glad you like the vlogs. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  3944. That would be a great river to drop anchor as it’s not too fast moving is it? Sorry about the pause this week. 🤭 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3945. It is a beauty! Are you still stuck on the Nene? I hope you're ok.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend, Mr NB Will! Take care🌻🦋
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  3946. Have a great time at the boat show!🌻🦋
    2
  3947. Five am, deep February! 😱 I'm very much in hibernation then. 😂Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care.🌻🦋
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  3948. Hi Rich, thank you for your comment. We stopped initially but they asked us to pass them. I think it was tricky reversing when we were watching them as they were learning so they preferred us not to stop. They were doing a super job though. Have a great rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  3949. It must have been so worrying for your parents to have a newborn baby in such cold conditions. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3950. I like what you did there! Thank you so much. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3951. The bird life was amazing on this cruise! And as for Doublet, we’ll I was thrilled to have it join us for the evening. Have a super weekend, Christine. Take care🦋🌻
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  3952. The warm rain has helped my flowers this year. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy Easter!🦋🌻🐣
    2
  3953. Labradors have such a gentle way of letting you know that they are in charge, don't they? 🐾🐾💚 Please pass on a belly rub to your black Lab from me. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3954. Thank you so much for such a kind and lovely comment. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3955. It isn’t too personal, Terrie it’s just complicated. I live on my own for part of the week because my husband works away. His job is working in education and with vulnerable families so he can’t be on social media. He is so supportive of my channel and I am very protective about him and his job which is why I don’t show him when he is with me. One day, he’ll retire and it will be easier. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3956. It is an amazing project and I have more news about it which I really should cover in a future vlog. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
    2
  3957. Congratulations on having a granddaughter on the way! There are 2 butterflies called Vanessa: The Painted Lady and The Red Admiral: Vanessa Cardui and Vanessa Atalanta. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3958. I agree.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care.🌻🦋
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  3959. Julie, your comment was so special and lovely to read, thank you so much for your kind words; they really mean a lot to me. I'm so glad that you enjoyed the vlog, think yourself lucky that you don't have to eat my dandelion honey! 😂 Enjoy the rest of your week and I wish you a wonderful weekend ahead.🌻🦋🐝
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  3960. Very true. Thank you so much for watching.Take care 🦋🌻
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  3961. Hi Stevie, so far the deodorant is working really well and I am so impressed with it. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  3962. Thank you so much, Wendy for such a lovely comment! 😊 Reach Lode remains one of my favourite places of all time and your kind words about the vlog, brings all of those wonderful memories back to me. Enjoy the rest of your week. Take care🌻🦋
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  3963. Now, I can pronounce it written like that! Thank you so much., take care🦋🌻
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  3964. You are so welcome.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  3965. Thank you 😊 Enjoy your day🦋🌻
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  3966. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  3967. If you can set aside some time each week to self-actualise then that will stand you in good stead for the rest of the week. But it is easier said than done as when I worked on land and when my children were growing up, there was never any time to self-actualise! Good luck🤞Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3968. Hello Chris and Jane on Narrowboat Poppy! Thank-you so much for your super lovely comment and big thumbs up.😊 Have a great week and take care🌻🦋
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  3969. What a lovely story and only 3 weeks until your amazing floating adventures begin! I wish you all the best with your new boat. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  3970. Thank you! When you make a vlog about snails, you’re not sure how enjoyable others will find it but I get very excited about all nature and it’s an experience that I will always look back on fondly. Have a lovely weekend! 🐌
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  3971. Good question. Firstly, I managed to keep the dentist that I had in Essex as it doesn't matter where you live to register with a dentist, but the GP is different. I registered with a GP when I was in Market Bosworth by becoming a guest patient; there is a small amount of paperwork and then you can see a doctor, but as I have asthma and need regular medication, they set up an online system for me so I can arrange to have my inhalers delivered to a pharmacy near where I am. I was lucky with the surgery I found, as I don't think they are all as helpful. You have the right to go into a surgery and be seen as a guest though.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  3972. It was definitely the safest day out of the three to travel on. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3973. Thank you, Simon. I am so pleased you found the vlog peaceful. That has always been my intention to create some moments of mindfulness. It is my hobby and I wasn’t sure others would enjoy it, so when I get comments like yours, it is so lovely. Have a wonderful week👍🦋🌻
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  3974. Hi Bex, we’re having a lovely weekend thank you. I hope you are too? Thank you so much for your kind comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  3975. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it.Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3976. Thank you for your lovely comment. I have an Etsy shop, but I am waiting for more stock to be printed. Hopefully, I will have some more books in the next couple of weeks. Happy New Year! 🥳🦋🌻
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  3977. That is reassuring to know, Andrew! 👍😄 You are so right about how lovely to Ashby is. Thank you for your comment. Have a sunny Sunday and week ahead.🌻🦋🌞
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  3978. Thank you so much Expat Expat and I wish you and your family a wonderful Christmas too🌻🦋🎄
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  3979. Thank you 😊
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  3980. Zephyr loves the title of ‘cool dude’ Greg! 🐾🐾Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3981. Aren’t they wonderful birds? There are quite a few around this stretch of the Thames which is good to see. Thank you for your comments.🙏
    2
  3982. I kept it low key with the biscuits this week didn’t I?😌 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  3983. I see that you found the Narrowboat Garden vlog which is good. Thank you so much for watching all of the old vlogs, John. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3984. Thank you so much for caring so much about Zephyr.💚 We tried to get into the side but there was too much of a gap for her to get back on. She got lots of hugs afterwards. Have a super weekend🦋🌻🐾🐾
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  3985. Oh the world of moss is a magnificent one which I am only just discovering myself. I totally recommend getting a little clip on macro lens for your phone and staring closely at the mosses. Gorgeous! 🥰 Enjoy your day, Lisa and thank you so much for your lovely comment.🌻🦋
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  3986. 🤭 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3987. It was an excellent exercise then in making you realise what really makes you happy.👍 I hope your wish comes true one day soon though too. Oh the scenery! I am really, really going to miss it all, but there is beauty to be found everywhere, so I will remind myself of that when I have left this area. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  3988. Thank you, Chris. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  3989. Hello Sheila and thank you so much for watching my vlog. I'm so pleased that you like my garden, although I have accidentally lost a lot of plants along the way with my lack of gardening skills! Have a wonderful rest of the weekend and week ahead.🌻🦋
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  3990. It is a great combination isn't it? You'll have to pay the place a visit one day.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3991. That is so kind of you; I buy tea with my coffee money.🤭 Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  3992. I am sorry to hear about the loss of your friend too. Thank you so much for your kind and wise words; they are really helpful. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  3993. I am so pleased that you watched with tea and enjoyed the vlog. Thank you so much for such a kind and lovely comment. Zephyr gave me a chuckle too, if ever you need any sweeping, just call for Zeff! 😂Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  3994. 🤗🤗Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3995. That is such a special connection to have. God rest his soul. Take care 🦋🌻
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  3996. Thank you so much for such a kind comment.Take care 🦋🌻
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  3997. Oh my goodness your yard sounds like my kind of paradise! It must be incredible to watch all of that wildlife outside your window. Take care🦋🌻
    2
  3998. That's right, Karen!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  3999. How lovely to get a comment from you, Jason! Thank you so much! ☺️ Get ready for your moment of fame in next week’s episode and thank you once again for letting us moor on your land. Take care🌻🦋
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  4000. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this comment. It was so lovely to read. 🤗 This stretch of the canal is so beautiful and I can’t wait to find out more about Edith Holden as there are several places along the way which she was connected to. Have a great weekend 🦋🌻
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  4001. It was a good place to be. Thank you for watching and commenting. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4002. It is so hard to comprehend what is going on at the moment isn’t it? Nature makes so much more sense to me and the everyday, decent and kind human being that I meet and share comments like yours with. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4003. I’m so pleased that it made you feel relaxed. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4004. Ben sounds like he was a wonderful dog. You must really miss him. 🐾🐾💚 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4005. Thank you so much for watching! Take care🌻🦋
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  4006. I bring the plants in when there is severe frost but most of them seem to make it through the winter so far. Narrow stretches of canal means that you sound your horn or wait in the wide stretch if a boat is coming towards you. Keeping warm is all about having enough firewood or coal or diesel if you have a diesel heater as well as winter clothes and hot meals. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4007. That’s very kind of you, Steve. Thank you ☺️ 🌻🦋
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  4008. The Bridgewater collapse is so frightening isn't it?Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4009. I feel your pain, Darron! Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  4010. I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much. Take care🌻🦋
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  4011. Sometimes it takes me a while to get back to everyone on my comments but I love reading and responding to comments. It makes me feel like I have an extended family in you all. Zephyr loves trains but she does prefer the boat you’re right there. Take care🦋🌻
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  4012. It’s so good of you to play catch up with the vlogs. I really appreciate it and it helps the channel too! You’re a ⭐️! Have a wonderful day. 🌻🦋
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  4013. How wonderful that you are looking at moss so closely.There is a whole other world in there; it like diving among the coral of the sea bed, but you don't need a wet suit and an oxygen tank! Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  4014. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much, Christine. Zeph really knew which portion of that stick that she wanted didn't she? Take care 🌻🦋
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  4015. Thank you so much for your kind words. It really means a lot to me. Take care, M Hoppo! 🦋🌻
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  4016. Zephyr’s tail was so funny wasn’t it! I didn’t realise until I started editing how loud it was 😂😂🐾🐾🤗 Thank you so much for such a kind comment, Shirley. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4017. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  4018. Hi Sheila, thank you for your lovely comment and for your guesses. I'll let you know if you were right next week. Zephyr's little expressions really make me laugh and I knew that we were going to have to bring that deflated ball home with us! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋🦦🦅
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  4019. There are so many wonderful walks near to where you are; you also have the marsh and willow tit there to look out for. Happy discovering x Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  4020. What about pet shops? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4021. Hi Margaret, thank you so much for your lovely comment- Zephyr really does seem to be getting to quite like this whole vlogging thing and walks into shot whenever the camera is out! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  4022. How kind, Kate! Thank you so much 😊 Take care🦋🌻🤗
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  4023. Thank you so much, Yvonne for your lovely comment. Andy had such a super idea didn't he! Wishing you a wonderful weekend.🦋🌻
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  4024. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog, Gary. Thank you so much for your kind comment about my mouse too. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4025. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4026. I use Derwent watercolour pencils in my journal- they are lovely pencils. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Thank you so much.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  4027. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment, Michael. It must have been such an horrific sight to see the River Severn lit up like that- It's a very moving place. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4028. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4029. Thank you, Chris that is very kind of you to say. I hope your cruising is going well. Have a super weekend.🦋🌻
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  4030. I’m hoping for a calmer week this week!🤞 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4031. It would be lovely if you could paint it! Thank you for your comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4032. I sincerely hope that you get your boat and realise your dream, Anne. Happy New Year🥳🌻🦋
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  4033. Thank you so much, Robin. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4034. Bert might bring you some more in the morning. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4035. It is such a picturesque spot isn't it, Shirley? I can see why you visit it often. The river was frightening and perhaps I shouldn't have crossed it, but we arrived safely which is the main thing.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4036. It was a very exciting moment for me to see the dipper, Ann! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4037. What a kind comment! Thank you so much. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4038. I am moth mad, Sian! I just love them. Thank you so much for watching some of the old videos. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4039. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! I am definitely feeling more confident handling the boat on my own. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  4040. Thank you so much, Peter! Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4041. I thought about that! I haven’t seen any heel ones here. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4042. So many empty pages!!! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4043. I shall have to look that song up. Thank you for this nugget of information. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4044. I'll look out for you.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  4045. It is such a pretty slime mould! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  4046. Thank you so much for subscribing, Steve- welcome to the channel! What a kind and lovely comment too. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  4047. Stay warm 🧣
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  4048. You are so welcome, Caz!🤗 Have a wonderful week, take care🦋🌻
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  4049. Hello, Ralph and welcome to the channel! I’m so pleased you have joined the little community of nature and boating enthusiasts that we have here. You must see some amazing wildlife where you are. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4050. I agree, the insects are so important for our planet and as for my dog, well you can see who is in charge can’t you! Thank you for your comment!
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  4051. Thank you so much, Stevie for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  4052. It was a smile of utter relief! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  4053. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  4054. It is so beautiful here, but I wouldn't have gone on the river if it was any higher. Thank you for your lovely comment, Lizzie.Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  4055. Thank you so much for watching, Pete and for all of your support this year. Happy New Year!🥳 Take care🌻🦋
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  4056. What a great question, Joseph. At the moment, I am certain that this is the right life choice but things can change and it might cease to be the best way to live, for now, I am so grateful for this experience. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4057. Это так любезно с вашей стороны. Большое спасибо за ваш прекрасный комментарий. Отличных выходных, берегите себя🌻🦋
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  4058. Keeping the view clear for you all was a challenge that evening! 😂🙈Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4059. 😂 I’ve had a lot of practice because I make a lot of mistakes! 🙈 Thank you for watching, Chris. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4060. Thank you so much, Janet! 😊 Wishing you a wonderful weekend.🌻🦋
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  4061. Thank you so much, Richard! Congratulations on your new boat!🥳🌻🦋
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  4062. Hi Pete and Lorraine; I don't have an eta apart from slow and probably late! 🤭 That is so kind of you to have a jar of honey for me. I'm bound to bump into you soon. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4063. That is such a beautiful comment, thank you so much🤗. I am touched that you would like to buy the calendar and book. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  4064. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4065. That’s so kind of you, Paul. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4066. Thank you, Simon. It is so lovely to know that you found the vlog calming. Take care.🦋🌻
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  4067. Thank you so much, Stevie! Have a super week. Take care🦋🌻
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  4068. Well there just aren’t any dating sites for bees!🤣🐝🐝🐝 Have a sunny week!
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  4069. It is a wonderful film isn't it and what a twist to the plot too! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4070. I hope you have a super relaxing weekend. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4071. Hi Brewster, at first, I was going to use the word sandwich, but it didn't fit correctly. Thank you for taking the time to look it up though, but you are right "sauna" would have made perfect sense too. I'm glad you liked the smooth recovery there, of course entirely planned to show you the sky!😂🤪 It's always lovely to read your comments. Have a super weekend.🌻🦋
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  4072. They sound like very exciting plans. I hope your retirement dreams come true. I am so sorry to hear about your Labrador. I hope you have plenty of wonderful memories to think back on. Take care🦋🌻
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  4073. Thank you so much, Paul for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4074. My husband was with me when I was on this trip. I am alone for part of the week and my husband can't be in the vlogs due to his work commitments and the sensitive nature of his job, but he was with me on this particular trip. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4075. I am so glad that you enjoyed it! Thank you for your comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  4076. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4077. You get used to it. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  4078. That is so kind, Joe, thank you so much! 😊 I hope you have a wonderful weekend 🦋🌻
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  4079. It's funny that you mentioned that part of the video because I really liked that bit too; you just don't expect a canoe to be there do you? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻🛶
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  4080. 💚🦋🌻
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  4081. It is lovely here, Christine. Thank you so much for watching and for your super comment. Have a wonderful rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4082. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy New Year!🥳🦋🌻
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  4083. I keep an eye on the news headlines but I try and not get too drawn into it. If there is a petition to sign to protect wildlife then I’ll sign it; if Red Cross need donations in a war zone, then I’ll donate when I can, but I have taught myself not to worry about events that I have no control over. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4084. I couldn’t quite believe I was looking at stones laid by Anglo Saxon hands! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4085. I am so glad that you enjoyed the vlog, John. Next week, there will be more cruising as we sort out our solar panels and washing machine dilemma! Have a great week and take care🌻🦋👍
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  4086. I can’t quite believe it, John. I was flabbergasted when I had 300 subscribers!
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  4087. Do you know, it is actually perfect for me at the moment as I have such a lovely, kind group of viewers and subscribers and I feel it is like a small community of people who care about our planet and preserving the canals. It is also a very rewarding activity to put a short video together each week. I am so pleased you enjoy the vlogs!
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  4088. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Take care🦋🌻🎄
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  4089. Thank you so much for such words of wisdom and kindness.Take care 🦋🌻
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  4090. Hi Will, I do remember the Slough Arm, but I was there in the winter and it was really easy. Looking at what you have done to date though, I would say that you’d find it a breeze, even if it might be a bit shallow. Have a Cricktastic weekend!🦋🌻
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  4091. That is so kind of you. I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  4092. Thank you so much, Peter! Take care 🌻🦋
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  4093. Hi Nanci, hazelnuts are the most delicious I think of the nut family. Do you eat the chestnuts too? Thank you for your lovely comment and have a wonderful weekend! Take care🌻🦋🌰
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  4094. Thank you so much for sharing this with me as I like to read about people's opinions on this matter as it is one that sparks a lot of different views. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4095. I'll join you in that prayer! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4096. Very wise words! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  4097. It does look like that doesn't it, but it's not- well not that I'm aware of anyway; they're all just from a wildflower seed mix. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  4098. Hi Caz, I was as shocked as you when I heard the story about the swans. It is lovely to hear that you are keeping a journal too. It is such a calming and satisfying thing to do and it really encourages you to observe more as you walk along. You can get a little magnifying lens that clips onto your phone camera to zoom in on details as well which is great for plants and slow moving insects. Enjoy the peace that journaling brings! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  4099. What a kind comment but I don’t feel worthy of it even though it is utterly lovely to hear. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super Sunday! Take care 🌻🦋
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  4100. Thank you 😊
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  4101. The Reach Lode was a little piece of paradise and not one boat came down whilst we were there. Definitely stop there, Jill. I wish the Fair had been on when I was there; did you catch a penny? Such a special place. We have left the River Cam now but we found leaving very hard. Have a wonderful week.🌻🦋
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  4102. There is just so much to see in this area and the scenery is breathtaking as you cruise through it. I can’t wait for what lies ahead. 🌻🦋
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  4103. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much, David. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4104. Hello Mr Will! I think you do an amazing job of covering the whole network in your boat and filming single-handedly. Hopefully, we'll see you again one day.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  4105. Hi Paul, thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Lift bridges that stop traffic are always a bit nerve wracking to do. Have a super weekend 🌻🦋
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  4106. Living on a boat is the perfect place to learn about nature isn’t it? Everyday I learn something new. Have a week full of sunshine!🌻🦋🌞🌞🌞
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  4107. How wonderful to be part of a local writers group. I think the Duck and Dipper would be a super pub name; a mallard is a dabbling duck so it could also be called 'The Dabbler and Dipper' Let me know if you come up with a good back story too! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4108. That is so lovely to hear Lorraine! I’m so glad you chose my vlog to unwind after work. Thank you so much! Take care 🌻🦋
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  4109. Thank you so much for finding my channel. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying it. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4110. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it, Angela. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4111. Thank you so much, Sheila! It is a special place to visit. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4112. Thank you for watching and commenting. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Take care🦋🌻🎄
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  4113. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  4114. I will have to get a slow cooker; they sound much more efficient. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4115. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Fort William is a stunning part of the world isn't it? I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a great weekend.🦋🌻
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  4116. 🙈 I know!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  4117. Some cathedrals have let Zephyr in but I suppose Wakefield must have its reasons. It’s so lovely to go out with your dog though isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4118. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  4119. Hi Sheila, it was a long and emotional journey, but having Zephyr really helped. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻🐾🐾
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  4120. Hi John, I hope you are well. I am so glad you enjoyed the vlog and Daisy the Narrowboat! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4121. That's so kind of you.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4122. Switzerland is beautiful too! 🥰 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care🦋🌻
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  4123. Thank you, Simon! I knew that you would appreciate the new variety of moss spotted.😃🪴 The Victorian Tearoom was such a fascinating place to sit and have a cuppa. ☕️ I think that I didn't spot a water shrew as they prefer to come out in the evening, but voles eat during the day and the Ashby has one of the highest population of voles out of all of the canals, so I think if you keep your eyes peeled along the bank you will spot one. Thank you so much for always taking the time to comment, Simon. I really appreciate it. Look after yourself.🌻🦋
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  4124. Hi Nigel, 😂 that's right! Can you imagine the glassy mess that would have been on the floor after that bump! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  4125. I use my iPhone for the macro shots but I put a clip on lens over the camera. They are cheap to buy and so effective! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4126. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it, Chris! Sometimes it's hard to do the scenery justice with a camera, but the scenery shines through here. Zephyr is available for other gardening assistance work if you need her! 🤭🐾🐾 Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4127. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4128. Hi Steph, trains and chocolate spread- what's not to love about that combination! 💚Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4129. It's a pleasure to be here!Thank you the welcome. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  4130. Thank you, Chris!👍🌻🦋
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  4131. Hi Daniel, I can't believe there aren't more boats here savouring the delights of this waterway, but shhh🤫, let's not tell them! Thank you for your comment. Have a great weekend.🌻🦋
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  4132. That is so lovely to hear, Sharon! Thank you so much.😊Have a super week 🌻🦋
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  4133. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. We are almost up and running as normal🤞 Have a super rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  4134. You are so welcome 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  4135. Winter definitely takes a lot of preparation doesn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4136. The beginning of a new book always feels like a fresh start to me but a bit daunting too. 😅 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4137. Hi there John! I remember your first comment, encouraging me not to give up and it was just what I needed to hear at that moment. I can't believe that I have gone beyond the 2000 subscribers that I dreamed of having. There is always a special place in my heart for all of you early viewers. A big Thank you to you and your wife for being there at the beginning and not giving up on the channel. I'm glad that you liked Zephyr and her stick; she has me wrapped around her little finger/paw. Have a super rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  4138. It is amazing to think about the history and the blood, sweat and tears that went into building these canals by the navvies. I am so grateful to them too.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4139. I am back again, Paul and vlogging as usual. If you follow on Instagram, you would have seen that I also attended the Nature March in London which had an incredible turn out. I really don't want to make my videos sad at all, so I hope my future posts make you feel happier than this one did. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4140. Thank you, Paul!😊 I’m delighted that you find the vlogs relaxing. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4141. Hi Marianne, thank you so much for your kindness. It was an honour to read at my friend's funeral but it was one of the hardest things that I have had to do. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4142. James you are so welcome and thank you for such a lovely comment! It is really special to get feedback like this; it means a lot to me. Wishing you a wonderful weekend.🌻🦋
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  4143. That is so, so kind of you. Thank you so much!🤗 Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4144. I bet you wouldn’t get annoyed. Being on the water is so calming. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4145. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4146. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  4147. Hi Ross, thank you so much for your lovey comment! I am well chuffed and well surprised that my garden is alive and growing.😊😮 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend.🌻🦋
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  4148. Hi Gary and Irene, you are so right about that gas bottle- I can’t function without a cup of tea; there wouldn’t have been a vlog this week!😂Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4149. Thank you for your comment, Christian. Zephyr has learnt that swans are quite vocal in a hissy way when dogs come close. She still chases ducks though; I’m working on that one with her! Have a great weekend and week ahead.🦋🌻
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  4150. I’m delighted to be in that folder! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4151. What a super tip! I didn’t know that and I will definitely do that next time I use it.👍⭐️ I hope you have a wonderful weekend and thank you for your great comment 🦋🌻
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  4152. What a kind comment- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋🤗
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  4153. It was such a hard worker wasn’t it? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4154. It was a challenge but it was so worth it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4155. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4156. 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 🦋🌻
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  4157. The pounds are very leaky and the subsidence doesn’t help either. They are repairing it there now. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4158. What a lovely comment! I am so pleased that you enjoy canals and notebooks because I do too and my videos are full of them! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  4159. It is much more of a challenge, but if you are prepared it is a very exciting and beautiful time on the canals. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  4160. Welcome aboard, Seth and thank you for such a lovely comment!😊 I am chuffed to bits that you liked the vlog. Have a wonderful week. Take care🦋🌻
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  4161. The River Severn is a mighty river isn’t it? I didn’t know that about Harry Potter. Thank you for your great comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  4162. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and guess. Your lawn sounds like a thing of beauty. I will let you know in next week's vlog. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  4163. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4164. Coco Pops!😋 😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4165. Oh the thought of sitting in a dark room all the time is so unbearable isn't it! Thank you for your lovely comment- Zephyr would really miss this life afloat- you are so right.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  4166. Everyday is an adventure and I'm so grateful for this opportunity.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  4167. My arm still have restricted movement but there is less pain which is such a relief. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4168. Congratulations on your new life afloat; you won’t regret it! My sofa is built into my boat, so I haven’t had to think about that question before, but it’s important to have something super comfy.
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  4169. That is so, so kind, Mick- thank you so much for your lovely comment. I really appreciate it. Take care🌻🦋
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  4170. What a lovely comment, John! I am delighted that you have subscribed and welcome to the Mindful Narrowboat Family! I’m hoping to get my next vlog out tomorrow evening, UK time. Stay safe!🦋🌻
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  4171. Thank you for your kindness and for finding my channel. I am married so I’m not always on my own. My husband works away and he can’t be in the vlogs because he works in education and has to remain private. I don’t want you thinking that I am an amazing solo boater. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4172. What a poetic comment! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4173. Oh my goodness Steve, Woodhall Spa sounds amazing! Hopefully I will be there soon. Definitely come and say hello if you see us. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and week ahead 🦋🌻
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  4174. Great idea! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4175. I wish you and your family a wonderful 2024 too, Ruth!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  4176. You too, Paul! Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 Take care🌻🦋
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  4177. Hi Jill, I am so relieved that my pronunciation was correct, but you mentioned in your comment that you call the river the Ely Ouse, is that what the locals call it? I will definitely update with any fender garden news, however I will be very surprised if anything grows. I live in hope!😄 Thank you for your lovely comment and take care🦋🌻
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  4178. You are so welcome 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  4179. Thank you so much for sharing my videos with your daughter. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4180. I would never have spotted that lizard orchid without that man! This is one of my favourite mooring spots that I have ever visited. It was beautiful! Have a super weekend!🦋🌻
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  4181. How Much Does a Canal Narrowboat Cost? #194 https://youtu.be/N3jQ6iFGT0k This is a vlog that I did about that. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4182. Thank you for your lovely comment! Well done for your guesses too. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4183. Simon, are you all better? I hope so. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. You are right about a green roof attracting creepy crawlies- oh how lovely that would be!😂 As long as it’s not the house fly; I’m not keen on anything in the home that has been spending its time tap dancing on poop! That’s why I love spiders and keep them in the corners of the boat, no flies come in! Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  4184. Oh Simon it sounds simply miserable! I really hope the pain eases quickly. 🤞🌻🦋
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  4185. You are very welcome! Thank you for your comment. Have a super week 🦋🌻
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  4186. That is so kind of you, thank you. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  4187. It really helps. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4188. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Zephyr loves your comment too! Take care 🐾🐾💚🦋🌻
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  4189. That is such a kind comment! Thank you so much. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  4190. That is such a kind comment, Andrew. Thank you so much. Just watching my videos is all the help I need. Take care🌻🦋
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  4191. Hi Christine, I was so sad to leave the woodpecker behind as I went to visit it every day whilst I was moored there, but at a distance, so I didn't disturb it. Such a little character, tucked up in a hole in the tree! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend.🌻🦋
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  4192. It is a world full of beauty isn’t it! I am delighted that you like your book, Susan. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4193. 😂 Very clever, Barry! I saw a quidandbob of guinea fowl today and thought of you. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4194. She was fine, thank you so much for asking, Yvonne. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4195. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4196. His work's code of conduct means that he can't be on social media.Thank you for your lovely comment.Merry Christmas and happy new year! Take care🌻🦋🎄
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  4197. What great advice for my pineapple plant which needs all the help it can get at the moment with me looking after it! Thank you for your lovely comments!🌻🦋
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  4198. I have practised hard with my drawing and slowly but surely, I see an improvement. Thank you for your kind comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4199. Hi Mary, I don’t have any affiliate links I’m afraid, perhaps I should look into that. Thank you so much ☺️ Have a super week. Take care🦋🌻
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  4200. Hi Michael, I hope you are enjoying your weekend so far. Angel Wing is such a sad thing for a bird to have and unfortunately unless the bird is very young and given treatment right away, there is nothing that you can do for it and it will never fly again, but let's not dwell on the sad stuff... When you watch the later vlogs, you will find Zephyr in a little boat, but which one? What we did do, was add a cushion for her and bring the boat up to the bank so she didn't have to jump down. Then she did it! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care.🦋🌻
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  4201. I am so sorry to hear that you have lost your whole family like that. My heart goes out to you. It sounds like boating brings back lots of memories for you. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I wish you the best in happiness and mindfulness. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4202. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  4203. That is so kind, Paul. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  4204. What a beautiful comment. I really appreciate the time you’ve taken to make it too. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4205. The six geese and Zephyr have been amazing company! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4206. That is such a kind comment, Ann.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  4207. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much.Take care 🌻🦋
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  4208. Hi Joe, it sounds like you know your engines well. I travel with my husband although he works away a lot. He can't be in the vlogs as he works in education and with vulnerable families so it would be breaking his code of conduct to be on social media. I can't take credit for being single-handed but I greatly admire all those boaters that are.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4209. 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🌻🦋
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  4210. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  4211. Debba sorry the auto text changed your name 🙈
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  4212. Hi Chris, it is an absolute joy to be able to work from my boat and not have to commute every day. Thank you so much for your lovely comment- take care🦋🌻
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  4213. I hope you have enough fuel for your stove and supplies out there? I worry about the birds too, but then in the morning, there they all are, busy singing in the trees like nothing is wrong- incredible, hardy little balls of feathers! When my son stays, he always comments on how annoying the fan is, but when I can't hear it anymore, I know that I need to put another log on the fire! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  4214. Hi Jeff, I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Thank you for your lovely comments too. I teach primary subjects and English online; the art/poetry is a hobby. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦊🦋
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  4215. It sounds like you a a bit of fishing competition then! 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4216. Hi Paul, thank you so much for your lovely comment. Fieldfares are thrushes and they are really striking aren’t they? As for walking from Foxton to the end of the Welford Arm, that is quite a walk, but what a pretty one it would be. The walk down the Welford Arm is gorgeous and if you book the pub at the end, then that’s a great incentive to keep going! Have a super day whatever you choose to do. Take care🦋🌻
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  4217. Hi Wendy, the Shelduck and her babies was adorable to watch. She appeared to be the only shelduck there so perhaps she felt vulnerable? She constantly called to them and they stuck to her like glue didn't they? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4218. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4219. It was a huge relief to be safely moored at the end. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4220. Thank you so much, Ray for such a kind response. I wish you a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year. Stay safe 🌻🦋
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  4221. Hi Rozanna, I am so pleased that you enjoyed the tribute to Edith; she has inspired me and I too treasure her diary. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  4222. Welcome to the channel!🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4223. Primary subjects and EFL
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  4224. I have just looked the Ladybird Clothing up and you can still buy it online! I also checked and it is a different company to the books though. Thank you for your comment, as I have learnt something new today now, too! Take care🐞🦋🌻
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  4225. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4226. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  4227. Thank you so much, Amanda🤗 I am currently getting quotes from different printers to make copies for me as publishing it was so expensive, so I am going to print copies myself. Hopefully, in the next few weeks, I will have my book in my Etsy shop.🤞 Take care and have a great weekend🦋🌻
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  4228. That’s so kind of you, Sheila! I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4229. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for watching the vlog😊 In terms of the lock keepers, I am always so grateful for the work they do and they are volunteers after all, so we can agree to disagree on that one🤗. When I said "goodbye falcons" I was referring to the peregrines on Worcester Cathedral that I had filmed in the vlog the week before as we were looking back to the cathedral as we left. I am not an expert by any means and I make lots of mistakes, but I do know a cormorant from a Peregrine when I see one- just about!😂👍 Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  4230. There is no need to apologise about the points you raised, however not watching my previous vlog- well now that is totally unacceptable!😂😂 🤭🍷🍷🦋🌻
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  4231. Hi Chris, thank you so much for your comment. We changed the alternator in the end and you are right, we no longer need the jump leads. Phew!😮‍💨 Have a wonderful rest of the week. Take care🌻🦋
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  4232. Hi Connie, I am so pleased to hear that you have the beautiful companionship of Blue, Pebbles and River. You are never alone in the world with a dog by your side. My husband, is on the boat sometimes and then works away a lot, and because of work reasons, he can't appear in the vlogs. I am on my 2024 vlogs so 193 is now. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4233. Oh no! I am glad you solved the problem though. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  4234. Hi Joanne, thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  4235. I am so pleased you found the vlog relaxing and I definitely would have stayed for longer at the wild mooring spot if we’d had more food in. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4236. I dragged myself up that steep hill, Chris, but what a view from the top! Thank you for watching. Have a wonderful weekend 🦋🌻
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  4237. Yes- she lives inside but when it’s sunny in the afternoon, she loves to lay her head on the grass outside. Thank you for watching . Take care 🌻🦋
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  4238. It is such a beautiful place to be isn't it? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4239. Blimey! It sounds like a disaster movie but it is all such super advice! Thank you so much 😊 👍🤩Take care 🌻🦋
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  4240. Jason was an incredibly fascinating person to talk to. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take Care🦋🌻
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  4241. Hi Michael, I hope that you are well? We are still waiting for the spare parts to arrive, but we don't really know why it happened which is still a bit of a worry; however we can use the boat which is the main thing. Thank you so much for such kind and lovely words too. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4242. It is so pretty here. I hope your dream comes true soon.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  4243. 🥇🏆 This is for you for making it through all of my vlogs, Krisitn! Congratulations! Thank you so much. Take care🦋🌻
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  4244. Thank you so much 🤗 Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  4245. The Mindfulness team say a big ‘hello’ back! 👋👋 I will have to watch that channel as others have recommended it too. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4246. The parakeets have travelled so far now. I heard them near Manchester recently and saw them in Lymm. Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comment too. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4247. I wish you happy self-actualizing too, Jenny! I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4248. Thank you so much for your guess, Debba🍄🍄 I will let you know if you are right next week. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  4249. When the weather is calm and the engine is well, then it is a lovely way to travel. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4250. Thank you so much for joining us every week. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4251. I will pass on your regards, Phil! I am so lucky to have landed here. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  4252. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4253. Give Hector a belly rub from me xThank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4254. Hi Jean-Louis, the endangered list of birds is so concerning but I am hopeful that conservation projects like RSPB will help and if people encourage nesting in their rooftops and buildings that should make a difference too. Thank you for your lovely comment and enjoy your weekend!🦋🌻
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  4255. Hi Debba, thank you so much for your lovely comment. It was a wonderful time away but it is great being back again. Your marsh flies sound beautiful. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  4256. Fireflies are definitely magical and it must be amazing to have them so close to you too. Take care🦋🌻
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  4257. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4258. I am so sorry to hear about Bobby. I can understand why you are feeling so down. Our dogs are our best friends. Hold onto those wonderful memories that you have of him.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4259. Hi Martin, I am so sad to hear that your mum has passed away and that you have had to deal with grief. What a special way of looking at it; I agree that every pain that we encounter in life gives us an ability to later help those that might be going through the same thing.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4260. That is so kind of you, Christine. Yorkshire Terriers are adorable!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  4261. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Mastercraft!😊 A very Happy 86th Birthday to your Mum for tomorrow! I hope she has a wonderful day and that she likes her journal🤞 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4262. Dogs are so in charge aren't they? 😂🐾🐾💚Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4263. 😂 Funky divas! 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4264. Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  4265. We are always extra careful around the cruisers as our steel monsters could easily damage one of them. Some of them are so beautiful to look at that though. Thank you for watching.🦋🌻
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  4266. Thank you so much, Canucklehead! Have a great rest of the week and take care🦋🌻
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  4267. Smelling the roses is so good for the soul isn't it? Thank you for another lovely comment, take care🌻🦋
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  4268. My engine seems really loud at the moment as I was using my microphone, but I should have used the clip on mic that I have; I'll make sure that I do that next time. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4269. I will try and find them. I love trying new teas. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  4270. Zephyr is a philosopher isn’t she! 🤩🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4271. Trumpet pixie moss is a delightful name isn't it? I always remember my wonderful Patrons; I couldn't keep doing this without you all. Thank you so much🤗 Take care🌻🦋
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  4272. Hi Lorraine, thank you for your lovely comment. We stayed at the mooring for two days and left with wonderful memories and the inability to hear for a week! Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  4273. That is so kind of you, Mick. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4274. Hi Simon, I am also surprised by the fender flowers considering I planted the seeds so late in the year. I will sow the whole fender, early spring and hope to have a little travelling florist at the back of my boat!🤣💐 Zephyr loves sniffing the air as we cruise as she is so nosey!🐶 Thank you for your comment. Have a lovely weekend and take care🌻🦋
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  4275. Your comment has made me very hungry 😋 Your sister’s baking sounds wonderful too. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4276. That is so kind of you, thank you so much! I have an Etsy shop where I sell my journals, but I am just waiting for some more stock to arrive. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  4277. Hi Michael, I hope that your English classes went well this morning? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I have no idea how that eel found the Watford Locks and decided that it was a good place to call home. Isn't it incredible?🤩 Have a wonderful rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  4278. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Paul. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4279. 😂 What a funny comment! Thank you for making me laugh. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4280. I hope the weather cheers up for you. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4281. You are so welcome! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
    2
  4282. Chocky sounds like he was such a wonderful character. How funny that he used to store all of his balls in such a safe place. I wish Zephyr would start doing that! 🐾🐾😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care🦋🌻
    2
  4283. Thank you so much, David! I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    2
  4284. Hi Normie Norm, I have just listened to it and you are so right!🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  4285. Hi Pete, please can you email me a picture of it? It sounds like a wonderful print; your art teacher is hilarious for making money from it; I bet he rubbed his hands together every time he saw a student creating a masterpiece!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4286. That is so kind of you, Peter. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4287. Thank you for such a lovely comment, Gary and Irene! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    2
  4288. ‘Noisy little beep beep bird!’😂😂 poor things…they are so noisy though aren’t they! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  4289. It is so lovely to know that the videos make you happy. Thank you so much for watching them. Have a wonderful week, take care🌻🦋
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  4290. I am so pleased that you think so.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4291. It’s a beautiful railway! 😍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4292. Thank you so much 😊 I’m glad you like it. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4293. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4294. Thank you so much, Matt! Take care 🦋🌻
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  4295. Thank you so much, Red🤗 Have a wonderful rest of the weekend🦋🌻
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  4296. Thank you so much 😊 I really appreciate that. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4297. It was a real adventure delivering parcels to that postbox! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4298. Oh Alan, I get terribly sea sick 🤢 I don’t think I’d be good at sea!🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  4299. I just didn't have the patience to soak it and wait, but you are right it is much better to do it that way.Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  4300. What a wonderful story! You have so many beautiful memories and I hope you continue to make them every day. Thank you so much 😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  4301. What a beautiful way of describing the murmurations! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4302. Hi Ann, wouldn't it have been amazing if it was your uncle?🤩 Thank you so much for your kind and caring comment- I am much better fortunately. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4303. March of many weathers, exactly! You have just reminded me about the clocks too as I would have forgotten that.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a happy Easter weekend. Take care 🦋🌻🐣
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  4304. I'm really pleased you enjoyed it, Stevie. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4305. It surprises me how many words Zephyr knows and she is always listening. The beauty in the north astounds me and the way nature has reclaimed the soot and industry of the past is incredible. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4306. It is so pretty here and everything is looking so green at the moment. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4307. Thank you, Clive for your kind comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  4308. I can’t wait for the Peak Forest too but at the moment I’m head over heels for the Macclesfield. I hope you have a great trip on the Thames. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4309. 😂😂😂 I love that! Still get your coat though!😂😂
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  4310. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4311. Thank you, Richard. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4312. Nature is so sophisticated isn't it? I agree with you about those that designed the old bridges- they were artists.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4313. Hi Mark, what a lovely comment and Zephyr woofs a big "thank-you" 🐾🐾 to you for your kind words about her and for being a pet lover. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  4314. Hi Michael, I did watch Where The Crawdads sing and I loved that film so much! Especially the way she set up her veranda with all of her beautiful drawings. I thought that I had messaged you ages ago about that so I am sorry that you didn’t get that message. Thank you so much for the recommendation! And thank you for your lovely comment too. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care🦋🌻
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  4315. I don't make a habit of locks in the dark, but it gets dark so early now and it quickly catches up on you. I don't know how you do the locks by yourself and I definitely wouldn't do one by myself in the dark!😱 Thank you for your lovely comment, stay safe in the storm and have a wonderful weekend, Mr Will!🦋🌻
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  4316. Hi Stevie, you are right about Zephyr- I can always rely on her to be the best crew mate. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and rest of the week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  4317. You are very welcome, Judith!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4318. Thank you so much, Christine for such a lovely comment! All the best to you and your family too and have a wonderful weekend- let's hope the weather cheers up a bit🤞☀️🦋🌻
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  4319. I’m glad too!🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 Take care🌻🦋
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  4320. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4321. Thank you so much for your kind words, I can't believe your handle is 'sarkybugger' with such a thoughtful comment?Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4322. 😆 Yes, who knew that cows were so good at cleaning windows. Thank you so much for watching, take care🦋🌻🐮
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  4323. I am so pleased you enjoyed it, Christine! I had to double and triple check my maths before filming it though😂 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4324. Welcome to the party!🍾 This is a very quiet and calm party though.😂 I adore cats too😻 but sadly, Zephyr is absolutely petrified of them! The cat in your profile picture is beautiful. Thank you for commenting. Take care🦋🌻
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  4325. You are so welcome! Thank you so much for your lovely. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4326. The book is just beautiful to sit and read, Ratrod Diesels, and it is so lovely to find the things that Edith Holden found all those years ago. Thank you for your comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  4327. Hi Julie, I'm delighted that Zephyr's zoomies persuaded you to subscribe! 🐾🐾💚Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4328. Thank you so much, Norm.Take care 🦋🌻
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  4329. Thank you so much, Paul for your lovely comment and I am chuffed that you find the vlogs a tranquil watch. The high prices are not ideal, but it is good for us to try and be more resourceful, so I am looking forward to the challenge. Take care🦋🌻
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  4330. That is so exciting, Paul! I’ve not seen the weed exchange that the grebes do but I have seen some head synchronicity. I’ll look out for your vid. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  4331. I will go back and look at that now you have mentioned it.Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4332. I have just looked again and you are so right! Well spotted. I can't believe that I didn't see the one underneath. I think it was because I was transfixed by the comb antenna on the male's head! Brilliant! 🤩
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  4333. Hi John, thank you so much for your lovely comment. “Walk softly and carry a big stick” really made me smile although I haven’t filmed Zephyr yet when she starts swinging her stick around as she tries to break it in two; ‘softly’ it’s not! 😂 I think you are right about adding the clip in of Zeff and Boatswain. I might change that soon. Look after yourself. 🌻🦋
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  4334. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  4335. Please thank you Mum from me. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4336. Isn’t it! 🤩 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4337. Well, to be fair, I was in two minds but they were tiny; it's only when I zoomed in that they looked bigger. It was great to watch them in the air though. Thank you so much for watching, have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4338. I am honoured to be in the company of Heidi the Pirate- she is hilarious! It is great to know that you enjoy the vlogs- thank you so much. Take care🌻🦋
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  4339. That is so kind of you, Robin!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4340. Such wise and true words, Caz! Thank you so much for your support. Let’s hope we can see more affordable options on the waterways. 🤞Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  4341. Thank you so much that is so kind of you.Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  4342. Oh how right you are about those laws! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  4343. That is very kind of you, thank you, Paul! Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  4344. The Isles of Scilly have red squirrels. It is beautiful there. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4345. You are so right Gary and Irene, time passes quickly doesn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4346. Oh that Dipper! 🥰 Seeing that beautiful bird has made my year so far. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4347. That is so kind of you!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  4348. I couldn’t stop thinking about coco pops after I edited them in when I was talking about the Iris Abbott boat delivering grain to the Kellogg factory. 😂😋 Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  4349. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Gary and Irene, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  4350. You are so right there👍 Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to you!🎄🎄🌻🦋🥳
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  4351. It’s a great place! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4352. I’m so pleased that you let it go safely. They are beautiful aren’t they? Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  4353. How lovely to have a storyteller watching the vlogs! There are so many wonderful stories along the waterways which just fascinate me, particularly the quirky ones. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care🌻🦋
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  4354. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, David. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4355. That is very kind of you! Thank you so much for your positivity. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  4356. Thank you so much, Project Waterlily! Red kites are incredible birds aren’t they and to think, if it wasn’t for re-wilding, we wouldn’t have them in our skies. Have a lovely week and enjoy the sunshine!🦋🌻🌞
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  4357. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment and for buying one of my calendars!😊🤗 I am so pleased that you enjoyed this week's vlog; it was super to see the sunshine- not sure where is has disappeared to?👀 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4358. You are so welcome 🤗 Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4359. You are very welcome, Doug. NOSW is my Sunday evening, cosy escape and it always leaves me with some treasure or other to think about! Take care🦋🌻
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  4360. That is so kind of you, Hector- I'm glad that you enjoyed the video. Take care🦋🌻
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  4361. That is such a kind comment; unfortunately, I lack any common sense and am terrible at maths! 😂 Take care 🦋🌻
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  4362. Kelli that is such a lovely comment. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  4363. Hi Neil, I didn't have a steak at the Breakfast Creek Hotel, but it sounds like you have had one before? I think that I see a lot of wildlife because I walk very slowly and take my camera everywhere with me, but this week, there just seemed to be so much to see, so there is a lot of luck involved too. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  4364. Thank you for your lovely comment. Zephyr does pull very human faces doesn't she?🐾🐾🤗 I think that she studies our expressions a lot. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  4365. Thank you so much, Paul for such a lovely comment and for sticking with the channel. I really appreciate it. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  4366. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4367. I think your rhyming comment is just wonderful! You can write poetry and draw, Pauline, you just need to allow yourself some mindful time to do it.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4368. Hi Paul, what kind words! I did do one for 2023 too so I hope you enjoy that one as much. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  4369. 🙈 I know! I didn’t think anyone would notice so I made sure that I put it right in my poem by calling is magnetic instead of metric! 😂😂😂 I think it’s wonderful that you have planted so many trees. 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4370. Thank you, Spence. Even though Zoom replaced our normal family gatherings, we managed to have a good Christmas. I hope you had a good one too. Happy New Year🥳🌻🦋🍾
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  4371. 🤞I’m not really sure how to row a boat!🚣‍♂️
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  4372. I am so pleased that your sister likes the book; thank you so much for buying it for her. Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  4373. I’m so pleased that you find the videos respite. That is such a compliment. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4374. Gnosal is a very special place for us as it is where we moved all of our boxes of stuff in and began our narrowboat life proper. It is so pretty there and we will definitely be back one day. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4375. Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4376. That is a good idea! Thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4377. It was definitely a workout putting the paint on 6 times, so I kept rewarding myself with tea and piles of biscuits which defeated the object of the workout!🤭 Thank you for watching. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  4378. That is so kind of you, Sue.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4379. Thank you so much, Ruth! Take care🌻🦋
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  4380. Good point! 😀🌻🦋
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  4381. Hi Matt- what a kind comment- thank you so much! I do need to sort out my stove fan don't I?But the thing is, when it goes quiet, I know that it's time to put another log on!😂 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4382. It is a special place isn't it! Thank you so much for watching. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4383. What a kind and lovely thing to say, Michael. Thank you so much😊. My intention with the vlog was to share my love of nature and narrowboating with likeminded people. I am constantly surprised and amazed by the wildlife around me and also by the stories I learn from fellow human beings as I travel around the UK and it is a pleasure to receive comments from viewers like yourself about these discoveries too. Your responses to the vlogs are always so thoughtful and considered, and I really appreciate them. Thank you.🦋🌻
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  4384. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4385. Zephyr has a whole catalog of expressions which really make me chuckle! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  4386. You are very welcome; thank you for joining me.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  4387. Some of the waterways are in a much better condition and you’ll be relieved to know that this canal has suddenly become much, much less polluted. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4388. That is such a kind comment- thank you so much. I am really pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  4389. So am I! I’m so worried by that now 😅 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4390. There has been an incredible amount of rain this week hasn't there? I hope you are safe in your cabin. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend🦋🌻
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  4391. I hope you have some relaxing weeks ahead now? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. ☺️ Take care🦋🌻
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  4392. That’s so kind of you, Paul. I definitely would have stayed put if the closure wasn’t happening. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  4393. That is so kind of you, Steve.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4394. Thank you so much, Carole for such a kind and lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4395. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4396. That is such a wonderful way of putting it! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  4397. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for watching, Kathleen. Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  4398. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  4399. Hi John, ah but you have magnificent eagles and pine martins and all sorts of wonderful things. I bet though, with the passing of years, you'll start to see better crops of sloes too. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  4400. Hi Sandy, pure luck got me through those locks; I still have no idea how they opened though!😄 I love the bugs too🥰 the further into summer we get, the more of them we will find sitting inside the little flowers! Thank you for your lovely comment. I hope you have a wonderful weekend 🦋🌻
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  4401. Congratulations on making the big decision to sell up and move afloat! You are right about taking a step back with DIY issues. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4402. Thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  4403. How wonderful that spring is springing where you are!Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4404. You are so welcome. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4405. It’s brilliant to be able to get groceries delivered. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4406. Perfect Bilbo quote! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4407. Wow! What an amazing couple and what a great story too. They must be doing well to have introduced a butty boat as well.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4408. Welcome aboard, Hans! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Kestrels are beautiful birds and so clever the way they hover and keep their heads completely still. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  4409. Thank you for watching and your kind comment, Peter. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4410. I hope you had a good nights sleep? Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4411. Thank you so much, Katherine for such a lovely comment. I have loved the Fens so much; it has been such a beautiful place to be a part of and I will definitely come back. Have a super weekend 🦋🌻
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  4412. It was so exciting to be able to hold the tools from the past and know they were held by ancient hands. Thank you for your lovely comment, Jean-Louis! Have a super weekend!🦋🌻
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  4413. I will get some!👍🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4414. I nearly just plonked the whole packet of biscuits on my plate this week! 😂 Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  4415. What a kind comment! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  4416. You are so right! 😂👍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4417. About three obstacle course!
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  4418. Super tips! They sound like perfect places to stop at to me. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4419. Thank you so much, Jean-Louis!😊 I’m so pleased that you find the vlogs relaxing and exciting. Have a good week too, take care🦋🌻
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  4420. Hello John, Happy New Year to you! Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. It sounds like you had an amazing holiday on the Stratford Canal. It is so beautiful, even on the bleakest winter's day. Have a super rest of the weekend.🦋🌻
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  4421. Welcome aboard! 🤗 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I completely agree with you about circuses and animals. I will look forward to sharing the New Year's Narrowboating adventures with you. Take care and Merry Christmas🌻🦋🎄
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  4422. These are lovely ideas! Thank you so much, Chris👍🌻🦋
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  4423. Hi John, that is the same ospreys! India was based at Loch of Lowes and she lived in a bothy there. She wrote some of the blogs on the website about the nesting pair too. I can't believe that you have been watching the same cameras! Small world!🤩 Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  4424. Thank you for watching the vlogs. I can’t answer your question about that specific case as I don’t know enough about it but I have signed several petitions asking the government to hold water companies to account for the waste they are spilling into our rivers and seas and I have been on awareness marches about it too. I hope it gets sorted. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4425. Hi Joanne, we are lucky to be away from the rivers as the flooding across the country has been so bad. I really feel for all those who have been affected by it. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  4426. Thank you so much, Christine for your lovely comment. Sharing my fears and feelings is a great way to face them more, I think- well that's my plan anyway!🤞 Have a wonderful week, take care🦋🌻
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  4427. It’s not a fairy tale every day but there are many wonderful, peaceful days that I am very grateful for. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4428. You live in one of the prettiest villages that I have ever visited and the food at the Cock was sublime! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4429. I love looking at the colours of the different trees in the winter light along the canal; it can be breathtaking in the right light with the water reflecting. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Barbara. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  4430. I think kestrels are extra special birds💚 Zephyr won't jump in from the boat as she is so cautious, but she will swim from the bank which is fine as she is like a fish in the water. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  4431. He’s naughty isn’t he! 🤭 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4432. That is such a kind comment- thank you so much! Have a super weekend, all the way over from beautiful Cape Town. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4433. That is so kind, Peter. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4434. 🤔 Nor am I?😄 Thank you so much for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  4435. Thank you so much for watching in 2022 and for all of your support with the channel. Happy New Year!🌻🦋🥳
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  4436. Thank you for your kind comment, Chris. Unfortunately, I didn’t walk into Leighton Buzzard centre but I have heard people say that it is really nice now. My favourite place in the area is Rushmere Park and the walk through the wood to Great Brickhill. I will look forward to meeting more of the Red Faced Muscovy ducks; the native birds are actually black and glossy rather than the hybrids that we have here. Let’s hope the superstition about the Rooks nests is correct!🤞🐦 Take care🌻👍
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  4437. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy Easter! 🦋🌻🐣
    2
  4438. Thank you so much, Ronald and that is such a good tip about the piece of wood. My dainty, little fairy lights are not really effective, but I do like a string of pretty lights! Now the painting tins, is a super suggestion and I could personalise them too. 🎨I am now going to look out for a suitable set of tins! Thank you so much for your comment and I am so pleased that you find the vlogs soothing that is so lovely to know. Have a wonderful weekend!🦋🌻
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  4439. It did, you’re right! It was a great catch for the cormorant. Thank you for your lovely comment. Happy New Year!🥳🌻🦋
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  4440. It is a super town to visit. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4441. It would have used a lot more fuel you are right.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4442. It’s a lovely sound to hear the rain pinging off the roof. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4443. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy Easter! 🦋🌻🐣
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  4444. 😂 Well at least it’s healthy eating. 👍 Take care 🦋🌻
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  4445. Hi Pete, I’m back again so the vlogs will continue every Friday until the next break- what a kind comment though! How incredible to have saved your giant hawk moth like that- you must have had a few of them in your garden at the time. You can run a moth trap using the mains electricity which is a completely kind way of seeing what moths you have outside as you release them in the morning and they just rest in your trap overnight unharmed. I would get one but I can’t run the bright lamp off the inverter of my boat. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  4446. I’m so honoured to be part of your morning routine. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  4447. The Canada Geese are lovely aren’t they? They are much quieter than the 6 white geese in Hebden! 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4448. Hi Neil, I hope you are well? Fancy seeing Mr M... he won't be pleased that his mysteriousness has been exposed! 😂 Rozzie and Rob seem like a lovely couple.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4449. A Happy New Year to you too, Simon! Thank you so much for your comment and have a wonderful weekend, walking your dogs!🦋🌻🐕
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  4450. Hi Kay, Dave and Bubba, I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog- sorry that they are not longer; the journeys are quite short at the moment because we are stopping at all of the places along the way- hopefully, they're get longer soon. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  4451. I'm so pleased, Shannon.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4452. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, James. I started selling copies of my journal last year which I never, ever expected would happen and I teach online too. All this helped me to continue living and moving around the country. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  4453. I will write to Santa for some crampons. 👍🤩 Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4454. Thank you so much mdcs1992 for your lovely comment. It’s great to know that you have the Diary of an Edwardian Lady too, what a beautiful book! The pen I use with the Windsor inks is called Manuscript and comes with three different sized nib attachments which you dip into the ink. I think you should crack open those inks of yours and put them to good use! I recommend keeping a nature journal. Happy drawing! Take care🎨🖌🦋🌻
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  4455. Thank you so much for subscribing to my channel and for your lovely comment too.Merry Christmas and happy new year! Take care🌻🦋🎄
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  4456. Ice-breaker boats are an excellent idea! Every year, the ice during the winter seems to be getting worse. Thank you so much for watching. Have a wonderful weekend🦋🌻
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  4457. What an amazing place Manchester is! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4458. It was a wonderful place to moor! I didn't know it was so close to where you live.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  4459. Hi Shirley, Zephyr makes gardening very interesting, to say the least! 😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend and enjoy staring at those dry stone walls. Take care🦋🌻
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  4460. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Winter on a narrowboat is magical if you have all of the right supplies and then when the snow falls you can really enjoy its beauty. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4461. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  4462. That’s so lovely to know! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4463. Welcome aboard! Thank you so much for subscribing and for your lovely comment too. Have a super Sunday and rest of the week ahead, take care 🌻🦋
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  4464. You are so welcome! Thank you so much for taking the time to go back through some of my videos too. I am so pleased that you are enjoying them. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4465. I completely agree, Paul. It feels good to do your bit too doesn't it?👍Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4466. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4467. That audio book sounds wonderful! Thank you so much for your kind comment too 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care Shelagh 🦋🌻
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  4468. Welcome aboard!😊 Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for watching the vlogs. Have a wonderful week, take care🌻🦋
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  4469. What an amazing count to do and how positive to have that amount of beavers! Thank you so much for letting me know this and for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  4470. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4471. You are so welcome! Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳🌻🦋
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  4472. Hi Chris, thank you so much for your lovely comment about the channel. Normally the guides I use are Pearsons and Nicholsons, but for the River Great Ouse, the Environment Agency produce a brilliant map of the river. Hope that helps. Take care🦋🌻
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  4473. I like that too! Zephyr only leaps into the canal if she knows that she can get out again which is a relief!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4474. Hi Val, thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have your thought about getting your granddaughter a blank journal that she could keep? I think it's a wonderful way of getting children interested in nature and art. Thank you for your interest in my book. My shop will have books in it again on Thursday. It is themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com Take care🦋🌻
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  4475. Hi Sian, I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. It is such a pretty place to cruise through. Zephyr said (in dog) that if you need something swept- then just give her a call! 😂🐾🐾 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4476. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. I will be restocking my shop on Thursday, so if you check back in the shop then, you should find the 2022 and 2023 book is there.Thank you so much for watching and for your interest in my book too. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4477. Thank you, Indi for your lovely comment!👍😍 Have a wonderful weekend and wrap up warm!🦋🌻🧣
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  4478. If I had known what a cassowary was; I would never gone on that walk! 😱😂 You have the most amazing wildlife out there in Australia though.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4479. Well Ron, you have made my day with that comment. Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 Take care 🦋🌻
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  4480. Thank you so much, Ann for such a lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  4481. 🌻🦋
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  4482. I am so much better, thank you so much, Stevie! I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  4483. Hello, Victor- I am Vanessa and I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4484. Hi Jenny, I am so pleased that you were rooting for us. That is so kind of you. Zephyr really knew which portion of that stick she wanted didn't she? 😂🐾🐾Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4485. She really did! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4486. Some cathedrals and churches have let Zephyr in before but they must have their reasons? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4487. Thank you so much for commenting, Denis. I can tell you that you won’t regret moving onboard your narrowboat! Good luck with your move!🍀🌻🦋
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  4488. I have had to leave the boat to visit the doctors, dentist and family but I am back again and a vlog will be out next week. Thank you for your concern. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4489. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am so pleased that you enjoy dipping in and out of my book with a coffee and biscuit because that's how it's written. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  4490. That is so kind of you, Kelli! Thank you so much. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4491. Well done, Ozzie. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4492. Thank you so much! Enjoy the rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  4493. Hi Caz, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I couldn’t quite believe the herons in the field either but I read that they will accept each other in a space like that if there is a high concentration of food, so that must have been the reason. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4494. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  4495. Please give your German Shepherd a big hug from me. Mr M is my husband, but he doesn't appear in the vlogs due to his work's code of conduct and social media rules. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  4496. That’s so kind of you, Jen. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super Sunday! Take care 🌻🦋
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  4497. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  4498. 😊 Thank you so much. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  4499. You are so right. I don’t throw them for her to fetch but it’s so hard to stop her finding them as she loves them. Even when I have a ball with me. Thank you so much for reminding me. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4500. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for becoming a new sub too. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4501. I’m thrilled to have you join the journey too! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4502. Thank you 🙏
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  4503. 😊What a lovely comment!🙏 Thank you so much. I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs and seeing the nature journal. At the end of this year, I will print off copies of the 2022 sketches and poetry that you see in the vlogs and make them into books if people want to buy them. I didn't set out to do this with my journal, and I am so pleasantly surprised that people have asked, so that is what I'll do. I have an Etsy shop where I am selling calendars for 2023 based on my favourite narrowboating/nature moments, so I will sell my journal on there when it is ready. Thank you so much for asking. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  4504. I am so, so sorry to hear that. It is such a heart breaking pain isn't it? I hope you are finding comfort in nature too x Take care 🦋🌻
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  4505. 😂 People are going to start thinking that I untie them myself first aren’t they! 😂 Just to be clear- I don’t 😂😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4506. Thank you so much- you definitely got me thinking about the whole thing and I really appreciate that. We are all very well and I hope you and your family all are too. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4507. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4508. Zephyr and Maggie loved running around together and it's wonderful to watch dogs when they play like that. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  4509. Hi Jenny, the spider plucking its web captivated me for hours that evening! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  4510. Zephyr has it written into her contract that she appears in each vlog!🐾🐾😂 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4511. Congratulations 🥳 on identifying the mistake, Mike! Unfortunately, Simon H, got there before you and won the cash prize🤣 Truthfully, I’m not sure what I was doing the week I put that vlog together; the title of that one describes my brain! Thank you for your comment 😊👍
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  4512. At least the plants get a good water!💦
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  4513. It really was worth it. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4514. Well said, Mark. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4515. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4516. I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your dog. That is so sad. I hope you are okay? Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4517. Aw, Daniel this is super advice! We will do that this weekend. 👍⭐️ Thank you so much for this comment and I will let you know what we find. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  4518.  @danielcameron8085  Thank you so much for this!👍👍
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  4519. Hi Will, It sounds like you had a great time in Welford. I bet you loved the motorbikes? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Safe and beautiful cruising, Mr Will! Take care🦋🌻
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  4520. Hi Tracy, the springtail is fast becoming my favourite creature! I still can't get over the way that it vanished like that in the soil. 🤩 I'm not sure that I did the best job of dissecting the owl pellet, but at least it wasn't cat poo this time! 😂Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4521. Oh my goodness, seeing the colour of the pilot’s eyes is very low flying! It is amazing to see them flying though. The wildlife didn’t seem at all bothered by the noise. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  4522. The sound of a tawny owl fills my heart with utter joy- I love it!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4523. Please thank the subscriber that you know from me. It is a wonderful part of the system to cruise along.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4524. That is so kind of you. Thank you for your lovely comment, take care🌻🦋
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  4525. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 Take care🌻🦋
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  4526. ☺️ Thank you ☺️
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  4527. Hello Michael! Thank you so much for your Shakespearean comment. The repair work is still holding on, so 🤞 we should be ok. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  4528. Thank you so much for your kind words, Stevie. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  4529. Hi Chris, I'm glad that you got to see Windsor Castle from the water- it's quite spectacular isn't it? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  4530. I think she did! 😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  4531. Chatting to the crows over breakfast is the most sensible thing anyone could do I should think! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4532. Thank you, Vanessa 🦋🌻
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  4533. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4534. She does lick her lips when a treat is mentioned doesn't she? It's so funny! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4535. Thank you for watching and commenting. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  4536. You are so right and I feel so lucky to be able to have this experience too. It is a pleasure to share it with you all. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend🦋🌻
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  4537. Hi Kay, Dave and Bubba, thank you so much for your lovely comment; I really appreciate it. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  4538. The cormorants do look like that don’t they? Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week! Take care 🌻🦋
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  4539. Hi Lizzie, thank you so much for your lovely comment. It's definitely tricky when your kids grow up isn't it? Letting go is not easy. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  4540. Thank you so much, Indi for such a lovely comment.😊 I am glad that you found it relaxing. Take care🌻🦋
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  4541. Hi Stevie, thank you so much for your lovely comment and great tips. Our prop shaft has that weakness and it needs a secure tightening every engine check now. It’s all part of Alice Grace’s little quirks! Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  4542. I use the Pearson Guides and the Nicholson Guides as they are both very detailed books. It is possible to travel the whole canal system in a narrowboat up to 57ft but anything wider or longer may cause problems on some of the waterways.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  4543. They are with the other adult. The male adult chooses his favourite and the female adult chooses her favourite.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4544. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much! 😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  4545. A heron is a great idea and much better than the current transfer. I agree with you about the beautiful comma butterfly. I'll check out your Etsy shop to find your painting. I find butterflies so tricky to draw accurately. It's lovely to hear from you. Take care🦋🌻
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  4546. Hi Vanessa, surprisingly the holey loaf was tasty! I don't how that happened though?🤣 Thank you for watching. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  4547. 😋 for the hard work getting to the summit. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4548. Hi Shirley, Zephyr is completely obsessed with finding and playing with a ball! Thank you so much about your kind words related to my anxiety; I feel so much better now and have tried to use the experience that I had as a way to help others that are suffering. It is also why I try and create relaxing vlogs. Have a wonderful week. 🌻🦋
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  4549. Thank you for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4550. Thank you so much, that is so kind of you. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4551. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4552. Welcome to the channel! It is lovely to have you aboard and thank you so much for your lovely comment! Take care🦋🌻
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  4553. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the videos. I love learning about nature too 🤩 My book shop is : themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  4554. It is so lovely to know that the vlogs bring you some escapism. They are a pleasure to make. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, Paul🌻🦋
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  4555. It’s a beautiful place to visit isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4556. 🦋🌻🐾🐾
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  4557. At last, I am here!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  4558. That saying also appears in Edith Holden’s diary! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  4559. Hi there, I think you might have meant this comment for Holly the Cafe Boat vlog? However, it is always lovely to get a comment! 🤗 Have a wonderful week, take care🌻🦋
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  4560. They are so delicate and beautiful to see in the winter. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4561. Thank you so much, Paul. I am so pleased that you enjoyed watching. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4562. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and welcome to the channel. That is so kind of you to buy my book too. I am so sorry to hear about your dog. I hope you are ok? Take care 🦋🌻
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  4563. This river changes very quickly doesn’t it? I hope no damage was done where you were on New Year’s Day? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4564. I'm so sorry to hear that you've had a rough day. I hope tomorrow is much better for you. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4565. Well, I am so pleased that you have just found my channel and that you are enjoying the vlogs!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  4566. I have most mail sent to my email. Then I use family addresses and post restante services. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4567. I think i better book myself on that health and safety course sooner rather than later😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a great weekend 🌻🦋
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  4568. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it! Have a super week, Michael- take care 🌻🌻
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  4569. My husband was with me that day, fortunately. He can’t be in the vlogs due to his work commitments and the sensitive nature of his job. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4570. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. It is great to know that you have found some Friday evening peace!😊🙏 We are heading towards Birmingham, but very, very slowly. 🐌 Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4571. That’s so kind of you! Thank you so much for supporting my shop. I’m so pleased that you like your book. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4572. Mr M is my husband, but he can't be on the vlogs as his work has a very strict code of conduct which means he can't be on social media. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  4573. Zephyr thinks that in every shop, there is a treat for her! 😂 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4574. I am so sorry about the audio issues at the beginning. I was trying out a new microphone- safe to say, I won’t be using it again! Thank you for sticking with the vlog though. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4575. Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  4576. You are so welcome, James.😊 Thank you so much for watching the vlogs and for your lovely comment too. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4577. Thank you so much for watching and interacting with the vlog. As long as we learn by our mistakes that is the most important thing. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4578. Thank you so much, Sheila😊 Have a super Sunday, take care🌻🦋
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  4579. Hello there, John. The salmon eggs are a slime mould which is a super little decomposer; I read that when they explode, they looked like cracked eggs and are often called 'scrambled eggs slime mould.' Isn't that incredible! I am so glad that you enjoyed the vlog. Take care🌻🦋
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  4580. That is such a kind thing to say, Jean-Louis. I could tell that this particular robin was very friendly because, for a while it followed me along the towpath. I normally carry some nuts and seeds in my pocket, but this is the first time that a bird has fed from my hand. It made me smile all day! Thank you for such a lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend.🌻🦋
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  4581. I have! I read it after someone mentioned it to me when they saw me writing in my journal. Since then, I have bought it and other books related to Edith Holden. I love her work so much! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4582. Welcome to the channel, Carol! It’s lovely to have you aboard. I think that it’s a super idea that you get out those art supplies of yours and I’d love to hear how it’s going once you do. Thank you so much for your kind words about my sketches; when I moved onto my boat, I promised myself that I would learn some new skills such as drawing, crochet, baking etc… I read John Muir Laws on how to sketch wildlife and it was such a great help. I am absolutely useless with a paintbrush, but I am improving with pencil and ink, slowly!😂 What I can tell you, is sitting down and studying the small details of an animal, plant, or fungi, is an incredible way to switch off. Happy creating! 🦋🌻🎨🖌
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  4583. The owl was so beautiful; it shone gold in the setting sun and I missed so many great camera shots of it as I stood there gaping at it for most of the time!🦉 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  4584. Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4585.  @teresaguffey7338  I wish you a better year too and all the best in health and happiness. Take care🌻🦋
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  4586. I’m so pleased 😌 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4587. The sketches were magnificent in the church weren't they? Such incredible detail. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happiness and health to you all too, take care🌻🦋
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  4588. Oh how wonderful! I hope you have a wonderful time in the UK. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4589. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  4590. You made me laugh with your comment about Zephyr's vacuum cleaner parents as that is exactly what she sounded like!🤣 It is always so lovely when my children come to stay; it's like a little family holiday. My back is much better, thank you for asking, but I find that opening and closing the gates aggravates it, so I drive in the locks a lot now. Thank you so much for the coffees, that is so kind of you and I will buy Zephyr a little treat this weekend with some of the money. She says a woofy 'thank-you' too.🐾🐾🦴 Take care🦋🌻
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  4591. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. We have a Vetus M17. Enjoy the rest of your week, take care🌻🦋
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  4592. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it, Jan. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4593. Please don't apologise, you can turn up and watch anytime here! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  4594. That is such a kind comment- thank you so much 😊 Have a super week. Take care🦋🌻
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  4595. I am so pleased that you found it relaxing.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Take care🦋🌻🎄
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  4596. There are some stunning places aren’t there? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4597. I am definitely finding making my bread tricky and the gluten free flour doesn’t help either. Take care 🦋🌻🍞
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  4598. Hi Sandy, thank you for your lovely comment. The weed does sometimes clog up the prop, so we reverse and forward and it releases quite easily. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  4599. Jenny, it is a beautiful summary of the vlog- thank you so much!🤗Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4600. To you too! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4601. I know the bit that you had to fast forward- I closed my eyes! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  4602. Thank you so much, Chris! I thoroughly recommend keeping a journal as it's a time to completely switch off from events going on around you, plus you have an otter to put in yours- you lucky thing! Look after yourself🌻🦋
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  4603. I am so pleased that you rambled with us! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  4604. I am so pleased that you enjoy our little adventures because we really enjoy filming them. There are so many incredible places to discover along the canals and it's a pleasure finding them. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4605. Stevie, you are so welcome! Thank you for your lovely comments. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  4606. Zephyr has trained me very well!😂🐾🐾 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care🦋🌻
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  4607. It’s a great time of year for spectacular colour isn’t it? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4608. 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 🌻🦋
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  4609. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4610. I understand but sometimes there is a noisy tractor or a road nearby when I am filming nature so the music sounds better.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4611. Now the chimney is back on; I will be more careful to take it down before each cruise. Thank you so much, Gary and Irene- we think I heard you shouting-CHIMNEY!!!! Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4612. The small world is beautiful, Lisa!😊 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  4613. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4614. It was terrible in N.Ireland and Scotland wasn’t it? It must have been so scary to watch. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4615. Oh my, 4am in the morning!🥱 I hope the coffee and toast helped? It is lovely to know that you enjoyed the vlog, Lorraine and I am chuffed that you started the day with me. 🤗 Have a wonderful weekend, take care.🌻🦋
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  4616. 🤭 Thank you so much for watching! Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4617. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4618. Hello, Mr Narrowboat Will. You are all over YouTube at the moment and in everyone's vlogs which is super to see- the Mindful Family are all sending you hugs, waves and filthy thumbs ups!🤗👋👍👍 Have a great rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  4619. Thank you so much for your comment and the food was divine! Have a wonderful rest of the weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  4620. I hope you had a wonderful day? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4621. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4622. Thank you so much for your wise and kind words, Simon. I really appreciate them. My hands weren't stained and I didn't wet the bed!😂 I read that the French word for dandelion is pissenlit which means wet the bed and the word dandelion comes from the French words dent de lion which means tooth of the lion which describes the leaf shape of the dandelion! In fact, when I had finished reading all about the flower this week, I had a whole new appreciation of them! 😍 I bet your dandelion wine in the 80s was good! You should make some more!🍷 Take care🌻🦋
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  4623. Sounds like you have created a magical wine there. That might be worth a fortune to someone who knows their dandelion wines.
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  4624. Ciao Giampaolo, it is so poetic! Is this the name for the whole flower in Italian, or the leaf? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  4625. You don’t like coco pops? But the milk turns to chocolate! 😋 🤭 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4626. I hope your spring is fabulous! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4627. Please don’t apologise. I am so grateful for all of your support and for your kind comments and watching the vlogs. I hope you manage to find a job soon for you not for my patron. Good luck! Take care 🌻🦋
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  4628. I am so please that you find my channel peaceful, Senna.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4629. Thank you for your lovely comment, Helen. Your kind words mean a lot. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  4630. I really appreciate your kindness, David. Thank you so much for taking the time to make such a thoughtful comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4631. 😂 Correct! And I absolutely love every minute of it too. 🤩 Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  4632. You are so welcome, Teresa and thank you for taking the time to make such a kind comment. Have a super rest of the week.🌻🦋
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  4633. Hi Chris, that is such a kind comment. I think it's wonderful that you are looking up the flora and fauna too! It is fascinating, isn't it? Lungwort gets its name as it was used to help with breathing difficulties; I only found that out this week too. It is so pretty.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4634. 🤩Wow! Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. I think getting a boat, should you ever live here, is a wonderful idea! Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  4635. It was so peaceful being with the redwoods after such a tiring two days travel. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4636. With good light and a good lens, you’d get some amazing shots of those kites as they come quite close. Unfortunately, the light wasn’t great when I filmed them,but when I looked at the footage, I quite liked the silhouettes of them against the grey sky! Thank you so much for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  4637. That is such a kind comment, thank you so much, Bob. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4638. That is so kind of you! I'm glad the canal has opened up again too.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  4639. You are so welcome, Sue 🤗 It is a super, little train line. Take care🦋🌻
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  4640. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. The time will fly until your holiday! Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  4641. What a wonderful national bird to have! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4642. Well then hopefully you’ll prefer the next vlog!
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  4643. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  4644. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs, Tracy.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy Easter! Take care 🦋🌻🐣
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  4645. What is your leap of faith, Spence? If you are making it for a simple life, then it will work. I wish you the best of luck and think, if you weren't making it, wouldn't it make you feel more nervous not to? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  4646. Thank you for being a nurse and dedicating your career to help others. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4647. It’s when the wind blows through you as you stand on the stern that it is soooo cold. 🥶 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4648. Thank you so much, Christine! It is so pretty in Wootten Wawen. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  4649. Thank you, Vanessa! It was so exciting meeting the tree creeper for the first time. Have a lovely weekend! 🌻🦋
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  4650. Cheers! 🥂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4651. Hi Ray, thank you for your question. Our boat insurance covers all cruising but we choose to stop when we lose all light. When it gets dark so early now it leaves you with little time to move and find the perfect spot. I hope that answers your question? Have a wonderful rest of the week 🦋🌻
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  4652. Shirley, you are so kind and I really appreciate your comments- thank you so much. It was a sheep with the curly horns- wasn't it adorable? Zephyr's patience is quite remarkable sometimes and I thought she was especially patient waiting for me to change the gas over. Have a super weekend, take care too 🌻🦋
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  4653. That is very true.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4654. How wonderful that you were the wizard underneath a cloud of starlings! 🤩 Thank you so much for your great comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4655. I love that word 'leat' I haven't heard it used before! I'll have to put it in a poem. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  4656. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  4657. You are so right there really is a sense of freedom and community. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  4658. I always get so excited about Christmas and decorating the boat. It is wonderful when all the narrowboats are lit up at night in December. Hope your teaching went well today. Take care🌻🦋
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  4659. What an utterly wonderful quote, Jenny- thank you so much. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4660. Thank you, Kelli. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4661. Stephen, thank you so much for your kindness. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4662. That is so lovely for me to hear that. Thank you so much 😊🤗 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4663. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4664. What a star you are, Duncan! Thank you so much for sharing my channel with your Mum and family- that is so kind of you. Have a super week- take care🦋🌻
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  4665. I don’t eat marmite unfortunately 🤭 🫣 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4666. Hi Katie, you live in a beautiful part of the world; I hope the sun comes out soon for you to stop the floods from getting worse.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  4667. Please give a big hug to Riley from me! 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4668. Hi Margaret, thank you so much for your lovely comment😊 India, is so much better at driving than I was when I started. Have a lovely dinner; I have some left over marrow if you need any?🤭 Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  4669. What a fabulous Haiku, Chris!🤩👍👍 Tristan is definitely not a fan of being filmed but he does appear in some vlogs. I’m fact, this week, when I am making the deodorant,he had come to visit and was doing his work at the dinette table behind me. He tried to keep out of shot but he was in it. Thank you so much for your poem. Take care🦋🌻
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  4670. Thank you so much for your kindness. I was lucky with the lighting this week. 👍 Have a wonderful weekend, take care 🌻🦋
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  4671. Water and canals are definitely good places to go to for well being, Chris. I hope you find peace and inner happiness soon. Thank you for your comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  4672. This comment has just appeared too! I think Youtube may have withheld it because you mentioned the words "Farty Chokes" 😂 That is hilarious!🤣🤣 I love the brandy idea.🥃 Keep safe and secure in these storms!🦋🌻
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  4673. Hi Lozzy and Donny, it is very cold but so beautiful isn’t it? We’re all cosy and warm onboard and I hope you are staying warm too? That jay was so nosey and quite different to the shy ones that i normally meet. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4674. That is just wonderful to hear! Bees need all the protection and care that we can give them. Well done! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝
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  4675. I so wanted to find one of his sketches! Your lapwing story is beautiful. It must be wonderful to see them arrive. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  4676. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4677. Thank you so much for your birthday wishes for India and for your lovely comment! Take care 🦋🌻
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  4678. Hi Serena, it is wonderful to know that the Ouse and Middle Level videos brought back a lot of memories for you. How amazing to have family photographs in the rural museum. I loved my time on that part of the network. Have a great week, take care🦋🌻
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  4679. I am very grateful to have this opportunity; it has come with some sacrifices but this life suits us well. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  4680. I’m so sorry to hear that you are going through a loss too. Sending you my best wishes. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4681. 🐾🐾 She loves this comment 🥰 Thank you🦋🌻
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  4682. Zephyr is a super water bottle- you're right there! Thank you for your lovely comment, Rachel. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  4683. The sewage works really well ponged on the day that we visited. 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4684. Red Kites are incredible birds and I am so glad that they fill our skies once more. Thank you for your lovely comment, take care🌻🦋
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  4685. Hi Jenny, that is such a good question about Zephyr hearing the bats. She didn't show signs of hearing them, but Maggie barked once when we stood listening to the bat detector which is a sign that she heard something, but it's hard to tell whether it was what we could hear or if she could hear the bats directly? I'll have to research that. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻🐾🐾
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  4686. Thank you so much for your lovely comment; I am so pleased that you enjoyed seeing your local area too! Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  4687. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4688. What a super comment! I will revisit on my way back and try to get to the places that you mentioned. I’ll take care in The Green Dragon Pub though’😂 Lincoln is my favourite city now. Thank you for watching and commenting. Have a wonderful weekend 🌻🦋
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  4689. Thank you so much. I have a range of Collins insect books and ID cards which I bought at a National Trust visitor centre. I bet though there is one big book which is the go-to book- I'll try and find out and then I'll let you know. Take care🦋🌻
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  4690. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  4691. What an exciting bath-time that must have been! You lived in a beautiful part of the world. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  4692. That is such a good idea and I might pinch that title: 'How to Stay Cool in a Steel Tube.' Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4693. That is one of my all time favourite songs; so simple yet so beautiful! Thank you for your lovely comment. Happy Easter!🦋🌻🐣
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  4694. What did your moth look like? It sounds wonderful! How exciting to watch it emerge too. Your coco krispies and marshmallows sound delicious 😋 Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Debba. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4695. That is so kind of you, Christine. It is a pleasure to cruise along these waterways.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4696. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  4697. I can see why that is said. They are very special birds. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4698. What a kind comment- thank you so much, Mick; I really appreciate it. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  4699. Hi Donna, welcome to the channel! Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. I edit across three days and film for most of the week but I absolutely love every minute of it. I’m so pleased that you like the content. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4700. 😱 I was scared! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4701. Because I think that’s my Essex accent spilling out as it does sometimes!😂 Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  4702. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  4703. Oh my goodness! That sounds so tough to be working in the mines and then driving all the way home in those weather conditions. Safe journey to you. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4704. Thank you for the words of encouragement. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  4705. I am so pleased that you both enjoy the vlogs. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you. Take care 🌻🦋🥳
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  4706. Hi Jenny, oh dear it is sad news on the garden front as I have returned to my boat following my break and it has all withered to leafy dust!🥺 Apart from the fender garden that has happily taken care of itself. I am doing plant surgery all weekend now in the hope that I can save some of it. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  4707. You are more than welcome, Connie!🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4708. That is so kind of you, Norm. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4709. All boaters have a few windlasses to do the locks and then we also have keys to operate mechanical bridges and things. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  4710. Hi Debbie, I did a vlog #46 about my work. I do online teaching, sell my poetry/sketches and my channel brings me an income now too. I do have a husband, and he works, but his work's Code of Conduct means that he can't be on social media, so until he retires, he won't appear on the vlogs. Thank you so much for watching the vlog. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  4711. What a kind comment, John! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  4712. Thank you so much, Philip. It is a great place to visit isn't it? Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  4713. Thank you so much, Gary! Have a lovely weekend.🌻🦋
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  4714. I am so sorry to hear about Reuben- that is so sad. Sending you my love and best wishes xThank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  4715. What a kind comment. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  4716. Wow! She must be such a good baker and have nerves of steel to go on television and bake. She might have a better way of making Parkin vegan than I did. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4717. That is a lot of locks to do in 5 days- no wonder you found the pubs! 😄 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and great week ahead. Take care🦋🌻
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  4718. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  4719. Wow, Chris, you must have gone to a good school! Check out Mark’s website for tips too, but he told me to get a decent ID guide. He also said from April to June, you can basically get all your salad and greens, canalside! Have a terrific weekend!🌻🦋
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  4720. Stop, collaborate and listen, Ice is back with a brand new invention!😂 I can't get the song out of my head now. Take care, Mike🌻🦋🎤
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  4721. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Across the journey, there was so much footage that I had to edit a lot of it out, but I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. Lowsonford was such a super mooring and so secure as I went a way for a week and left the boat there with no problems at all; were you behind or in front of us? I will look up The Flower of Gloster as it sounds right up my street. Have a super weekend and happy cruising! Take care🦋🌻
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  4722. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  4723. Thank you so much, Steve! 😊 I would do a Live chat, but I don't think I'd get a word in edgeways with Zephyr around!😄🐶 Have a wonderful weekend!🌻🦋
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  4724. I love your poem, Jenny!💚👍 Thank you so much for such a great comment. Have a super weekend🦋🌻
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  4725. I rather like Hepworth’s sculptures though. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4726. It was so close wasn’t it? Luckily, a boater knocked on the boat at 6:30am to let us know that the canal had flooded. Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4727. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it, Terence and Kate. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4728. Thank you so much, Andrew! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  4729. That is so kind of you, thank you so much. I use Derwent water colour pencils as I love the way they blend on the page, but I don't add water to them in that journal as it doesn't hold water well. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  4730. It was such an old church and parts of it were like a museum. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4731. Oohhh, this is very good! 🤩🌟🌟 I really like it😃 Thank you for sending it, take care🦋🌻
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  4732. 😂 So true!
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  4733. It was so lovely to meet you both too! When you told me that the wall was under water I had to make it the theme of my poem this week! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4734. They are a waffle biscuit with hazelnut spread centre. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4735. Hi Teresa, I use Derwent watercolour pencils mainly but I don't add the water as my journal isn't watercolour paper.Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4736. The swans are fine now, Ruth as its pretty much defrosting in big patches for them. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  4737. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Paul! Congratulations on guessing the journal entries this week. 🥇It’s great to know that you try and work out what I am going to draw before I do. I sometimes struggle to choose, but the theme of the vlog and poem often help me make my choice. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4738. 👍 Thanks for the tip!🤩 Take care🌻🦋
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  4739. Hi David, thank you for your lovely comment. I can’t help myself but get excited when I spot any bird of prey and this one was soaring so low over the lock! But then again I also get equally excited when I spot a slime mould too!🤩 Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  4740. Snow makes the whole place look magical doesn't it? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4741. I would have offered to pay a local business nearby to use their water. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4742. He really does deserve a great big filthy thumbs up doesn't he.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Take care🦋🌻🎄
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  4743. Hi Jenny, thank you for your lovely comment. India's tart was delicious and I polished it off in no time! Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4744. I hope you enjoy it. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  4745. Oh my, what a funny story and what a rotter your husband was too!😂 Thank you so much for sharing this memory with me. Have a super Sunday and week ahead🌻🦋
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  4746. You are so kind! Blessings and peace to you too, daveyboy! Have a great weekend. Take care🌻🦋
    2
  4747. It was such a character and much more vocal than the male. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4748. Karen, what a lovely thing to say!😊 Thank you so much for your kindness and for taking the time to write a comment. Have a wonderful week.🌻🦋
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  4749. That’s so kind of you. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4750. I’m so pleased that you find them like that. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  4751. You must feel so drained at the moment, Sandy. You are right that your sister is at peace now. It must have been so painful to watch her suffer like that. Have a calm and peaceful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4752. What a brilliant story! 😂🤩 This really tickled me. 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4753. It’s so lovely to hear from you and thank you so much for such a kind comment. I really appreciate it. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    2
  4754. That is so kind of you! I am so pleased that you are watching. Happy New Year! Take care🥳🦋🌻
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  4755. How wonderful to have rescued a jackdaw in need! Corvids are incredible birds and can really bond with humans so you must have been sad to part ways. Thank you for your lovely comment.Take care, Mark.🦋🌻
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  4756. I think you’re right! 🤭🐾🐾 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4757. It is a magnificent ship isn't it?Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4758. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Arjan. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4759. There really is! Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  4760. My biscuits are gone virtually the moment the packet is open! 😂 I have 2 x 250 Watt solar panels and 2 x smaller ones which the boat came with but we added the larger 2. I hope you can escape work soon and explore away! Thank you for your lovely comment, Caz. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4761. You’re welcome ☺️ Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4762. I’m so pleased that you enjoy the music. It is always really exciting trying to find the right piece to match the mood. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Chris. Take care🌻🦋
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  4763. Wow, Craig, that would be great- how do I contact you? It is lovely to know that your daughter is learning to paint- does she keep a nature journal? I'll contact you soon. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4764. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4765. Thank you so much for your words of encouragement, Colin. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  4766. That’s very kind of you but I like the challenge of creating my own thumbnails and titles. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4767. Zeph has such a human look at times and I talk to her constantly as I think she understands too. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  4768. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment, Paul. It really is beautiful here. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4769. You are 100 x more amazing for having been in the Services. Thank you so much! Take care 🌻🦋👏
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  4770. Where is your poetry now? Writing poetry is a great way to lose yourself for a while isn’t it?🌻🦋
    2
  4771. I am so pleased that you started watching my videos today, Philip and that you like them too. It is very kind of you to share them with your sisters.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  4772. Thank you so much, Mike 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead🌻🦋
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  4773. What a kind comment! Thank you so much and also for signing the petition and making a donation that is so good of you to do that. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4774. Thank you 🤗 I hope you have a calm and smooth week at work. Take care🌻🦋
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  4775. That’s so kind of you, Georgina. Thank you so much. Belly tickles to your dog from me please!🐾🐾🤗 Take care 🌻🦋
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  4776. It’s a beautiful piece of music isn’t it? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4777. Why, thank you! I think custard and cream😂😊👍 Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  4778. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog and the little robin. Yep, enamel mugs are a boating essential on our boat! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a great week!🌻🦋
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  4779. She is a Seahopper stowaway. She folds like you said and she has a mast and sail too or you can just row her. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4780. What a kind comment, Marc! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  4781. It makes all of the difference doesn’t it! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful week, take care 🌻🦋
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  4782. The government should realise that they can meet so many net zero targets by utilising the canals and rivers more. All those weirs and locks can generate hydro power for a start. Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  4783. Hi Annie, I am so pleased that you found the vlog calming and thank you so much for your words of encouragement. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4784. It was such an adventure that ended well fortunately! 😅 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4785. Hi Mikaela, thank you so much for your lovely comment. If you do decide to live afloat and you have any questions, don’t hesitate to email me. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  4786. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. The music comes from Envato Elements Music store that I subscribe to. It’s called Meditation Duduk by i Century. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4787. I got Zephyr when she was 8 weeks old so she started training me from a young age. 🐾🐾🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4788. I am so pleased that you find the vlogs an escape. That is so kind of you- thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4789. Hi Nigel, I will always associate oat cakes with Ian's story now. The railway through Devon must be a gorgeous trip?Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  4790. Thank you so much! Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4791. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4792. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Caroline. The red kite and kestrel were so special to see in the same space taking in the sights along the canal. It was so sad when Chip passed away and the little cross is such a beautiful way to commemorate his memory. Mr M was a wizard with that fan belt! Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
    2
  4793. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  4794. Thank you, Sheila!🦋🌻 I hope you have a wonderful weekend🌻🦋
    2
  4795. Thank you so much, Christine for your lovely comment. Oh how wonderful to think that the shortest day will be here soon and we will start to claim some more of our light back! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    2
  4796. Oh my goodness! Can you imagine sending a 15 year old down the mines today? It doesn’t bear thinking about does it? Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4797. Thank you for your kindness, Sue. It was a friendship that I will be forever grateful that I had. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4798. I wish you better 🤗
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  4799. Thank you, Will for your lovely words about Zephyr. She is the best companion to have with you and so loyal too. Enjoy the rest of your weekend. Your roof looks amazing by the way. I watched you paint it on yesterday’s vlog- top job! Stay 😎 Take care 🦋🌻
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  4800. Hi Paul, thank you so much for such a kind and lovely comment. That is so kind of you. We wish you and your family a very happy new year too. Take care🦋🌻🥳
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  4801. 👍🌻🦋
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  4802. That is so kind of you; it is a pleasure taking you on the journey with us. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4803. Thank you, Lisa!🌻🦋
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  4804. Hi Steve, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I wouldn't walk through that tunnel either! 👻 I bought my own scanner and have started scanning the pages of my journal which I am going to send to a book printer. The pages are coming out well this way and the quality looks very similar to the original this time. I think it will take me a couple of weeks to get it ready though. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4805. That is so kind of you, Connie. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  4806. I am so pleased that you follow the vlogs; thank you so much for tuning in and for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    2
  4807. Mike you are so kind! 😊Thank you so much for your lovely comment. ⭐️I hope you have a wonderful weekend 🦋🌻
    2
  4808. Thank you for kind comment, Robert and I am so glad that you have been watching the vlogs and enjoying the nature. It is always so lovely to hear from viewers and is the best part of vlogging! Have a wonderful weekend!🌻🦋
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  4809. Hi Shirley, thank you so much for your lovely comment. The butterfly count is so good to do, isn't it? I read that Red Admiral numbers are up by 400% and they think more have migrated from Europe due to the heat? They are such beautiful butterflies aren't they? Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  4810. Happy holiday season too! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  4811. Thank you so much, Steve for such a lovely comment.😊 Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
    2
  4812. That is so kind of you, Kathleen. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4813. Hi Glyn, thank you so much for your lovely comment and the WD 40 tip. You are a star!⭐️ Have a great week.🌻🦋
    2
  4814. Thank you so much for your kind comment, Janet and for discovering my channel. Happy New Year! 🥳🌻🦋
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  4815. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  4816. If you ever lose a ball, then Zephyr’s your girl to find it! 😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  4817. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it, Karen. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  4818. Oh Ann- I hope you are ok and resting well? We are all sending you our love and best wishes from here and have a wonderful birthday. Take. care🦋🌻
    2
  4819. That is so kind of you. I have a link:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/themindfula. Thank you in advance but also just for watching the vlogs. Take care🦋🌻
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  4820. Thank you so much for buying a calendar and I am so pleased that you like it. Happy New Year to you and your family too!🌻🦋🥳
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  4821. Hi Robert, pied wagtails love a good old sewage works too! I think the cake represents 2 x biscuits so if anyone guessed 2, I would say that was a win!Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4822. I shall have to look them up- thank you so much! Take care 🌻🦋
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  4823. It’s a lovely tea for the afternoon isn’t it? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4824. June 13th. What made you think that?Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4825. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Did Ebor Light 11 patrol in York? Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    2
  4826. Congratulations on finishing such a huge piece of art; that is quite an achievement! I hope that you are pleased with it? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4827. I had a lovely Christmas- thank you so much for asking, and I hope you did too?Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  4828. It is so lovely to know that you are enjoying the vlogs. I hope whatever decision that you make is the right one and brings you happiness and fulfilment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  4829. Oh my goodness! You are incredible and what you have set up sounds genius. It's a shame you are not nearer as I'd love to come and film what you have done. Thank you so much for making this comment; I'm sure lots of other boaters might find it useful too. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4830. Zephyr doesn't like being inside the locks and gets very nervous, but she is always with my husband or me when not on the boat.Thank you so much for your lovely comment, take care🦋🌻
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  4831. I really like learning the collective nouns, so I'm glad that you appreciated the 'Drift of Dandelions.' Thank you so much for your kind words. Have a wonderful week, take care🌻🦋
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  4832. I’m so pleased that you have got your book. Thank you so much for buying it. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4833. How beautiful your field must be, full of suns and moons! Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  4834. I hope you get to have your adventures very soon. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4835. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋
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  4836. I know what you mean. The North of the country is made of heart and hard work and I have fallen in love with it all! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4837. Great tip! Thank you 🙏🦋🌻
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  4838. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  4839. That is so lovely to know! Thank you so much for watching, relaxing and commenting. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  4840. Yes! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4841. Thank you so much, Eric for your kindness. I am so pleased that you found the vlog relaxing. Have a super week 🦋🌻
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  4842. I do draw from my photography. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4843. Mr M is certainly a hero!🦸‍♂️ Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend🌻🦋
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  4844. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  4845. Wasn’t his garden amazing? 🤩 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4846. Galton Bridge took my breath away! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  4847. That is so kind of you, thank you.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4848. Oh but it’s so exciting to see snow! ❄️ Not the slushy and icy bit though🤭 Thank you for watching. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4849. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4850. What a kind and thoughtful comment, David! Thank you so much. I think you are right about the wind turbines. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4851. That’s so kind of you, Mark! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4852. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4853. I agree with you about the red tape issues- it is such a strange one isn't it? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  4854. Oh my goodness, I can't believe that all happened to you at once like that. What a traumatic experience and so, so sad. You must be an incredible human being to have rebuilt your life- what an inspiration you are! I am really pleased that you are contented now and able to look positively on the wonderful memories that you have. Thank you so much for your comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4855. I was excited to find out about the origins of the "sleep tight" saying too. The froghopper was such a delightful, unexpected guest but I think it preferred it outside to being inside the narrowboat. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4856. That is so true about a wet dog!😂 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4857. Hi Julia, oh what a lovely thought that is! I really admire the work of Beatrix Potter. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Happy New Year to you and your family, take care🥳🦋🌻
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  4858. That is so kind of you, Nick- thank you so much! Take care 🌻🦋
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  4859. That is so kind of you, Mike! It was great to film and edit it. Thank you so much for watching 😊 Have a super weekend, Take care 🦋🌻
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  4860. Thank you once again, Jill for your lovely comments. Your corner of the world has been very difficult to leave and I will be back very soon! Take care🦋🌻
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  4861. Hello, Stormsparrow, it is lovely to read your comments- thank you so much for taking the time to make them. I am just learning as I go in terms of the flora and fauna; it absolutely fascinates me. I bet you have some incredible wildlife in Texas? Take care🦋🌻
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  4862. I’m sorry that the wind made it difficult. There was a muffler on the mic but it has been incredibly windy. It’s calmed down now so it should be better in the next vlog. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4863. I hope to have some more in stock by the end of next week. I have 2 editions - 2022 and 2023 and I order them in sets of 100 to sell each time.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  4864. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for the thumbs up and sub too- that is so kind of you! Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  4865. Thank you so much, Jean-Louis. Make sure you stay well and safe too. I’m hoping to do a vlog before Christmas. Have a great weekend and week ahead! 🌻🦋
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  4866. Oh his signature sounds like it was very special! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4867. I might go back one day but I really love my work at the moment. Thank you so much for watching and for your wise words too. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4868. It is a lovely part of the system and very quiet at the moment which has made mooring easier, but you are right about the need for more mooring spots.
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  4869. You're right there!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  4870. You are welcome. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4871. Hi Nigel, thank you so much for your lovely comment. Kinver is such a beautiful place to visit. I totally, recommend the chip butty combo...delicious!😋 Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  4872. Thank you so much for your great ideas! I am so glad that you enjoyed the vlog too. Have a lovely Sunday and week ahead.🌻🦋
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  4873. I’m so pleased that you like that part of the video. I’m flattered that you are not a poem guy and you still like it. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  4874. Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  4875. Oh my goodness, I love this comment! Leonardo da Vinci making bread erasers. I’ll have to try that too. Thank you so much for this. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4876. Thank you for your kind comment, Andrew. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  4877. That is a lovely idea. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4878. Thank you so much for your poetic comment- I love it! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4879. Hello Jason, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I like your suggested title too!🤭 I hope the farming is going well- it must be a busy time of the year for you? Have a super Sunday and wonderful week ahead, look after yourself🌻🦋
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  4880. Mainly via email but also using family addresses. Thank you so much for watching 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  4881. Thank you so much🤗 for such a lovely comment. I really appreciate it. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4882. Oh Jenny, I am so sorry to hear that you have been poorly with Covid. It's a horrible illness isn't it? Wishing you a speedy recovery xxx That is so kind of you to buy my book. I will get it packaged off today.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4883. What a wonderful surprise to find your comment. I hope you, the boys and your mum are well. 🌻
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  4884. Goodness ,hearing about the boys makes me feel old! Shane always loved science, so I am so pleased he is doing something that he enjoys. I hope you are happy and that this unsettled time hasn’t impacted too much on you. Please give my love to everyone at school and let them know that I am thinking about them as they embark upon the toughest time in education. Stay safe and happy all of you. X
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  4885. It really is a beautiful place! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4886. It certainly was an amazing achievement which I still marvel at as I travel the system, particularly in very deep cuttings!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  4887. A secret aqueduct in Brinklow. That sounds exciting! Chimney is all fixed…until the next low bridge🤣 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and week ahead 🦋🌻
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  4888. I could never fill those amazing shoes, but I’m so happy that you are watching the vlogs! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4889. It was a wonderful Christmas- thank you. Seeing this thumbnail again has made me suddenly feel very festive. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  4890. 🦋🌻
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  4891. Please send me a link to you Pinterest, I would love to see the hellebores! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4892. What a kind comment- thank you so much! I hope you get back to Littleborough one day soon. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4893. Your message really touched my heart, Rozanna, but please don't worry as I shall have some more in stock next week and then I'll keep reprinting them. I'll put out a YouTube post when I have some more in. Unfortunately, I did not find my chimney's hat and I think Storm Isha has still got it as an accessory! 🤭Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4894. Thank you so much, Ann for your kind comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4895. That’s it! 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4896. Ian, you are so welcome and thank you for such a lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  4897. A Merry Christmas to you and yours too🎄Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  4898. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  4899. Hi Sian, I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. It is great to hear that the community where you lived try to do what they could to make things better.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  4900. Leaving the quiet hills to the 31 locks ahead of us and the business of it all but I still love it! I’ve worn the shoes in already. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4901. That is so kind of you. Good luck boat hunting! Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  4902. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  4903. I live with my husband but he can't be on the vlogs as his work has a strict code of conduct about being on social media. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4904. They are unbelievably hot! I have no idea what variety they are, but they are at the top end of fiery. 🥵 Thank you for watching. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  4905. Hi Stevie, thank you so much for your lovely comment. Mr M said that he will do a tension check before we set off today.👍 Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4906. I think you might be surprised by the height of a narrowboat. My son is 6ft 1 and he has plenty of space when he visits. It's a good idea to try a holiday on one and see how you get on.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4907. You are so welcome, Lesley! And thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a great week.🌻🦋
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  4908. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4909. That is so lovely to know- thank you so much! 😊🌻🦋
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  4910. Thank you so much for your kind comments. Buddhism has such wonderful principles doesn’t it? And you certainly spread good karma in your messages and vlogs. Your magnet fishing sounds about as successful as mine, although there are probably more uses for a nappy pin than 4p and a coin that won’t budge from the magnet! It is exciting but also quite dangerous when you think about what could be lurking at the bottom of the canal! Have a great weekend and wrap up!🌻🙏
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  4911. Thank you so much for asking- it will be in stock again in my Etsy shop in a few days hopefully, but at the moment it's sold out, so I don't think I can send a link to it. If you 'favourite' my shop, I think it will notify you when my book is in. I hope this helps? Take care🌻🦋
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  4912. Oh you are so right! Wouldn’t it be wonderful to get the mouse’s perspective on it all? 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4913. Thank you so much, Debba!😊 How lovely to see the sea otters along the coast, sounds simply wonderful! Have a super week and stay cool in the sunshine.🌻🦋
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  4914. Thank you for finding my channel. I fell into making vlogs with no introduction or full explanation. I drip feed as a go along. 🙈 Sorry about that. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4915. Happy New Year to you, too! 🥳 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4916. I read it as grass anyway!😂 I always check for ticks after a long walk and on Zephyr too. The only time that we picked ticks up was on the Isle of Mull on holiday. I had brought a tick remover with me which came in very handy. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend.🦋🌻
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  4917. I hope you’re ok? It sounds like you might be having a tough time. Wishing you mindfulness and happiness. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4918. That is a good point about that tree branch and my sunglasses. I had to buy a new pair this week as my old pair fell in the canal and sank!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4919. Thank you. Have a great week, take care🌻🦋
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  4920. I bought them in Trespass. I think this is them https://images.app.goo.gl/RoP9Q49adFLL6Ckn6 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4921. Firstly, thank you for your services as a firefighter for all of those years. It is incredibly brave of you to have had a career like that. Secondly, The Railway Children is one of my all time favourite books and I thought about it a lot when I was on the steam train.Finally, thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  4922. I like the idea of a flower very much. Thank you for making a suggestion, Vanessa 🦋🌻
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  4923. It's always when there's a crowd that something goes wrong isn't it? Where are they all when you are performing top boater manoeuvres eh?...gone! 🙄 I don't know how you keep up the 2 day and then 4 hour cruising pace and you edit about 3 vlogs a week as well-🤯 🤩 Have a super week! Take care Mr NB Will🦋🌻
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  4924. Thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4925. Oh those Italian Door Snails- absolute beauties!🥰 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  4926. They were very buttery and tasted like shortbread. Delicious 😋 Thank you both for watching. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4927. It was mink wasn't it? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. It sounds like you had an amazing career! Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  4928. Sue, you are such a kind person- thank you so much! I hope you have found a cool spot to be these past few days- I bet the Broads was busy! Have a super Sunday and week ahead- take care🌻🦋
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  4929. I’m so pleased that you find the vlogs relaxing. This was filmed two weeks ago. Thank you so much for your lovely comment Take care🌻🦋
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  4930. Thank you so much, Christine for such kind words. I am hoping to print off copies of my journal in December which will mark the end of this year's journey in nature and poetry. I hope you have a wonderful rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4931. Thank you 🤗🦋🌻
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  4932. That’s so true! Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4933. This is really useful, John. We have an electrician coming to fit more solar and we will get them to have a look too. I will now investigate all of the replies that you got and hopefully it will work, but I am rather enjoying paying someone else to do all of my washing!😃 Thank you!
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  4934. That is so kind of you. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the journals. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4935. What a charming story. What did you do with the heap of whistles? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4936. Thank you so much, John! 🍾🥳 I still remember the 50 days and your comment: keep going, don’t give up. Thank you so much for all of your support! Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  4937. Have you grown mushrooms, Chris? I would like to grow the neon ones and use them as lights. Thank you so much for your comment. Take care🍄🌻🦋
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  4938. I am absolutely delighted that you have picked up your brushes and pencils again! I hope you enjoy many hours losing yourself in the wonder of transforming blank pages into worlds of beauty! Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4939. Well we went over a few trolleys which had sunk and there was rubbish here and there, but the actual basin, like you said was immaculate.
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  4940. It really did, didn't it?Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4941. Thank you so much, Mike 😊 That is so kind of you! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4942. That is so kind of you- thank you ☺️ 🦋🌻
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  4943. 😂 Very good joke!😂 What a kind comment- thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4944. I always use music Tammy but not all the way through. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super Sunday! Take care 🌻🦋
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  4945. Thank you so much, Patricia. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4946. Wow, that is an old fair!🤩 It must be a significant part of the year when it arrives again.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4947. I will look forward to watching this later; it sounds totally up my street! Thank you so much. Take care🦋🌻
    2
  4948. Thank you so much, Jenny. The Stairway to Heaven was such a special day with the help of Richard and Donna. Take care🌻🦋
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  4949. Your comment is spot on; I can't imagine how the boaters must have felt at the time. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  4950. That is so kind of you, John!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy Easter! 🦋🌻🐣
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  4951. Oh Sue 🤗 what a kind comment! I’m so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs and I’m so grateful to you for being a Patron for such a long time now. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4952. Thank you, Richard. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4953. Thank you, Will. Isn’t life varied when you are boating?🌻🦋
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  4954. I get so much pleasure from checking on my tiny garden every day and I hope the fender garden starts to shoot up now too. I'm sure it is looking stunning in the Netherlands right now!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4955. Our health care system is so stretched and needs more funding but we are so lucky to be able to see a doctor for free and have scans and blood tests too. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4956. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Injectors, studs and the gasket kit all have to come from Holland as our engine is a Vetus. Technically, the engine has run for 8 years and I suppose we have to rev it to agitate the alternator so it starts charging and we did have to rev it through weeds on occasions. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4957. That’s so kind of you☺️ Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 Take care🌻🦋
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  4958. It is so nice to have a trauma free cruise.!😅Thank you for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  4959. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. My husband travels with me but he won't appear on the videos as his work has a strict code of conduct about social media.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  4960. Hi Simon, now that is a great moss challenge and one that I would really enjoy doing! Your dog sounds like a real character and I'm sure the lack of wanting to play is down to high intelligence. I missed you all too last week and it is lovely being able to vlog again. Thank you for such a super comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  4961. They were like starlings weren’t they and until that moment, I had no idea that they murmurated like that? I’m so glad you found the vlog relaxing. Have a lovely weekend!🦋🌻
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  4962. Yes, you are right Ross, I think being ‘still’ in nature should be built into everyone’s daily routine and then whomever is ‘Head of Collective Nouns’ would come up with some amazingly beautiful words. 👍🤩
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  4963. Thank you so much, Lynn. It means such a lot to me to read a comment like this. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻🤗
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  4964. Hi Nanci, I'm glad you thought the lock instructions weren't clear as well. Yes that little snail was very cheeky indeed and I'm sure would have done a lot better job of getting those lock gates open!🐌 Thank you for your lovely comment and I hope you have a wonderful weekend.🌻🦋
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  4965. My husband was driving it that time. He can’t be in the vlogs due to the sensitive nature of his work. I would never recommend getting off the boat if it was moving like that. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4966. How exciting! Try and look on old stone where the algae grows because they love eating it. Thank you for watching. Happy snail hunting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4967. I know, don't get me started on that one!😢 This year has been so much better for keeping grass wild and natural though!😄 Thank you for watching, take care🦋🌻🌱🌱🌱🌱
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  4968. That’s so kind of you- thank you so much ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  4969. I shall have a look at that- how wonderful!Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  4970. How wonderful! I hope you had a good time? Take care🌻🦋
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  4971. I am so pleased that you liked it Al! Take care🦋🌻
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  4972. I love that! It’s so accurate. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4973. Thank you so much, Christine. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog and that you have got the journal too.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4974. Hi Gary and Irene, thank you so much for your lovely comment. The book is with a printing company after I scanned in the pages. They are making a sample book this week so I can see what it will look like. Hopefully, it will be ok?🤞🤞 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4975. Aw- crumpet and Parkin what delicious ideas! 😋 Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4976. Phil, you can have a shower every day, just not a long one unless you are near a water point and then that won't matter either. You're not too old; I have met 80 year olds on the canals, so please don't tell yourself you can't do this; if you want to, you can and there are options like being in a marina and travelling with other boaters through the locks for support.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  4977. Thank you so much, book Happy! Have a wonderful rest of the week.🌻🦋
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  4978. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4979. Let’s hope it all improves! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4980. That is so kind of you, Paul!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4981. I wondered if you were ok when I hadn’t received your comments. I really hope that your wife gets well soon and isn’t ill with it and that you miss getting it too. Keep up your vitamin C levels. Your comments are so kind and thoughtful and I really appreciate them. Sending you health and happiness, take care🌻🦋
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  4982. I was talking to another boater about WWT Slimbridge and I am definitely going to visit that when I'm there. I think it will be around August time. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4983. Hi Chris, thank you so much for such a lovely comment, although I hope they were happy tears and not sad ones? Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  4984. Thank you so much! I’ve got to try and make the other side look the same now😥 Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  4985. You are very welcome, Phil. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I travel with my husband but he doesn’t want to be in the vlogs, so I haven’t yet done a lock single handed. Take care🦋🌻
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  4986. Oh Karen, I am so sorry that the sound of the cuckoo made you cry. I hope there are some green spaces nearby to you as it is so important to be able to spend time in nature when you can. I really hope you get to hear the cuckoo again.🤞🍀 Thank you so much for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  4987.  @kaycee625  Your plan sounds wonderful, Karen! Take care🌻🦋
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  4988. My husband. He can’t be on the vlogs as his work has a strict code of conduct about being on social media. Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  4989. How wonderful! 🤩 Thank you so much for your comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4990. It feels like a real adventure when you cruise down those lodes doesn’t it? Thank you so much for kind words. Have a wonderful week both of you.🦋🌻
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  4991. Thank you so much, Christine🤗 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4992. Hi Ann and David, thank you for your lovely comment. I am really pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4993. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  4994. You are so kind, Paul! 😊 Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for watching the vlogs too. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4995. They are super birds aren't they? 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  4996. Hi Jenny, it's good to know that you are coming out of your Arctic Blast and that it is going to warm up. How amazing that you have seen Cedar and Bohemian waxwing; such incredibly beautiful birds! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4997. It was a tough climb to the top of the beach but so worth it! 😂Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  4998. Your sketch book sounds like an amazing idea! What are you going to do first? Enjoy every minute of it! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  4999. 🙈🐾🐾 Oh no- I’m so sorry about that! Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5000. There are a couple of hire boat companies here so you can definitely do the Avon as a holiday. You can only really get off when at the locks to let the dog stretch its legs otherwise it's when you are moored where there are so many wonderful walking opportunities. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  5001. Hi Glyn, it's good to know that I wasn't the only one that found the lock instructions confusing! I still do not really know why they opened in the end?🤣 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I hope you have a wonderful weekend.🌻🦋
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  5002. 😂😂😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5003. Hi Peter, apparently they’ve been spotted over Staffordshire, but I’m yet to see any? I’ll keep my eyes peeled and await the cold easterly winds. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a great week, take care🌻🦋
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  5004. Thank you so much for your lovely comment.😊 Zephyr is a good dog and I feel so lucky to have her. Have a super weekend🦋🌻
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  5005. Thank you so much for your lovely comments, Hans. My garden needs some TLC at the moment as it’s a bit battered by the recent weather. You are right about my Labrador, Zephyr- she is crazy about swimming, even on the coldest days. Take care🦋🌻
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  5006. Me too!🐶🐾🐾🦴
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  5007. I feel very grateful for this opportunity. Thank you so much for watching, Susanna. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5008. The tiny world of the dry stone wall is fascinating. You can buy a little magnifying lens to clip onto your phone camera and that brings to tiny details to life even more- I totally recommend it!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5009. It was such a treat to meet a storyteller! I am so pleased you enjoyed it.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5010. I’m hoping to return to some calm in my next vlog. 🤞 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5011. Hi Bob! It was lovely to meet you too. I hope you enjoyed your walk? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5012. Thank you for your lovely comment. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Mr M doesn’t do any social media and it’s mainly due to the profession that he works in. One day, when he is retired, he may well start making an appearance. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5013. Happy New Year, Mr Will! I hope it brings you happiness and good health. It must be wonderful to be on the River Great Ouse this time of year. I'm sure our paths will cross again. Safe travels and exciting adventures to you!🦋🌻
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  5014. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5015. I'm not sure that the fisherman saw us coming. He did make me laugh though!🤭 Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  5016. Thank you so much, Sandy and it is just wonderful to have you on the boat with us, relaxing each week! Your kind words really mean a lot. Take care🌻🦋
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  5017. What a kind comment- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  5018. Any house that was built before 1700 would have been there before the canals. Several house were constructed as lock keepers cottages after the canals were built as part of the operation of the canal.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5019. Well Toby, it's a shame that I missed you. What a lovely part of the world you live in! Thank you so much for your comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  5020. Thank you so much for commenting, it is so lovely to hear from you! Zephyr barks when it is dark outside and someone walks past the boat and she barks at statues sometimes, but that is it. The mindfulness book/website is a good question: there are 2 podcasts that make me feel totally absorbed by what is being said and therefore completely immersed in that moment and they are: Nighttimeonstillwaters and Frank Skinner's Poetry Podcast. The first one is a friend of mine, Richard and he lives on a narrowboat and delivers his podcast from the boat- it is beautiful, thoughtful and so warm. The second is by a famous comedian, Frank Skinner and he used to teach English; he highlights a different poet each episode and goes through their poetry piece by piece sharing his thoughts about it in such an interesting and engaging way. I find listening to poetry a very mindful experience. I've never read steps on how to be mindful, but for me it's when I walk very slowly, and take in my environment; sometimes crouching down to notice a tiny mushroom on a log, somtimes listening along the hedgerow to who is living in it and sometimes just standing and looking at the view from different angles, finding something beautiful in each aspect. Using the senses and exploring my environment are key for me. I love flicking through my reference books to try and find a new plant or fungi that I have found. Meditation never really worked for me, I want to feel part of the life that I see in front of me and it is that which brings me an appreciation of the present. I hope this helps. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  5021. I travel with my husband but he can't be on the vlogs due to his work's strict code of conduct about being on social media. That means that when I do a lock I am either driving or operating the lock as we take it in turns. There are single handed boaters though and they each have their own technique when doing a lock by themselves: Narrowboat Will and Heidi the Narrowboat Pirate are good vlogs to watch to see how it's done. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5022. What a kind comment. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the journal and calendar too. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you. Take care 🌻🦋🥳
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  5023. That is so kind of you. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5024. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  5025. Thank you so much🤗 Have a great weekend🦋🌻
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  5026. You wouldn’t know looking at Haworth now that it was so deprived back then would you? Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comment too. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5027. Thank you so much, Ruth. I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. Have a super week. Take care🦋🌻
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  5028. Thank you so much, Wanda Bond! Take care🌻🦋
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  5029. I was very worried about trying to draw a murmuration; it took me right out of my comfort zone! Thank you so much for your kind comment about it. I really appreciate that. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5030. I am terrible with adding milk but it’s only a dash and I prefer it.🤭Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  5031. Thank you so much for buying my book for your wife. I’m so pleased that she likes it. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  5032. How wonderful to remember that sighting of the little owl!Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5033. Oh no, Annie that all sounds so stressful, I am glad to hear that your roof is better now and well done for unblocking it. Hopefully, our narrowboat will be all better again soon, too. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5034. Ah- that’s what she wanted! 😂👍🐾🐾Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5035. Well said, Sandy! Let’s keep our stories as the world is a better place with lovely stories to tell. Thank you so much for your comment. Have a great week.🦋🌻
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  5036. I think you should think about what you all want out of narrowboat life first and consider how your boys will each have their own space because you have more things to take into account than I did when I started this. Why don’t you write a list of questions and email them to me and I will try and do my best to answer each of them. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5037. I needed 4 biscuits! 🙀 😂Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5038. I feel that too.Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5039. That is so kind of you, Chris and thank you for the coffee too. Have a super weekend, take care 🌻🦋
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  5040. Zephyr makes me laugh too!😂🐾🐾 There's never a dull moment with her around. Thank you for watching. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care🦋🌻
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  5041. You are right about the unexpected change and its delights! I am so grateful for that closure now. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5042. That is so kind of you; I have just practised a lot with my drawing. Your late dog sounds like it was very special; they are amazing company-you're right. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5043. It is an adventure but I love it! Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  5044. Hi Chris, a busy beaver- you've not been chewing the trees in your neighbourhood have you?😂🦫 I hope you are managing to stay warm. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  5045. That is is kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  5046. What a kind thing to say! Thank you so much for your lovely comment Take care🌻🦋
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  5047. Thank you so much, Lennie! Have a great week!🌻👍
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  5048. Hi Hans, you can get finance for narrowboats. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
    2
  5049. Are all mushrooms illegal in Poland? You just have to look at the mushroom sellers in this vlog to know that they must be good for you! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5050. Great idea!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5051. Good luck with your new job! Maldon is a lovely town isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5052. Hi Michael, it would probably have been a very different vlog, if I had been steering the boat that day! 😆 My husband is very calm at the tiller when things are scary. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the cruise. Have a wonderful evening.🦋🌻
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  5053. Joan, that is such a kind comment and I am so grateful to you for sharing it, thank you! 🤗🤗Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5054. Phil is like a magician when it comes to narrowboat engines! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5055. ☺️🌻🦋
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  5056. Hi Nanci, thank you so much for your lovely comment about the poem. I had to edit out a lot of the planes as I filmed so much of them during my stay. I had about an hours footage just of planes!😂 Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻✈️
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  5057. Thank you so much, Sheila. It is so exciting having fruit and veg fresh off the roof and it tastes delicious. I really appreciate your kindness about my uncle Roger and even though his passing was a big shock, the way in which he peacefully slipped away is something that I find reassuring. Have a wonderful week 🦋🌻
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  5058. Have a peaceful weekend. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5059. Hello John, I hope that you are keeping well? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am so glad that you enjoyed the kingfisher and the fox. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻🦊
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  5060. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5061. How spooky that you were in a storm too. Cats are so perceptive aren’t they? Take care🦋🌻
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  5062. It is lovely to have you virtually join us on our travels, Paul. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and wonderful week ahead🌻🦋
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  5063. Hooray! No coat! That is a wonderful moment isn’t it? I’m making sure that i savour every drop of spring this year as it is always over too quickly. Take care🦋🌻
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  5064. There is something about the beach which gives dogs the zoomies isn’t there? 😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5065. Hi Chris, I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. The crampons are a game changer in this weather!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5066. Oh my goodness! That sounds so frightening. I’m so pleased that you got out safely. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5067. Oh John, I am sorry to put you in that uncomfortable, edge of the seat position, and I hope you could relax into the video, once I got to the point that I was trying to make. For vlog 100, I shall be giving away my jar of honey! 😂 Oh, how the crowds will flock to try and win that one!🤣 Hitch said that we could use it as an anchor! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  5068. I agree with you about the gap in living standards. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Have a super weekend, Lorraine! Take care🦋🌻
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  5069. I’m so pleased that you’ve found your favourite vlog! Getting out your Edith books is such a wonderful thing to do too. I hope you enjoy them. The canals are dredged but also they are using different more eco friendly techniques now too, which I need to find more out about. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5070. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. It is really beautiful here and an absolute pleasure to cruise through. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5071. One lock gate is so much easier! 🤩 I am restocking the shop next week so there will be plenty of books and calendars in then. Thank you for your interest in them. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5072. It’ll be great to last ‘hello’ as you go about your adventures. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5073. 🦋🌻 Have a super week!
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  5074. I am so pleased that you have stumbled across it, Barbara! Welcome aboard.🌞 Have a great weekend.🌻🦋
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  5075. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  5076. It’s all safe and calm again now, fortunately. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5077. Hi Nanci, easy recipes are my favourite and the smell as it cooked on the fire was amazing! Enjoy your weekend 🌻🦋🍐
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  5078. I think it’s the sheer amount of locks and small pounds. CRT are working over the winter on a lot of the issues. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5079. Zephyr communicates all that she wants with those big brown eyes of hers! It's such an effective language that she has created there. 🐾🐾💚Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5080. I will moon watch now too! Just need a clear sky. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5081. That is such a kind comment- thank you so much! Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  5082. Peddling through the tunnel must be interesting; I saw the wet towpath. Thank you so much for watching. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5083. I am so pleased that you are enjoying them all the way from, Australia! Take care 🌻🦋
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  5084. Thank you so much, Indi!🥳🥳🥳🥳 Have a super weekend!🌻🦋
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  5085. I was amazed by the owl pellet chart too! 🤩Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  5086. I’m so pleased the videos keep you in contact with the UK. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  5087. Oh my goodness! That must have been so scary for you. I am so pleased that you didn't sink it. Thank you for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  5088. It means such a lot to me to hear that the vlogs make you want to rediscover. Narrowboat life made me feel exactly like this and so I hope very soon you discover exactly what you are looking for. Happy searching, Rossi!🦋🌻
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  5089. I would never forget seeing something like that either! Moments like that are good for the soul aren’t they? Thank you for entering the competition and take care🦋🌻
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  5090. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  5091. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Take care🦋🌻🎄
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  5092. Tea and chocolate is always a winner with me!😁 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5093. Oh, Ann- I’m so sorry to hear that. I hope things improve for you. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5094. 😂😂😂 I’m glad that you took a gander too. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5095. That is such a kind and lovely comment- thank you so much. Happy New Year to you and your family, take care🥳🦋🌻
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  5096. That is such a kind comment! I am so pleased that you look forward to the vlogs. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5097. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I am so pleased that you are still enjoying my vlogs. I am always really happy to answer questions about narrowboat life and you have asked a great one there. I haven't explored the North of the system yet, but I have covered most of the South and the Middle Levels, so out of those waterways, I would have to say that my absolute favourite is The Cam Lodes+ River Great Ouse/ Chesterfield Canal/ Staffs and Worcester Canal, but there are so many beautiful waterways as well as those too. I have found the Leicester ring so charming too and I adore the city of Lincoln as a city stop. Oh my, I could ramble on all day about these places! Sorry!🤭 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5098. 😂😅 Glad to hear it too...😂 I like what you did there! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5099. What a lovely comment. Thank you so much 😊 Collective nouns are wonderful things aren’t they? I am fascinated by them. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5100. Hi Tim, the HVO that I used a year ago is much better than the first generation bio diesels that you have mentioned. I agree with you about the drawbacks with that stuff and I didn't know that it is in the fossil diesel that we all put in our boats. If I could get HVO and at a reasonable price, I would use it all the time. Now that I know that fossil diesel that boaters are sold is FAME and made up of 7% first generation bio-diesel, I am really wondering if the blocked injectors and engine failure was caused by that? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5101. I hope you can completely unwind this weekend. I am so pleased that the vlog helped to destress. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5102. They are beautiful creatures aren’t they? Thank you for entering the competition and watching the vlogs. Take care🌻🦋
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  5103. How wonderful to be so close to a little owl!Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5104. That is such a kind comment, Matt- thank you so much. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5105. It sounds unbelievably challenging. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5106. Thank you so much, Catherine!😊 Wishing you a wonderful weekend.🦋🌻
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  5107. That is such a kind thing to say- thank you so much 😊 Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5108. What a kind and beautiful comment. Thank you so much 😊 I really appreciate your lovely words. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5109. The Rochdale Canal. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5110. Your wife sounds like an incredibly strong human being. Sending you both all my love and best wishes. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5111. Thank you so much for your kind comment, Steve. I tell you what, that Storm Franklin rocked the boat like we were at sea and I half expected to see surfers on the canal! 🌊🏄 Take care🦋🌻
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  5112. That’s so kind of you, Paul! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5113. Hi Jenny, the skylark is a magical bird isn't it in both song and flight. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5114. Thank you, Helen that's a lovely thing to say! Hope you're enjoying the sunshine on the water. Have a wonderful weekend!🌻🦋
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  5115. Thank you so much 🌻🦋
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  5116. 😂 “Alan! Alan! Alan!” It looked like that didn’t it!😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  5117. Hello Expat Expat, what an honour that would have been to have John Betjeman enjoying the vlogs, but it is also an honour to know that you are enjoying them too! Have a super week!🦋🌻
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  5118. You can take them on some seas but you really need a pilot. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5119. Zephyr’s drawing was amazing wasn’t it? Chris is an incredible artist. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5120. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Jenny and please pass on a "thank-you" to Captain Gary for telling you about my vlog. Chip always looked like such a big character on screen and we all really loved watching him on the vlogs. Have a wonderful week, take care🦋🌻
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  5121. The water is still crystal clear which is amazing- we have had to clear the weed hatch a couple of times, but something happened yesterday which has caused a major problem- I'll reveal it in next week's vlog.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5122. I recommend it! 👍 Take care 🌻🦋
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  5123. Very true! They make wonderful guard dogs don't they? Sadly, the competition is over, but thank you anyway. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  5124. I will do, thank you so much🦋🌻
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  5125. Hi Stu, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I have an Etsy shop and I put copies of my 2022 journal in there this week. I have just sold out, but I hope to have more in there in about 2 weeks. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5126. Hi Victoria, my heart goes out to you and your family for the tragic loss of your husband and children’s father. Your world has been turned upside down and I hope you are all finding ways to comfort each other and find strength somehow. I am so touched that my videos have helped in some way and I am very grateful to you for taking the time to tell me too. That is so kind of you. Thinking of you all. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5127. It’s hard to imagine the river running fast like that. I thought the road above was strange so I can see how high waters cause problems. We are continuing all the way to Bedford and then I hope to dingy down the Shelford section too. 🤞I am so pleased you are enjoying the vlogs. I am absolutely loving being here! Take care🦋🌻
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  5128. Hi Judi from Baltimore Maryland, USA! Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5129. That’s such a kind comment. I just work very hard at what I do. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5130. It was exhilarating but it was great to be through Marsh Lock safely. Thank you for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5131. I am so pleased that you got your calendar!🤗 Thank you so much for such a kind and lovely comment. Have a super weekend 🦋🌻
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  5132. Stay safe and warm. It sounds really scary. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5133. Hi Jenny, I hope that your flooded manholes have calmed down now. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5134. You are so welcome 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  5135. Harry, what a kind and lovely comment- thank you so much. It really means a lot. Have a fabulous Friday and weekend ahead. Take care🦋🌻
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  5136. zombies and zoomies, I think! 😂🐾🐾Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  5137. Thank you so much for your guess. I will let you know next week. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5138. Boat names fascinate me too. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a great weekend🦋🌻
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  5139. I promise you I’m not always calm but I have got better over the years. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5140. It is coolant from when the engine leaked. When we get to the marina, we are going to wet vac it all out. Then we'll take it to a recycling centre to dispose of it as we can't at the moment. Thank you so much for your concern though. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5141. 🐾🐾Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5142. Welcome to the channel and thank you so much for such a kind comment. I really appreciate it. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5143. Popcorn goes very well with tea, Nigel. You just can't dunk it so easily. 😂Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5144. I will have to go back for the winter migration; I bet it’s magical there then too. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5145. I don’t think you can ask for more than that! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5146. Thank you so much, Steve! Take care 🦋🌻
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  5147. Hello, Mr NB Will. How are you? Are you a filthy thumbs up?👍 Have a super bank holiday weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5148. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am so pleased that you enjoy the poem and sketch at the end. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5149. Thank you for your lovely comment and wise words. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5150. Do they nest there too? Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5151. Very true and very wise! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5152. They are magnificent aren’t they? Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5153. That's a good idea!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5154. If depends where you are; sometimes the night time is the most magical to be out of you are moored in the middle of nowhere. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5155. It has definitely started with a bang, weather wise hasn't it?Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5156. Well, Diana, I am so proud and grateful to call you a Patron. Thank you so much ☺️ Take care🌻🦋
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  5157. Thank you for your lovely comment, Douglas. I am so glad that you enjoyed the vlog. Take care🦋🌻
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  5158. What a beautiful comment to read, Jenny- thank you so much.😊 The boat art is going to be a butterfly as I had large white butterfly caterpillars on my lettuces last year. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻🦋
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  5159. Thank you, Richard! Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5160. Zephyr loses them somehow before we get back normally. 🙈 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5161. Thank you so much, Nigel! Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5162. That is a very kind thing to say; I'll have to give the teaching a simple drawing some thought though as I'm not a natural artist, it's something that I am still working at myself. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5163. Happy birthday, Julee! I hope you have a wonderful day! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5164. That is a great question, Brian as boats used to always depreciate in cost, but after Covid and when the price of steel shot up, suddenly narrowboats appreciated in price and many saw the opportunity to sell theirs at that time. I think it's steadying again, but who knows what will happen next? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  5165. 🙈🤭 “rowing with one oar!” I’m so not up with my nautical terms am I! 😂 What a great place to live though. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5166. Manchester has stolen my heart! I love it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5167. 😂 Take care 🦋🌻
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  5168. I love Manchester and the rain was part of the experience 😍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5169. I hope you are managing ok with all that snow? How wonderful to see snow buntings though! Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5170. Great that people are trying to help!👍😀⭐️
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  5171. I’m so pleased that you like your journal! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5172. There were seeds in the smoothie from the blackberries and also I added chia seeds at the top for that extra crunch! 😂 Thank you for your lovely comment, Mary. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5173. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5174. The blue banded bee sounds incredible! I am so sorry that the siren upset your mum. I can understand how she must have felt. Imagine hearing that and thinking bombs were about to fall! Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  5175. Thank you so much, Sandy for such kind and thoughtful words. Have a wonderful week too🌻🦋
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  5176. That’s so kind of you, Martin! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5177. Thank you for watching and commenting. The wildlife where you are sounds incredible.🤩 I am in awe of all wildlife including the tons of birds, foxes, badgers and occasional deer. 🥰 Have a wonderful rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  5178. 👍🌻🦋
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  5179. Hi Gary and Irene, thank you so much for caring.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5180. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. I hope the waters are calmer next time. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5181. That did not come out the wrong way at all and I am so grateful for your advice. I have just seen exactly what you mean and I shall always hold the rope without wrapping it now. Thank you so much as now that I am going to be inside the locks more, my rope skills need to be completely accurate. I am so glad that you have subscribed and welcome to the channel! 🌻🦋
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  5182. It sounds like you must have some great boating memories! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5183. I promise you that I didn’t put tequila in my cacao! But I would have done 30 years ago. 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5184. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am a big fan of dandelions. Last year, when a relative passed away, I did a vlog about the dandelion and dedicated it to him. Now, every time that I see the seeds fly, I think of Uncle Trevor. I read that the dandelion represents the sun when it is in flower, the moon, when it is a round ball of seeds and the stars when each seed flies upwards. Isn’t that wonderful? Enjoy the rest of your week, take care🌻🦋
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  5185. I thought that beagle was adorable too, Christine🥰 I hope the weather improves for you and there are no more hurricanes. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5186. It’s a great place!☺️🦋🌻
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  5187. Spring is full of magic, that and rain!😂 Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend 🦋🌻
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  5188. I think it's great that you are out and about camping with your Doberman Pinscher; perhaps he'll get more used to it the more you do it? Even in our summer this year, we struggled for days where we could wear shorts and no shoes! 😂Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5189. Hi Glyn, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I was amazed to see so many bream too. It was a hot day and I think they were all just bathing in it. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻🐟
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  5190. The mist was certainly magical but it was utterly beautiful when it lifted! Thank you so much for your lovely comment and have a super weekend and week ahead!🌻🦋
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  5191. It was a granola bar and very tasty too. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5192. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5193. That’s so kind of you! Take care 🦋🌻
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  5194. Thank you so much for your kind comment. I sell my journals in my Etsy shop: themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com I have my 2022 and 2023 in stock at the moment and I hope to bring my 2024 book out in January next year. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5195. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Lorraine. I think that I need to toughen up a bit to be honest; I found out the other day that a couple in their nineties are still boating around this river network! Have a great weekend! 🦋🌻
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  5196. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Paul. 😊 It is wonderful to know how much you enjoyed it. Have a super weekend, take care.🦋🌻
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  5197. Thank you so much for your kindness about my Uncle. I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs, Cat! I am working on putting together my journal to be published as other viewers have also asked about it which has now inspired me. Thank you once again for taking the time to watch and comment. Have a wonderful week🦋🌻
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  5198. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  5199. What a kind thing to say. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  5200. I am so touched that you enjoy the channel so much. It is a pleasure and honour to make these vlogs each week. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5201. Happy New Year to you too! I was hoping that it would be calmer now but the weather isn’t pretty here at the moment and the river is rising again. 🫣 I hope you are all safe and dry? Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5202. Your comment has made me smile from ear to ear; you are so kind and thoughtful and I really appreciate your support with my channel- thank you so, so much. I will be printing my 2023 journal at the end of this year but it probably won't be in my shop until February. I am hoping that as long as I keep doing this, then I will make one book per year.🤞 I love producing the videos and even though they take time, they are an absolute pleasure to make and I am over the moon to hear that you enjoy watching them too. Have a super Sunday and wonderful week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  5203. Zephyr thinks you are extra lovely! She would like to visit your biscuit cupboard though. 🤭🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5204. That’s so kind of you, Peter. I hope you have a wonderful day. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5205. Hi Ann, I always give in to Zephyr as she is totally in charge. 😂🐾🐾Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5206. Steam trains are just so exciting aren’t they! I haven’t spilt tea yet… 🫣 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5207. That is so kind of you. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs.Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5208. Thank you for your concern, Ann. 🤗 and for your lovely comment too. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5209. That is so kind of you, Joanne. 🤗 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5210. Thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    2
  5211. What a lovely comment, Richard! I am so pleased that they were happy times. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  5212. Hi Michael, I absolutely love an anthill, what an engineering feat for something so tiny to create! 🐜🐜🐜🐜 Nature is amazing! Take care🦋🌻🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜
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  5213. I’m rubbish at doing lift bridges 🙈 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5214. Thank you so much for your interest in my books. I am restocking the shop this week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5215. It’s lovely to see you again! I hope you had a good week? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5216. Oh my goodness, John- I really hope your operation goes well- I shall be thinking of you! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  5217. Thank you so much for your kind and encouraging comment. I have so much admiration for the single- handed boaters; you have to think everything through so carefully before doing it. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, Jacqueline. Take care🌻🦋
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  5218. I am so pleased that this canal was restored. I bet the Mather and Platt building was so impressive. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5219. I hope you get to visit one day. My sweater was one of my charity shop buys; it leapt out at me!🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Have a great week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5220. That is so kind of you, Andy and Sue! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5221. That is such a kind comment- thank you so much. I have an Etsy shop: themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com and I sell last years' nature journal there; hopefully by February, I'll have the 2023 journal in there too. I never intended to sell my journals until viewers like yourself gave me the confidence to do it. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5222. Hi Allison, thank you so much for your lovely comment. There is a story behind that plant which I think is vlog #106 or #107 but basically, I plant a sycamore seed as part of a remembrance to the passing of my Uncle Roger and a year later, that is what I have- it's a sycamore tree! I forgot about it and then I noticed it at the end of winter this year- it was just a stick then but now, it is thriving. I call it Roger. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5223. There are so many beautiful places to see here. Thank you for your lovely comment, Gary and Irene. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5224. It is the perfect combination. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5225. Hi Lizzie, thank you so much for such a lovely comment. In my bird book it lists the bird calls phonetically and so I used it to help me. Spring is definitely in my bones- I bet the birds are singing really loudly in your garden at the moment. Please keep me updated about the peregrines too, if you have any news. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  5226. Hi there, ohh a career change- that's always exciting! I have set up my own online classes now, but I did work for a big overseas company when I first moved onto my boat. There are lots of agencies out there. If you go on LinkedIn and upload your CV, then follow all of the online teaching jobs, I'm sure you'll find something. If you can travel to teach in person, that is even better- also contact schools directly as lots of them employ 1:1 tutors for key children. I have a Bed teaching degree, but you can do a TEFL course and become a tutor too. Good luck🤞🍀
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  5227. Thank you so much, Steve that is very kind of you. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5228. That’s so sad to hear. I hope it is back to normal very soon. 💚Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5229. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Sylvia’s poetry is so beautifully deep; some of it goes over my head but I love it!🤭 Take care 🦋🌻
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  5230. Thank you for your comment. Happy New Year!🦋🌻🥳
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  5231. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. I’ll try a basket for Zephyr and see if she likes it. The engine bay gets nice and warm where she lays down. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5232. 🤗 Thank you so much, Shirley for your lovely comment. It was strange to see the guinea fowl by the canal. It flew over at one point which was incredible to see. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5233. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5234. I am always so pleased to see people waiting by the locks! 😂 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5235. What a wonderful comment- My husband has family in Brisbane! It is such a great place. I also can’t wait to do the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comment too. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5236. It is lovely to know how much you are enjoying the vlogs, Karen. Thank you so much for taking the time to tell me. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  5237. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  5238. Hi Simon, I think there are some 5 star bores predicted for the end of August this year; I can't imagine what it must be like being moored on pins in one of those! I think what happened with CRT is we moored in the docks before going down the Gloucester and Sharpness and then we moored there on the way back 2 months later and I think they might have come out to check and thought that we hadn't moved in between that time. We move every week, so I can't understand how we would have broken the regulations otherwise? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5239. Welcome to the channel, Francis! Thank you for such a lovely comment too.😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  5240. Thank you, Ray for your kind words. Have a lovely Sunday and week ahead.🌻🦋
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  5241. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Lorraine!😊 The canals are so exciting this time of year and it is an absolute delight baby bird watching! Wishing you a sunny rest of the weekend.🦋🌻🌞
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  5242. Jean-Louis, thank you so much for always taking the time to make such kind and lovely comments. Stay safe, have a good week and look after yourself.🌻🦋
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  5243. Hello, Elizabeth! How lovely to read your comment. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs and nature. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5244. Happy New Year to you too! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋🥳
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  5245. Hi Susanne, I buy native wildflower seeds and then I put them in a tiny ball of soil and plug them into the gaps in the fender. I put the plank out to rest on the back of the boat, so I don't fall in when I'm doing it. You'll have to send me some pictures of yours as it progresses through the spring and summer. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5246. 😂 I really have! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5247. Hi Chris, thank you for your question. I don’t over winter in marinas as I just keep cruising. This winter was spent on the North Oxford, Coventry and The Ashby. I spent last summer cruising around Cambridgeshire, the Ouse and Middle Levels and I loved it there. Have a super rest of the week🌻🦋
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  5248. Hello Mr Will. We are all worried about you here being stuck on the Lancaster is a drained pound. I hope you are okay? Have a wonderful weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5249. I would have had 3 but those were my last 2! 😂😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5250. Thank you! Sending you guys a gentle breeze and some cool shade.🌬🌻🦋
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  5251. 🦊🦊🦊 and they were all hidDen! Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  5252. I hope you have a Merry Christmas too, Stanley. Thank you so much for watching my vlogs.🌻🦋🌲
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  5253. Welcome aboard, Michael!👋👋 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5254. Welcome aboard, Dan! Thank you so much for finding the channel and for such a lovely comment. Have a super Sunday, take care🌻🦋
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  5255. Hi Ann, I am so pleased that it brought back memories of the skylarks in the field when you were 16. They are beautiful to listen to and see fly. Thank you for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5256. Stevie, I hope you are ok? It’s a strange time, but at least we can all share and support each other together. Take care🌻🦋
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  5257. Hi Gerry, it was so special meeting you both. I hope you are managing to get the painting done in between the rainy spells. We hope to be back one day to cruise down the Stroudwater and go over the Bristol Channel. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5258. Thank you so much for watching. Have a great week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5259. Crampons. I bought them from Trespass outdoors shop. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5260. Hi Mary! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5261. I have never met Robbie, but what a delight that would be!Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5262. Thank you so much, Philip. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5263. Thank you for entering and for watching the vlogs. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5264. How did I miss that joke! It did make me laugh though, Pickled Beetroots. Thank you for a lovely comment and have a great weekend.🌻🦋
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  5265. Oh and good luck with the exciting adventure of buying your narrowboat! I hope you find the one that you're looking for.🤞🌻🦋
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  5266. I hope you had a lovely time whilst you were away. Thank you so much for coming back and catching up with the vlogs, Jack! Take care🦋🌻
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  5267. That is so kind of you! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5268. That is such a kind comment- thank you so much, Lisa. Take care🌻🦋
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  5269. Anna- that is such a kind and lovely thing to say and it means a lot to me to hear it- thank you.🤗 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5270. You are so welcome, Lion 🦁🌻🦋
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  5271. I am so pleased that the videos make you feel happy- thank you so much. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  5272. What a lovely and very poetic comment, thank you so much- Jenny! I'll have to go through and ID my bumper plants; they were all out of a native wildflower seed mix packet? Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5273. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Paul😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  5274. What a great comment! How lovely to be based in Droitwich and living with all that history. Thank you so much for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  5275. 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5276. Oh my goodness that sounds like a nightmare! Did you open the flood gates yourself or did CRT do it? I’m not sure what the rules are about that. When I’m on the river section my husband will be on the boat then so I won’t be doing it by myself fortunately. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5277. The scenery here is incredible, Sally and I find it breath taking too. I love the fact that you run to the kitchen after the vlog to make yourself a cuppa! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5278. 🤗 That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5279. I am so pleased that you find the videos relaxing. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5280. What a kind and lovely thing to comment! 😊 Thank you so much. Have a super rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  5281. I won’t know unless they contact me via email. I’ll wait and see what happens. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5282. It was a relief when the ice melted quickly a couple of weeks ago. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Debba. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  5283. Hi Dave, That is a big decision to make. If there are beautiful and convenient places to wait until the work is fixed then that sounds like it could be your best bet. However, the detour may be wonderful too, although heavy on fuel! Oh dear, I haven't helped you have I? And I haven't done the L&L yet, so I can't say the best is yet to come. Whatever you do, I hope you enjoy it and stay cool in this hot weather. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  5284. What an honour! 🤩 Thank you so much for your kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5285. Thank you so much the StoweAways! What an utterly lovely comment🤗 Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5286. I hope you had a lovely time. Thank you for you kind comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  5287. That’s really good to hear that butterfly counting is happening in Portugal. We also track moths too. It’s a great way to enjoy the outdoors whilst helping with science and conservation. Have a super week.🦋🌻
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  5288. Thank you for your comment, Clive. One day, I will spot an otter! 🤞The Fens here are just stunning. Have a great weekend!🌻🦋
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  5289. I have an Etsy shop: themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com Thank you for your interest in purchasing one. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5290. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Yum, Turkish Delight😋 tastier than rose petal tea- that’s for sure😂 Take care 🌻🦋
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  5291. That’s good advice- thank you so much 😊 Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5292. Hi Vanessa, I hope that you are well. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a sunny Sunday and week ahead!🦋🌻🌞
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  5293. Thank you so much, Lisa🤗 I am feeling much better now, fortunately. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  5294. I am so pleased that you are still following, Chris! After the Ashby it is the Leicester Ring, hopefully. It would be lovely to see you again. I want to see this model railway of yours!🚂 Have a sunny weekend!🦋🌻🌞
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  5295. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment, Ann😊🤗 Have a wonderful rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5296. Hi Peter, wow and thank you for such a lovely comment!🤩 I am very chuffed to still have my D.A title!😅😀👍 As for the apple slop recipe, if you are being serious, then I can email it to you? 🍎🍎 Have a super weekend! Take care🌻🦋
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  5297. Thank you so much, Paul. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5298. Thank you so much, Miguel! I bought my boat with its name already decided, but I love the name which is lucky! Have a great week.🌻🦋
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  5299. Your comments are always so beautiful to read, Jenny! Thank you so much for them as they really make me smile. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5300. I gave her a big hug from you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5301. That’s very kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5302. I am so pleased that you feel like my videos provide a sense of calm and respite; that makes me feel to happy to know that. Thank you so much.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5303. What beautiful memories. It sounds like you really enjoyed your time by the Thames. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5304. Please don't worry- next week, I'll have some more. Take care🌻🦋
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  5305. Very good tip! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5306. Knowing there was curry at the end kept me going!😂 Thank you so much for watching! Take care🦋🌻
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  5307. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  5308. That is so kind of you, Jill. It was such an amazing experience but that's enough adrenalin for me for a while. 😂 Zeph was on a mission wasn't she? 😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5309. Thank you so much for watching the older videos too! I am so pleased that you are enjoying them. Have a super week!🦋🌻
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  5310. How kind! Take care 🌻🦋
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  5311. You are so kind, Red! 🤗 Thank you so much 😊 Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5312. I hope you are on the mend now; it sounds like you have had a horrible time of it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  5313. Hi Nigel, thank you so much for your lovely comment! The engine seems to be running well at the moment🤞 Have a great week ahead too. Take care🦋🌻
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  5314. It’s lovely walking along the canal, isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5315. It is such a lovely stretch of canal isn’t it? Thank you for your kindness. Have a great weekend and week ahead!🌻🦋
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  5316. It is so pretty here!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5317. Hello Nancy, welcome aboard! Thank you so much for your lovely comment and questions. The debris is sometimes cleared from the canals by CRT, but as the water is unusually shallow this year, we are noticing the debris more. I have never known a year like this when so much of the system is shut due to water levels. Have a lovely weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  5318. Yes! Great memory. I found out a while after that the whole of Gloucester docks is only 48 hours and I had moored there for a week so really I was wrong!😑 Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5319. Hi there My Boating Life, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am just lucky enough to have a bit more time between working these days to be creative. I hope your boat build is going well. Have a wonderful weekend.🌻🦋
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  5320. Hi Ruth, Zephyr really entertains me as we go on our walks and so I'm glad that you got to see what a funny character she is.🐾🐾 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  5321. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5322. Brilliant!🤩 And so wise! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5323. 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5324. I am so sorry to hear about Alfie. You must be heartbroken. Sending you all my love. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5325. She is a bit of a shopaholic isn't she? 🐾🐾😂Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5326. That is so special to know, Teresa. Thank you so much for your appreciation of the vlogs and the kindness you show when commenting. Have a wonderful rest of the week. Take care🦋🌻
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  5327. Thank you for mentioning that, I will have to check. Take care🌻🦋
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  5328. Sending love and light to you too, Zoe! Thank you🌻🦋
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  5329. Thank you so much for your comment, Lawrence. I was so lucky to meet Greg and his son as I don’t think I would have discovered the peregrines without them. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5330. Oh Chris that journey must have been amazing by train- no wonder it's one of your best trips to date. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5331. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. There was one episode a while back when Zephyr thought we were pulling into the side and she got off, but then we couldn’t pick her up again because there were trolleys in the canal blocking us. It’s the Kidderminster vlog. She was so good and just followed us until we could pull in at the side. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5332. Welcome aboard, George! Thank you so much for watching the vlog. I also think the Norfolk Broads are delightful, but I do love the canals and rivers too. Have a great week!🌻🦋
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  5333. Every cruise we do an engine check and then every 100 hours we do an engine service. Thank you so much for watching. Have a great week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5334. Elina, that is a lovely idea. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  5335. Thank you so much and I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. I hope you get some rain soon to cool you down and refresh your plants. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🌻🦋 Sending you a rain dance☔️💃
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  5336. Hi Wayne and Mrs Shepherd, welcome aboard and thank you for joining our journey! I know those waters and moorings well and before I started my vlog, I did all of the waters in the south. Little Venice is one of my all time favourite places to moor; it's unbelievable to be in the heart of London and in such a picturesque spot for such a small amount of money! You covered a lot of ground in your 5 weeks on board. I am always happy to answer questions, so I'll await your email. Wishing you a wonderful weekend.🌻🦋
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  5337. I like you, Grace! ⭐️ I keep the camera at a great distance from me!😂 I’m so glad that you like the vlogs. Have a sunny Sunday and wonderful week ahead.🌻🦋🌞
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  5338. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Take care🦋🌻🎄
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  5339. I am delighted that it is the highlight of your week; that is such a lovely thing to know! Thank you for watching and for your kind comment. Have a super week!🦋🌻
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  5340. That is a spooky coincidence! I hope it brought back some good memories for you?Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care🌻🦋
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  5341. It is great to know that you are enjoying the content- thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5342. Thank you, Mike! Take care👍🦋🌻
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  5343. It was so, so exciting to spot little owl! 🤩 What a beautiful creature. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5344. Very true! Thank you for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5345. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5346. That is a fascinating story!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5347. Thank you so much for your kind comment, Julie. I really appreciate it. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5348. I bet you're counting down the days! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  5349. She is easily happy isn’t she? Take care 🐾🐾🤗🌻🦋
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  5350. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and great tip about Julie and Mark. I’ll see what I can do. I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs🤗 Have a wonderful week, take care🌻🦋
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  5351. Thank you, Lisa!😊🌻🦋
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  5352. Thank you so much, Trevor. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5353. Hi Will, yes it was just one of those boating days when things got all complicated. 😱 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5354. I wish you the same too! Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  5355. Wow! It’s so lucky you were there to stop that boat ending up in the weir! So much for fishing being a relaxing activity!😄 I thought you’d like the idea of lodges overlooking fishing lakes!🐠🐟🐡🎣 Thank you for your lovely comment, Michael!🦋🌻
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  5356. I really hope he likes it. Thank you for supporting my shop too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5357. I totally agree! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5358. Thank you so much, Kelli! Take care 🦋🌻
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  5359. It’s lovely to hear from you and thank you so much for taking the time to catch up. Have a great week!🦋🌻
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  5360. That is so kind of you, Erica! Welcome to the channel. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5361. I think most of us would choose Minorca! I’m so pleased that you gongoozle the vlogs though. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5362. My children grew up and left home and I was working long hours trying to pay off a mortgage on a house that had empty bedrooms. This was how it all started.Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  5363. The barge pole is a must in those locks.Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5364. Let’s hope your legs and my shoulder repair soon! 🤞 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5365. 😂 I thought he looked like he was in a panic! 🐌 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5366. Hi Jean-Louis, I hope you are staying cool and coping in the heat. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend.🌻🦋
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  5367. I didn't realise it was a young pike, I've only seen the adult ones. I'm trying to get better at learning my fish, so thank you for that. 👍 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5368. Happy Earth Day! 💚 🌎 We had Earth Day last Saturday. I hope you enjoy a wonderful day appreciating our beautiful earth.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend.🦋🌻
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  5369. ⛄️🌨️🦋🌻
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  5370. Thank you so much for this👍. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5371. Hi Robert, I bet that must have been amazing at the top of the windmill! How funny that you had been talking about scones... I must have picked up on those vibes.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5372. Well what a character your science teacher was! Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Harris! It is greatly appreciated. Take care🌻🦋
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  5373. Definitely high drama- all calm now though! 😅Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5374. Hi Cathy, you are so kind- thank you so much. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the channel and Zephyr! Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5375. 😢 That is so sad about the Royal Iris; I hope that it can be restored somehow? Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  5376. I am so grateful that you share them with me too. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you. Take care 🌻🦋🥳
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  5377. They are so hardy and beautiful aren’t they? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5378. That is so kind of you, Chris. Thank you so much for watching 😊 Have a super weekend, Take care 🦋🌻
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  5379. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5380. Thank you! The front fender has absolutely nothing on it though, not even a weed!🤣 Take care🦋🌻
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  5381. I really hope you get to have your cruising adventures very soon. Be sure to wave if you pass us on the cut.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5382. I really wasn’t the sharpest pencil In the box! 🙈 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5383. That’s so kind of you, Jay! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5384. Hello, Our Changing Views, I am so chuffed that you love the channel! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Ah there's nothing quite like having a cup of tea somewhere beautiful! I hope you have a wonderful weekend.🌻🦋
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  5385. Marjorie, thank you so much for your super comment and what a great idea to introduce a wormery! Do they create an odour? I will look up those Youtube videos that you suggested and hopefully start one soon. Also, a big thank you for the veg tips too; I need all of the help that I can get! Have a wonderful rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  5386. Sounds like you are from a talented family🤩 Thank you for your comment 😊🦋🌻
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  5387. Thank you so much! I hope you are managing to stay cool. Sending you a gentle breeze and some shade. Take care🌬🌻🦋
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  5388. Hi Michael, thank you so much for your kind comment. I really appreciate it. Tewkesbury is such a gem isn't it? I wish that I could have stayed longer, but the river moorings are only 1/2 days. I'll have to go back one day. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5389. Well said about the volunteers! I remember how bitterly cold it was on the day that I saw them working on the Wendover Arm and I thought the same as you about their dedication and kindness. Also thank you for your lovely comment about the channel; you are very welcome. Take care🦋🌻
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  5390. Brilliant recommendations! Thank you so much 😊 Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5391. 🤭 Whoops! Are you supposed to say skippered for a narrowboat? You can tell that I don't really know what I'm doing can't you!😂 Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend🌻🦋
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  5392. 😂 Great phrasing! Thank you so much 😊 I’m looking forward to making the summer vlogs too. Take care🦋🌻
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  5393. Hi Kev, thank you for commenting- it's great to hear from you again. I bet you have been busy on the water this summer? If we come back to Brinklow, we'll keep our eyes peeled for you. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  5394. How wonderful that you have an Alice too! May she bring you safe journeys and take you on wonderful adventures. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5395. How wonderful to have the Dipper as your national bird! It is very special. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5396. Hi Christine, thank you so much for your lovely comment. It is a super, little book to look through and so special that the gardeners have put it together themselves. Have a super Sunday and rest of the week.🦋🌻
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  5397. There’s a lot to be said for good air quality isn’t there? I have been looking at the world air quality map recently (as you do🤭) and I am shocked at how some people have to live with such dangerous pollution. I’m pleased to hear that your asthma cleared up. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5398. Thank you so much, Stevie for your kind and lovely words. The October light is really beautiful to film at the moment so I hope it continues. I am so touched that you would like to buy a copy of my journal. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5399. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much Floating Village Life. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5400. Thank you so much, Liz! Zephyr really doesn’t like coats but she secretly appreciated its warmth that day. It’s believed that starlings murmurate for several reasons: warmth, safety against predators and to share information, but there are probably other reasons that we haven’t found out yet too. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5401. I’m Vanessa, thank you for your comment. I mostly travel with my husband but his work commitments and the sensitive nature of his job means that he can’t be in the vlogs. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5402. Thank you so much, Indi for your lovely comment!😊 Oh to have Edith Holden's drawing ability though; her illustrations are stunning! 😍Have a wonderful weekend.🌻🦋
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  5403. Hi Nanci, it is lovely to hear from you and thank you for your kind comment. I also want to thank you for buying me the coffees. It is so kind of you. Have a super week. Take care🦋🌻
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  5404. Great tip- I'll write to Santa-🎅 thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5405. I’m so pleased that you found it relaxing. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5406. Thank you, Peter for your lovely comment. Identifying wildlife and learning more about it is one of my favourite hobbies. It's interesting you mention, cranes as I have never seen one of those and they are only just being successfully reared here. Have a sunny Sunday and week ahead!🦋🌻🌞
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  5407. Ben and Emily are great aren't they? 🤭Thank you so much for watching. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5408. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5409. I ought to award you some sort of prize for completing the first 15 videos: Ta da, your NB Mindful Cup= 🏆 Thank you so much for your support with the channel, Michael. Take care🦋🌻
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  5410. Thank you so much, Paul. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5411. Hi Jayne, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I really hope that the peregrines get their nesting box too.🤞 Have a great week, take care🌻🦋
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  5412. Hi Wendy, thank you so much for your lovely comment. The guinea fowl was so beautiful to watch; I had no idea that they were as spectacular as that. I will have to go back when the rock houses are open for a look inside. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5413. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  5414. You are lucky to have been brought up with a love of bird life. It is such a mindful experience to hear, then spot and observe the birds for a while. 🕊🌻🦋
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  5415. I hope you see one this year. 🤞Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  5416. Honestly, even Charlotte’s Web failed to help me when I spent a year in Oz! I checked under every toilet seat as I was told the funnel web makes a habit of biting bare bottoms! 🙀 This aside, the wildlife where you are is off the charts in beauty! 🥰 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5417. It is a stunning place isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5418. Mandarin ducks are stunning aren’t they? Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5419. Oh my goodness, I had no idea about the meaning behind the Staffordshire Knot! 😱Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5420. 😂 It's not a biscuit dunking tea- which I like the best- but it is really refreshing- go on...try it!🤞 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5421. Thank you so much!!! 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5422. I’m going to do that now! Brilliant 🤩 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5423. You always feel like royalty with a swantourage! 😂 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5424. Hi Nick, that is the first time that I have seen a bat during the day, but apparently, this time of year they are so hungry from hibernation that they will venture out in daylight.🦇 Have a super Easter too and thank you for your lovely comment, take care🦋🌻
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  5425. 💚🦋🌻 Take care
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  5426. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it, Mary!😊 There is so much to see along this stretch of water. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful week, take care🌻🦋
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  5427. I love the cleverness of the female sawfly, cutting into the stems and shoots with her tail and laying her eggs. I was also stunned by its bright yellow abdomen which she kept hidden beneath her black wings. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5428. It’s very rare to hear anything from other boaters at night. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5429. Hi Stevie, what a lovely comment, thank you so much! 😊 Have a wonderful week 🦋🌻
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  5430. It was such a wonderful moment for me. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5431. Thank you so much for your kind words. My husband can't be in the vlogs because he works away and his job is in education which means that being on Youtube would be breaking his code of conduct.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5432. They are super dogs aren't they? And so loyal too! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a great week, take care🌻🦋
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  5433. That is so kind of you. Thank you for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5434. He did capture her personality didn’t he? It’s so clever. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5435. HELLO, JULIE!!!!!👋👋💚🤗 How wonderful to hear from you; I used to love working with you- we had so much fun didn't we? I am so pleased that you are enjoying the videos; I can't believe that you are watching; you must think, blimey Vanessa's having a mid-life crisis!😂 I love this life! You didn't know that I was an artist because I was awful at drawing; I remember you being really creative; I have just practised and practised as I have always wanted to be able to draw and I am slowly improving now. Please stay in touch; I'd love to know how you are doing. Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Take care🦋🌻
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  5436. Well at least a banana is a healthy option, I suppose. 🤩🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5437. How wonderful! Please say a big hello to lovely Cathy! Oh we had so much fun back then at school. Cathy was hilarious and wonderful at her job too. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5438. Well thank you so much! 😊 🤗 I like how you used the title there too! 🤩Take care 🌻🦋
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  5439. Hi John, thank you so much for your lovely comments. I agree with you about the cost of the cabin; very expensive for a two bedroom property! I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a super Sunday, take care🌻🦋
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  5440. What a kind thing to comment, Red! Thank you so much. I really appreciate it. 🤗 Take care🌻🦋
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  5441. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5442. What an exciting role that must have been volunteering for the Loughborough steam line.🤩Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5443. I am so pleased that the vlog brought back memories for you! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and great week ahead. Take care🦋🌻
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  5444. I’m so pleased that you keep watching until the end. Thank you. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5445. That is so kind of you, Matt. 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  5446. Canal Companion by Pearsons
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  5447. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5448. Ah Jenny, thank you so much for your lovely comment. Hearing the cuckoo was so exciting! I’m keeping my eyes peeled to see if I can spot one now. Thank you for ordering my cards too💚 Have wonderful weekend, take care 🌻🦋
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  5449. Margate was such an exotic place for me growing up. When the fire is on, it can get really hot inside a narrowboat, but I find wood gives a more natural heat rather than coal. My Essex accent gets me in to trouble all of the time, sorry about my reovwah! 😂Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy New Year! 🥳🌻🦋
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  5450. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Tony. Are you a watercolour painter? I think your easel clip improvise was a super idea! I hope you have a wonderful weekend 🦋🌻
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  5451. Thank you for your lovely comment, Steve. Happy Easter!🦋🌻🐣
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  5452. That is such a kind thing to say, Paul! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5453. What a kind comment, Carole! Thank you so much 😊 Wishing you a wonderful week 🌻🦋
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  5454. T Stuart, you are very wise and I will definitely enjoy each day and the wonderful nature it brings. Thank you so much for your lovely and kind words. Have a wonderful rest of the week.🦋🌻
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  5455. Thank you so much for watching and for your question. I don’t think you can take the relics. That line is looked after and monitored by a group of volunteers. Have a great weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5456. It really is beautiful here. Thank you so much for watching, David and for your lovely comment too. I think the docks would look super shot in your monochrome style of photography. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  5457. That is such a lovely thing to say! Thank you so much. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  5458. That is such a lovely idea, Zoe! I’d have to do several practices I think to get that right. Thank you so much for your suggestion. Take care🦋🌻
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  5459. Thank you so much for your kind words, Chris. I am much better now, fortunately. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5460. That is such a kind comment; thank you so much! Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5461. Hi Margaret, thank you for your lovely comment and questions. The pencils that I use are Derwent watercolour pencils and I also use a sketch box of pencils and charcoal. We are continuous cruisers and rarely stay in a place longer than a week. We have only done that during lockdown and when the river Thames was flooded and we couldn't move. Sometimes, we have to move more than one a week: to use the services, or because of mooring restrictions. I agree that we all need a bit of the Einstein quote in our lives right now! 👍 Have a wonderful weekend, take care, Margaret.🌻🦋
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  5462. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year, John!🥳 🌻🦋
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  5463. Hi Paul, I have seen that you have been to my Etsy shop, thank you so much!😊🤗 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5464. Thank you, Mary and the same to you🌻🦋🎄
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  5465. It is a pleasure to share the vlogs with viewers like you who seem to really appreciate them. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  5466. Happy birthday!🥳 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5467. You are so kind, Ann- thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5468. A sunken boat is a sad, sad sight isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Belly rubs for Walter please. 🐱Take care 🌻🦋
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  5469. Hello Chris and Jane and thank you so much for your lovely comment! Have a wonderful week 🦋🌻
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  5470. That’s so kind of you, Susan! I sell copies of my journal in my Etsy shop but I don’t promote it very often. It’s themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5471. I agree with your friend wholeheartedly. As soon as I saw the sunset and the seed, I thought of Francesca and I really felt like she was there with me. It was so, so sad but beautiful all at the same time. Thank you so much for your kindness, Debba.Take care 🦋🌻
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  5472. Oh my goodness, was it? All of its red and black had faded to orange and browns- what a battle it must have had- makes me appreciate it even more! Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5473. Hi Liz, that is so kind of you. I am so pleased that you enjoy that part of the vlog.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  5474. Please give each cat a hug from me. Thank you for your lovely comment, Lozzy. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5475. The mechanic gave me lots of information and he has done an amazing job of our engine. It's never run better. Thank you for watching and commenting. Have a super week. Take care🌻🦋
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  5476. That’s so sweet of you! 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5477. Egg porridge…sounds like an acquired taste! The mushrooms are definitely looking amazing at the moment. I was told by a foraging expert that if you live by the canal there are so many edible greens from March to July that you shouldn’t need to buy any veg at all during that time as it’s all outside your very window! Thank you for watching and happy cruising!🌻🦋🍄
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  5478. Hi Matt, I am so pleased that you enjoyed the nature. Thank you so much!Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5479. The mushrooms were amazing! I can’t believe how big they grew! 🍄🍄Thank you so much for your lovely comment Take care🌻🦋
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  5480. Hi Rob, I hope you are ok? It is a sad time and like you say, heavy hearted. At least we can all share together in our loss. Thank you so much for commenting. God bless and God Bless the Queen too. Take care🌻🦋
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  5481. I like to get my moneys’ worth out of my clothing!😂 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5482. He does deserve a medal doesn't he? There is always the most exciting wildlife in Australia isn't there? I have a story about my time in Australia in next week's vlog which will make your roll your eyes at me for being a typical tourist!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5483. Thank you so much, Nick for your lovely comment. I have popped over to your super channel and I have a question for you. On my roof, I have tumbling tomatoes growing, but should I be pricking them out ( is it called that? I hope so!) What does this actually entail? I hope you don't mind my questions but as I have an expert viewer, I just couldn't let the opportunity of picking your brains go amiss. Have a super weekend.🌻🦋🍅🍅🍅
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  5484. Well then merry berry picking and a very, very, merry sloe gin drinking to you!🍷 Have a super weekend!🌻🦋
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  5485. He is my husband. He can’t be in the vlogs because his work has a strict code of conduct about being on social media as he works in education and with vulnerable families. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  5486. That is so kind of you!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5487. Hi Paul, I think the Vitamin C comes from the Sumac fruit, but research it first to make sure that's correct. There are so many other health benefits to this plant too, so it's well worth reading about it, if you have it in your own garden. You can mix HVO with diesel as I have done that before with no problems.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5488. Hi Gary and Irene, thank you so much for your lovely comment. It feels like spring with all this rain that we are having, but some sunshine would be nice too. Have a super weekend🌻🦋
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  5489. Thank you so much! It was very kind of the kingfisher to wait for me to film it wasn't it? 😄Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5490. It remains lost but we bought a new one which comes off before every cruise now. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5491. I am back and vlogging again now, John and I did have a super time away too.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5492. Hi Jean Louis, I am so glad that Belgium are protecting the swallows. Hopefully their numbers will increase as a result 🤞Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  5493. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for joining the journey each week. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5494. Hi Glyn, thank you so much for your lovely comment. We will be mooring at the Black Country Museum too hopefully. Have a great weekend.🦋🌻
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  5495. daveyboy, I am so sad to hear that you had a bad week. I really hope that next week is much better for you. Thank you for your kindness in still finding the time to comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  5496. I hope your day is turning out well, Debba? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  5497. Thank you so much for your comment. The engineer has come highly recommended. I think the fact that I was filming and asking him lots of questions threw him a bit. He was very kind in letting me film. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  5498. Hi Christine, I am relieved to be on calmer waters too, although I did love the bird life on the tidal river. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and I am so glad that you enjoyed the nature shots. Have a sunny weekend.🌻🦋🌞
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  5499. Thank you 🌈🌈 It was a wonderful way to finish the flight of locks. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  5500. Well, hello, Francesca! Thank you so much for your super lovely comment. I hope you are well and getting to enjoy the sunshine. Keep being fabulous too. Have a great weekend! Take care🌻🦋
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  5501. I really hope that you are nice and warm in those minus temperatures, Michael? The Goldeneye males are spectacular looking aren't they? I'm really hoping to spot waxwing next, but I'm not sure that I will. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5502. Hi Nige, I think the fact that you are an engineer will come in very, very handy when you get a boat! I will do an engine update in Friday's vlog- thank you so much for your expert advice too. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  5503. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. The aqueducts are very scary especially if you're not a fan of heights. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5504. It was the most amazing thing to drive underneath all of that traffic and the incredible concrete columns too. It must have been a great place to work overlooking the canal like that. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5505. How lovely that you are enjoying the videos, Eddie! I am so pleased. Have a super week, take care.🌻🦋
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  5506. I thought that kingfisher was managing that narrowboat really well.😄Such beautiful birds aren’t they? I hadn’t thought about those cars breaking the law; I just thought how ironic it was that I got more wet walking down the road than I do narrowboating on the canal!😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend 🌻🦋
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  5507. Thank- you so much, Teresa for your lovely comment! 😊🤗 I am so pleased that you found the vlog relaxing. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5508. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  5509. That is a crazy amount of snow that you get! It’s incredible to think how you manage when it’s like that. We get a little sprinkling here and everything grinds to a halt!😃❄️ Thank you for your kindness, take care🌻🦋
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  5510. That is so kind of you- thank you so much 😊 Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  5511. Thank you so much, David for such a super lovely comment. I really appreciate your words and the time you have put into watching all of the vlogs. Your question about horses and tunnels is such a good one. Most working boats were legged through tunnels by men whilst the horse followed a path across the top of the tunnel, chains inside some tunnels enabled boats to be pulled through by man. Bridges had smooth edging to avoid the snagging of horse tow ropes and designed so the horse could cross to the other side. In fact the whole canal system was built for horse power and there are still so many beautiful examples on the network. Canal and River Trust have some lovely pictures and more information on their website. Take care🌻🦋
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  5512. Great advice in this comment, Lisa!Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5513. It's there within your soul though just waiting to blossom and bloom. Happy Easter! 🦋🌻🐣
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  5514. That is such a good idea- thank you so much!👍 Have a super weekend🦋🌻
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  5515. It truly was a wonderful surprise to stumble on it. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5516. Hi Smullen 2000, thank you so much for your lovely comment and I am so pleased that you enjoy the nature and poetry. You have made a great point about the captions and I will make them stay on the screen for longer from now on. Have a wonderful weekend!🌻🦋
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  5517. Hi Mary, thank you so much for your kind and lovely comment. We are still waiting for the spare part to arrive and for an engineer to come, but we can move the boat, slowly and charge the batteries which is a huge relief! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5518. I am so glad that you both enjoyed watching the vlog. The leaves on the trees, over the water, in the low sun were just magical to cruise through! Zephyr loves a hug and attention, so I shall give her a big squeeze from you. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  5519. I am married but my husband can’t be on the vlogs due to his work commitments and the sensitive nature of his job. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5520. That is such a beautiful story of the way the pigeon watched you all and sat like that until the casket was lowered? I am so sorry for the loss of your sister. Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5521. Well spotted! There is another butterfly called Vanessa Cardui which is the Painted Lady but I haven’t seen one this year 😢 Thank you for your lovely comment, take care🦋🌻
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  5522. The cake was delicious! I made sure that I didn’t waste one crumb of it! 😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5523. It was so lovely meeting you all too! I think it's brilliant what you are doing. I hope you have a wonderful time. Take care 🤗🦋🌻
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  5524. Thank you, Mariejtie!😊 It’s lovely to hear how much you enjoy the nature parts of the vlogs. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  5525. Hi Andrew, it is such a treat to have a towpath that can be used like that and it is very popular with walkers, runners and cyclists too. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  5526. Thank you so much, Bob! Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5527. I will. It was the tiniest pinch. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5528. To know that you can hear the geese and take notice of the little things around you is so good, Katie. There is so much calm happiness to be found in doing things like that.💚 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5529. I think you should look out for them as they do markets in your area too. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5530. That is such a good idea, Jenny! I bulk bought some food recently, wrapped it in paper bags and put it outside my boat for people to feed the swans and ducks with. I left a little donation pot outside so I could try to cover the cost of the food. I will need to do that again. Thank you for such a super comment. Take care🦋🌻🦢
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  5531. Hi Garry, terns are special birds aren't they? I thought at first that I may have gone on for too long on that edit, but I can't help myself when it comes to watching terns! I am glad that you had a safe mooring in that cutting. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a great weekend.🌻🦋
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  5532. I was so excited to see it! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5533. It must be wonderful to have a kingfisher choose your boat to sit and fish from!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  5534. What an absolutely beautiful poem! Thank you so much for sending it. I really appreciate it. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    2
  5535. What lovely feedback, Anthony! Thank you so much for your comment. They are always so wonderful to read. Wishing you a sunny Sunday and week ahead. 🦋🌻🌞
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  5536. The Piece Hall didn’t feel like England to me with the architecture and the surrounding snow. It was like I had traveled to another country entirely. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5537. That is so true. Thank you for your comment and for watching too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5538. The River Nene is a beautiful place to be, Steve. I hope it treats you well over the winter months. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. A dog that just wants to make friends is the best kind of dog.🐾🐾 Have a fabulous Friday and weekend ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  5539. Thank you very much! I am glad you liked the joke there🤭 Have a super weekend🦋🌻
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  5540. 🐾🐾🤗🦋🌻
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  5541. She did didn’t she! 😂🤩 Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  5542. Sian, that is such a thoughtful and kind comment- thank you so much; I really appreciate your words. It is a pleasure to read your comments too. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5543. You are so welcome, Loraine. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a great week! 🌻🦋
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  5544. Zephyr is chilled now on the rowing boat but it took her a year to get used to Little Alice. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5545. Hi there Magnus, you have made a very good suggestion and I will include a map in the next vlog. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and great feedback. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5546. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Kristin. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5547. It really is! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5548. I think I need to try real Parkin to see how it compares to mine? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5549. Hi Shirley, I hope that you are well? Thank you for your lovely comment. I was so lucky this week to spot a kingfisher and a fox- I had to pinch myself! It was so exciting to get a parcel from Jenny in Australia and she was ever so patient as I tried to find the best way to get it sent to me. It's tricky knowing whereabouts you are going to be to collect post. I think that I am particularly slow at editing, but it's a pleasure to be able to put together a vlog each week. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5550. The River Calder is a tricky customer that’s for sure! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5551. You are so welcome, Frances! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5552. It is always a relief to get out the other end of a tunnel! Thank you for watching Richard. Take care🦋🌻
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  5553. I absolutely love Malta, Pancrazio! A beautiful country with beautiful people. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and Zephyr is chuffed to get a mention too.🐾 Have a wonderful weekend.🌻🦋
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  5554. Thank you so much, Vanessa. the birdsong here is stunning and I had a real treat this week in terms of a bird concert which I will try to include in next week's vlog. Take care🦋🌻
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  5555. Hi Pauline, thank you so much for your interest in my book. I will be restocking in about a week and a half. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5556. I completely agree and each season has its own unique beauty. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  5557. Thank you so much, Lydia for such a lovely comment.🤗 Swallows are magnificent birds aren't they and for such dainty birds so incredibly hard working: flying huge migratory flights, having several broods of chicks, then flying a mammoth flight back again- I can see why they are one of your favourites; they are definitely one of mine too. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  5558. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. How do you explain the ‘hockey stick graph?’ Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  5559. What a kind comment- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  5560. Thank you is much Steve for all of your lovely comments this year! I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. I wish you and your family a wonderful Christmas too!🌲🌻🦋
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  5561. Hi Nigel, what a beautiful part of the world you live in! Zephyr was being cheeky as she knew that I wanted to brush her and she thought she would have some fun with it! 😂🐾🐾 I will put White Nancy on my list of things to discover now that I am in the area.👍 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5562. It is very strange isn't it? I think if we made our own and recycled industry waste and canal weed to make it, then you wouldn't have to add on the importing costs. Perhaps, the government just want us to keep using diesel? Thank you so much of your comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5563. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5564. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for subbing too. Take care🌻🦋
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  5565. I am and I hope you are too? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5566. Welcome to the channel, Stevie and thank you so much for your lovely comment! I'm delighted that you are catching up with the vlogs.⭐️👍 Take care🦋🌻
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  5567. That is so lovely to know, Len. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5568. Well, Bob in answer to your question, I know that one of them destroys wildlife and ancient trees and the other allows for them to thrive and be protected. I think it is an excellent protest and if my boat was there, I would join in the blockade too! Thank you for your lovely comment, take care🌻🦋
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  5569. That is so kind of you to congratulate, Barry. Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5570. Thank you so much for your kindness. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5571. I wondered about the goldeneye too. It is an impressive trick though isn't it?Thank you for your lovely comment, Jenny. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5572. They are very wise and true words- thank you so much! Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5573. It has turned cold hasn’t it? Wrap up warm, Louise. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5574. Hi Gary and Irene, I am so pleased that you enjoyed the train trip.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5575. That is so kind of you. It sounds like you have enjoyed a beautiful week.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5576. 🤗 Aw thank you so much, Red! I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. Have a super weekend 🌻🦋
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  5577. It all sounds otterly chaotic and udderly terrifying!🤪 Thank you for your comment, take care🦋🌻🦦🐄
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  5578. Michael, thank you so much for your lovely comment. You sound like you want to live on a narrowboat; I am happy to answer any questions or reservations that you might have if you want to? Take care🌻🦋
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  5579. You are very welcome, Jack. Wishing you a wonderful weekend.🌻🦋
    2
  5580. Hi Ria, I am so glad that you enjoyed your weekend; sounds like you have boating in your system now; don't be surprised if you end up living on one!😆 Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for watching the vlog. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    2
  5581. Thank you, Trish for your lovely words. Have a wonderful week 🦋🌻
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  5582. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the video. Sadly, I can't eat any chocolate as it isn't vegan, but the smell is a great substitute and I have a vegan hot chocolate which I keep drinking lots of. I am hoping that's the end of the ice too...at least for a while. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and wonderful week ahead, take care🌻🦋
    2
  5583. It is such a refreshing drink. Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5584. Thank you so much, Tina! That is so kind of you. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5585. Thank you for your kind comment, Debba. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5586. I am so sorry about that this week. Let’s get back to calm next week!!!! 👍 I love the calm, narrowboat life too.!Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5587. Thank you for watching! Take care🌻🦋
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  5588. Nga mihi nui to you too! Thank you so much for such a lovely comment, Lorraine. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5589. The overflowing locks took some getting used to but the mechanisms are working really well at the moment. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5590. It is the same vlog, Roy so you don't have to watch it again. I had to re upload it due to a technical problem. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5591. Keep bringing back all of those wonderful memories that you have of your passed friends. Thank you for your kind comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5592. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it, Red. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5593. That is so kind of you, Mark. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5594. That is so kind of you. I really loved Chester! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5595. Oh my goodness that sounds gruesome. Nature can be so cruel! Thank you for watching and commenting!🐀🦋🌻
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  5596. I am so pleased that you're going to be watching the spring and summer journeys.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  5597. Thank you so much! Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5598. That is so kind of you, Deborah! Thank you so much; it really means a lot to read a comment like that. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5599. Zephyr just loves to roll around on the grass🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5600. Thank you so much, John! 😊 I've got so much time for trees and to walk through the birch was so uplifting; also where there is birch, there is also a whole load of moss, mushrooms and lichens growing nearby.😍🍄 A wonderful weekend to you both!🦋🌻
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  5601. It is so lovely when she comes to stay. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5602. I hope you are nice and warm now!🤭 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5603. Here’s to spring! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5604. Hi Jenny, oh how we laughed about the window! Still haven’t found a replacement but we have a single pane which is better than nothing! I hope you get that bike ride you’re after! 🤞 Take care🏍🌻🦋🏍🏍
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  5605. I am yet to see a Bewick Swan but I will continue to look out for them.🌻🦋
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  5606. I am so pleased that Percy is still popping in to see you. I wonder if he has a lady-pheasant friend and you might have tiny Percies visiting too soon? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5607. Is it?😄 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  5608. Hi Caroline, it is lovely to hear that you are enjoying the vlogs. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  5609. It is bootiful here, really bootiful! 🥰 I have seen the Canadian geese rolling a few times like that, but I haven't managed to catch it on camera; it's very clever isn't it? And a great way to wash the hard to reach places.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5610. Hi Will, thank you so much for such a lovely comment. I was over the moon to meet the fox. Such a beautiful animal! Getting the parcel was tricky as I was using post restante and couldn't work out where we would be at what time: narrowboating is hard like that isn't it? When I got it though, it was like Christmas! Have a safe journey and stay dry and warm now ,Mr Will. Take care🌻🦋
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  5611. Hi John, it must be amazing to have Blue Jays in your garden- they are such beautiful birds, but we don't have them here. I watched Lesley the Bird Nerd with the episode all about the Blue Jays and the peanuts- what incredibly intelligent birds they are! Thank you so much for recommending this channel and well done for feeding your birds too. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5612. Thank you so much, Russell for your super comment and well done for catching up! Have a wonderful week.🌻🦋
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  5613. Please take up sketching, Coral; I couldn’t draw for toffee a few years ago but I have practised and practised and now I am seeing the difference it is making. The maps that I use are Pearsons. They are great maps. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care and happy drawing 🌻🦋
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  5614. Thank you so much, Jack😊! That is such a kind thing to say. Have a sunny Sunday and week ahead!🌻🦋🌞
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  5615. If you ever listen to Sylvia reading her poetry online it is so haunting and deep. I don’t understand most of it but I let it wash over me like a wave of language and imagery! Take care 🦋🌻
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  5616. Thank you so much, Simon for such a lovely comment. You are so right about our short lives and enjoying the beauty of what life offers. I think, if we didn't do that at the moment, we would all sink into a pool of worry. Since your challenge, I am now lucky enough to walk Zephyr and take time to find another new moss. Zephyr doesn't share my enthusiasm! 😂There are some stunning ones out there!😍 Have a lovely weekend and week ahead. Take care🦋🌻
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  5617. Dogs are special aren’t they?
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  5618. Hi Stevie, Zephyr was completely exhausted when she got back to the boat; she parties hard when she's out and sleeps it all off when she's in!🐾🐾 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5619. Hi Jenny, Thank you for your kindness. It really means a lot to me. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5620. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5621. Thank you for the belated birthday wishes. I never found out what I did wrong that night by mooring there? It's a mystery. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5622. In my pocket! 🐾🐾😂
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  5623. Hi Tessa and Ian, thank you so much for supporting my little shop. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  5624. I haven’t met, Betty but she seems like such a lovely person and it would be great to meet her one day. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5625. Hi Michael, thank you so much for your lovely comment. The name of our foldaway boat is a Sea Hopper Stowaway. It also comes with a mast and sail set up as well as just a rowing boat, but Mr M is the sailor as I haven't got a clue what I am doing with that!😂 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5626. Hi Chris, I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog this week.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  5627. Thank you so much! Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  5628. Thank you so much. We keep the fire stoked, the kettle boiling on the stove top and the hot water bottles topped up too. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5629. So am I! Shh🤫 don't tell them!😉 Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻🐟
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  5630. Great question, Richard! Floating Our Boat did a vlog about it which was really interesting. Are you thinking of living on a boat? 🦋🌻👍🤔
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  5631. 🙌 🙌 for the volunteers!!! Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5632. Well I am just delighted that you share the experience with us. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5633. It is such a varied canal and an adventure to travel on. 😅 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5634. Thank you so much that is so kind of you. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5635. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog this week. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super Sunday and week ahead🦋🌻
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  5636. It is such a comforting combination isn’t it- crumpets and tea! 😋 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super Sunday! Take care 🌻🦋
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  5637. Great advice. Will you be able to loosen them if ever you need to again? Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5638. What lovely memories of Brighouse! It’s a great place. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5639. Thank you so much for your kindness, Steve. I really appreciate it. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5640. That sounds delicious! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5641. Thank you so much, Sharon! I hope you have a lovely weekend.🦋🌻
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  5642. Oh my goodness! How amazing to have all that family history on the canals. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5643. Thank you so much!😊 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5644. 🦋🌻💚
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  5645. Hi Derek and Pauline, I hope you are enjoying the G&S- Frampton is a stunning village isn’t it? How funny that you were next to NB Jasmine too! Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  5646. I have that effect on people sometimes! 🤭 The scenery here is spectacular! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5647. Hi Simon, thank you so much for your lovely comment and for watching the vlogs all the way from the beginning. Time definitely does fly and now you are a Narrowboater too! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5648. Thank you 😊 😀 Take care🦋😊
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  5649. That is very true, Debba. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  5650. Hi Jill, thank you for your lovely comment. Oh my, I can’t believe how much mispronouncing I was doing! I will have to come to you before I put a vlog out, I think! That lock at Houghton Mill did have many gongoozlers and took forever, but it was fine. My aim is to stop at all of the places that I missed out on the way back. Not long until your boating adventure begins! Have a great week!🦋🌻
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  5651. You are so welcome 🤗 thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5652. I did calendars a couple of years ago and I was thinking about doing some more this year, but at the moment I just sell my 2022 and 2023 book. Thank you for your suggestion. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5653. 😂 I do enjoy reading a wall! 👍 Thank you so much for watching, Mary. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5654. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5655. It's how we spell it here. Strange I know, but that's what the dictionary says.Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5656. Welcome to the channel and thank you so much for your lovely comment too. Cadbury makes great chocolate doesn't it? Have a wonderful weekend both of you.🦋🌻
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  5657. The river Trent is a scary river isn’t it although it is very pretty? Sawley Marina is where the Vets Afloat project is isn’t it? That is such a great cause. Thank you for your lovely comment, Shirley. Hopefully, you can get out on your boat soon. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5658. Zephyr's ears are an essential piece of narrowboating equipment! 😂 Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5659. I think it was great that the local children were involved and the more you get them interested in their local area, the more they will look after it as they grow up.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  5660. I was lucky with that one! 😃 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5661. I hope Herbie enjoys his squeaky ball as much as Zephyr enjoys hers! Thank you for such a kind and lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋🐾🐾
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  5662. You are so welcome.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5663. Thank you, Jean-Louis! I am so glad you enjoyed it as it was really enjoyable putting it together as there is so much to see at the moment! Have a lovely week and take care.🌻🦋
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  5664. Hi Jenny, what a delightful comment- thank you so much!☺️ It's funny that you mentioned that about Zephyr's name as we named her after the Red Hot Chilli Pepper's "Zephyr Song" but I knew the name meant a gentle breeze, but she was more like a wild tornado when we first got her rather than a gentle breeze!😂 She was just as adorable though. Let's hope those fairies bring us some 🍀 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5665. I use the Panasonic LUMIX 2000. Thank you for your comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  5666. Thank you for your lovely comment, Shirley!😊 The wildflowers on the front fender need some more encouragement, so I shall add some soil and reseed those again this week. I am so glad that you like the Daisy idea. It's always a pleasure reading your comments. Wishing you a week full of sunshine. 🌻🦋🌞
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  5667. The year has definitely flown by, Simon and I can't quite believe it's almost Christmas time again! Thank you so much for all your lovely comments this year; you are such a star!⭐️ Have a wonderful week too🦋🌻
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  5668. The barge pole was a grab, twist and pull approach and that worked a treat removing the plastic from the tangled branches.👍 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5669. Hi Nigel, oh the fox was a beauty and I was on cloud nine after watching it that evening! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  5670. What a kind comment. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5671. It was like a little, magical wonderland in that recreation ground!🥰 Thank you so much for buying my calendar too. I am so pleased that you like it. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5672. That is such a kind comment- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  5673. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Christine. I'm so pleased Mr M knows what he is doing with the engine as we'd still be there if it wasn't for him! 😂 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5674. I definitely read that but perhaps I should have double checked it. 🙊 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5675. That is so special to know.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5676. Thank you so much!🤗 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5677. That sounds like nail biting narrowboating to me as it's impossible to see what is in front of your boat when steering isn't it?Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  5678. Christmas was lovely- thank you so much for asking and I hope you had a good one too? Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  5679. I will definitely do that trip, Jill but I have made a little detour to visit a very special place on the fens which I will film for next week. Thank you for your lovely comments. Take care🌻🦋
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  5680. Thank you so much, Alex! I wish you a wonderful Christmas and prosperous New Year too! 🌻🦋🎄
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  5681. I’m glad you enjoyed it as it was a lot of fun putting it together. At first, I gave Zephyr a voice but that just sounded ridiculous and my movie software doesn’t do speech bubbles, so titles it was! It doesn’t matter if there aren’t any comments; Zephyr enjoyed her big screen moment; I just hope the whole thing doesn’t go to her head! 🦮 Have a great week!🦋🌻
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  5682. Happy belated 65th birthday, Scott. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5683. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5684. It was so much fun to write! I’m so pleased you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5685. What a beautiful way of looking at it. Thank you so much 😊 It was a special moment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5686. Wingbeats is an excellent word, JB. Apparently, the mute swan is the only swan to make that noise in flight. It’s a wonderful sound when you hear it. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻🦢
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  5687. You are so welcome! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5688. Thank you so much, Matt for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5689. Well guessed! It was wonderful to be able to spot a Goldeneye and so it just had to go into my journal this week. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, Gary and Irene- take care🦋🌻
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  5690. That is such a kind thing to say. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  5691. Hi Robert, I am so pleased that you enjoy the nature shots. You won't see Mr M on camera, I'm afraid as his work has a strict code on conduct which means that he can't be on social media. Labradors are wonderful dogs- I agree!👍🐾🐾Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  5692. It’s funny isn’t it? 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5693. Hi Simon, I’m so glad you enjoyed the cruise. The Tree Creeper was such a treat to see as I’ve only ever seen them in books before, but they are shy and it didn’t hang around long for me to film much more of it. Have a wonderful weekend and week ahead, stay safe.🌻🦋
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  5694. Hi Katie, thank you for your lovely comment. The weather is so unsummer like isn't it? The man feeding the birds was such a wonderful sight. Sending you some sunshine🌞 take care🦋🌻
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  5695. That is so kind of you, Lynda. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5696. Hi Liz, it was nerve wracking but at least I wasn’t out at sea at the time! 🙀 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5697. That is such a kind comment- thank you so much. I really appreciate it. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  5698. I bet it was wonderful in the butterfly observatory! 🥰 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5699. Thank you, Miguel. Wansford and it’s steam railway are just magical, so I’m glad that you enjoyed it and sampled some of its beauty. Take care.🦋🌻
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  5700. Thank you for watching the vlog. Do you mean the church? I am not really sure which sanctuary, but if I take Zephyr in anywhere, I always check that dogs are allowed first. If she isn't allowed in, then I don't go in either. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5701. Hi Nigel, it is even colder now!🥶 Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Next is Birmingham! Have a super Sunday🦋🌻
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  5702. I hope you become addicted to the channel too!🤩👍 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  5703. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. What a beautiful gate that is, so much care taken to make it. Have a super weekend 🦋🌻
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  5704. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I hope you and your family have a wonderful New Year!🦋🌻🥳
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  5705. Until you mentioned it, I had not thought about woodpeckers getting headaches before!🤭 So you prompted me to look it up and an experiment was done to see what it was about the woodpeckers' skull that prevented it from getting a headache when pecking into wood.https://askabiologist.asu.edu/plosable/woodpeckers It is fascinating to read and basically, woodpeckers heads are like 'bicycle shocks' in that they are designed to absorb impacts. Well now, your comment has led to us both learning something here...wonderful! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5706. I wish I had heard you shouting!😂 it was Sophie Neville in that version of Swallows and Amazons. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5707. It’s a super area isn’t it? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5708. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it- thank you so much! Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  5709. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment and Zeph says thank you too!🐾🐾💚 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5710. That’s so kind of you, Julee! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5711. Thank you so much, Ray. I’m glad you found it interesting. Have a super weekend and week ahead and stay safe.🌻🦋
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  5712. Steam trains are special aren't they? Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5713. It must be lovely to have warmth at the moment? The cold snap is upon us and it is freezing- but so beautiful too. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5714. What a kind comment. Thank you for joining the journey. Have a super week. Take care🦋🌻
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  5715. Jenny, I hope you are ok? You need to treat yourself this week to something that will make you feel better like a nice hot chocolate or a good book or some arty gift. We all need to treat ourselves every now and again. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5716. Hi Gary and Irene, I hope you are both well? The locks will keep us warm won’t they!😂 Good guesses for the teatime snack as it was like a mixture of both. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5717. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying them! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5718. You didn't see the boat before I spring cleaned!🤭 Anyway, the sun has disappeared again so its back to dust and cobwebs again now😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend🦋🌻
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  5719. I feel blessed to have Zephyr; she is such a joy to share my days with. Thank you for your lovely comment, take care🦋🌻
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  5720. Thank you so much 😊 I was so touched by the help of the passers by too. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5721. Well Christine it is so much better to be late than never!🤗😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  5722. It was an easy fix for Mr M but it wouldn't have been for me!😂Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5723. What a lovely thing to say! Thank you so much, Kelli! Enjoy your week.🌻🦋
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  5724. Kindly appreciated! Thank you so much. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5725. You are so kind- thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5726. I am so pleased that you like my journals- that is so kind of you. I would never consider myself a poet, but I just really enjoy writing poetry. Thank you for your lovely comment- take care🌻🦋
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  5727. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the video. Please give that grumpy bugger of yours a hug from me as he sounds like a right character! 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5728. Thank you so much, Sandy for such a lovely comment. It is a pleasure to take you with me on the journey and I am so pleased that you found it relaxing. Take care🌻🦋
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  5729. Hi Simon, thank you for your kind comments; I think I was lucky with the lighting on that walk and what amazing wildlife there was on that stretch of old canal. Still searching for the bittern and marsh harrier though🤞. Have a wonderful Sunday and week ahead!🦋🌻
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  5730. How exciting that you will be joining the boating community. I will look out for you. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week and good luck with your boating hunt!🌻🦋🤞🍀
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  5731. What a kind comment! I really appreciate that. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  5732. What a lovely place to have a holiday, Shirley. It is such a beautiful and interesting city and I will spend a bit more time there on my way back. Thank you so much for your super comment. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  5733. Oh my goodness, I shall have to look that up, what an amazing story and also scary that our phones listen to us! Thank you for watching, take care🦋🌻🐝
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  5734. I am so sorry to hear that you had a tough week, but I am so glad that the vlog sorted you out. I wish you a better and super week for the one to come. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  5735. That is so kind of you, Matt! 🤩Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5736. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5737. It is so lovely to know that you enjoyed the poem. Thank you so much, Richard. Take care🌻🦋
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  5738. I shall have to go back and have a look. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  5739. Hi Red, if you go to the YouTube video there should be a cog wheel at the bottom, if you press that it will take you to the speed settings so you can set it back to normal. I hope this works? Take care🦋🌻
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  5740. That must have been a very interesting job? Brindley Theatre looked like a great place to visit. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5741. Oh my goodness, Ann- are you okay? I hope you are taking it easy. Please rest and take time to listen to the birds singing and watch the butterflies dancing.Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  5742. Thank you, Pancrazio for your kindness! Take care🦋🌻
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  5743. He was so good at fixing our engine and it was just his way; I think, I threw him off a bit by filming and it was kind of him to let me.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy New Year! 🥳🌻🦋
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  5744. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  5745. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  5746. I’m so pleased. I chop and change different music pieces all the time to see what fits the best. I don’t always get it right so this is good to know. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5747. It sounds like you have boating in your blood. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5748. Mermaid glass seems like it was made for you Maid of the Waves! Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  5749. What a kind comment! Thank you so much ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  5750. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5751. ❄️❄️❄️ yes she is! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5752. That is so kind of you😊 Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  5753. I think you’re right! 👍🦋🌻
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  5754. Thank you Lisa for the time and effort you put into giving the other vlogs a shout out. It is so kind of you. You are always welcome to use clips from my vlogs! Enjoy the sunshine! Take care🌻🦋🌞
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  5755. Hi Tricia and Neil, thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Wine was the drink that evening!🥂😁 Have a super weekend🦋🌻
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  5756. Thank you so much, Chris. That is lovely to know. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5757. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  5758. It sounds like a strange word for a group of herons, but when I saw them in the field like that, it sort of made sense. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5759. Yes- you’re so right! 🤭🐾🐾🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5760. It was such a memorable place to stay and the caterpillars were the icing on the cake. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5761. I loved watching it too! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5762. That is so kind of you. I’m back again now and it was a lovely break. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5763. Thank you so much! Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5764. How wonderful! I love the phrase ‘earth humans’🥰 Thank you so much for your beautiful comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5765. There is something very, very special about the Blackbird isn't there? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5766. I will look your kingfishers up as they sound lovely. Ours make a high pitched, ‘zeet, zeet’ call. It is loud! Thank you so much for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  5767. Thank you so much, India! Apparently, noticing the patterns in leaves and fractals in nature can reduce stress levels by 60%! Have a week of beautiful fractal observation! Take care.🦋🌱🌻
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  5768. I hope you are ok as you are watching from your bed? Or it might be just the time difference? But thank you anyway for such a lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5769. I hope your friend from Tod was okay in the floods? I’m so pleased that your book arrived safely- thank you so much for buying it. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5770. Thank you for your lovely comment.Merry Christmas and happy new year! Take care🌻🦋🎄
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  5771. 😂😂😂😱 That’s so spooky! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5772. Happy New Year to you, Lydia. I hope you managed to have a break over Christmas? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a great weekend 🌻🦋
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  5773. Ruth, you are so welcome. It is a pleasure making vlogs for other nature lovers! Have a lovely week.🦋🌻
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  5774. That is so kind of you, Jacqueline! I should have some more books in stock on Thursday. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  5775. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 Take care🌻🦋
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  5776. Bonjour NB Will- the engineer extraordinaire! Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  5777. Thank you, Simon! I have heard about terrapins in the canals but have yet to see them! Thank you for watching and entering the competition. Take care🦋🌻
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  5778. I am so pleased that you found it relaxing. You explained mindfulness very well too! Thank you for such a lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5779. Hi Debba, you are so right about the pixie cup lichen and the fairies resting places. I am so glad that you enjoyed the vlog. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5780. Hi Paul and Anthony, it's lovely to hear from you. Thank you so much for such a kind comment; it means a lot coming from an artist like you. Safe cruising guys- take care🦋🌻
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  5781. Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  5782. Thank you so much, Clive and Zephyr really likes your comment too!🐾🐾 Take care🌻🦋
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  5783. Hi Natalie, you might not have canals but you have amazing wildlife out there! 🥰Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  5784. It is such a beautiful river Stevie you are so right. I didn’t expect it to be as beautiful as this! Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5785. Thank you for your kindness, Hugh. Have a super rest of the week 🦋🌻
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  5786. I think the wind turbines are a good idea if done safely and with minimal impact on habitats. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5787. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. Cruising at that time in the morning was wonderful.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care.🌻🦋
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  5788. Thank you so much, Kristin! Take care 🌻🦋
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  5789. Thank you for watching 🌻🦋
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  5790. I am so pleased that you look for my vlog every day- that is so kind of you. I post a vlog every Friday at 4:30pm, but if I am unable to put one out, then I put a little post out first explaining.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5791. That is so kind of you and I agree with you about the ball too! 🤭Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5792. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  5793. I am so pleased that you have watched them all and you are still here! 😅Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5794. 🤞Let's hope they grow. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  5795. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5796. I'm glad you enjoyed it- I love the boisterousness of the River Severn, but I'm glad that I'm not on it at the moment! Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  5797. Vegans don't eat anything where an animal has been exploited. Unfortunately honey bees suffer at the hands of those involved with the honey market; queen's have wings clipped, hives have their honey removed which they rely on during winter and this is replaced with a sugary substance which does not contain the proper nutrients they need. Also the forced reproduction of the honey bee is introducing disease into the pollinator community which means solitary bees, which are responsible for a higher proportion of pollination, are contracting this and dying as a result. This has now impacted on pollinator numbers which, in turn has impacted on pollination. I hope I'm not coming across as preachy as I think we should all be free to make our choices about what we eat and I don't think badly of anyone who eats honey; I ate it for many years, but that is my reason for not eating it now. Thank you for watching, Vanessa. Take care🌻🦋
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  5798. What a beautiful comment. I am so touched that the videos make you feel like that. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5799. I know!😢 Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5800. I think so! 😂🐾🐾💚Thank you so much for watching.Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5801. Zephyr was highly disappointed with the end result of her hard work of digging. I think she thought they’d be a juicy bone! Have a beautiful weekend🦋🌻
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  5802. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  5803. I needn’t have stressed really as it was a breeze in the end. 🌻🦋
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  5804. Hi Caz, thank you so much for your lovely comment! I agree with you that our Veterans shouldn't be homeless in the first place. Take care🌻🦋
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  5805. Zephyr swims in the canal and then I shampoo her and rinse her off with a watering can. I am getting comments this week, saying that tomato ketchup is the best thing to get rid of the smell, so I'll have to try it out.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  5806. Stanley, the thing I love about having this channel is connecting with viewers and learning about their experiences. You are always welcome to email me : themindfulnarrowboat@gmail.com I am not always speedy at replying but I will get back to you. 🌻🦋
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  5807. I do like the Buddhist approach to life.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5808. Silver birch a beautiful, especially their bark in the winter. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5809. It does doesn't it! 😂Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super Easter weekend. Take care🌻🦋🐣
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  5810. I think it’s a spectacular beach and testament to the hardiness of the Yorkshire folk who somehow, miraculously get inflatable dinghies and deck chairs up there! 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5811. I miss the flowers that I had then, but the winter that year killed most of them. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  5812. Thank you😊🌻🦋
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  5813. Yes, lots of mishaps, but they made us laugh afterwards! 🤣 Thank you for continuing to watch and taking the time to comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5814. It’s a great place to train spot! Thank you for your comment. Have a super week🦋🌻
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  5815. Your boat and plans sound so exciting! I’ll look out for you and your vlogs. Good luck with everything!🦋🌻📸
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  5816. Well, I thought it was the end of summer, until I saw this weekend’s weather forecast!🥳😎 Happy cruising in the sun, Will.🌻🦋
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  5817. What an inspiration you are, John! An incredible story- thank you so much for sharing it with me. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5818. Your mum did so well too! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5819. I hope you had a lovely Christmas?Thank you so much for your kind comment. Happy New Year!🦋🌻
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  5820. 😋 A special treat for the summit! 🦋🌻
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  5821. Hi Jim, what a helpful comment, thank you so much.🤗 The HVO that we use has been really well treated and was designed by a guy who looked at the previous issues with veggie oils and refined it. Apparently, he put his house on the line to invest in this fuel, but all I can say is that every morning that we have been frozen into this canal, it has started first time for battery charging and for the heating system. Putting some in the fridge is a good idea too. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5822. I am glad that you enjoyed the vlog. Thank you for your lovely comment, Dave. Have a great weekend 🦋🌻
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  5823. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment, Steve. The Droitwich Canal is so beautiful. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5824. It is such an adventure. I hope you enjoy it. Enjoy your evening. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5825. We are so lucky to have so many kind and amazing volunteers aren't we?Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5826. That is so kind of you. I sell my books in my Etsy shop: themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com but I don’t really advertise them much. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5827. I do use that word a lot don't I? 🤭Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5828. Peter, you are so kind in the sum up of my vlog and I am delighted that you appreciate the colour and wildlife. Soon we will slip from greens and blues to greys as the winter draws in, but hopefully we’ll have some magnificent oranges and browns before that time. Autumn is my second favourite season after Spring for its colour and bird life. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5829. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5830. Mr M is my husband but he works away for part of the week each week and when he comes back to the boat, he can’t be on the vlogs as his work is in education. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5831. Every dog breed has its special characteristics doesn’t it? Your dog sounds like it was a real people person. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  5832. That is so kind of you 🐾🐾 Take care🌻🦋
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  5833. Thank you, Richard🤗 Take care 🦋🌻
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  5834. Ian was a character wasn't he!- Brilliant! 🤩Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5835. Jasmine green tea with honey sounds delicious. I really love chai tea but I can’t find it in loose leaf anywhere? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5836. Well that is a big compliment, John. Perhaps I should get a badge with that on it!🤣 I know, I know…’we don’t need no stinking badges!’ Did you spot the hidden Hitch this week?🕵️‍♂️
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  5837. A clue to Hitch: look at the Fox’s Marina section as we are cruising…🔎I still say filming but now you have mentioned this, it really isn’t technically filming so I’m not sure what the verb is? Shooting? But then shooting a what? Film/ movie. 🤔🤷‍♀️ I’m really not sure????
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  5838. This is totally Zephyr’s channel! 😂😂😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5839. That is so kind of you, John! Thank you for finding my channel. Take care🌻🦋
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  5840. Hi Stevie, the Dipper is the highlight of my year so far! 🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5841. Wow!🤩 That’s amazing to know. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  5842. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5843. Well at the moment I am very happy on Alice Grace, Ann x Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care🌻🦋
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  5844. That’s very true, Steve. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5845. Oh Sue, you are such a delight to have with us each week, you really are!🤗 Thank you so much for your loveliness. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  5846. Hi Serena, what a great comment- thank you 👍😊 I have just looked up the wonder bag and I think it is an amazing idea. I’m going to get one! Brilliant 🤩 Take care🦋🌻 Also I love the name ‘piggies’ for woodlice😁🐷
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  5847. I was signing up as a guest patient where I was moored if I needed the doctor, but now I use a family address as this is easier. I am asthmatic and need to get regular medication which I order online now. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5848. I am living proof that anyone can draw with practice. I was such a beginner. Thank you for your kindness. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5849. 🦋🌻
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  5850. Aren’t they fabulous trees! Reading about them filled me with awe and wonder 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5851. I’m not sure how it melted but it has definitely melted!😁 Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5852. Hi Gary and Irene, it has suddenly got quite chilly here in the evening, so you are right about tips to keep warm. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  5853. There is a bat towards the end! 🦇 The Daubentons bats love the canals and the bridges don’t they? Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5854. It is such a wonderful thing to see how a group of volunteers and locals rally together to support such a worthy cause; I find it truly inspirational. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  5855. I haven't read my poems to my pupils and I'm not sure why, but I love teaching poetry and the work of other poets in class.🦋🌻
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  5856. She was so excited! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5857. 🐾🐾 Zephyr says, 'hi!' in woofy. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5858. I’m so sad to hear that you had a rubbish week. Make sure you treat yourself this weekend and I wish you a much better week next week. Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comments too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5859. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5860. It was such a super town to visit. Thank you so much for watching 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  5861. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5862. I bet they probably do too! Love the warblers 💚 Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
    2
  5863. Sadly, my little laptop decided, just before Christmas, that it had had enough of all the editing that I was putting it through! So I wrote to Father Christmas and asked him for a laptop that enjoys making videos. 🤭 I must have been a good girl last year because I got what I asked for! Thank you so much for your comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5864. Hi Ann, I really hope you are ok? I might have misunderstood your comment, but I've read it, that you are feeling low at the moment and if you are, I am sorry to hear that. I am pleased that the vlog helped you; it means a lot to me to know that. I'm sending you all my love and best wishes for this week and thank you so much for your lovely and kind words. Take care, Ann🤗🌻🦋💚
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  5865. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  5866. Droitwich is such a special, little town and to see all of the lopsided houses and unique shops was such a treat, but for me the wildlife absolutely steals the show and huge credit has to go to those that manage that area for keeping it wild and alive. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5867. Well, I am so flattered that you watch my vlogs and find them relaxing. Country House Gent is a legend and I really enjoy his videos too. Variety is the spice of life! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5868. Wow! It sounds beautiful there. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5869. It is such a wonderful spot for nature and to think that it was a landfill at one point! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5870. How wonderful to sit and spend a few moments with a dragonfly! I am so pleased that you are having these experiences, Lorraine as they bring so much happiness and insight. A garden is a special place to greet your regular and seasonal visitors and then welcome the new ones that arrive. Thank you so much for your lovely comments this year. Wishing you a beautiful New Year too. 🦋🌻🥳
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  5871. I probably missed you brother as I am a couple of weeks behind with my vlogs. I totally recommend climbing robinswood hill though. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5872. I wonder how Doublet is doing too! Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Nigel. Stay warm in the Arctic Blast that is heading our way. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  5873. The UK Canada geese stay in the UK year round and I think the Canadian ones migrate south to the states rather than the UK? Sometimes, we get the odd one here and there arrive with the Pink Foot geese and they probably return with them too? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5874. I hope you found this week's vlog calming too? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5875. Thank you so much, Norm. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5876. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  5877. It was my tea set at the end of the vlog. I really like it 💚
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  5878. I am married and my husband lives on the boat for part of the week but works away for the rest of the week. He can't be in the vlogs as his job is in education and this would be breaking his code of conduct.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5879. Ah, Colin- that is so lovely to know that you enjoy the vlogs with a cuppa on a frosty morning! Thank you so much. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    2
  5880. My fingers are crossed for that lottery win for you. 🤞Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5881. Oh know!🙈 Poor Cleo! What happened to the collie gene? 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5882. I like what you did with Zephyr’s name there! 🤩👍 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5883. That is very kind of you but the way I drive, I'm bound to bump into you first! 😂 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  5884. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for your comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5885. Very wise words; it's all about having a go and then keeping up the trying; it is a great exercise in mindfulness as long as you aren't hard on yourself.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  5886. I will. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5887. And to you too! Thank you so much for watching. Take care and speak later💚🦋🌻
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  5888. I’m so pleased that you find them like that. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5889. I mostly travel with my husband but he can’t be in the vlogs due to his work commitments and the sensitive nature of his job. I do have to cruise alone sometimes though as he works away and it is definitely manageable to handle a 60ft boat as a single hander. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5890. That is so kind of you, thank you! Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  5891. They think the weed is caused by farms wash off of fertilisers into the water system and what with the heat; it causes a perfect environment for this weed to reproduce. It could be used to make eco-friendly fuel and some duck weeds and azolla weeds are edible too!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5892. Thank you so much for your detailed answer- that's really helpful. The Inland Waterway's presentation was describing all of the problems that the diesel sold to boaters causes and this is the diesel that I have also been using for about a year now as I can't get HVO. HVO doesn't have any of these problems and you can't get diesel bug with it as it doesn't hold any water, it repels it. The first generation bio diesel is the bad stuff and that is being mixed with fossil diesel and that is what is being sold to the boating community. You are probably right that it didn't cause my engine problem, but when I learnt that blocking injectors is a common issue with this FAME diesel, it concerned me. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5893. It’s been too warm to wear it since I bought it. 😂🙈Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5894. I might have to borrow that poem! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  5895. It has always made that awful sound when going from idle into tick over. We’re going to get the engine and gear box looked at soon. Thank you for your watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  5896. Welcome to the channel, Paul and thank you for such a lovely comment!😊 Oh dear, I was definitely pronouncing the wrong Neen/Nen, but I do have a pair of armbands onboard just in case I end up in the river! I absolutely loved boating in that part of the world, such a beautiful stretch with oodles of wildlife. Loved it!😍 Take care🦋🌻
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  5897. This is such exciting news, Paul and thank you so much for your kind words. I can honestly say, that I have never regretted moving onto my floating home and I used to, and still watch the narrowboat channels that inspired me to buy my boat. I really hope you find what you are looking for soon. Happy Boat Searching! 🌻🦋
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  5898. See you on the cut!👍🌻🦋
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  5899. Hi Steve, thank you so much for your kind comment. I wish you great health for 2024! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5900. It really is- I agree! Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5901. Peter, thank you so much for such a kind comment about my vlog. It is so lovely to get feedback like this.😊 To answer your question, my daughter was with me that weekend but she is normally at Uni and my husband is with me but he doesn’t want to be in the vlogs so I try my best to keep him out of the shots. Anyway, welcome to the channel!🌻🦋
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  5902. It’s such a feeling of hygge isn’t it? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5903. She is a star isn’t she? Thank you for watching and your kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5904. Thank you so much 😊 that’s so kind of you. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5905. Hi Raymond, thank you so much for your kind and lovely comment. I really appreciate it.😊 It's funny, with nature, I remember it well but for anything else, I have an appalling memory! Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  5906. Thank you for your comment and for watching, Dan- yes Mr M prefers to be a man of mystery on the vlogs🕵️‍♂️ Have a wonderful rest of the weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  5907. Great advice- always find the bright side, and there are plenty in this situation for we broke down near an engineer, water point, waste disposal and beautiful walks! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5908. Our dogs are our special companions that bring us loyalty, love and oodles of laughter; it sounds like all of your dogs have done the same and now Blaze is continuing on with that role too. Thank you so much for such a heart-felt comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋🐾🐾
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  5909. I would never sell my Alice Grace! ❤️ Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  5910. That is so kind of you, thank you so much! Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
    2
  5911. Oh Sue, that is a terrible week- I hope you mend quickly so you can venture outside again with your doggies. Let's hope for a better week next week🤞 Get well soon, take care🌻🦋
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  5912. Oh absolutely! 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5913. Well now, without even trying you have got one of the most spectacular moth caterpillars living with you! What stunning moths they are. Sadly, we don’t have them here, but the Elephant Hawk Moth is one that we do and I would love to see it. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and take care, Ross.
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  5914. I think you would do well to try and moth spot in your garden then, as your surrounding habitat sounds perfect. Let me know what else you find.🦋🦋🦋🦋
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  5915. Thank you so much, Chris for such a lovely comment. I am so glad to hear that you wouldn't change your boat life after seven years. You are testament to how good living on a narrowboat is for you. I would give you a wave as you pass on the train but you mentioned it's early in the morning; Saturday and early morning are two words that don't go well together! Enjoy your trip though. Take care🌻🦋
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  5916. Hi Nanci, I am so pleased that you found the vlog relaxing. It was a white swan taking off. I love the sound they make when they fly over. It’s great to know that we share the same interests. Take care🌻🦋
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  5917. I understand what you are saying but let me explain: I live on my own for part of the week as my husband works away. He works with vulnerable families in education and so he has a strict code of conduct to sign which states that he won’t appear on social media as this breaks the trust he has with his work. I never say that I am solo and I always recommend channels to people who want to watch solo boaters so they can see how it is done. I do boat solo though sometimes so I have so much respect and admiration for all you single handed boaters that do it day in and out. My channel is about the canals and rivers that I travel and the nature that I find along the way. If it was about how to boat solo then that would be disingenuous. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5918. I will show more of it next week. I loved it at the market! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5919. Hi Doc, we’re back again tomorrow, so the vlog will be out at 4:30 BMT. I spent last week with India as she has left now for Cambodia. Thank you for your concern. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5920. 🙈😳 I only realised that today, when Steve Wrist pointed it out in the comments. What am I like? 🙈 Have a super weekend and stay cool in the sunshine.🦋🌻
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  5921. Hi Debba, so you have the miserable weather too- I hope you have some sunshine this week. I love looking at the fungus too🍄🍄 it is incredible stuff and so varied. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5922. I really struggle with a teapot lid! 😂 Nature is amazing at renewing given the chance isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5923. Our faces are now on CRT posters everywhere and there is a reward for our capture🫣👀😂 You are the king of Wild Mooring so you'll love the challenge of the River Severn! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5924. 😂 The balm could well have been what the doctor ordered! 😂 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5925. Wow, all those homes in one cruise. We did cover a lot of miles though! I don’t have a vehicle but my husband keeps his car as he still needs to drive to work sometimes. He has a bike which he uses to cycle back to the car on. Thank you for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  5926. Oh yes!!!😊 well spotted. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  5927. Hi Shirley, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog, sorry about my awful puns but it sounds like you must have the same sense of humour as me! 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5928. 😂 it was an accident! 🙈I know an owl pellet when I see one now. Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  5929. That sounds so lovely and cosy! Thank you so much for choosing to watch my vlog with your cup of tea. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  5930. That is so kind of you! I am over the moon with my pottery too! Nick is a great potter. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5931. I’m not sure about this? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5932. Thank you so much for your kindness, Mick! You are so thoughtful. Take care🦋🌻
    2
  5933. Thank you Margaret, I am so pleased that you enjoyed the lapwing and the oystercatchers. Have a super weekend. 🌻🦋
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  5934. Thank you so much, Red.Take care 🦋🌻
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  5935. Thank you once again Anthony for so much kindness and such a lovely comment. You are so considerate with what you write and I am so glad that you enjoyed the vlog.😊 Take care🦋🌻
    2
  5936. Hi Ruth, Zephyr is a great assistant as she always makes me smile.Thank you for watching. Have a great week, take care🌻🦋
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  5937. 👍 I hadn’t thought about that. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5938. Oh no! I got those two though👍 Thank you so much- take care🌻🦋
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  5939. It is so sad to see the damage isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  5940. I know! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5941. Thank you so much, Savage Media! Have a super weekend 🌻🦋
    2
  5942. Wow, Anthony, thank you so much for such a lovely comment; it really means a lot to me to read your thoughts about the vlog. It's great to share my love of nature with like-minded people. Have a lovely weekend and week ahead, take care 🌻🦋
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  5943. Hi Kevin, thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. It was great meeting you the other day. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5944. That is so lovely to know. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  5945. Brilliant comment! I don’t blame your friend for not appreciating my awful puns! 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Have a great week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5946. I’m so pleased that you decided to watch. It’s so expensive to heat a home now isn’t it? Stay warm and dry. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5947. That is such a kind comment, Joanne- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  5948. Oh Mary, I feel for you! I bet it's even noisier this time of year?Thank you so much for your kind wishes; I am feeling much better now fortunately. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5949. So do I now! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5950. What a kind comment, thank you so much, Paul!😊 It's a pleasure to spend time putting something together and sharing it with thoughtful viewers like you. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5951. That is so kind of you, thank you so much, Phil! Happy New Year 🥳 🦋🌻
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  5952. That sounds exciting. I’ll have to go back one day. Thank you so much for your comment and for watching the vlogs, Harris. Have a wonderful rest of the week 🌻🦋
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  5953. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care🌻🦋👍
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  5954. I really hope you find a dipper soon! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am a great fan of oyster catchers too. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5955. The full moon in March is called the Worm Moon because it is believed that the earth is warming after winter and bringing the earthworms to the surface. It is a lovely thought isn't it? Take care 🌻🦋
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  5956. Thank you for your lovely comment. Birmingham is the next stop! Happy New Year!🦋🌻🥳
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  5957. Thank you for your lovely comment. The stories from the Big Freeze are incredible aren’t they? Take care 🦋🌻
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  5958. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5959. Thank you so much, Ian for your condolences. I am so glad that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a wonderful week 🌻🦋
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  5960. Occasionally, we do but not often. Happy sailing on the K&A! Take care 🌻🦋
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  5961. Hello, I hope you are well? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am glad that you liked the clip of the wagtails playing as I laughed out loud when I saw what the little wagtail did to the other one on the edge of the lock gate- what a little character! Have a great week!🌻🦋
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  5962. Oh your Stella story is just hilarious 😂😂🐾🐾 It had me in stitches when I read your comment. Have a super weekend, take care Debba🌻🦋
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  5963. Hi Wendy, I will only take one week off from vlogging though as I have a special New Years vlog planned and then I'll be back cruising again. Thank you so much for all your support this year and for watching each week. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  5964. I am so pleased that you found it relaxing and gentle to watch, hamshackleton. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5965. Thank you so much for this advice, Terry. We can't get down there as CRT are fixing a lock which now that you have told me this, probably worked out for the best. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5966. Hi Joe, there is enough room as the sofa and dinnette table both fold down into beds, but the bedroom is never too cold if the fire has been on and it does have a radiator in it if I want to put the heating on in there. I think if our fire was at the far end of the boat instead of in the middle it would be more of a problem. Thank you so much for your consideration. Happy New Year! 🥳🌻🦋
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  5967. I bet growing up with a Labrador was brilliant! They are such loving, family dogs aren't they? Zephyr is at her happiest when my son and daughter come back for a visit together; it's like she has her whole pack back for a while. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5968. I am so glad that you enjoyed this vlog, Michael. Progress has been made with this stretch of the canal which I hope to feature is a vlog some day soon. Have a wonderful evening.🦋🌻
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  5969. Thank you so much, Frances.🌻🦋
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  5970. Hi Trevor, I am so pleased that your books arrived today! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5971. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment; I am so chuffed that your nephew enjoyed it too. It must have been wonderful as a teen to visit your grandma on Warwick Crescent- I love it there! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5972. Thank you so much, Matt! It must be amazing to have so many Great White Egrets near you. 🤩Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5973. Thank you so much, Margaret for your lovely comment; I think that I will have to paint my mushrooms vents as mushrooms too, now. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5974. Hi Russ, it's great that you get out and about in your camper! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  5975. I was fascinated about the milling process too and the incredible journey that flint went on to become a pot.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5976. We have mastered it now and it takes hardly anytime at all. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  5977. Hi Chris, I hope you are well? Thank you for your lovely comment. I remember how scared I was sat on the bow of Alice Grace in this vlog- Mr M did do well, didn't he? 🤩Take care🌻🦋
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  5978. That is so kind of you. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5979. Your wild life sounds amazing and I'll definitely have to get some of your recipes. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  5980. Hello Lucy and Rob, I hope that you are enjoying your autumn cruising so far. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and kindness about my journal. Where are you off to next? Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  5981. Hi Sandy, thank you for your lovely comment. Several boaters have told me that the weed was worse last year as the rain helps wash the fertiliser from the fields into the river and we had warm but wet conditions last summer. I do think though that the heat helps it to multiply. Apart from the steering and making the engine work extra hard, the weed isn't that much of a problem for narrowboats, but it is for cruisers. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  5982. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I couldn't draw at all when I first started my journal so I followed John Muir Laws on how to sketch what you see. After practising for a long time, I eventually developed my own style of drawing. Don't be put off trying as it is such a wonderful thing to do and I think everyone should have a nature journal. Finding time it the trickiest thing, like you say, and then sticking to it, but if you can, build it in once a week, eventually, the pattern might stick. I hope you give it a go again. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  5983. I haven't heard that phrase before, but it's a great one! Thank you so much, Carl, take care🦋🌻
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  5984. Thank you for letting me know, Sian. I really appreciate that. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5985. Hi Jenny, thank you so much for your lovely comment. It sounds idyllic to be living in such a wildlife haven and I bet your artwork is beautiful. Have a great weekend🦋🌻
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  5986. Good advice!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5987. That’s so kind of you. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5988. It was a bargain! 🤩 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5989. That’s so kind of you. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5990. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the videos, Melanie!Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5991. Thank you so much for sharing your chocolate digestives! Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5992. My husband travels with me for part of the week and then works away for the rest of the week. He can’t be in the vlogs because he works in education with vulnerable families and it would compromise his code of conduct. I have a bow camera too and do all the filming and editing. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 Take care🌻🦋
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  5993. It is such an atmospheric place to be buried. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  5994. That is such a kind comment, thank you so much!😊 Have a super Sunday, take care🌻🦋
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  5995. That is so kind of you, Richard!Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5996. That’s so kind of you. I appreciate your kind comments too. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  5997. That’s so kind of you, Gordon. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  5998. Thank you so much for watching, Craig and Marian. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  5999. David, it is so lovely to hear that you love the vlogs. Thank you so much for letting me know. It means a lot🤗😊 we wish you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year too. Take care🦋🌻
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  6000. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6001. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment, John. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6002. I am so pleased that you found it relaxing to watch- thank you so much. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6003. Hi Magnus, I bet where you are in North-Germany is looking beautiful in the snow. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6004. Your comment reads like a beautiful poem. 'On the Veranda in the Rain.' Thank you so much. Take care🦋🌻
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  6005. They’re amazing aren’t they!🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6006. Steam trains are wonderful aren’t they! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6007. Well done for correctly guessing! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6008. Thank you for your questions. The license fee varies depending on your boat size and length and whether you are going to continuously cruise or have a permanent mooring. Look on the Canal and River Trust website for the cost breakdown. I have lived on my boat for nearly five years and so far, have not been broken into or the victim of crime so don’t worry about that one. I hope this helps you to keep your dream alive? Take care🦋🌻
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  6009. 😴😴 I hope you slept well! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  6010. Thank you!😊 Zephyr is delighted that you appreciate her content🐾🐾 She’ll be asking for a pay rise at this rate!😂 Take care🌻🦋
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  6011. 😂 Very good! 👍 I like what you did there! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6012. Then look at me at the end with my raincoat and boots on again!😂 Thank you for your lovely comment, Steve. Have an enjoyable weekend too. 🦋🌻
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  6013. Thank you so much of your kindness. I love recording the nature in my journal. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  6014. I use Dingbats notebooks but they are not watercolour absorbent, so I don’t add water to my watercolour pencils. I use the books because, I love the tone and texture of each page and they are all plant based and sustainable too. Thank you for watching and commenting. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  6015. I really hope you get some perfect festival weather🤞 Thank you for your lovely comment, Debba- take care🌻🦋
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  6016. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6017. It was! Thank you so much for watching 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  6018. Thank you for wishing me luck; I think that I might need it! 😂Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  6019. That is such a kind comment; thank you so much. I did have a Playlist of all my vlogs in order, so I'll have to see what has happened to that. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  6020. Welcome aboard, Robbie and thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am chuffed to bits that you like the vlogs! Have a wonderful rest of the week. Take care🌻🦋
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  6021. Oh my goodness! That’s so worrying. Mushrooms will find a way though. Let’s hope they start appearing soon.🤞🤞🤞🤞
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  6022. That’s so kind of you, Mick. If you’re making the hot chocolate just the tiniest pinch of nutmeg and add what you like to make it sweeter. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6023. I am so pleased that you are following the journey, Stacy. I’ll have to read that book that you mentioned. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6024. She made me laugh too!😂🐾🐾 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  6025. Thank you so much for watching whatever order you watch in. I did have oysters which is a bit naughty as I'm supposed to be a vegan but it was Christmas after all! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  6026. It really can!🙀 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6027. Hi Sharon, I'm so sad to hear that you are having a really stressful time at the moment. I hope you can find as much mindfulness and happiness as you can until the time that you feel better again. Take care, 🦋🌻💚
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  6028. The ladders are used when you have emptied the lock and then you need to climb back onto you boat but if you stay in the boat as it goes down and need to get out then you would climb up. As I travel with Mr M, one of us just stays on the boat and the other operates the paddles and then the driver picks the other one up on the side where the water is the same level on the lock landing. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super Sunday! Take care 🌻🦋
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  6029. Chris, that is a brilliant idea! I love the idea of them tumbling down the sides too. Have I left it too late to plant them? Do they grow well in pots? I’m excited to try them now! Thank you so much! Have a wonderful week 🦋🌻
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  6030. 👍👍 Thank you!
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  6031. Thank you so much for going back through the old videos. It brings back some lovely memories for me. Have a super rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  6032. What a kind description of the vlogs!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6033. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6034. It is a stunning canal.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6035. That’s so kind of you! It sounds terrible when I’m singing though😂Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6036. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  6037. Thank you so much, Christine for your lovely comment. I am so pleased to know how much you enjoy the video. Have a wonderful weekend!🦋🌻
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  6038. Hi John, thank you so much for watching my vlog and for your lovely comment too. I hope you get to go on that cruise one day soon. Take care🌻🦋
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  6039. If you want to drift, then the drains is the place to do it...no one goes there and it is super quiet! Thank you for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  6040. 🤗🤗 I am a scaredy cat at heart! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6041. You are right about old houses and I love finding out how the history links to nature. Stay safe too!🌻🦋
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  6042. Thank you for watching! Take care🦋🌻
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  6043. Ferns are very fascinating aren’t they? My favourite is Maiden Hair Spleenwort! 🤩 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6044. Unfortunately, coal triggers my asthma so I only burn wood. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6045. Hi Stevie, I think you might be right about it being a particularly big buzzard, but I was half hoping it might be a white-tailed eagle. I still love spotting buzzards though. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻🦅
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  6046. Hi Melanie, what a beautiful comment and story about your Nan. It is such a special book and to have kept a copy since you were 8 is wonderful. Skipper sounds like an adorable pup and I am honoured that he is a fan of the channel! Thank you for your guess. I will let you know if you were right next week. Take care🌻🦋🐾🐾
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  6047. Hi Will, I went to Deep Lock and I looked around for your narrowboat builder, but I couldn't see where they might have been based? What was his name again? Anyway, thank you for your comment. I think, I may be at Stockwith when you get your boat blacked, so I shall look out for you. 👀Stay cool in the sun. 🌞🍦Take care🌻🦋
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  6048. 🫣😱 It seems a bit scary lately doesn’t it? I’m hoping it will calm down a bit. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6049. I am learning and sharing as I go so I am delighted if you enjoy the botanical findings each week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6050. That is so kind of you.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  6051. 😱 Just watched it! Oh my goodness what a drama. I'm glad it all ended well though. Thank you for watching and commenting. Have a wonderful week, take care🦋🌻
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  6052. Good question! The heat and narrow boats do not mix well! We find a tree to moor under as this will drop the temperature by about 10 degrees Celsius. All windows and front and back door are open but covered. We have thermal blinds which are very good in both hot and cold temperatures. We have rechargeable usb fans running too. All rugs are removed so we have the cold wooden floor for Zephyr to lie on as she won’t lie on a cool mat. We also take her swimming throughout the hot days to cool her off. Lots of boaters with white roofs say that it makes a difference too. I hope this helps. Thank you for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  6053. 😂 I see what you did there!Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  6054. You have a Dachshund!😍 I have a real soft spot for these little doggies! (sshh, don't tell Zephyr) 🤫 How wonderful to have a photo of Alfie walking through a model village; that does sound really funny!😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Glyn. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  6055. That’s so kind of you, Suzy! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  6056. Hi Shirley, thank you so much for your lovely comment. What a coincidence that we both compare the weather to what Edith had in 1906! I am so pleased that you enjoyed the footage of the deer and cold moon. Take care🦋🌻🦌🌕
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  6057. It wasn't an attractive sight was it?🤭 I'm glad that you got a laugh out of it though! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a great weekend🌻🦋
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  6058. That is such a kind comment. I really appreciate it. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  6059. Soon the winter gloom will soften into spring, Sian- let's hope anyway! Thank you for your kind comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6060. Thank you so much, Chris- that is a late watch! They were mini flap jacks. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6061. Alice loves the high revs didn’t she? 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  6062. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  6063. Peter, you are so welcome and thank you for such a lovely comment. I am so pleased that you enjoy the wildlife shots as it's an absolute pleasure filming them. Have a super weekend.🌻🦋
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  6064. She only barks when someone passes close by to the boat at night or knocks on the boat; other than that she hardly ever barks.- Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  6065. What exciting adventures you must have seeing your children! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6066. Now that is a combination that I would never have imagined, but now I want to try it!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  6067. Thank you so much ☺️ I’m safely back now. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  6068. How wonderful that you are carrying on the tradition for fried green tomatoes in Scotland! I am so pleased that you are finding my channel useful in helping you to consider life afloat. I am going to do a more practical vlog this week as other viewers have a requested a certain aspect of narrowboat life, so if you have anything that you'd like to know, put it in the comments and I'll try and answer it for you. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  6069. Hi Michael, thank you so much for your kind words. If you slow down the footage of me drawing, you will see that I am often rubbing sections out and readjusting the sizes where I have got the proportions wrong- that's the beauty of a timelapse! God bless to you all too. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6070. It was so lovely to be safely moored at the end. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6071. That is a good idea; I will have to try a drawing like that.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6072. 😂 It is such a tricky way to operate a lock. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6073. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Take care🦋🌻🎄
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  6074. Such wonderful trees! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6075. Jill, that is so kind of you.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year too! Take care🦋🌻🎄
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  6076. Thank you so much, John and Mr Mindful is delighted to receive such praise about his turn into the junction. You were spot on with your advice about vlog posting too and it is lovely to know that the channel is growing. Have a wonderful weekend!🌻🦋
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  6077. Hi Anne, thank you so much for trying to catch up with the vlogs. My husband travels with me, but he won't appear on the videos as his work's code of conduct would be compromised if he was on social media. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  6078. It’s a strange place without her. Thank you so much for sharing your feelings too. 🤗 Have a wonderful Friday and weekend ahead!🦋🌻
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  6079. That is so kind of you, Chris. Thank you so much.Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  6080. Yes indeed 😂🐾🐾 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6081. I don’t think it’s been done before but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible does it? Thank you so much for watching comment Take care🌻🦋
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  6082. I am so sorry to hear about your friend too. It is lovely that you feel him with you when you're on the water. Thank you for your kind comment. Zephyr really did win the biscuit challenge. I felt her eyes burning the back of my neck while I poured my tea! 🤭🐾🐾Take care 🦋🌻
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  6083. Well what high praise indeed! Thank you so much. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6084. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it, Paul. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I’ll check your video out later. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6085. Oh my goodness! What on earth is going on with the YouTube Algorithm?🤣😕 Well, I am so happy that you did click on it. What episode was it; I do have one called “This is the Pits!” Take care🌻🦋
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  6086. That is so kind of you 😊 Thank you so much ☺️ Take care🦋🌻
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  6087. Hi Michael, we have snow and ice too now, but we are staying warm; I hope you are staying warm too? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. It is a relief to have a working boat again- three cheers for Phil! Have a super weekend, wrap up and take care🦋🌻
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  6088. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6089. Thank you so much for watching, Trevor. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6090. It was a lot of fun, Tom! I wouldn’t want to do that by myself though.😳 Have a great weekend 🦋🌻
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  6091. That is such a good question and so difficult to answer too. If I had to leave my boat now and live in a house forever, I would be so sad and would miss this lifestyle every single day, but if I suddenly got seriously ill and couldn't manage to travel anymore, I would rather be in a house I think. I am hoping to keep doing this for as long as I can. Have a super week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6092. You are so kind- thank you so much 😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  6093. I love that! 🤩👍😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6094. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  6095. Kingfishers are just magical aren't they? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care.🦋🌻
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  6096. Hi Vanessa, thank you for your lovely comment. I hope you are well? It is very quiet here and peaceful. I am pleased with the daisy as I haven't done anything like that before, and the mistakes here and there are quirky, I think.😁 I am so pleased that you found the vlog relaxing. Have a wonderful weekend.🌻🦋
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  6097. I hope you had a wonderful weekend, Christine. It was beautiful weather and we were moored under an elm which gave us perfect shade. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  6098. So very true! Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  6099. Spence, you wouldn’t have found it funny if you had smelt it! 🤣 I am looking forward to being able to row Little Alice on a proper adventure. Look after yourself; have a great weekend and week ahead. 🦋🌻
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  6100. Hi Jenny, happy New Year to you too! Your wildlife sanctuary sounds beautiful 😍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6101. Hi Sandra, thank you for your interest in my book. I have 10 in stock now in my shop themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  6102. I totally recommend, Mark for your printing. I scan in my pages and use ‘we transfer’ to send them across to him. I hope that help? 🤞 Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  6103. What a kind comment. I have an Etsy shop called themindfulnarrowboat.Etsy.com and I sell my books there. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6104. 🙈🦋🌻
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  6105. That is so kind of you. It really felt like she was there. Thank you for your thoughtfulness. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6106. Thank you so much, Sharon! Have a wonderful week.🦋🌻
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  6107. Thank you so much for finding me! And for your lovely comment too. That is so kind of you. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  6108. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching 😊 Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6109. Your comment made me smile, PLJ! That is so kind of you.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  6110. I think your history lessons are great, Simon! I had no idea about the ice skating and I’m pleased they keep the tradition going regardless of ice. The Fens are just wowing me everyday and I am thoroughly enjoying exploring it! Have a super week🦋🌻⛸⛸⛸
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  6111. Hi Robin, we’re researching it all at the moment. We’ve done the Chesterfield already which was magnificent. There’s a blog about doing Trent Falls and it’s in the Nicholson Guide too but if we think it’s too dangerous we won’t proceed. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6112. Thank you so much for buying it! 🤗🤗 Take care 🌻🦋
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  6113. Thank you so much, Phil that is so kind of you. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  6114. You are so welcome, Yvonne- thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6115. It's leg. It was like it was waving wasn't it? Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6116. Ah, John, the business of the unfinished monkey continues as it keeps reappearing under the primer! I hope to make more progress, weather permitting, this weekend and then of course, once that is done, I will have the other side to do! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care🦋🌻
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  6117. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment, Ann🤗 I hope that you are feeling better? Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6118. I now just can’t wait to get exploring this part of the system! Thank you so much for entering the competition. Take care🦋🌻
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  6119. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  6120. Thank you, Hugh for this lovely comment. Enjoy the rest of your week.🦋🌻
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  6121. I am so pleased that you see an improvement. It must be having to write one every week that has helped. Thank you for your kind comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  6122. They do! 🐾🐾😂🦋🌻
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  6123. That’s so kind of you, Dennis. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6124. It is so wonderful to watch out for the early signs of spring isn't it? Thank you so much for your lovely comments. Have a super week🦋🌻
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  6125. I am so pleased that you travel with us. 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6126. I always remain hopeful that things will work out for the best in the end and that there are many good people who care in power too.🤞Let’s hope 🤞 Thank you for your comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  6127. Hi Jenny, thank you for still watching and commenting. When we go to marinas, then we can use our washing machine and dishwasher and I know that we would have more storage space without them, but it is such a little treat to be able to use them on the occasions that we can use shoreline power. We have a plan moving forward to get the washing machine to work, but I don't remind Mr M very often as it is rather lovely having all of the washing done for us!😁 And having space to dry washing can be a problem on a boat. My daughter was with me on the laundry day so she took the dog lead and carried some washing too. Great questions, Jenny!🦋🌻
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  6128. Hi Paul, I am so pleased that you are still there by the end of the vlog.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6129. You are so kind! 🤗 Take care 🦋🌻
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  6130. Hi Amos, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I didn’t get to Brewood as it was getting dark. I’ll have to try again and start earlier next time. Have a super weekend, take care 🌻🦋
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  6131. Thank you so much, Dave.Take care 🦋🌻
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  6132. What a kind comment. Thank you so much. Have a wonderful week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6133. Thank you, Simon! I struggled last week to find the time to put the vlog together; I blame the red kites for distracting me!🤣 I’m so glad that you enjoyed the wildlife shots; nature is providing so many wonderful opportunities for filming at the moment. Sadly, there is only one heron chick still alive in the nest, but it is huge now! Have a lovely week full of sunshine! Take care🦋🌻🌞
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  6134. I hope that I haven't impacted on the sensor results!😬 It sounds like you've had a bit of an engine experience there too, so I'm glad that you got yours all sorted- I hope we can as well. Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super weekend, take care.🌻🦋
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  6135. 🤗 Thank you so much, Sheila for such a lovely comment. Wishing you a super Sunday and wonderful week ahead.🦋🌻
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  6136. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the videos. My husband is with me on the boat but you won't see him on the camera as his work's code of conduct is very strict when it comes to using social media.Thank you for your lovely comment- have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  6137. The fox looked incredibly well didn't it? I think it was a rural fox, but I'm not sure. Over five years, the taxpayer subsidises will reduce to nothing.When it was first set up the Government agreed to provide around £740m through a 15-year grant to CRT while it established itself and now as that time has elapsed there is a slow reduction in this. It is inevitable as there are so many other areas that need support. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6138. Thank you so much 😊 Steve. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6139. Sometimes words are not needed. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6140. I'm not entirely sure, no🤭👻 Thank you for watching. Have a wonderful weekend.🦋🌻
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  6141. It has some very beautiful places to visit and I recommend hiring a narrowboat to discover them.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6142. That’s right. They would have looked so different back then. Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6143. Hi Lydia, I hope the cuckoo flower works too. Apparently, little shoots should start appearing from the leaves soon🤞 I planted the basal leaves and the stem leaves just to make sure. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6144. I think the mining bees are amazing! The Ashy mining Bee is one of my favourites too. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6145. We don’t because we cater for our wider family and they can’t fit in our boat. Take care🦋🌻
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  6146. That is so kind of you, thank you so much Glen! Take care🦋🌻
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  6147. The advantages definitely outweigh the disadvantages and nothing in life is ever simple anyway. Mr M was amazing at sorting out the boat issues- I don't know where I'd be without him! Thank you so much for your lovely comment, take care🌻🦋
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  6148. Well I can say the same of you, Will. You always get out and explore the environment in your vlogs too! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend and week ahead🦋🌻
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  6149. Oh Shirley, I am so, so sorry for your loss and what you must have been going through with your dog during his sickness. It breaks my heart to think about it. I hope you are ok? Look after yourself xxxx 🌻🦋
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  6150. Thank you for taking the time to give me your suggestion though. How amazing to be living in Spain; I thought Wolverhampton was a brilliant place to visit on my boat. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  6151. That’s so great to know. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6152. Thank you so much! Have a super week, Mr Mutant Monkey!🌻🦋
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  6153. Unfortunately, a lot of them don't have any water at the moment or not enough for cruising. I am on a river, but even that's low. Have a super rest of the weekend and stay cool in the sunshine.🦋🌻
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  6154. Thank you so much! 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  6155. I'm a nightmare with the ropes! 😂Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6156. They are in their twenties now and either at Uni or working overseas. Take care🌻🦋👍
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  6157. You are a 🌟 thank you 🙏
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  6158. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 Take care🌻🦋
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  6159. That is so kind of you, Joe. Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  6160. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Thank you so much for your kindness. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  6161. 🤭 Too late! 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6162. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching and commenting, take care🦋🌻
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  6163. Better late than never! Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  6164. Thank you so much, Peter!☺️ Take care🦋🌻
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  6165. 🤣🤣🤣 How lovely to hear from you, Paul…or is it? Fear not, I will be turning my boat back to the Ashby, finding my two feathery friends and asking for their forgiveness. Hopefully that will change your mind with the whole reporting business; would you mind if I rename them Paul and Pauly? Have a super Sunday and wonderful week, take care🦆🦆🦆🦆🌻🦋
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  6166. Braintree and Bedford; it was a busy week. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  6167. She is a good girl 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  6168. It really made me laugh to know that my gardening made you giggle. It will be a miracle if anything grows out of those fenders! 🤞🍀 Take care, Nanci 🌻🦋
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  6169. Thank you so much for your guess🦅 I will let you know in next week's vlog. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  6170. When we take the boat out of the water we will see the damage but it should be ok as the steel hull is very tough. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6171. Hi Will, I will have to go back and watch that vlog of yours. I heard that they worked really hard to save the fish and that they were happy that the rare white-clawed crayfish was protected and unharmed by the whole thing. They do an amazing job don't they? Thank you for watching Mr Will and happy cruising this week!🌻🦋
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  6172. That is so kind of you! Thank you ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  6173. Thank you so much. Take care🦋🌻
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  6174. Hi Martin, thank you so much for your comment. It is fascinating to hear the details about the lineage and you have picked up on a good point as the National Curriculum refers to this as part of British history too. This is one of the reasons I love having a YouTube channel, so thank you for taking the time to write this. Have a wonderful week!🦋🌻
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  6175. My parents and both sets of grandparents are all Mile End and Bow born so I know East Ham well. I bet you had some wild times in Southend! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6176. It’s a tough but beautiful canal! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6177. I think you'll going to have to come over to my boat and put the coat on Zephyr yourself because she hates it and I can't bear to see her little tail go down and see her wince when I try and put it on her. I think it's because Labradors were originally bred from Canadian water dogs that would swim in freezing waters to retrieve the fish that had escaped the fishermen's nets. I will look into the paw wax though as I haven't tried that on her yet. 👍Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  6178. I will talk about the new adventures in next week's vlog but I am hoping to do something exciting soon.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6179. What a relief that you’re getting the kettle on! 😅 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6180. How amazing it must be to be there watching the electric mules!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6181. It is so frustrating isn’t it? I’m using HVO now though as I have found an amazing marina that sells it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6182. Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  6183. It’s a multi-fuel but I can’t burn coal as it irritates my asthma. I see what you’re saying though. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6184. Thank you, Algernon. P and P comes highly recommended from me! 🦋🌻👍
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  6185. I didn’t know that about the sirens either! I think it’s because they have such a history of flooding there. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too, Shirley. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6186. Thank you for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  6187. I’m so pleased that you enjoy the history. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  6188. They mentioned both of us. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  6189. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6190. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Michael. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  6191. Thank you so much, The Precious Jet crew! Fingers crossed for fair weather cruising🤞 take care.🦋🌻
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  6192. Well, firstly this story shows how abundant they were then which must have been amazing to see- your mate sounds like he thought outside the box a lot. I am so glad that you no longer power your bicycle lights in that way though!😅 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6193. Hi John, how wonderful to have you joining the journey and thank you so much for going back over the oldies too. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6194. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6195. Hi Will, spring is the best time of year on the water isn't it? I hope you are happy and keeping well and the Nene is treating you well after all of this rain. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6196. I am looking into which one to get so that it folds away well but is sturdy and hard wearing. I definitely need one though. 🦋🌻
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  6197. It is so life like isn’t it? I can’t quite believe it! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6198. It was sad, but in another vlog, later on, I find the house where Edith wrote her diary and that is still very much standing, fortunately.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6199. Hi Chris, thank you so much for your lovely comment and for your kind words about Zephyr, who is indeed the Admiral! I absolutely love the Ashby so I wouldn't blame you if you change your plans to include it. Everyone here is so, so friendly and there are so many buzzards here too as well as the odd, beautiful bullfinch. There has been more sunshine, but this evening, we had hailstones and it is still very cold. I have yet to visit the farmshop, so I shall try to before I leave this canal. Take care🦋🌻
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  6200. Exactly! 🐾🐾🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6201. You are very welcome. Thank you for watching. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6202. So sad to hear you’ve had a tough day but I’m honoured that you have put my vlog on to relax to. I hope tomorrow is a better one for you. Take care🌻🦋
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  6203. It is a big bill, but the fuel lasts for ages which is good.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6204. It really is!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6205. I couldn’t resist it! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6206. Thank you so much, Nanci for such a lovely comment and for your kindness about my garden and journal. I really appreciate it😊 Have a sunny weekend 🌻🦋🌞
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  6207. It is soooo cold where you are!!!!🥶 I hope you are staying warm? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6208. Kindness like that makes the world go around! Take care 🦋🌻
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  6209. That is such a kind message, Michelle. I hope you get your narrowboats trip. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6210. Thank you so much, Ruth. Have a wonderful week and take care🦋🌻
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  6211. Hi Nigel, thank you so much for your kindness. I bet that lake is wonderful in the summer; what amazing properties in the middle and on the edge there are too!🤩 Have a super rest of the week. Take care🦋🌻
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  6212. I am so pleased that you liked the drawing. The Green Tiger Beetle is incredible isn't it? It is one of the UK's fastest insects.Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  6213. Hi Joe, I'll keep a look out for you along the way. You're right about keeping the tank topped up. As for the HVO, I don't think that blocked our injectors as we hadn't been using that for about a year before our engine problems as we couldn't get hold of it; we had been putting the usual fossil fuel diesel in. The fossil diesel that we are sold is 7% FAME which is the 1st generation bio-diesel + fossil diesel and it's that, that blocks the injectors; HVO is a second generation fuel and much better for the engine.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  6214. My husband but he can’t be in the vlogs due to his work’s strict code of conduct about being on social media. Take care🌻🦋
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  6215. Thank you so much, Rosie! Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6216. That is so kind of you.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  6217. What a wonderful story. Well done for helping the hedgehog population. I’m so pleased to hear they are doing well where you are! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6218. Hi Rebecca, that is so kind of you- I'm so pleased that your son is watching too. Have a super weekend both of you. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6219. Hi Jenny, wouldn't it be sad if we lost our canals? The increases in licence fees won't cover the costs needed, so I hope that funding can be generated elsewhere? Thank you so much for your kind words- I really appreciate it🤗😊 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  6220. Hello Jozomo, thank you so much for your lovely comment and for watching my vlogs. I love that you describe Canada as your 'place of wonder' and what a beautiful place to wonder it must be! I am sorry about the earlier vlogs and the audio issues; I had several techy problems when I began this crazy world of YouTube and even though it isn't perfect now, it is much better than it was...I hope? My husband lives with me on the boat and very occasionally, he holds the camera, but he really doesn't want to be in the videos and so I respect his privacy. My daughter is fine with being included in some of the vlogs when she visits, but my son prefers not to be on film too. Both of them have grown up and left home but they often stay on the boat for holidays. Have a wonderful Friday, take care🌻🦋
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  6221. That is so kind of you, Marcel. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6222. Isn't that bridge spectacular? Lincoln is a stunning place and I loved every minute of my visit. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  6223. I know, it was a real eye opener, I can tell you! Thank you for watching, Will! Feels like autumn already. Take care🦋🌻
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  6224. 🪵🪵🪵🪵 have some logs from me. It’s chilly here but not quite stove cold yet!
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  6225. Zephyr loves that fragrance too! 😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6226. Hi Simon, thank you for such a lovely comment. I think the birds just want to be on YouTube! 😂 stay safe and dry in storm Bert! Take care 🦋🌻
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  6227. Oh my goodness, Michael! I hope you are okay? What a frightening time you have been through. Please look after yourself and rest, recover and relax. Sending you all our love from NB Alice Grace.xxxx Take care 🦋🌻❤️‍🩹
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  6228. I am so pleased that you have all warmed up a little.Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for buying my books too. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6229. Thank you so, so much for such a heartfelt comment. I really appreciate it. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  6230. Thank you so much, Christine.😊🤗 I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  6231. Hi Caz, thank you so much for your lovely comment. You’re right about the butterflies: it’s wonderful to see so many. The maps we are using are the Pearsons which are really enjoyable to read. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  6232. That is so kind of you. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6233. That is so kind of you; I really recommend DIY chocolate Hob-Nobs!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  6234. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6235. I think that's why I like the canals as there is so much history right in front of your eyes. Thank you for your lovely comment, take care🦋🌻
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  6236. Thank you so much for subscribing! Welcome aboard. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  6237. The canal breach is terrible isn’t it? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6238. Very wise, Dave.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6239. I have no idea about the make of our stove as it came with the boat when we bought it, but it is a multi-fuel stove and with the fan it really warms the boat well. I hope you find something similar. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  6240. Hi Steve, those temperatures are so scary; I hope you are in a cool space and able to escape that heat. Sending you a gentle, cool breeze,🌬️. Take care🦋🌻
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  6241. It is really cosy onboard, Terence, especially when it’s raining outside and it patters down on the roof. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, take care🦋🌻
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  6242. I didn’t know that. They are delicious though! 😋 Take care🌻🦋
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  6243. Thank you so much, Michael! Take care 🌻🦋
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  6244. Thank you so much, Richard. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6245. It is a beautiful place to bring a boat. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Rachel. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6246. Thank you so much 😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  6247. I am married and my husband loves boat life. Thank you so much for asking. He can’t be on the vlogs due to his work commitments and the sensitive nature of his job but he is a big fan of living onboard. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6248. That is so kind of you!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6249. Thank you so much, Albert! Have a wonderful weekend.🦋🌻
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  6250. Hi Sheila, autumn is just wonderful to watch and it makes leaving the summer behind much easier doesn't it?🍂🍁 Thank you so much for your lovely comment, have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  6251. A bump it was. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6252. Thank you so much, Tom for your lovely comment! How amazing to be living in Las Vegas; I can only imagine what feeling warm must be like as I sit on a frozen canal!😎🌞☀️ Have a wonderful week ahead.🦋🌻
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  6253. I love this comment and the poetic way it is written. I absolutely agree with you about the power of poetry. Can I share this on my next vlog? I don’t mind if you prefer I didn’t but it might help others discover a way to deal with difficult times? Stay safe. 🌻🦋
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  6254. Thank you so much for offering to send such a personal poem. I would be honoured to receive it. My email is: themindfulnarrowboat@gmail.com
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  6255. I better get some now that you mentioned that. Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  6256. Thank you so much for your encouragement- that is so kind of you! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  6257. Thank you so much for your comment, Steven. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6258. Hello NB Mr Will!👋👋
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  6259. Hello, NB Mr Will👋👋
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  6260. Thank you so much, Frances. What a lovely comment! Take care🌻🦋
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  6261. Hi Gary and Irene, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I have scanned the pages of my book, using a scanner that I bought and I am creating a book on my laptop with the images. I think it will take me a couple of weeks as I have to do this in my spare time. Have a wonderful week, take care🦋🌻
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  6262. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  6263. I am delighted that you like your calendar, Michelle! Thank you so much for buying it. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  6264. Thank you so much, Stuart for your kind comment. I hope your week has not been too stressful and that you have a lovely weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  6265. What a kind comment! Thank you so much Glenn. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6266. I do too! 😂🐾🐾 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6267. You do really well to capture those things on film and drive the boat. I am normally hanging off the side or bow somewhere when I try and find things like bats. Hats off to you, Trev! Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6268. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Stay warm and dry! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6269. Aw, thank you so much!🤗 I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. It was so much fun meeting Richard and Donna. Have a great weekend both of you.🌻🦋
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  6270. What a wonderful sign to see from your Mum and Dad. It must have filled you with such warmth to see it. Thank you for your lovely comment.Take care 🦋🌻
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  6271. I have given, Zephyr a hug from you and she is very grateful.🐾🐾 It is so lovely to hear how much you enjoyed the video and it means a lot to me to hear that, Pancrazio. Thank you so much! Take care🌻🦋
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  6272. I will have to watch that episode! Your sailboat sounds dreamy. We have had one of the wettest and darkest winters and early springs ever, Liz so maybe swapping to have a summer's day and then going back again might be better. 😂 Thank you so much for such a kind and lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6273. That's a good tip- I'll try that next time. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  6274. I think because this canal isn’t used much it is less of a priority and the fact that there are so many locks makes the water levels really tricky to maintain. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6275. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. 4mph gives me plenty of opportunity to find out about the places that I’m passing and I find it fascinating. Have a super Sunday and week ahead🦋🌻
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  6276. That is so kind of you. Francesca was completely behind that poem wasn't she? Have a lovely week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6277. She won't jump into the water from the boat, but she has got off when we are near to the bank without being told but she gets back on again if we aren't actually getting off.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6278. Hi Steve, how kind of you, but I do keep the camera at a distance!😂 It must be wonderful to be living in Perth; especially this time of year. Have a super rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  6279. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Take care🦋🌻🎄
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  6280. Happy Christmas and a lucky New Year to you too- thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋🎄
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  6281. Hi Lizzie, thank you so much for your lovely comment. Ah the mushrooms and slimes are unbelievable at the moment- look closely at the damp logs and fallen leaves and you're bound to spot something amazing. Mr M is a star with all things boaty; it is a good job that one of us has some common sense!🤭 Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋🍄
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  6282. I made some great Aussie friends when I was there and they had a wonderful time winding me up about all the scary wildlife! 😂 The nature out there is incredible and I loved every minute of my time there.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6283. I hope you have a calmer week next week. I’m so pleased that you find my videos relaxing. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6284. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6285. Hello, Christine, I hope you are well? Thank you so much for your lovely comment and I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  6286. Hi Jenny, I am so pleased that the book arrived to you safely. Thank you so much for buying it and for your lovely comment too. I really enjoyed drawing Flint the Beetle this week as I haven't drawn an insect for a while as most of them are still sleeping. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  6287. Thank you so much! Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6288. It is such a strange thing when your children suddenly leave; they grow up so suddenly. I agree with you about having them stay forever, but I think it would be a very tight squeeze on a narrowboat now!😂 Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. I am really pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Take care🦋🌻
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  6289. Hi Shirley, thank you so much for another lovely comment. It is always a pleasure to read your words. Even though there are a lot of locks, it is so pretty that it makes the cruise a pleasure- it really does. I am so glad that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a great weekend!🦋🌻
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  6290. Wasn’t the boat family gorgeous! Oh to have a baby butty boat for an art studio- wouldn’t that be lovely? Thank you so much for your wise words, Margaret. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6291. Hi Simon, I am so glad that you enjoyed the vlog and the pocket park. When communities come together it is amazing what they can achieve and I loved visiting the garden whilst I was in Weedon Bec. I hope your knees are ok? I am completely with you about those ladders though and I avoid climbing them at all costs! Have a wonderful weekend.🌻🦋
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  6292. Mr Mindful is often hiding somewhere in the vlogs so if you caught sight of him you did well!😄🔍 Thank you so much for your kind words about the videos; it is such a lovely thing to say. Have a super weekend.🌻🦋
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  6293. 🤗 You are so welcome, Red! Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6294. If you know a good chutney recipe, then please send it my way, although I will need to grow a few more first. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋🍅🍅🍅
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  6295. How right you are about Farmer Jason! He is an absolute star and is like a walking museum with all of the knowledge that he has. Thank you so much for watching the vlogs. Have a wonderful rest of the week; take care🦋🌻
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  6296. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am so pleased that you find the videos relaxing. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  6297. Hi Shirley, thank you so much for making me smile with your lovely comment. I am so pleased that you enjoyed every minute of the vlog- it means a lot for me to hear that.🤗 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6298. Thank you so much, Dave that is so kind of you. Take care🌻🦋
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  6299. Zephyr is delighted with her pep talk, Brewster!🐾🐶 I hope the fame doesn't go to her head.😆 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend.🦋🌻
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  6300. What an exciting place to be whilst watching the Mindful Narrowboat!🤩 Thank you for your lovely comment, take care🦋🌻
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  6301. Your childhood walks sound like they were so beautiful. Every time, I take a ball out with Zephyr, I sort of know it's not really going to come back with us! 🐾🐾🤭 She has a new ball now and she is very happy with herself as it is an upgrade! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6302. Christine, that is such a lovely thing to say, thank you so much. 😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  6303. Hi Gary and Irene, it is lovely that you watch whatever the time you watch. You were right about our decision then! Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  6304. Good idea! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6305. Thank you for watching and your gift of a lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6306. Oh Margaret, I fluffed up that tongue twister so many times when reading the poem out!🙈 The buttercups were glorious. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6307. 💚🦋🌻
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  6308. I have started to drink spring and mineral water since I read about the chemicals in tap water and an outbreak of ecoli in Devon due to the tap water. I am looking at getting a decent water filter as an alternative as I don’t like using plastic bottles either. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6309. Thank you for your kindness, Viletree Ve! Sending you a gentle breeze and some cool shade. Take care🌬🌻🦋
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  6310. Oh no, Anne your poor tree- you must have been so sad- 25ft! Perhaps you can have it chopped to lay out for insects and hedgehogs in your garden?Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6311. It’s such a great town! I’m so pleased that it brought back memories for you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6312. Yum!😋 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6313. What a kind comment!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6314. I didn't hear a cuckoo last year, but the Cambridge Fens ( where I was 2 years ago) and now the Droitwich, have excellent reed beds and I think that makes all of the difference which is why they return to those places. I think you're right about the llama and alpaca mixture. They are super creatures aren't they? Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6315. Thank you, Ruth! You always take the time to make such kind comments on the narrowboat vlogs and it’s people like you that make producing content so worthwhile. Have a wonderful week!🌻🦋
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  6316. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6317. That is so kind of you, Malcolm!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6318. Zephyr and her giant sticks-she is so funny! 😆🐾🐾Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  6319. It was a relief to be safely moored in the end. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  6320. Your mom sounds like a character!- I shall listen hard to the next pigeon. Take care🌻🦋
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  6321. She has another ball now so she is very happy about it all. 🐾🐾😄Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  6322. It was a stroke of luck to find that murmuration, Helen. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6323. Thank you so much, Sue🤗 That is so kind of you. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6324. Ooh- I love the 60s look! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6325. Thank you, Miguel! Your comment made me laugh as I have never grown out of walking through puddles in wellies. 😄 Have a lovely weekend and week ahead.🌻🦋
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  6326. You are so welcome 🤗 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6327. Thank you, Guy! 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  6328. I will try and organise my playlist which has them in order. That should help. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6329. Thank you for your lovely comment, Jacky. Have a super week. Take care🦋🌻
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  6330. The Canadian geese, are such characters and much milder in temperament with each other than the Greylag geese. In fact often you will find one Greylag with a family of Canadian Geese, but you don't see that the other way around- just like in this video. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6331. Thank you so much, Stevie, it is so kind of you to take the time to comment. The bread tasted edible, not quite at the lovely stage yet😂🍞 Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  6332. Life does move quickly doesn't it? That's why, I like to go looking for wildlife because for that short amount of time, everything seems to slow down a bit.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  6333. What amazing flowers they are! 🤩Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6334. 😢🦋🌻
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  6335. Happy Valentine’s Day to you too! Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6336. Hi Michael, thank you for your lovely comment. I have only seen a couple of swallows this week, I definitely haven’t heard any more cuckoos and the tern seemed to have gone🥲 The Drainage Museum, although its name doesn’t sound like it will have much appeal is actually a fascinating visit, so I really recommend it. Check the opening times though as it isn’t open every day. The next vlog is all about the River Little Ouse which is another unbelievably beautiful place! Lots of new wildlife spots for me on that river. Anyway, thank you for watching the vlogs and take care🦋🌻
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  6337. I am going to look up your channel; it sounds great! What a kind comment- thank you so much. My book was an accident. I never thought for one second that anyone would want to buy it; I was so bad at drawing to begin with and I wanted to keep a journal to help me get better at it. One day, a lovely viewer asked if they could buy it and it went from there. I pinch myself every day as I feel so grateful for the way it has worked out. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6338. I really hope they keep flowering as long as possible🤞Thank you so much for your comment 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6339. I did have a little cry in that lock though. 🤭 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6340. The weather is wild but the views are spectacular aren't they? I hope you still enjoyed your trip. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6341. That’s so kind of you! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6342. Thank you so much Pete for your lovely comment. I am really pleased that you stumbled across my vlog. I keep a nature journal of my spots each week and write a poem about it which appears at the end of each video. Have a lovely week. 🌻🦋
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  6343. Hi John, sadly, I didn't find my chimney hat and then something else has happened to our chimney which you'll see in next week's vlog.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  6344. What a brilliant piece of information and such a great word! The height they flew themselves into the air was unbelievable. Great comment, John. Thank you. Have a great weekend and week ahead.🌻🦋
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  6345. That is so kind of you, Sally!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  6346. Are your pans as bad as mine then, Jen? 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6347. More tea please! 🤩Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  6348. Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  6349. Thank you so much, Andrew😊 Have a great weekend!🌻🦋
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  6350. 😂 the taxman? 😂 🌻🦋
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  6351. I’m sure the prices of narrowboats will go down again one day soon. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6352. They go with the other adult so I think they should be fine. 👍 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6353. I travel with my husband- Mr Mindful which I shorten to Mr M. He doesn't want to appear at all in any of the videos as it would break his work's code of conduct and he doesn't really like social media. He loves the fact that I'm keeping a record of our journey though. My dog, Zephyr is more than happy to be filmed!🐾🐾😀Thank you so much for watching, take care.🦋🌻
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  6354. Thank you so much, Lee for taking the time to watch and comment. Have a great weekend🦋🌻
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  6355. Salted caramel is tasty isn't it? I'm not sure my dentist would approve though!🤫 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  6356. I think you are right about the battery. My computer has been much better recently, fortunately. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6357. What wonderful memories and how special to have ridden mule drawn narrowboats too.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  6358. What a kind comment! 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6359. Thank you, Ruth. I still can’t believe that dragonfly flew in the boat! I know it wasn’t the Norfolk Hawker, but it still brought a little bit of magic to my week. Have a lovely week.🦋🌻
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  6360. Oh my goodness- an owl outside your cabin!!!!🦉 What sort of owl is it? I hope your water is defrosted now. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  6361. It really was a moment of Brr! 🥶 Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Jenny and for your kindness about my journal too. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  6362. Hi Gary and Irene, thank you so much for watching. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a wonderful rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  6363. Hi Chris, I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog.Thank you so much for your lovely and kind comment. Take care.🌻🦋
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  6364. Having some many red kites so close to your home must be wonderful!Thank you for your lovely comment.Merry Christmas and happy new year! Take care🌻🦋🎄
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  6365. 🥶Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6366. Thank you for watching- take care🦋🌻
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  6367. That is the best way!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6368. I hope you find it relaxing. 😌Take care 🌻🦋
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  6369. Thank you so much Rozanna, I’ll look out for a pair of lemony tights for you!😀 Have a super weekend 🦋🌻
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  6370. Oh Richard, I am so sorry to hear that you are in hospital following a heart attack! I can't imagine what you are going through right now, but you are being so sensible in trying to remain calm and reading the nature notes is a wonderful idea. I am also really pleased to hear that you are finding my vlogs useful too. I have been in Essex this week, visiting family and had I known that you were in Southend hospital, I would have visited you. Please keep me updated if you can. You are in my thoughts and prayers, Richard. Look after yourself 🦋🌻❤️‍🩹x
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  6371. Oh Richard, I really need to put my reading glasses on when I’m looking at my comments!🙄 How has it been today? Is it a good hospital?
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  6372.  @richardterry9788  I really hope that you are getting better, Richard and that the tests went well today? Take care🦋🌻
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  6373. Jill, I hope you are doing the best that you can at such a difficult and heart-breaking time. Guy, would often leave comments and they were always so helpful and kind, just like yours always are. I also, wrote a little bit about him in the description of my vlog. Please know that you can message me anytime xx Look after yourself. 🦋🌻
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  6374. It would be lovely to meet you, Jill. I will be back one day. 💚🌻🦋
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  6375. What wise words. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  6376. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Susannah and for finding my vlogs too. I am not on my own though; my husband travels with me, but due to his work commitments and the sensitive nature of his job- he can't be on YouTube. There are plenty of single handed boaters though and they are very safe on the waterway. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6377. Yes and I have a window vacuum to suck it all up. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6378. Hi Michael, I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. You are more than welcome to borrow Zephyr when you need anything sweeping! 🐾🐾🤭 Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6379. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the music choices this week. I had fun going through the different pieces.Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  6380. I think they have probably shifted their pattern. Are they earlier in the summer though? Thank you for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  6381. I hope you get lots of rest as your job must be very physical and exhausting. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6382. Yes, I look around quickly before engaging in creature conversation but occasionally I am caught out! 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6383. I really would miss my narrowboat life, Gary and Irene. Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Take care 🦋🌻
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  6384. Hello, John! Thank you for your lovely comment; you are always so kind.😊 The food in the pan was Tofu and scrambled tofu is one of my favourite snacks; it's delicious!😋 Have a wonderful rest of the weekend and week ahead.🦋🌻
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  6385. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the buzzard and the yew tree! Thank you so much for your kind words. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  6386. Such brilliant ideas! Please let me know what you find. It sounds like you are going to have some exciting adventures with your journals which you will forever look back on and remember fondly. Just lovely!🌻🦋👍📒📝
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  6387. Thank you so much for subscribing to the channel and for your lovely comment too. Take care🌻🦋
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  6388. Thank you for your lovely comment. I’m so pleased that you found it relaxing. The UK true bugs are apparently harmless to plants and people? Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6389. That's great to know. It was a lot of fun to put together despite the breakdown and gas issues!😂Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  6390. Mr M was at the top of the lock with the lock keeper so I felt much safer knowing they could stop the lock at any time. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  6391. How exciting, David! Before I bought my boat, I watched all of the narrowboat vlogs (still do) to get inspiration and there are some great ones to choose from which I'm sure you are aware of. There are some boating trader vlogs too which you will find interesting. I wish you so much luck with your new adventure! Let me know how it goes. Take care🌻🦋
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  6392. Rozanna, welcome aboard and thank you so much for subscribing. What a super lovely comment too!😊 Have a wonderful rest of the week. Take care🌻🦋
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  6393. Autumn light is spectacular isn’t it? Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6394. You are more than welcome- it is a pleasure to make the vlogs and of course I was going to have two slices! 😂🤭 But I had to put the second slice back in the end because the first slice was so sweet. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6395. It was tense but I’m so glad that we did that navigation. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6396. I think summer is going to happen in September this year. That's my predication anyway! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6397. I think summer is going to happen in September this year. That's my prediction anyway! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6398. Hi Sian, I'm glad that you have seen a lot of swifts this year. Some new builds are now being fitted with swift bricks for nesting birds which is an excellent idea. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  6399. Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comment too. I really appreciate it. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  6400. Thank you so much, Helen! Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6401. It is such a beautiful part of the system. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  6402. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. It is so good to hear how much you enjoyed it. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6403. Thank you so much! Happy New Year to you all!🦋🌻🥳
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  6404. Ah, yes the kingfisher! Such a tricky bird to capture on camera, but so much fun trying to get the perfect shot. Good luck with it, Rossi. Take care and thank you for your lovely comment.🦋🌻
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  6405. Thank you for your lovely comment, Christian. This part of the waterways is just spectacular and it will be hard to leave it behind. Have a great week and take care🌻🦋
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  6406. Zephyr was not impressed by that dog’s enthusiasm was she?😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6407. Alice was incredible that day and really loved being in high revs.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6408. Hi Karen, the normal mooring spots are much easier to get on and off at, but the wild ones can be a bit trickier which is why I always wear a life preserve on the rivers; I only jump though if I know its easy. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  6409. They are clever aren’t they? But so were the worms on this occasion! Take care 🦋🌻
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  6410. So far, we haven't had any problems like that fortunately, but you might have problems if you moor in a spot which doesn't feel right as soon as you are there. You get a feel for a place and then you simply untie and find a spot where you feel more comfortable.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6411. Yep- watch out! 😱😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  6412. What a clever idea! How on earth did you do that? I might start collecting the shopping trolleys now!🤭 Have a super weekend🦋🌻
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  6413. You are so right about the River Irk!😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6414. Hi John, there are definitely uses for this weed like animal feed and bio fuel. The duckweed that we have here is considered large duckweed and has a pink underside which means it’s not edible for humans but there are duckweeds that are and I read that they are one of the healthiest foods you can eat! So you are right, this weed could be recycled and put to excellent use. Also you mention the HVO and linking it to the engine issue, this is something that went through my mind too, and the answer is, we’re really not sure yet without some more investigation. The previous issue with the prop shaft is unrelated though and we have had that issue in the past before too. Robin and Daniel have offered some excellent engine advice which we will take to test for blockages. Never a dull moment with a boat though!😂 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend. All the best to the both of you🦋🌻
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  6415. Forgot the legs part of your comment, they were Mr M’s- mine are twice as hairy as that!😂😂🦍🐺🦵
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  6416. Thank you so much, Ian- that is such a kind comment and I really appreciate it. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6417. I hope you cats enjoyed their bath? I haven't seen hairless Sphynx cats before, so I will look that breed up.Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6418. Your home town is beautiful and I wish that I could have stayed longer to explore it more. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  6419. What a kind and lovely comment- thank you so much! 😊 Have a super weekend🦋🌻
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  6420. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I subscribe to a Music company called Envato Elements and I list the names and artists of each of the tracks I use in the description of the vlog. They have so many great artists and music choices. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6421. You must be all so excited about your move- the autumn is one of the best times to be on the water. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6422. Hi Chris, I am so pleased that you enjoyed this oldie! Alice Grace has really altered over the years; a make-over is happening to her before the year's out! Enjoy your weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6423. Hi Gary and Irene, I hope you are both well. Zephyr was very determined with that log wasn’t she? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  6424. I like the raspberry and strawberry option! Thank you so much for watching and commenting, take care🦋🌻
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  6425. That’s so kind of you- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  6426. That is so kind of you, Mark. I am so pleased that you have enjoyed the vlogs this year- thank you so much for all of your lovely comments too. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Take care🦋🌻🎄
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  6427. It is as many biscuits as I can comfortably fit on the plate!😂Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  6428. Hi Spence, I was going to eat it but then I thought about creating a whole new tree to plant out somewhere which will help the planet and feed the animals close by. It probably won’t germinate so I might end up washing the soil off and eating it in the end!🤣🌰 Have a wonderful weekend and take care🌻🦋
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  6429. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  6430. That is a very good idea! Next hot day, I'll try that. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6431. 🤩 Wonderful! 🤩 My family have never, ever called me a chef before, so I’ll quote your comment back to them. 👍😂🌻🦋
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  6432. That’s so kind of you, Ann. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6433. I love the seasonal changes too. It really breaks up the year. Good luck with your move when it comes. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6434. The canals this time of year are beautiful to film. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Paul. Have a good week too.
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  6435. Poor Anne. Do you know who the singer was with the guitar? Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  6436. That’s so lovely to know! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  6437. I'm so pleased that you have got it! Thank you so much for buying it. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6438. Hi Jeff, thank you so much for your guess and lovely comment.😊 I will let you know next week if you have won. I'm not sure what's going on with that link as when I tried it, it worked, but others have said that too? Have you tried: TheMindfulNarrowboat.etsy.com instead? Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6439. Hi Wendy, what a wonderful comment and so full of brilliant information too. Thank you so much for taking the time to make it. I try and avoid being political but this week, I felt that my poem needed to be about how important these wildlife habitats are to us all. Have a super weekend, take care 🌻🦋
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  6440. Hi Kev, the Edstone Aqueduct has a footpath that runs next to it, so you can walk over it too, but you could kayak over it as well. The cranes did look like dinosaurs didn't they? It was quite surreal seeing them as the sun set. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  6441. What a beautiful comment, Wayne. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  6442. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  6443. It’s full of amazing history isn’t it? 🤩Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6444. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6445. She sounds like a sensible lady! 🤩 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  6446. You are so kind! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6447. Hi Brewster, now I am very cross with myself for missing yet another opportunity to gongoozlify an animal! I think that I was too busy congratulating myself for the 'ducks all in a row' comment, that I missed that one; oh that will teach me! 🦆🦆🦆 The green stuff is duckweed and azolla which grows as a result of farmers' fertiliser being washed into the river, I think? At least lots of local have told me it's the fertiliser which causes it. The water birds eat it and I believe that it is quite nutritious for them but the fish need clear water and I am sure that it is causing problems for them? Apparently, last year was much, much worse! 😱 Anyway, thank you once again for a delightful comment and for suffering my awful attempts at humour. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  6448. It is my pleasure. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6449. What a great place to work! Sorry about my mispronunciation of Keighley! 🙈 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6450. I do all my own filming and editing but I travel with my husband. He can’t be in the vlogs due to his work commitments and the sensitive nature of his job. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6451. That is such a kind and wise comment. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  6452. I like your thinking.👍 Thank you for watching, have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6453. That’s a good tip! I don’t do that. I’ll have to now. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6454. Peregrines are magnificent birds! I’m a vegetarian but I try to eat mainly plant based. I was a vegan for five years but as I take asthma inhalers which are steroid based, calcium is really important and I wasn’t getting enough. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  6455. Walking is so good for the health both mentally and physically. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6456. Hi Caroline, thank you so much for your lovely comment. The weather did really change on that day, but when there is bright sunshine, the colours look amazing this time of year don't they? Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    2
  6457. You are so welcome. I wish you a year of wonderful days and peaceful nights sleeps. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
    2
  6458. What a great tip! I made my first vlogs Private as they were so badly filmed and edited! 😂 My drawing is proof that anyone can do it and you get better with practice. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6459. Hi Jenny, thank you so much for your lovely comment. Zephyr is way ahead of me, you are right there.😆 Freya's channel is so good and I can't believe she was only 3 when she was doing those experiments like that. I think that I find the little things when I'm walking because I walk at a snail's pace🐌 In fact snails overtake me!🤭 My journal has some errors and crossings which if you zoomed in, you might see and probably a pile of spelling mistakes too. Have a super rest of the weekend and week ahead in beautiful WA, take care🦋🌻
    2
  6460. Hi Simon, Larking About in the Drains is the video when I visited the amazing Prickwillow Drainage Museum. Take care🌻🦋👍
    2
  6461. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
    2
  6462. I hope you get to revisit the place that you met your husband too- what a lovely story! I am so excited that you are going to start sketching again- you won't regret it. Enjoy!🎨 Thank you for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  6463. Oh Ann, I hope you are okay? It sounds like you are not happy with where you are. I wish you happiness and mindfulness and all the best in finding something beautiful in the place where you are based.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    2
  6464. Welcome aboard, Alan!👋 Thank you so much for such a lovely comment too. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
    2
  6465. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment.🤗 I am so pleased that you, too are finding the footsteps of Edith Holden exciting as I just think that is fascinating to open up her Country Diary and go to the exact spot that she found the things that she has drawn in it. Have a super weekend!🦋🌻
    2
  6466. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
    2
  6467. That is so kind of you. I really appreciate yours and everyone’s comments too. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6468. I'm so pleased that you are enjoying the videos. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6469. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the videos. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6470. Thank you so much Ann! I hope you are all looking after yourselves. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    2
  6471. I didn’t know that! How wonderful that we are enjoying the same flowers. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6472. 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 🦋🌻
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  6473. Happy New Year to you and your family too, Canucklehead!🥳 I have just looked up your avocet and what a beautiful bird it is😍 I just love the wading birds with their strange calls and incredible beaks. Thank you for your comment 🌻🦋
    2
  6474. Hi Larry, thank you so much for your lovely comment😊 I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  6475. Thank you so much, Paul for such a kind comment. The fungi and slime growing among the fallen leaves at the moment is spectacular. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6476. 🤗🤗 Wendy, what a lovely comment. Thank you so much! I am so pleased that you liked the poem. Have a great weekend🌻🦋
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  6477. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  6478. That is very kind- Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6479. I didn't see it! I wish that I had now.Thank you so much for watching.Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
    2
  6480. That is such a heartfelt comment. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
    2
  6481. It’s amazing to think that you have the book too. Rolt really has made an impression hasn’t he? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6482. It was just like that wasn’t it? I’ve never met such a curious jay before! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6483. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    2
  6484. Thankfully, since then I have updated my mic; you are so right. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    2
  6485. Zephyr would be so depressed if I put boots on her feet; she was so excited to be on the snow; her tail was wagging and she was playing all the time. Some dogs hate the cold, but Zephyr is a Labrador and they were bred for icy cold conditions and to swim in freezing waters to retrieve fish.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6486. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6487. Your trip sounds petrifying! I’m so pleased that you were ok! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6488. I am so pleased that you have got your journal! That is brilliant news. And yes, I'm heading your way, if I can get on the Mac as there is a lot of work going on there. Make sure you come and say hi when I get there though. Thank you for your lovely comment.Take care🦋🌻
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  6489. Good question. I was going to move earlier but we had the snowfall. I was in Todmorden because they have a service point for water. Once moored, work commitments mean that I have to stay somewhere for at least a week, The storm was only forecast a few days before and that was after the snow, Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6490. How wonderful that you know so much about the Elephant Hawk Moth! I tried to find out why sometimes the caterpillars are green and apparently it is still unknown? I will be going on the Anderton Boat Lift!!! 🤩Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  6491. Well now, your scoring has definitely made up for the nil poi! Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Steve. Enjoy your weekend!🦋🌻
    2
  6492. Hi Chris, it sounds like you’re having an amazing cruise this year. Swans generally keep their young families away from other swans which is why you probably haven’t seen any cygnets among such a large group. We’ll be making our way off the Middle Levels and Nene so we might pass each other as you make your way back to Northampton. Enjoy your weekend and thank you for your lovely comment!🦋🌻
    2
  6493. Hi Christine, well I think that it’s so kind of you to watch and comment every week. Thank you so much for being so supportive. It means a lot to me. Take care🌻🦋
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  6494. You are lucky indeed! It is so beautiful in this area and there are so many wonderful stories to uncover too. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Christine. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    2
  6495. Hi Robert, the boat is often a chaotic mess, but I have a tidy up on filming days! 😂🙈Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6496. Wow, that all sounds like such a wonderful experience!🤩 I didn't spot the 'Dirty Duck' so I shall have to go back one day and visit it. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a great weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  6497. I am a huge owl fan too and I would love to see a tawny owl!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6498. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the poem as even though the experience wasn't pleasant, somehow writing it as a poem made the whole thing seem less awful! Thank you so much for your kindness. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6499. Thank you for your lovely comment, Malcolm. Happy Easter!🦋🌻🐣
    2
  6500. Thank you so much; I haven't heard of this show, but I do love to explore all of the places that we moor in. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  6501. That is very good advice and I will hang onto my freedom while I can. Thank you for watching.Take care🦋🌻
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  6502. What a great connection! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6503. Aren’t they just! Thank you for your comment, Miguel. Have a great week!🦋🌻
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  6504. 😂😂😂 What a mind you have! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6505. Christine, thank you so much for your lovely comment and for your kindness. It means a lot to me, to get feedback like this. Take care🦋🌻
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  6506. That is very kind of you but I don’t see how this title is click bait? This winter’s flooding on the water where I have been has been frightening. Todmorden and now the Cromwell nature reserve not to mention the breach which followed heavy rainfall. This has never happened to me in my boat in 6 years on the water so it does make me question the safety of doing this. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6507. Welcome to the channel, Wendy and thank you for such a lovely comment too. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6508. Oh Captain Dave, what a lovely thing to do! I started sprinkling native, wild flowers along the towpath a couple of years ago, but have not done that recently; you have inspired me to start doing that again. I love the fact that you have planted edibles and I think putting out a little map is such a wonderful idea. If ever you do, I will help promote it for you. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend, take care.🦋🌻
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  6509. What a beautiful, poetic comment!🤗💚 Thank you so much.😊 Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  6510. Hi Will, it was lovely seeing you too. You’re in next week’s vlog. Good luck with all of your Silver Propellor Challenges! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6511. Thank you for your interest in my calendars. I sell them on themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6512. Well that would be a wonderful treat to meet Minimalist! Thank you so much for watching and take care, Ray!🦋🌻
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  6513. Hi Matthew, this sounds like excellent advice, unfortunately Mr M decided, after patiently eating one paving slab after the other as I continued with my attempts at bread making, that it was time to sell the bread machine. It was either this or forfeit any hope of us keeping our own teeth!🤭🦷🍞🧱 Thank you so much for your tip though! Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6514. The eye view of the swan is a great way to view a place; I think. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6515. Pepsi sounds wonderful! I had a pet rabbit at university but I couldn’t bear to see it in a cage; I’m claustrophobic, so I let it have the garden to run wild in and kept its cage open with food and drink. It had a lovely time but when I had to leave, it refused to come with me so the landlord kept it for his children. Thank you so much for watching, Pete. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6516. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you, Lynda! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  6517. It is a lovely way of life! Thank you so much for your kindness. Take care🌻🦋
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  6518. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  6519. It must break your heart seeing all those sick animals, but what a wonderful thing you are doing.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  6520. Thank you so much for watching each week and supporting my channel, Lydia. I really appreciate it. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6521. You are so right on that one! Thank you so much for entering! Take care too🦋🌻
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  6522. Thank you ☺️ Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6523. Hi Sally, that is so kind of you- thank you so much. I haven't seen many moths this year yet, but as you live on land, you can probably run a moth trap which is a completely safe way of capturing the moths to see them and then release them in the morning. They are often used to keep an eye on species and numbers. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6524. What a kind comment, Anne. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  6525. Thank you so much, Glenn! Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    2
  6526. Hi Barry, thank you so much for your lovely comment- yes inflation always makes me feel deflated! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6527. Hi Pam, what a lovely comment, thank you so much!🤗😊 I am so glad that you found me. Have a super rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  6528. They are amazing pigs aren't they! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6529. It’s not like this very often though, so please don’t be put off. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6530. Thank you so much for your guess. I'll let you know if you were right next week! Take care🌻🦋🌼
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  6531. I would love to be able to make my own from the canal weed. How amazing would that be!🤩 Not very mindful of the law though is it and being mindful is something that I try to be after all. 😂 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care🦋🌻
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  6532. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6533. It sounds like you've had some very exciting adventures!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6534. Hi Mark, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I have only done a couple of single-handed cruises as I travel mostly with my husband. He can't appear on the vlogs as his work has a strict code of conduct about being on social media. Heidi the Narrowboat Pirate and Narrowboat Will are excellent examples of how to manage a boat single-handed though- definitely check their vlogs out. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6535. What a beautiful song that is too! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6536. That’s a wonderful score! 😂🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6537. Mr M doesn’t want to be in the vlogs. He loves the fact that I am keeping this record of our journey but he just doesn’t do social media of any kind. If you meet him in real life, you will see that he is a normal and lovely person, and I respect his choice not to be shown in any of the vlogs. Thank you for watching. Have a super Sunday, take care🌻🦋
    2
  6538. That’s so kind of you- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  6539. Hi John, I didn't know a watched tree never fell, I am always staring at trees so I shouldn't have worried at all!😃🌳 I am delighted with how the channel is progressing and I am so grateful to you for being such a great support and backing us all the way; if the BBC call, you can be my agent!🦋🌻🤣
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  6540. Duck Mind Control is a powerful thing. They even manage to control humans whilst shopping in the supermarkets so that we come out with a bag of duck food!🤭🦆 Thank you for your comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  6541. Online on the CRT website. Thank you so much for watching. Have a great week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6542. That’s so kind of you, Barry. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6543. They have a long journey ahead of them don’t they? Take care🦋🌻
    2
  6544. Hi Michael, what a beautiful comment, thank you so much!🤗😊 I was very lucky last week to spot so much wildlife; I was walking around wide-eyed and had to pinch myself after I spotted the fox🦊 I think Leicestershire is a gem for nature. It is a pleasure to be able to share it with people like yourself who appreciate it too. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6545. Thank you so much for your great advice!👍⭐️ The whole thing is a bit of strange one isn't it? Phil said that he's never seen the studs come off like that either! I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    2
  6546. I feel very lucky to have seen them! Thank you for your comment. Wishing you a wonderful rest of the weekend.🌻🦋
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  6547. You followed your heart and were very brave to do that- well done! I’m so pleased that you didn’t regret it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  6548. My hubby lives partially on the boat but his work commitments means he has to work away and he can’t be on the vlogs due to the sensitive nature of his job. Thank you so much for watching 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
    2
  6549. Thank you for your lovely comment. I hope to have some more books in stock, next week. Take care🌻🦋
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  6550. It's always so lovely when the kids when they come back home! He lives overseas, but at the moment his work has brought him to the UK for a while. Take care🌻🦋
    2
  6551. That is so kind of you- thank you so much 😊 Have a super week. Take care🦋🌻
    2
  6552. It was such a great place to visit! Thank you so much for watching 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  6553. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a great Christmas too, Glyn! The Napoleon that came to Leamington was the nephew of Napoleon Bonaparte, but I don't think that I said that clearly. He was called Louis Napoleonhttps://leamingtonhistory.co.uk/napoleon-iii/ It is really interesting to read about. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
    2
  6554. That is so kind of you, Nigel. We have loved our time on the Rochdale. Thank you so much for Zephyr’s dog treats too! Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
    2
  6555. I visited Slimbridge Wetlands Centre which was set up by Peter Scott when I was on the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal last year. What an incredible family they were! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6556. Hi Vicky, you are right that mooring near trees should be avoided in these storms; luckily, I was in a very open setting.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    2
  6557. Thank you so much, your comment is so thoughtful and I really appreciate it. I am so glad that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a wonderful week 🦋🌻
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  6558. Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6559. I have picked fruit in orchards; there are several community orchards that I have moored near too which is super. Thank you for your lovely comment- take care🌻🦋
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  6560. Thank you for your kind comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  6561. That is such a good saying to remember isn't it?Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  6562. It is one of my treasured memories meeting the kestrel family. It is also a great part of the waterways. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  6563. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  6564. I think you are right about the sheep; I’m sure I saw them rolling their eyes at me! Thank you for your lovely comment and take care.🦋🌻🐑🐑
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  6565. Hi Steve, thank you so much for your supportive comments with my channel.👍⭐️ I really should do the LIKE and COMMENT thing shouldn't I? Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6566. Michael, that is such a lovely thing to say and it means a lot to hear it. Thank you so much, take care.🦋🌻
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  6567.  @bcggilb1469g  Thank you so much for your advice; I will definitely lower the heat and boil for less next time. Have a wonderful rest of the week and weekend ahead.🌻🦋🐝
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  6568. That is so thoughtful of you- thank you so much. Take care🌻🦋
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  6569. Hi Russ, I think it's brilliant that you are out there, taking notice of your beautiful surroundings. I am still practising my photography too and it is so much fun to experiment with it all.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6570. It was so quiet rowing through the empty canal; it was a bit like being in a dream. Sadly, there are no brownies left and I'm afraid to say, they didn't last long at all!🤭 They were utterly delicious. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  6571. That is sooooo cold! That makes so much sense about the dogs. I know that Labradors were bred to swim in icy water and retrieve fishermen’s shell fish which is probably why she doesn’t think that she needs a coat. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6572. I will be heading that way, Kerry, but I’m not sure when at the moment. I live on my own for part of the week because my husband works away but he comes back to the boat so I’m not completely alone all of the time. He can’t be in the vlogs due to the sensitive nature of his job. I think you should be incredibly proud of your bravery for living on your boat as a single handed boater! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  6573. That is so kind of you. You would have been a wonderful pupil I’m sure! Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6574. Wasn’t it? 🙀 All back to normal now- thank goodness. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6575. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6576. It was just a stunning place to moor in. I am so glad you enjoyed the vlog. Have a wonderful week!🦋🌻
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  6577. Thank you so much, Sheila! Merry Christmas to you too! Take care🌻🦋🎄
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  6578. I hope they keep the canals open and peaceful too. Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6579. That is so kind of you. I was so mesmerised by it all. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6580. I use the Canal Companion Pearsons Guides. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6581. Health and Safety has made us all risk averse hasn’t it?🥲 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6582. Merry Christmas to you too! It won’t be long until it’s time to say that again! Zephyr does prefer the cooler weather. She also loves nothing more than fetching a ball. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋🐶
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  6583. It was so tame and friendly and it didn't mind me filming it at all.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a happy Easter weekend. Take care 🦋🌻🐣
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  6584. That is so lovely to know! 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 Take care🌻🦋
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  6585. Weren’t they! 😍🐭🐭 They sat and ate away for ages. 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6586. 🐾🐾👍 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6587. That is so kind of you, Nigel. I have worked very hard at practising my drawing once a week for five years now and coming from zero art background, I have seen the value in regularly sketching. At the beginning of my vlogs, you will see how rough my work was! 🙈Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  6588. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. The canals are quite shallow and you can probably stand up in most of them, but the average draught of a narrowboat is about 18 to 24 inches. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  6589. 😂😂😂👍🌻🦋
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  6590. Thank you so much. It is just lovely to know how much you are enjoying the vlogs.🤗🌻🦋
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  6591. Let's hope! Take care 🌻🌸🌺🌷🌼🥀
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  6592. It is one of the most beautiful places to moor your boat. Thank you for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  6593. You are so welcome, Robbie and thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  6594. Thank you, Jean-Louis. I’m glad that you’re going to be there for the next vlog. Zephyr said “thank you for the hug” in woofs and barks!🐾 I wish you a super weekend and week ahead too.🌻🦋
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  6595. Hi Jill, thank you so much for such a lovely comment. The kingfisher made me laugh too and I was over the moon to see the fox. I have wanted to film fox for a while now and to see one at Foxton was magic! I hope that you are ok? I have been thinking about you this week. Look after yourself, Jill. Take care🦋🌻🦊
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  6596. diolch yn fawr for watching and commenting! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  6597. I am so pleased that you are finding the videos helpful. Spring is almost upon us and the days are getting longer. I wish you mindfulness and happiness, take care🦋🌻
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  6598. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  6599. Wow! So many memories for you. What a beautiful place to know so we’ll. I am so sorry to hear about your wife. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6600. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6601. I like to find little paths and follow them to see where they lead to, but that path was so exciting and then to find the post box at the end was just a lucky surprise! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6602. I hope your operation comes round quickly so you can start drawing again, Jenny- I bet you can’t wait? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6603. Tara sounds wonderful- 🤩 why bother ironing? Go creased I say! Thank you for another delightful and surprising comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6604. I buy them from the marinas when I go past them, but you can get them online too.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6605. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year- take care🌻🦋🎄
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  6606. Welcome aboard, Bryan and thank you so much for subscribing. How lovely to hear from you! Sending you a gentle breeze and some cool shade. Take care🌬🦋🌻
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  6607. That is such a kind comment. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6608. That’s so kind of you. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6609. Mark, you write so beautifully and I am so grateful to you for such a kind and heartfelt comment. The thought of God looking after Francesca is such a comfort. Thank you so, so much.Take care 🦋🌻
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  6610. 😋 They were delicious! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6611. Hi Glenn and Marion, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I was a primary school teacher and specialised in English. My art was not very good then but I have practised hard at it. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6612. That’s such a kind comment, Glyn! Thank you so much 😊 Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6613. Thank you so much, John. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6614. That is so kind of you, thank you so much, Vanessa. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.🦋🌻
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  6615. Hi Lucy- that is such a kind and thoughtful comment- thank you so much and you are very welcome too. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  6616. Zephyr has lost the green ball and there is a bit of a story there which I keep meaning to tell, so I might try and include that in the next vlog.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6617. Thank you so much, what a lovely comment!🤗 I am so pleased that you enjoyed watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  6618. Well Brian, I am very glad that you found the channel! 👍Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6619. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed this vlog, Nigel. Thank you for watching it again. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6620. Hi Lorraine, it was shallow and in some places there was a lot of litter, but no more than I have seen on some other canals and the Cannock Extension Canal was so clean and just beautiful. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  6621. Thank you so much, John.😊 Have a wonderful rest of the week. Take care🦋🌻
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  6622. You are so welcome! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend🌻🦋
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  6623. Happy New Year 🥳 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6624. Welcome to the channel, Trevor! I’m so glad that you are enjoying the vlogs and it’s so kind of you to comment. A wonderful week to you and your dogs!🦋🌻🐾🐾
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  6625. This is so true, Zephyr is certainly a good trainer. Whatever we decide to do after four years, I will break gently to her like you say and make sure she is at the centre of the plan. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6626. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. Have a super week, Richard, take care🦋🌻
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  6627. Thank you so much, Sue!😊 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  6628. Hi Jack, I am so pleased that you think the channel is awesome. Thank you so much . Take care 👍🌻🦋
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  6629. I am so pleased that you feel part of the journey!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6630. That is very kind of you. I have a link in the description of this video. Just watching is more than enough though. Thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6631. I feel exactly the same. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6632. Thank you so much, Dave. I really appreciate your kind words. Take care🦋🌻
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  6633. Thank you so much, Sheila!🤗😊 Have wonderful week, take care🌻🦋
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  6634. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment!🤗 I am working on my title page today for 2022's diary and then when I get to Birmingham, I am going to find a printing company to make copies for my Etsy Shop. Thank you so much for your kind words of encouragement about the journal. Have a great weekend.🦋🌻
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  6635. Hi Stevie, yes it was a bit of a bumpy cruise this week wasn’t it! Hopefully, it will return to some smoother cruising next week. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  6636. 😂 Yes!!! He is the secret hero behind the scenes that gets in the weeds hatch and engine bay. Well spotted! 👍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6637. Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment. I'm sorry to hear about one of your cats passing away; but I'm glad the other one is so affectionate. Our pets are so special aren't they? Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6638. In the description of my vlog, I list all of the music that I use and it’s in order as it appears in the vlog. I’m messaging on my phone so I can’t see that at the moment otherwise I would tell you- sorry about that! I pay for a subscription with a company called Envato Elements for my music. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6639. That’s very kind of you. I use a Panasonic LUMIX 2000 mainly. Thank you so much for watching and for your kindness too. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6640. Stay safe and warm in your boat! The locals do call it Method- you're right, but I only realised that after I did my vlog!🙈 I'll get it right next time. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  6641. That is such good advice- I’m writing to Santa for that now! 👍🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment too, Chris! Take care 🦋🌻
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  6642. Winter is an exciting time on the water- you have to really think on your feet.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6643. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much! Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6644. Ray, that sounds absolutely beautiful. What a wonderful memory! Thank you for sharing it with me and I am so pleased that my vlog reminded you of it. Have a week full of sunshine.🌞🌞🌞🌻🦋
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  6645. Well, as you are probably aware, I have become slightly obsessed with spotting them now!🧐 It is really exciting when you see one asleep. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  6646. He was completely fine.🐶
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  6647. 🤩 I read about that tree and that’s just reminded me of how strange it was that I then found the oak tree across the canal- different oak but still strange. What a lovely place to have been stationed Gerry? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend both of you🌻🦋
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  6648. Hi Shirley, thank you for your kind and caring comment; I am much better now thankfully. 👍 I don't mind you asking about our future plans at all; I think we will try and build an eco-home somewhere and rescue animals. I spoke to a lady recently that rescues chickens from Fresh Start for Hens. That sort of thing is what I would love to do, if all is well. 🤞Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6649. Zephyr cracked me up too! 🐾🐾😂🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6650. Hi Mary, you are so kind and I really appreciate your comments. I am so grateful to have some wonderful followers of the channel. I really was too careful with the biscuits this week wasn’t I?🤭 That won’t happen again!😂 Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  6651. What a lovely comment, Julie🤗😊 Thank you so much! I am so pleased that you enjoyed the autumn scenes. It is such a beautiful time of the year. Have a wonderful week, take care🌻🦋🍂🍁
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  6652. We shared the locks so it was fine. How amazing being related to one of the founders of the RSC! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6653. Thank you so much for watching, Pete. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  6654. Happy Valentine’s Day to you all too! Take care 🦋🌻
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  6655. That is such a lovely thing to comment, Chris. Thank you so much for your kindness. Have a wonderful rest of the week.🌻🦋
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  6656. Well done, Cheeseburger! 👍🦋🌻
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  6657. Mr Mindful works in education with vulnerable families so he cannot be in social media in any shape or form. He works away for part of the week each week too. Thank you so much for watching. Have a great week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6658. The shop is a great place for Christmas pressies; I loved being in there. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6659. Hi Terry, thank you for your comment. You raise a good question there. On Facebook, there are Boaters’ pages but nothing else that I can think of which is used like you say. When we were cruising yesterday, several passing boaters told us if there were boats behind them or if the locks were set our way. The ‘word of mouth’ on the canal is the best up to date information we have I think. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  6660. 😂👍 Thank you for your kindness! Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  6661. Whoops! I started to feel guilty, but then I remembered you have exciting porcupines and barred owls amongst other amazing creatures and spring will be with you soon! Thank you for your comment. Have a great weekend and week ahead!🦋🌻👍
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  6662. I’m so glad that you enjoyed it, Christine and thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend!🦋🌻
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  6663. Thank you for your lovely comment, Vanessa. I totally recommend a visit to Gloucester and the Beatrix Potter Shop. Enjoy the rest of your weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  6664. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the music this week. It is always exciting when the sound and images gel.Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super week!🌻🦋🎶
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  6665. Thank you so much for your kind wishes- that is so kind of you. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  6666. It is such a relief to be all fixed now. Thank you so much of your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6667. That is so kind of you, Kelli!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  6668. It’s my pleasure! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6669. Hi Jenny, thank you so much for your lovely comment. The red-beaked bird was a moorhen. They are closely related to coots. Have a super week🌻🦋
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  6670. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6671. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for your interest in my shop. The link is themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  6672. Hi Shirley, your comments are always so lovely to read. Thank you so much for your kindness. I can see why you pop into Mercia Marina, it has some lovely places to eat and little shops which are just super to have a nose around. In terms of the honey, I did overcook it, so when I try again, this week, I will take it off the heat much earlier and perhaps add less sugar. When I've cracked it, I'll show how I made it on the vlog, but if you have success first, please let me know your secret! Enjoy your Sunday and I wish you a wonderful week ahead.🌻🦋
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  6673. Thank you so much lovely, Joan!😊 Have a wonderful rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  6674. Thank you so much for buying both of my books. I don't have an earlier addition in print but I am working on my 2024 book each week and that will be out in January.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6675. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it, Sally. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6676. Hi Linda! I am so pleased that you re-lived the first half of your holiday again. It was super meeting you too xxxx I love the idea of a birthday month- that is so going to happen now! Not long until your birthday now is it? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6677. That's a really good idea, Jaqueline and I think we might get that plumbing done for us as we are lacking plumbing skills! We do have a pure sine wave inverter which is a good start though. Thank you so much for this comment! 👍 Have a great week.🌻🦋
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  6678. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Welcome to the channel both of you! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6679. I loved the idea of all the wrens huddled like that too- so adorable! Sadly, the chimney hat is with Isha somewhere and not on the head of my chimney.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  6680. That is such a good idea! 👍 I ended up giving it to my Dad🤭and come to think of it, he has never worn it, so perhaps he is using it as a tea cosy! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a fab Friday. Take care🌻🦋
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  6681. It would be a great place to have the Antiques Roadshow. Thank you so much for watching, Eamon. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6682. Thank you so much for watching this year. A happy New Year to you and your family too!🌻🦋🥳
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  6683. Hi Lorraine, I definitely recommend a trip to Crack Hill and the Jubilee Gardens and Millennium Wood that lead to it are beautiful too. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  6684. I bet you have some wonderful artwork. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6685. It is a pleasure to share the journey with you, Stevie. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6686. That must have been so scary for you. I’m so pleased you are better and back watching again. Thank you so much for your lovely comment Take care🌻🦋
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  6687. Thank you so much, Mark! Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  6688. Oooh, Debba your cranberry and blueberry shortbread bars sound wonderful! Surely they must count as one of your five a day too?😄👍 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6689. The locals are amazing in Market Harborough and the Peregrines are magnificent.🦋🌻
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  6690. Well done for guessing correctly! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend 🌻🦋
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  6691. I am so pleased that you felt like that. I really feel that robins are spiritual birds.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6692. Well I hope you do one day soon. They are such charming birds. Look out for silvery flashes climbing around the tree. Stay safe, Ray. 🌻🦋
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  6693. It is so wonderful to know that your kingfisher is still visiting you. It is so good that you put lots of water out for them this time of year. I hope you find a copy of the diary soon.🤞 Thank you for watching and commenting. Take care🌻🦋
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  6694. That is the same roundhouse-you're right- a haunted old pub; I wish I'd have know about that! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6695. You are so welcome! 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6696. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  6697. It is so lovely to know that you are enjoying the vlogs. Robins have a place in my heart and so you’ll probably see them appearing in a lot of my vlogs. Take care for now🦋🌻
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  6698. Thank you so much for your kind comment and pronunciation tip. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6699. Hi Chris, what was amazing about your area was the way in which the local ranger was starting to get the local young people involved in cleaning it up and looking after it. Hopefully, you will start to see an improvement soon. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  6700. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6701. I'm so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs, Glenn! Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  6702. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6703. Oh the glow worm was just magnificent but so hard to capture its complete beauty on the camera! 🥰 Hopefully, this week, my book will be in stock. I am just waiting for the printer to deliver it at the moment.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday, take care🦋🌻
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  6704. Nel vlog della prossima settimana spiegherò da dove proviene l'acqua per il canale Caldon, ma ogni canale è diverso. Normalmente è presente un serbatoio che alimenta i canali situati nelle sue vicinanze.
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  6705. I hope you're right, Steve- thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  6706. Thank you so much, daveyboy! Have a super weekend, take care and blessings too.🌻🦋
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  6707. 🐾🐾 I adore her 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6708. I really hope that you are all managing to keep cool out there in beautiful South Australia! Feel free to keep watching the vlogs to cool down as it is still raining and grey here!😀☔️ Have a super weekend🌻🦋
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  6709. It’s a great sound isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6710. Fortunately the internet post survived the bridge incident.😅 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I watched Coot Club and The Big Six which are Swallows and Amazons spin offs and they are set on the broads; you might enjoy those Sue. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6711. I think it always sounds worse on a narrowboat than it actually is. Storm Jocelyn was worse, I thought as it shook the boat a lot more. Thank you so much for buying my books and for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6712. 🤗💚🦋🌻
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  6713. It is sooooooo beautiful! 😍 I hope you can tick it off your bucket list soon. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6714. Congratulations on the sale of your house and your future floating life!🎉🍾 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  6715. It is so special to me to know that the videos make you feel like that. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment and tell me; I really appreciate it. Take care🌻🦋
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  6716. I would have loved to have met Casey Jones 🐾🐾 I've told Mom what you said and she said to say thank you very much! Take care 🦋🌻
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  6717. Hi Bob, very sensible point there- thank you so much! You are right that there is a current split for diesel 60:40 which was agreed even though it's impossible to measure, so why not allow the same for HVO? With a little bit of forward thinking, we could have some amazing systems going on the waterways which would make for a cleaner and healthier environment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  6718. Hi Vanessa, thank you so much for this help. I will check my DMs today to look out for your message. Wishing you a wonderful rest of the bank holiday weekend.🌻🦋👀
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  6719. You are so welcome, thank you for watching and commenting, Lynne. Have a super weekend 🌻🦋
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  6720. She’s all well again thanks to Phil! Thank you so much for your comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6721. Sometimes there are places when the signal isn’t the best but then we just move on from that spot. Normally if 3 doesn’t work well then O2 does and visa Versa. We did have an EE box too but we weren’t using that much as the other two were working well for us. Good luck with your move. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6722. I recommend it! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6723. It didn't need doing this time around, but maybe next time, I will do the bottom of the boat. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  6724. That is such a kind thought, but I just couldn’t crowd fund for something like that. I am so lucky with the lot that I have got and I will continue to work hard and try and save for a hybrid engine fit for Alice so she can be greener. Thank you so much for being so thoughtful. Take care🌻🦋
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  6725. That’s so kind. 😊 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6726. Hi Miguel, I am still using the same little camera, but I think I am getting a bit better at teaching myself how to use it!😀 what do you mean by back behind the camera? Are you a photographer? Have a super week.🌻🦋
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  6727. Oh what wonderful wildlife you have so close by! Perhaps next year, your family might be able to put a little camera in the bird box for you to watch! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6728. I haven’t been in a smoke free zone yet but you can buy smokeless coal. I know that the smoke free areas in London have free plug in electricity for boats, so you could run an electric heater then, or better still visit those areas in the summer. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend 🦋🌻
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  6729. Hi Louise, I really hope you are okay as extreme heat is unbearable; on the few occasions when I have been in it overseas; I have been shocked how it impacted on my ability to do anything. Then, when we had a couple of 40 degree days on our narrowboat ,2 years ago, I was genuinely frightened for Zephyr as cooling the boat down was so hard. I wish you cooler days.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  6730. Thank you so much Steve! I am utterly chuffed to reach 4K subscribers. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog and I hope you have a wonderful weekend 🦋🌻
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  6731. Hi Philip, what a lovely comment- thank you so much😊 I am sorry to hear about your reason for leaving your boat and I hope that your health is ok now? It is a pleasure to be able to share the journey with you. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  6732. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  6733. Ooh, yes please some tunnel wings! 🤩 Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6734. That is so kind of you- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  6735. What a kind comment- it did make me chuckle too!🤭 Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  6736. It is definitely a good job that hose didn't leak. I was really worried about that. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  6737. Great advice! I have never deployed the anchor before as it’s rare to need to do so on a narrowboat- next time I’ll know now😊 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6738. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Andrew. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6739. When the sun is shining and the sky is blue, I really love the winter days. I also love the Christmas craft programme that you mentioned too! The jellyfish thing was an air bubble trapped under the ice and it reminded me of a jellyfish. It was amazing to watch! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  6740. That is so kind of you- thank you so much. Take care🌻🦋
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  6741. So am I! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6742. Thank you so much, Richard. It is lovely to know that you enjoy the poetry. Have a wonderful week. Take care🦋🌻
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  6743. Oh the 'flashbacks' of you on your bike in the deep mud, how can you not miss that? Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Mr Will. Have a great weekend.🦋🌻
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  6744. We really conserve our water now. The Piece Hall is beautiful. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6745. Your Big Rig adventures sound amazing! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6746. You’re so welcome 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6747. That is very kind of you. I have an Etsy shop which I am restocking again at the weekend. It is themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6748. That is so wonderful to know! Thank you so much! Take care 🌻🦋
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  6749. Snap!😄 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6750. Oh she is in total charge! 😂🐾🐾 I hope you are obeying that cat of yours? 😂 Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6751. Fire thorn is such a pretty berry isn't it and so appropriately named too! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a great weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  6752. Oh that would have been terribly wasteful- I gave it a big lick off camera too ! 😂😂😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6753. Hi Margaret, you are so welcome. Thank you for such a lovely comment. It is great to know that you enjoyed it. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  6754. I can see why you are coming back to explore this part of the system again. It’s spectacular here! Thank you for watching and commenting, Sheila🦋🌻
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  6755. What a wonderful view you must have! France fills me with joy whenever I am there. It is a beautiful country with delicious food. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6756. Hi John, once I master instructions, I will follow a set on how to dance properly!😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment and I hope you have a wonderful weekend. Just got back from Crick, had a super time! 🌻🦋👍
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  6757. Thank you for your lovely comment, John. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6758. Thank you so, so much- that is such a kind and lovely comment.☺️ Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  6759. Hi Mary, thank you so much for such a lovely comment. It is so sad about Edith isn't it? Apparently, she was having dizzy spells for a while before that. She never knew that her diary would become such a huge success, so it is special that we can all enjoy her wonderful artwork still today. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6760. I hope you have a relaxing weekend planned? Wishing you sunshine and rest and thank you for your lovely comment. 🦋🌻
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  6761. I am so relieved that you are still enjoying the blurry slide show; it must be frustrating having internet issues but also I bet you do many more exciting activities because you don’t have a great signal? Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6762. My kids are 23 and 21. One works abroad and the other is at uni. When they left home, I missed them so much which is why I bought my dog and my boat! I still see them during holidays though. Hope that explains things.👍
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  6763. It is so wonderful cruising past all of the old buildings.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6764. Thank you for your guess. I will let you know if you were right next week. Have a super weekend and Happy Christmas too! Take care🌻🦋🐦
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  6765. I’m so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6766. Thank you so much 😊 That is so kind of you. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6767. You live in a super part of the country. There is also so much wildlife in these parts and exciting canal history. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care 🌻🦋
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  6768. What a kind comment- thank you so much 😊 I really appreciate it. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6769. Hi Rikki, the wild days make it feel like a proper adventure, although I do like the calm, sunny ones! 😄👍 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6770. 😊🌻🦋
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  6771. 😂 Zephyr always has a trick up her sleeve!🐾 Thank you for your lovely comment, Brewster. Take care🦋🌻
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  6772. It’s a great place! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6773. That’s so kind of you, Mairead! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6774. I don’t think we’d have enough power either. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6775. Thank you so much, Jack!☺️ I hope you get your narrowboat one day.🤞 Have a sunny Sunday and week ahead!🌻🦋🌞
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  6776. The Danny is incredible isn't it?Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6777. What a lovely comment. Barn owls are beautiful to watch. I’m so pleased that you’re enjoying the book. Thank you so much for buying it. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6778. They put the silt on a big mud pile not far from the canal. I haven’t seen it but I have read about it. I think they are looking at filtering the water that comes in now? Take care🦋🌻
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  6779. Thank you so much for your loyalty and kindness, John.🌻🦋
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  6780. Thank you so much, Sue! Take care 🦋🌻
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  6781. Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Have a super rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  6782. Sadly, Mr M doesn't want to be in the videos at all and doesn't do any social media really, but he loves the fact that I make the vlogs as it is a record of our journey. You are right about his behind the scenes boat work though; he is an absolute star! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  6783. You are very welcome Ken and Bet! Look after yourself 🌻🦋
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  6784. A solar air conditioner is a super idea. We bought a USB fan the other day for the first time as we haven't needed to use one before now. I am glad you enjoyed the vlog, John. I just discovered your other comment from last week about your male dog which made me laugh! Zephyr sends her love!🐾 Have a super weekend.🦋🌻
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  6785. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the peregrines; they were amazing to watch. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Sheila. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6786. I use Derwent Watercolour pencils. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  6787. That is such a compliment- thank you so much. What is special for me is the like minded viewers that visit here and the wonderful, positive communication that they bring; I am so happy to keep it like it is. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6788. Consider yourself adopted WolfgangHolzmann and dog! Welcome to the family. 😁 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend 🦋🌻
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  6789. CRT and sometimes boaters, take care 🌻🦋
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  6790. It's a long time since I have done a really early cruise and it's something that I will have to do again soon as there is a magic on the water as the sun rises. Thank you, Michael!🌻🦋
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  6791. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment, Jeff and for taking the time to share my content, that’s so kind of you. I am chuffed that you enjoy my little channel. I think the YouTube algorithms don’t like me very much but I am just happy making my videos and connecting with the wonderful subscribers that I have. Have a lovely weekend!🦋🌻
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  6792. Let's hope for some calm weather from now on!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  6793. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  6794. Thank you🤗🐾🐾 Take care🦋🌻
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  6795. That is so kind of you! 🤗Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  6796. Thank you so much, Michael. The Foxton Locks is such an interesting place to visit and to see living history like that is incredible, so I am glad that you enjoyed it. It is always a pleasure to read your wonderful comments. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6797. Hi Nanci, the 45th Parallel always sounds so exciting to me. I hope your seedlings are coming along. I gently removed the husk from mine this week as the shoot was still clutching on to it and then these two, new green leaves sprang out as if to say, at last, we can see the sun! 🌱I hope you enjoyed your walk with you pup. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  6798. Hi Lizzie, I hope you are all well? It was definitely a trip from the past on the steam train. Take care🌻🦋🚂
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  6799. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6800. Hi Chris, the buzzard was so close and I was holding my breath so not to disturb it! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I’m going to try and get a vlog out next week, all being well. Merry Christmas to you though just in case I don’t succeed with that. Have a super weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  6801. You are so welcome and thank you for helping me improve the channel! Have a super weekend.🦋🌻
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  6802. 3 Dobies! 🤩 what fun you must all have! Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  6803. Hi Sandy, that sounds like a lovely memory. I need to explore Kidderminster a bit more. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6804. Every engine has its own, little quirks but you get used to them quite quickly. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care🌻🦋
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  6805. Wendy, that is such a kind thing to say- thank you so much- I really appreciate it.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6806. It's always wonderful watching starling murmurations isn't it? Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  6807. Thank you so much; I'm so pleased that it's one of your favourites too! Take care🦋🌻
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  6808. Oh Sally, it's great that you carry a magnifying glass too; isn't it a wonderful surprise when you look closely at a plant or a tree!Thank you for your lovely comment, take care🦋🌻
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  6809. She trained me very quickly! 😂🐾🐾Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6810. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Red! Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6811. Thank you for your lovely comment, Matt. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6812. What a kind thing to say, thank you so much, Jenny! I am so chuffed that you found my little channel. Take care🌻🦋
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  6813. Thank you so much, Michael for your lovely words and I am delighted that you enjoy the vlogs so much! Have a great time too and enjoy the rest of the weekend!🦋🌻🦭🦟
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  6814. Hi Nancy, I say ‘we’ because I am married although my husband works away for part of the week so isn’t onboard and when he comes back, he can’t be on the vlogs because he works in education and with vulnerable families. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6815. Hi John, I would have loved to have King David visit ( would need to buy red carpet first though) but the plumber was right where we were and with the available part and the water was really dripping fast. I have invited David for a cruise and to do some nature journaling with me, so maybe one day, he might be on board Alice Grace?🤞I was very grateful to those ducks for arranging themselves like that for me.🦆🦆🦆 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  6816. That is wonderful that you spent your canal holiday painting and writing poetry- the water has a very creative affect on us doesn’t it? I bet your creations were amazing. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  6817. She makes me laugh too!🐾🐾😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6818. I totally recommend watching with biccies! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6819. Hi Shirley, I hope that you haven't been affected by any flooding? Luckily, the water is subsiding here but the ice and snow is very much staying so I hope that thaws slowly otherwise we will not be able to proceed further along this stretch.Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6820. That is such a kind thing to say. 🌻🦋
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  6821. Thank you so much! She melts my heart everyday 🐾🐾 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  6822. The storms have all passed now- thankfully. Chocolate spread on biscuits makes a sore shoulder feel better. 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6823. Hi George, oh to be 1/10 as amazing as Sir David Attenborough would be the biggest compliment 🤩 I am so glad that you appreciate the nature and wildlife in the vlogs. Thank you so much! Take care🌻🦋
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  6824. I’m so sorry to hear that you have had a stroke. That must have been so frightening for you. I hope you are taking it easy? Sending you all my love and best wishes for a speedy recovery. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6825. My old videos are awful aren’t they?🤭🙈 1-5 are so bad that I made them all Private!😂 I have practised hard since then and am slowly getting better at producing these videos. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6826. Hi Indi, thank you so much for your lovely comment. When I first spotted the dog sick slime, I was excited, and then, when I saw the tiny, little slime-bug living in it, well it's safe to say, I fell in love!🥰 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  6827. Hi Chris, I am finding solace in the memories; they really do help. Thank you so much for your kindness. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  6828. A big welcome to the channel to you and your wife, Ken! It’s fantastic to know that you are both watching from Tasmania. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  6829. That is so kind of you. Thank you 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  6830. You are so right!😂 I've just watched that bit back again. Thank you for making me laugh! Sending you a gentle breeze and some cool shade.🌬🦋🌻
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  6831. You are the dog whisperer, Nigel. Zephyr really liked you when she met you and she really liked her dog treats. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6832. I bet you see some amazing birds in south Australia!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  6833. Dogs are so clever at getting humans to work for them they really are! Zephyr has me very well trained indeed.😂🐾🐾 Thank you for your lovely comment, take care🌻🦋
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  6834. That is a very kind thing to say. 😊 Thank you! Take care🦋🌻
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  6835. Oh John, I hope you are ok? Good luck with your scan on bank holiday Monday, I'll be thinking of you 🤞💚Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend.🦋🌻
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  6836. I think getting a dog would be a wonderful idea, Mark. I know when they pass, it is heartbreaking, but the joy they bring when they are alive outweighs that. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  6837. Thank you so much, Martyn! That is very kind of you. I am so pleased that you love the vlogs. Enjoy the rest of your week, take care🌻🦋
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  6838. There is a magic isn’t there? One of my top places that I have ever visited. Thank you for watching and take care 🦋🌻
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  6839. To you too! Take care 🦋🌻
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  6840. It was a magical sight to see. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  6841. I am so, so sorry to hear about the passing of your dad, Katie. Please look after yourself, take care🦋🌻🕊️
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  6842. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment.😊 You are right, when you are not looking for something, it appears! 🦦 Have a super weekend and stay cool in the sunshine.🦋🌻
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  6843. Hi Steve, barn owl- I hope you are okay? Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  6844. Thank you for getting the comments going, Jeff! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  6845. Hi Garry, I can't imagine what it would look like here without any weed? I have got quite used to the green landscape around my boat now! There is an otter program here which may have started after 1991 to encourage them. That seems to have made a real difference here. Thank you for your comment and stay cool in the sunshine.🦋🌻
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  6846. Thank you so much for watching, Elizabeth and for your kind comment too. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  6847. What a kind comment. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6848. Wasn’t she! 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6849. Isn’t it a weird thing! But I love storms too! 😂 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6850. I think that is a great idea! Thank you so much for your comment.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6851. Hi Teresa, I am so pleased that you enjoyed the ride; hopefully I will find clear water next week.🤞 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  6852. I shall make sure your certificate for your Gongoozler Diploma arrives with a distinction! 😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6853. That such a clever idea. 💡 Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6854. It has been an amazing stay!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  6855. My husband travels with me but he can't be on the vlogs due to his work's strict code of conduct around being on social media. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6856. Welcome aboard, Joan! Thank you so much for watching the vlogs and for your kind words. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  6857. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  6858. I hope that’s it for storms for a while. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6859. That is so funny and adorable at the same time as they do look like little elephants! Was it a water or field shrew? Thank you for your comment, take care🌻🦋
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  6860. 🐾🐾Zephyr loves your comment as well as us! Take care🦋🌻
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  6861. You are so right, the name isn’t important but the appreciation of the living thing is. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6862. I’m so pleased that they make you feel like that- thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6863. I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs, Michaell.
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  6864. Thank you so much 😊 Andrew! Take care 🌻🦋
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  6865. Thank you so much, Richard! I have just listened to the NOSW podcast on mushrooms and it is absolutely superb. You have highlighted in such a wonderful way how important fungi are and I loved it! A wonderful weekend and week ahead to you and your family too🦋🌻
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  6866. It is so lovely to know that you enjoy my drawings. It one of my highlights each week, to sit down at my table and draw in my journal, so it is wonderful to know that you enjoy being part of that too. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  6867. Thank you so much for your super comment- you have taught me some new words there too!👍 Have a great weekend and I hope the Baggys do well in their game. 🌻🦋
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  6868. Thank you so much for your kindness! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6869. Thank you for your lovely comment, Jerry. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6870. I’m delighted to have some cat fans! It’s all the nature that I film, I think. Please give them a hug from me. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6871. 🙈 I saw that when I was editing too and I was aghast at myself! 🤭 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6872. You can sketch like me if you practice like me. I was awful at drawing before I started practicing each week. Have a go! 👍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6873. Mostly, I do them with my husband but he can’t be on the vlogs due to his work commitments and the sensitive nature of his job. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6874. Oh I love the idea of biscuits being spiritual practice- you are so right!🤩 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  6875. I’ve heard about your Artic Blast- stay warm and safe. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6876. I hope the cuppa and cake went down well. I am honoured to be part of your Friday routine.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6877. Thank goodness, I didn't meet a real one on my walk! 😂Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6878. It was a 4 biscuit kind of week! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  6879. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  6880. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and I am so pleased that you enjoyed the woodpecker- such a funny, little character wasn't it? Good question about the filming and the driving: when I drive, I have my phone set up on a tripod and a go pro at the bow (which I stick in one of my plant pots) and then when my husband drives, I run up and down the boat and hang out the sides with my camera to get some more interesting shots. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  6881. Thank you so much for finding my channel and making such a lovely comment. That is so kind of you. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  6882. Oh yes! 😂🙈🦋🌻
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  6883. Hi Ann, mother duck really had her work cut out as the ducklings were off and exploring all over the place! 🙈 Thank you so much for such a lovely comment.Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6884. It is such a beautiful time of the year! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6885. Zephyr sends her love to Freya🐾🐾💚 Thank you so much for your lovely comment; it must be magical in those mountains- wrap up warm! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  6886. They are called Bugles. I had eaten my supply of biscuits that week before the journal writing day so I thought I’d try a savoury snack instead- delicious! Take care🌻🦋
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  6887. I’m so pleased that you enjoy them. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6888. Stone mad! I haven’t heard that before🤩🐾🐾🤗 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Enjoy your tea! Take care 🦋🌻
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  6889. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  6890. It is wonderful that you are pausing to notice on your walks. I always feel so much lighter after I have stopped and observed something in nature for a while. Happy, mindful walking with Luna! Take care 🦋🌻
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  6891. It is such a wonderful feeling! There was a real sense of hygge in the air. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6892. Cranes and herons are so majestic aren't they? Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  6893. I am so pleased that you are enjoying them. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful week, take care🦋🌻
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  6894. That is such a kind comment, Christine, thank you so much. Have a wonderful week. Take care🦋🌻
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  6895. Essex is normally like a tropical island!🤩 It’s freezing and drizzly again here. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6896. It would be nice to a some summer wouldn’t it?🤭 Take care 🌻🦋
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  6897. Thank you so much for your kindness!😊 Zephyr and I are delighted that you are enjoying our adventures. Have a super Saturday, take care🦋🌻
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  6898. Typical Zephyr!🐾🐾😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6899. They are brilliant companions though aren’t they! What dog have you got?
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  6900. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Those chicks will definitely be magnificent and what amazing parents the adults were! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6901. It is isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6902. He is my husband. He can’t be in the vlogs due to his work commitments and the code of conduct he has signed which means he can’t be on social media. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  6903. I hope you got back safely and enjoyed your break. Thank you for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  6904. I didn't shut the door on the train properly and he knew that I was the last one on that section of the train. He said it was very dangerous for the us to move when a door wasn't firmly shut. Thank you for watching the vlog and for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  6905. 🤗 Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6906. Oh my goodness twice!! Firstly, I must see this Lego narrowboat cladding! This is such a unique idea that I’m sure will look incredible. 🤩 And then, I didn’t know that you can still see the northern lights through a camera lens even if you can’t see them with your own eyes. I shall try that next opportunity. Thank you so much for the education. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6907. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6908. I have just looked that owl up- what a fabulous story! And it is exactly like the sculpture which makes so much sense now. Thank you so much for passing this on- brilliant! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6909. Thank you, Steve for such a lovely comment. That was India’s resting face; 😁I crept up on them when they were watching TV as they looked so cute together! She’s having a great time where she is. Lucky thing! Have a lovely bank holiday weekend!🌻🦋
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  6910. I absolutely loved West Mersea. We stayed in a place called ‘Monkey Beach Cottage.’ which I would definitely go back to. You are lucky to live close by! Have a wonderful weekend and week ahead!🦋🌻
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  6911. Oh my singing is awful, Steve! You’re lucky that it was only a short burst. 🤭 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6912. I will have to film the whole lock in a vlog as I edit out bits to keep the flow of the vlog moving on. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6913. Hi Michael, I hope you are feeling much, much better now? I really appreciate your kind words in this comment. They mean a lot.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6914. Hi Christine, I couldn't believe my luck to spot a kingfisher and a fox in the same week. Thank you so much for your lovely comments. Have a wonderful weekend and take care too 🌻🦋🍂🦊
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  6915. Thank you so much for your kindness.Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  6916. They do make fish shapes don’t they and one looked like a tadpole! Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6917. I would be delighted to send it to France. I'll keep you posted. Take care🦋🌻
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  6918. It has all been quite an adventure, Andrew! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6919. I have run out of loose leaf so I am using Masala Chai tea bags. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6920. I am so sorry to hear your home was flooded. I hope you are okay? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  6921. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  6922. Zephyr’s paws seem to be ok. 🤗🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6923. ❤️❤️❤️🌻🦋
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  6924. Thank you so much for your comment, Anthony. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6925. #168 Journey To An ABANDONED Canal- Why Aren't Boats Coming Here? https://youtu.be/Y1IUMAhjYR8 this link should take you there. Thank you for sharing. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6926. That is such a kind comment.Thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6927. It is such a wonderful sound to wake up in your boat and hear the ice crunch as you walk across the floor. I find it so exciting! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  6928. That’s very kind of you but I think I’d be a disaster!😂 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6929. Thank you, Guy! Are you and Jill still cruising?🦋🌻
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  6930. Thank you so much, Peter! I’m glad you are enjoying the vlogs👍🦋🌻
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  6931. Thank you so much 😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  6932. I felt the same watching them. The way they accept all the new groups that are arriving into their larger group and they all work as one. Inspirational! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6933. Hi Frank, thank you so much for this. It is one of our favourite memories from our travels to date meeting Farmer Jason. Have a wonderful week. Take care🦋🌻
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  6934. Thank you so much, Gary! Take care 🦋🌻
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  6935. I do still make the deodorant. Refill shops have such treasures in them don’t they? Definitely buy those sweet treats, Annie! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6936. Thank you so much for going through all the old vlogs and catching up now- that deserves a medal...🥇Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  6937. That is excellent! How do I contact you? My email is themindfulnarrowboat@gmail.com Thank you so much! Take care🌻🦋
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  6938. Hi Mary, thank you for watching and for your lovely comment. It's slowly warming up here so I hope it is for you too. Happy Easter and have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6939. 🤗🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6940. It must have been so wonderful to grow up here! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6941. Exactly! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6942. Your garden sounds delightful, Debba! I hope the weather clears up for you. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  6943. It’s a wee bit blowy up here! Hope you are staying safely moored and dry, Will. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
    2
  6944. I would love to see otter too. It must have been really exciting to see them on the broads! Thank you for entering the competition. Take care🌻🦋
    2
  6945. Hello Dezmond, and thank you for such a lovely comment. I bet the sailing life is an exciting one! ‘Cruising the Cut’ is a superb channel and David is a master at the trade of vlogging. I’m sure he would help if I asked him as he is such a decent chap, but I just feel uncomfortable with any sort of promotion; I would be a terrible salesperson!🤣 I’m so glad that you are enjoying the vlogs. Have a super weekend!🌻🦋
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  6946. Thank you so much, Dezmond for this encouragement and for the taking the time to comment. I really appreciate it. Have a wonderful week. 🌻🦋👍
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  6947. I'll quieten that down next vlog- sorry about that. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6948. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6949. Hi James, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I might see you at WWT, although if the winds are like they are predicted to be, I might postpone it. Enjoy your trip! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    2
  6950. That is so kind of you. Thank you 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  6951. How long do you think you'll be in hospital for, Michael? I hope you can hear the birds singing outside the window. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Get well very soon!❤️‍🩹🌻🦋
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  6952. That is funny that you mention that as I used to sprinkle native wild flowers along the towpath beds that were bare, knowing that wild flowers look after themselves, but I haven't done that recently, so you have reminded me to get back into that again. Planting fruit and veg is a super idea too! Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  6953. That is so kind of you- thank you so much... please can you bring us a new boat! 😂 We are just waiting for an engineer and the spare parts to arrive, but what concerns us the most is not knowing why it happened? What is good though, is we can run the boat and move it as long as we are cautious and keep checking. Thank you once again for your kind offer. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  6954. Thank you- I felt like it was an epic quest! 😂🥶Take care🦋🌻
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  6955. Their scream is quite thrilling isn't it?Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6956. I absolutely love your coot story! What a wonderful and kind thing to do for them.🤩👍👍👍👍👍 Well done! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
    2
  6957. I am so pleased that you feel like you are here with is when you watch.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
    2
  6958. Alice Grace isn’t fancy and shiny but she’s perfect for us, so no raffle. 😅 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6959. Cannock Chase was so beautiful and I loved it there.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Take care🦋🌻🎄
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  6960. That is so kind of you, Tricia! Thank you so much.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    2
  6961. Hi Tim, he definitely says it as it is! I totally recommend his services though. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6962. Phil was so patient letting me film him and ask him ridiculous questions. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    2
  6963. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
    2
  6964. My dog likes all comments about her, so she says a woofy "thank-you!" 🐾🐾 Have a wonderful week, take care🦋🌻
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  6965. Yes they did! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  6966. You are so very right! It was the strangest thing though. I had literally just finished editing the vlog and it flew right past me. For a moment, I thought it was the Norfolk Hawker, but it was still a stunning dragonfly nevertheless. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  6967. I never take it for granted. Thank you for your kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6968. I was amazed at Martha’s intelligence! 🐾🐾😍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6969. John, I am so glad to hear that you are feeling better. I think the marina entrances are so narrow so they can put a stop lock easily across them if there is a canal breach? That way they will keep the water in for all the moored boats inside, or they just like the entertainment of watching boats trying to get in! 🤣 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend.🌻🦋
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  6970. A town named Parkin! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6971. Thank you so much, Sandy for your lovely comment! Enjoy your week too, take care🌻🦋
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  6972. Thank you so much, Lisa. Technically I had 4 treats as I had 2 pontefract cakes too- so you are correct! 🤩 Take care 🦋🌻
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  6973. Thank you for your lovely comment, Steve. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  6974. If you have a private mooring, that is a separate cost, but as a continuous cruiser mostly all moorings are free with the exception of some very popular ones. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6975. Hi Jenny, the time has flown and I can't quite believe it is five years either! Zephyr has lived onboard the same amount as time as me. She is seven years old and part of the reason why I wanted to move onboard as it meant that I could spend some more time with her. Your flowers sound wonderful! They brighten up our homes don't they? It is nice that your Calibrachoa flowers are growing outside now too. How on earth do you pronounce that name?Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6976. I bet you walked miles as a post lady! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6977. You really are good at the Haikus! I’m very impressed👍👍👍🌟 Thank you so much 😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  6978. I am so glad that you enjoyed it ,Steve👍 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  6979. Hi Brian, thank you so much for your kind words. I really hope you get to experience narrowboat life; I think you'd love it. Zephyr's Mum was a Fox Red and Zephyr does have the red undertones, you're right and you're also very right when you say they can be mischievous too!😂🐾🐾 I'll have to try that magnet trick next time. 👍 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  6980. I completely agree. Thank you so much for your kindness. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6981. I am so pleased that you enjoyed this vlog, Emma. You are right, I am happy to be back. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  6982. My son and daughter are all grown- up and don't live on the boat. My husband lives on the boat for part of the week but he works away for part of the week too. He can't be on the vlogs due to his work commitments and the sensitive nature of his job. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    2
  6983. Thank you so much for watching, Chris and Ben the dog. Happy New Year to you. Take care 🌻🦋🥳
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  6984. I agree with you. I didn’t add my food and additional costs as they are going to be similar to people living in a house I suppose? Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  6985. That is so kind 🤗 Thank you so much. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    2
  6986. I am so pleased that you found it cosy and relaxing. This time of year, the boat feels so snug and it is a favourite season of mine. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6987. We are rocking more than usual at the moment as we are loosely moored to move with the changing height of the water, but it doesn't rock that much normally. For the first month or so of living aboard, I would feel the rocking sensation when I was off the boat and on land, but that doesn't happen anymore.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6988. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  6989. That is so kind of you. I have an Etsy shop: themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com and I sell my 2022 and 2023 journal there. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  6990. Hi Clare, thank you so much for buying my calendar; I’ll pop over to my shop in a minute and thank you there too. I am touched that you will use the artwork for positive journaling. Have a super Sunday and wonderful week ahead 🌻🦋
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  6991. It is definitely a different perspective travelling through the city by water- I love it! Zephyr is happier minus the coat isn’t she?🐾🐾🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6992. Thank you ,Jill that does really help. I stopped at Ferry Meadows this week thanks to your recommendation and I am so glad that I did. What a beautiful place! Have a sunny rest of the week!🌻🦋🌞🌞🌞
    2
  6993. Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    2
  6994. Hi Pete, the weed is much better now that it has been cleared. Thank you for watching and commenting. Have a wonderful week 🦋🌻
    2
  6995. Zephyr loves being a boat dog!🐾🐾🌻🦋
    2
  6996. If I had seen that pump-out van before I got married, I would have booked that as a wedding car, empty of course! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care😂🌻🦋
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  6997. That is so lovely to know. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. I really appreciate your kind words. Take care🦋🌻
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  6998. Good question. I think it’s because they don’t go out to sea and you have to keep getting off to do the locks and bridges. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  6999. Welcome aboard, John and thank you so much for your lovely comment. I have been a continuous cruiser for four years because my children grew up and left home and my husband and I wanted to have an alternative lifestyle. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  7000. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment- that is so kind of you. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻🐾🐾
    2
  7001. We are currently looking for a secondhand, double glazed, window to replace the damaged one. 🤞 let’s hope we find one soon. Thank you for your comment.🦋🌻
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  7002. Thank you so much for such a kind and thoughtful comment. I really appreciate it. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    2
  7003. That’s so kind of you- thank you ☺️ Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  7004. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  7005. It is like that it wasn't by chance and it was meant to be- isn't it?Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7006. I will give that a try and I have bought my own scanner too.🤞 Thank you so much for your advice. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  7007. That is so good to know; I am delighted that you are enjoying the vlogs.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
    2
  7008. Hello Suzy, thank you so much for your lovely comment and I am so glad that you love the vlogs. The cooker I was using is a Trangia and it is so simple to use. Grace commented that adding 10% water to the meths stops the pans going black, so if you buy one, then that sounds like an excellent tip to me and I shall try that next time. I hope you have a wonderful weekend.🌻🦋
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  7009. That is the most sensible thing to do isn’t it? I think we will put one in our new chimney. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
    2
  7010. Hi Will, thank you for your guess. I will let you know next week. Do you think we should be worried about the floating and sinking stuff in our fuel? The engine is running well. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Stay warm now and have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  7011. The old boats are so special aren’t they? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7012. Enjoy beautiful spring where you are. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7013. Thank you for such a kind comment. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Thank you for watching! Take care🌻🦋
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  7014. I am married but my husband can't be on the vlogs due to his works strict code of conduct about being on social media. I am often on my own though and I never feel lonely as I have my wonderful Zephyr for company. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    2
  7015. That’s so kind of you, Jackie. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
    2
  7016. Hi Mary, thank you so much for letting me know about the Etsy Page; I'm not sure why the link isn't working but if you put "TheMindfulNarrowboat" into Etsy, it should come up that way. I haven't considered doing a course on nature journaling as I don't think that I have been doing it for long enough and I'm not art trained, but what I can say is the more you draw, the better you become and breaking something down into a series of shapes helps me. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    2
  7017. I’m so glad you like narrowboats. They are special places to live and I highly recommend hiring one for a holiday. Spain is beautiful too though. Merry Christmas, happy New Year and stay safe x 🦋🌻
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  7018. Hi Paul, it must be strange watching the winter vlogs in the summer, so I can see why you were confused slightly. The robin was such a friendly character and followed me along the towpath. I think, it was about two minutes of waiting with my hand out, before it hopped on. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  7019. I’m so pleased that you found it a magical walk too. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  7020. They were so different weren’t they? Thank goodness 😅 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  7021. Thank you so much, Stevie. I’m glad you enjoyed the vlog. Have a wonderful weekend 🌻🦋
    2
  7022. Hi John, I'm so glad that you enjoyed the vlog and the new word! 🐾😂 Have a wonderful weekend.🌻🦋
    2
  7023. That is such a kind comment. Thank you so much, Mick. Take care 🌻🦋
    2
  7024. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Joan.Take care 🦋🌻
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  7025. It really is! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    2
  7026. I use the Pearson's Guide. It is a great, little book.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  7027. What a wonderful flower to have as a state flower!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  7028. The pepper, named Preston the Pepper, is doing very well. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and I hope you get to finish the Chesterfield. Have a great rest of the weekend and week ahead. Take care.
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  7029. I can imagine that classroom! 🤭🫣 Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7030. Thank you so much for following the journey! Oh the glow worm- what a little treasure that was to see🥰 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    2
  7031. Definitely lots of ice next week! 👍🫣 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7032. I’m so pleased! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7033. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    2
  7034. I might see you on the water one day then? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
    2
  7035. If you buy a magnifying lens that clips onto your phone, you can get some amazing close ups. Your photos sound super. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7036. Well, I am so pleased that you discovered my channel too. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a very happy New Year!🦋🌻🥳
    2
  7037. Wow, I had no idea about ivy nectar freezing the honey in the hives over winter; is that only manmade hives? Otherwise, I am wondering about honey bees in the wild and how they will survive and why they haven't evolved to know not to collect from the ivy if that happens? This is so fascinating and I am going to do some more reading about it now- thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    2
  7038. Thank you so much, Stevie- that is so kind of you; I'm honoured to have viewers like you. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
    2
  7039. It is an absolute pleasure to have you on our journey too!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
    2
  7040. My son and daughter stay sometimes. It’s always wonderful to have them stay. Take care 🌻🦋
    2
  7041. Thank you, Jean-Louis. I’m so glad that you enjoyed the vlog and I will give Zephyr a big hug from you. Take care🦋🌻
    2
  7042. Francesca called them that too as one of her daughters told me recently. It made it even more special. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week! Take care 🌻🦋
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  7043. Thank you so much for your kind words. Take care🌻🦋
    2
  7044. It is so sad, especially because she leaves behind her children and left this earth far too young. Thank you for such a kind message. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  7045. Oh Cilla, I adore Queensland and it must be so strange, like you say to sit and watch me iced into the canal, well not me, but my boat!🤭 Thank you also for your lovely comment and guess too. I will let you know if you were right next week. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋🐦
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  7046. It is delish isn't it! I haven't put it in a chip butty yet though, so I'll have to try that. Have you both tried narrowboat holidays together? That's a great way to fall in love with this life. I like those travel plans by the way- that I'll be in next year's plan now. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    2
  7047. Welcome aboard, Jenny!🤗 Thank you so much for finding my channel and commenting. I really appreciate it. Take care🦋🌻
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  7048. That is the plan! I can’t wait to cruise the northern part of the system.🌻🦋
    2
  7049. Hi Michael, I am so pleased that you found the video interesting. It really warmed my heart to have the help from the boaters and Consall Forge and then to be part of the team effort with the crew on the Jemima D. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    2
  7050. It sounds like you have been through some really challenging times. I hope you are okay? The red kites and crows make wonderful watching don't they?Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  7051. Where are you, Trev?
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  7052. That is so kind of you, Rikki.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    2
  7053. We call them buzzards but I think they are the American hawks. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and great week ahead. Take care🦋🌻
    2
  7054. Hi Glyn. thank you so much for your lovely comment. Foxes are really resilient aren’t they. That one looked a bit scruffy and worn but it was perfectly ok when I zoomed my camera in on it. Beautiful creatures 🦊 Have a wonderful rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  7055. That is such a kind comment and so helpful too! 👍Thank you so much. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7056. They are wonderful birds aren't they? Thank you so much for your lovely comment, take care🦋🌻
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  7057. Thank you so much Paul for your lovely comment! Yep those tidal rivers are a white knuckle ride in a tube of steel. 😱😰 Hope you are staying cool. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7058. Hi Simon, I hope that you had a good week. Mr Mindful has outdone himself with those veg boxes so I better develop some green fingers and grow us some food to eat now! You must know your plants well as all of your fruit and veg emojis are on my roof, but the tumbling versions of tomatoes as we can't have anything blocking the view when we are cruising. Thank you for your lovely comment. Wishing you a wonderful weekend.🦋🌻
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  7059. That is such a lovely thing to say, Algernon and very kind of you too. Thank you! 😊 Have a wonderful weekend!🦋🌻
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  7060. It was such an exciting adventure that day and I will always remember it fondly. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  7061. Chester was such a gorgeous stop and I would have liked to have stayed even longer. You have a wonderful home city. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7062. Of course! 👍 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7063. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  7064. Hi Jane, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I take the normal measures that I took when I lived in a house and I have my loyal dog too! Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7065. Hi Sue, thank you so much for your lovely comment. The breeze makes all the difference on the hot days doesn't it? Freezing the berries is such a good idea as you can keep using them throughout the berryless days too. Have a super weekend walking your lovely dogs. Take care🌻🦋
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  7066. Thank you so much, Nigel! Have a wonderful rest of the week!🦋🌻
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  7067. We is Zephyr, my husband (Mr M) and me. Mr M isn't allowed to be on social media as his work has a strict code of conduct about it. Maybe, one day when he retires, he'll appear on the vlogs too. Thank you for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  7068. I'm so chuffed that you liked the poem in this vlog and that you quoted the first line, thank you so much for your kind words about it. My editing skills are slowly improving and it has been a thoroughly enjoyable process learning how to do it; I recommend it! Enjoy your evening.🌻🦋
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  7069. The time limit is 2 weeks unless there is a sign at the mooring that says otherwise. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7070. You’re right. 🥲 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7071. I am so pleased that you found the video an escape.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  7072. I hope so too!🤞Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  7073. Hi Christine, the temperature has really dropped hasn't it? But I do love the crisp blue skies and gold trees. I hope the towpaths are less muddy when you walk down them on your visit. Have a great weekend.🦋🌻
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  7074. That’s so kind of you! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7075. Hi Simon, I hope that you are well. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. 😊 I watch Narrowboat Cruising and Lifestyle and think that Vince is such a super vlogger and so funny to listen to as well. His mention was so kind and it really helped boost my subscribers. I'm so glad that you enjoyed the nature and history and if I hadn't put chips before artefacts, I could have added even more to the Battle of Bosworth! 😋🍟Have a wonderful weekend.🌻🦋
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  7076. I'm so pleased to hear that, Simon🌞
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  7077. It’s a Seahopper stowaway. They are great little foldaway boats. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7078. They are so elegant aren’t they? 🦢🦢Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7079. Hi Alan, it really is good value as long as we can still get to service points for waste and water and the canals are navigable so we can move around. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  7080. It was a real adventure, Nigel but I am ready for some calmer cruising for a while now! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  7081. That’s so kind of you both! I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7082. Hi Jorge, I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs.Thank you so much for watching and for your kindness too. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7083. Thank you so much, Deonna and David. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7084. Thank you so much for such a kind and heartfelt message, Carole. I really appreciate it. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7085. I should have been braver and stepped outside and asked them what I had done wrong? Thank you so much for your kind support. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7086. Oh to have some sunshine now! Thank you so much for watching and commenting, Sian! Take care🌻🦋
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  7087. I really appreciate your lovely comments, Lisa. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  7088. Zephyr's wiggly nose is adorable isn't it? Thank you so much for your lovely comment and kind wishes. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  7089. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Well alien is anything that is unknown and unexplained isn’t it and there are a lot of sightings which fit that category. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7090. Thank you so much, Project Waterlily. I’m so pleased that you are watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  7091. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend guys! Take care🌻🦋
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  7092. Aw Michael, this is such a wonderful comment, thank you so, so much😊🤗 I feel very privileged to have Patrons like you. I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs and that you look forward to them on your Saturday mornings. I always look forward to reading your comments too. Have a super rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  7093. I’m so pleased that you found it relaxing, Terry. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7094. Thank you so much! Take care🦋🌻
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  7095. 🐾🐾💚 Zephyr loves your comment as well as me! Thank you so much. Have a super weekend🦋🌻
    2
  7096. Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  7097. 😂 Didn’t we! 😂 Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7098. I haven’t read that but I will try and get a copy now. It sounds wonderful! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7099. Hi there, thank you so much for your lovely comment.I always make a cup of tea before doing my journal and I used to film it each week and then I stopped filming the tea bit and went straight into the journal, but several people asked me why I didn't show me making a tea anymore as they really found it relaxing to watch. It isn't to fill time, it's more like a soft way into watching me draw in my book. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  7100. You are very welcome!Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7101. Thank you so much!Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  7102. What brilliant information, Nigel! It was great to meet you yesterday! Thank you so much for Zephyr’s dog treats too. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7103. You are so welcome. Have a wonderful week. Take care🌻🦋
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  7104. Hi Chris, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed this vlog. I also enjoy, CountryHouseGent’s videos. I haven’t met him and I don’t know him, but may be one day our paths will cross or should I say canals will cross! I have started eating sourdough bread which I seem to be able to tolerate so I’m not strictly gluten free and if I see a box of eggs outside a house where the chickens are running freely around the garden, I will buy them and so you can’t call me a strict vegan. I never eat meat or drink cow’s milk though and I don’t buy all the vegan processed stuff. I buy fresh fruit and veg and cook every meal from scratch. I give Zephyr normal dog food and I cook non-vegan for non-vegan friends. Hope this all makes sense? Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  7105. It is such a brilliant idea isn't is? And what a special boat this one is too! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  7106. I am so pleased that your book arrived with your card- thank you so much for buying it. I have made a Playlist of all of the vlogs that follow the book which you might have seen; it's called 'The Nature Journal of a Narrowboater 2022'. I will message you a trophy if you stick with the channel and finish all of my vlogs- 1/3 of the way through deserves a medal though...🥉 Here you go! Take care🦋🌻
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  7107. That is so kind of you, Ruth!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  7108. Hi Margaret, thank you so much for your lovely comment. You could quite easily spend a whole day in that transport museum. Ragged Robin is a slightly different plant to Herb Robert and much rarer, but Herb Robert does have other names and one of which has the word robin in it:red robin, death-come-quickly, stinking Bob, squinter-pip. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  7109. Hi Andrew, so far so good I think with the keel black, but we have decided to take the boat out in 2 years rather than 3 just to have a thorough check. Thank you for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  7110. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  7111. 😂Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7112. Thank you so much for finding my channel and watching some of the vlogs. I am so pleased that you are enjoying them. I am married, but my husband's work forbids any social media presence, so he won't appear on the vlogs. I live and work on the boat full-time though and have done so for 5 years now- I love every minute of it! Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  7113. They are such intelligent animals aren’t they? Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7114. That is so helpful and makes so much sense to me. Thank you so much for taking the time to let me know. It is also reassuring as I still can't get HVO, so I'll have to continue to use the fossil diesel mixed with all these horrible additives for a while now. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  7115. Welcome aboard, Lorraine. It is lovely to have you joining us on our cruises! How wonderful to be making a quilt; you must be a patient person. Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment. Good luck with the quilting! Take care🦋🌻
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  7116. Thank you, I love it too. It is the work of a company called Wraptious which supports local artists and it is printed onto one of my cushions. Have a wonderful week 🦋🌻
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  7117. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. The answer to your question is power and money, I think and a piece of paperwork called The Energy Treaty. I know that there isn’t enough sustainable vegetable oil to run all our engines and homes but there is enough to run all the boats on the canal and it should be cheaper than fossil diesel and it would be better than the stuff we are being sold at the moment which is full of additives. Talking about it is so good though and pressuring government for the right to have the legislation changed so it can be sold to us at an affordable rate is too. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🦋🌻💚
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  7118. That’s so kind of you. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7119. Wow, Andrew! You’ve outdone yourself this week. Thank you so much for your lovely poem. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7120. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Take care 🦋🌻
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  7121. I am so sorry to hear about what you are going through at the moment. I wish you health, happiness and mindfulness.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7122. Thank you so much, Barry! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  7123. I’ve never seen it as a hard copy but it’s the Maps are by Pearson’s and they are called the Canal’s Companion. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7124. It did didn't it, Gary! 😁 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a great weekend.🦋🌻
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  7125. That is so kind of you, James! Take care 🦋🌻
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  7126. A Panasonic LUMIX 2000. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7127. Cookies is a currency that I value greatly! 🤩 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7128. Elina, it is a joy to read comments like yours, so thank you so much for your kind and lovely words. Take care🌻🦋
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  7129. Hi Derrick, thank you so much for your lovely comment- it sounds like you had some amazing adventures across the 12 years living on your narrowboat. I'll definitely be crossing the Ribble Link one day. I am so sad to hear that you have lung cancer and COPD and I hope that you are not in any pain at all? I wish you all the best in health and happiness, take care🦋🌻
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  7130. Gongoozling was so much fun!🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7131. That makes two of us Oddballs then! 😂Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7132. I am so sorry for the loss of your fur baby. Sending you all my love and hugs. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7133. That is so true, Julian. Thank you so much for your kindness.Take care 🦋🌻
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  7134. Your trailer home sounds wonderful! Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  7135. Isn't the weather wild at the moment, Christine? I hope you are all wrapped up and safe inside. I am so glad that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  7136. If you live by a canal, I may well have been through. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7137. I hope you can pronounce it better than me!👍 Take care 🦋🌻
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  7138. Hasn’t it just!💨💨💨💨 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7139. Thank you so much! I’m delighted that you found it cosy. Have a wonderful weekend and week ahead!🌻🦋 Stay safe
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  7140. James you are so welcome! Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  7141. Richard, you are so right. Everyone's circumstances are different and I hope that I have not come across in a way in which to annoy anyone. I just took this opportunity while I could and who knows how long it will last and what life will throw at me? I really hope that you get the simple life that you are searching for one day soon. Thank you for your comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  7142. I can’t imagine how you must feel; it must be so difficult for you. All I can do is wish you all the best in health and happiness.🦋🌻
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  7143. Thank you ☺️ Marianne! Take care 🦋🌻
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  7144. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  7145. Hi Robert, there are definitely less insects than previous years, but I am hoping if the weather improves, they will all suddenly appear. It's the Big Butterfly count on the 12th July.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7146. Thank you so much for watching! Take care🦋🌻
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  7147. Narrowboats are very similar to caravans you’re right. I subscribe to a music website called Envato Elements. I think of words that summarise the mood of a montage and then I select the instrument I think suits it best and then I listen to the different tracks to see which one I like the best. It takes a long time and sometimes I change my mind about a piece and swap it for something else because I like to line up the movement of the film with the pulse of the music.
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  7148. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it, Chris. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7149. It was such an exciting moment to get to the top! 🤩 And it was lovely to share it with Nanny Tomo and Oscar as well as Mr M and Zeff. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for supporting my shop too. I really appreciate it. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7150. Hi Pete, thank you for your lovely comment. Are you sure it’s the lichen killing the trees because lichen is part of a healthy ecosystem in woodlands? There might be something underlying that is causing the trees ill health? I hope it gets sorted. 🤞Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7151. That is so kind of you. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  7152. I saw groups of children doing the same when I was there! It must have been so exciting and slightly scary to be away from home for the first time? I used to take the Year 6 children for their residential when I was a teacher and it was always such a special trip. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Shirley. Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  7153. A superb Top 5! Thank you so much that is so useful. 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  7154. That is really kind of you and not a ramble at all! I really appreciate the fact that you've taken the time to tell me that. Thank you so much! 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7155. Happy New Year to you too, Lorraine! It is such a perfect time to look for birds. I would love to see waxwing before they migrate back to Scandinavia so 🤞 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  7156. I bet you see some wonderful things kayaking! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7157. That is a good combination isn’t it? A house with a mooring and a boat. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  7158. Hi Lizzie, thank you so much for your lovely comment- Zephyr certainly knows how to photobomb in style doesn't she?🤭 It must have been wonderful to get out into your beautiful garden. 🌞🤩There is a spring-cleaning magic in the air at the moment! 🪄 Have a super Sunday and wonderful week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  7159. Thank you so much 😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  7160. What a kind thing to say. I really appreciate it. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  7161. Oh no! I hope you feel better soon. Make sure you take lots of vitamin C. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  7162. That is such a kind comment- thank you so much, Matt! Have a super weekend, take care☺️🌻🦋
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  7163. I think it's super that you are watching the vlogs and going through some of the old ones too. I stopped showing the kettle and tea making for a while, even though I always have a tea and a treat with my journal, but then several viewers said that they missed it; so I try and include it in the edit now. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  7164. Sometimes children’s books are better appreciated the older you are when you read them. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7165. I am so glad that you enjoyed watching, Nanci! It is always lovely to read your comments. Take care🌻🦋
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  7166. I am so pleased that you find the channel soothing. Thank you so much! ☺️ Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7167. Very true! I hadn’t thought about the people behind me thinking that. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7168. It has foam but as it is made of steel, it becomes very cold, very quickly if not heated on a cold day likewise, it becomes unbearably hot if sat in the sun on a very hot day. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  7169. Francis, it is so lovely to hear you find great pleasure in watching the videos that means so much to me to hear it. Thank you so much.😊 Have a wonderful week 🦋🌻
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  7170. What a wonderful escape to have. Boarding school sounds like it was tough? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7171. It was an amazing experience to see the otter. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7172. The more of us that use the canals, the better, Paul- you are very right there. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  7173. Helen, that is such a kind thing to say and I really appreciate it. Thank you so much for watching and following the journey. Sending you a gentle breeze and some cool shade. Take care🌻🦋
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  7174. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much, Peter! Have a super week- take care 🌻🌻
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  7175. 🤗🤗 Thank you so much 🌻🦋
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  7176. Very true and wise! 🤩🌻🦋
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  7177. Thank you for all of your kind support this year, Nigel. Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  7178. Thank you so much, Sue! I am so pleased that you found it autumny 🍁🍂🥮 Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  7179. I'm so pleased that you like it. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  7180. Have a wonderful holiday! I am greedy aren’t I! 🤭 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7181. Hello Jack, for me ‘mindful’ means I try to make time to live in the present moment and notice what is growing and living in my environment. I chose the narrowboat life as a way of giving me the opportunity to do this more, but you don’t need to have a boat to be mindful. I want to make vlogs that are relaxing and celebrate some of the beautiful things I observe. Wishing you a wonderful weekend. 🌻🦋
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  7182. Hi Gary and Irene, the cone crisps are Bugles. 😋 They are tasty! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  7183. Thank you so much, Karen that is so kind of you. I was lucky it was only a short cruise though. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  7184. Wow! I am so pleased that he did as it is such an amazing place to visit!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7185. Zephyr barks when someone walks past the boat at night but she doesn’t really bark that much at all. She never has. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Debba. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7186. I hope you had a wonderful summer, Tracy. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7187. You are right, it is also called cuckoo spit. I don't know why, do you? Thank you for watching and take care🦋🌻
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  7188. Thank you so much for your interest in my book. I hope to have some more in stock in a couple of weeks. Take care🌻🦋
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  7189. That is so kind. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7190. You can draw, I promise you. If you go back to my old videos, you'll see that I really couldn't draw very well at all, but I have practised each week and now I see the difference as I am slowly improving. Please keep trying x. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7191. That is so kind of you. I am so pleased that you are in Narrowboat Land! Take care 🦋🌻
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  7192. I'm so pleased that you like the paint colour and butterfly. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a great weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  7193. They are so mystical aren’t they? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7194. You are very welcome, Yvonne! Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7195. Jean-Louis, it is so lovely to know that you had a great time watching the vlog. I hope you are all well and that you have a wonderful weekend.🦋🌻
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  7196. Try this:https://youtu.be/KjNhwf_6QGU Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  7197. It is great to know that you are writing poetry to convey your feelings too. It's a wonderful way to do that isn't it? Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  7198. I wouldn't either! I can't believe that people do. 😱Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7199. Zephyr hasn’t had any leeches from swimming so far, fortunately and they’re not that common here. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7200. Vielen Dank für Ihren lieben Kommentar. Frohe Weihnachten und ein glückliches neues Jahr! Passen Sie auf sich auf🦋🌻
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  7201. It is such a pleasure to make and share the vlogs, so thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comments too. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  7202. You are so kind, Marty!Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  7203. That's really interesting. I'm not sure if they are around anymore either? Take care🦋🌻
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  7204. Thank you, Miguel! Yes, Zephyr always manages to find the muddiest puddles on our walks! Have a wonderful week!🌻🦋
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  7205. You sound like you really know what you are doing with the ice.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  7206. That is very true.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  7207. Zephyr has a strict flea and worm medication routine so that keeps her mite free. She doesn’t have any allergies so far🤞 Take care🦋🌻
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  7208. 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 🦋🌻
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  7209. 😂 I would have to be called The Mindless Narrowboat if it became a DIY channel! Thank you so much for watching, Lisa🌻🦋
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  7210. It’s fascinating isn’t it? You can see where their inspiration came from. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7211. Narrowboat Alice Grace runs on HVO diesel. I thought about getting her a hybrid engine but the costs made my eyes water. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7212. Thank you so much! That is such a lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  7213. The tunnel was an adventure that’s for sure! As for which universe I’m in now, well I’m never quite sure about that🤣😆 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  7214. I’m really looking forward to it! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7215. It’s a great stretch isn’t it! Thank you for watching the vlog. Take care🦋🌻
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  7216. Hi Gary and Irene, we are very lucky to have magic Phil working on our engine! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I hope you're both well. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  7217. I can’t wait to see the sunny faces of the daffodils! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7218. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7219. Wonderful collective nouns! 🤩 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7220. What an interesting thought! It would be wonderful wouldn’t it. Thank you for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and happy New Year, take care 🌻🦋🎄
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  7221. Great information! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  7222. That is very kind of you. Take care🌻🦋
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  7223. I have always wanted to befriend a crow. I imagine that it was a great companion for the time you were both acquainted? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7224. Happy New Year, Connie!🥳 🦋🌻
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  7225. They are hard to spot! They are super at decomposing waste, but I haven’t seen one before. I’ll watch out for it on your vlog.
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  7226. Hi Paul, they are trialling a very clever way of trapping the silt so they hopefully won't need to dredge. The long, cylindrical nets that they were putting in along the edge, are not only going to be reed beds but also silt traps too apparently. Thank you for your thoughtful comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  7227. Hi Annie, the boat hook is an amazing device for grabbing and then twisting so that nothing falls off in small pieces. Well done for all of your litter picking efforts. 👍👍Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  7228. My internet pole. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7229. A swim! I am such a whimp when it comes to cold water!😂😂😂 Thank you so much for watching, Nigel. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7230. Ruby sounds like Zephyr’s double! 🐾🐾❤️ Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  7231. I thought that too about the orc and the Miller’s son! The hobbit houses are gorgeous aren’t they and in a strange way remind me of narrowboats. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend 🌻🦋
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  7232. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs, Nidge. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7233. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Take care 🦋🌻
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  7234. Thank you so much for thinking about our issue. That is so kind of you. Take care🦋🌻
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  7235. Thank you so much, Andrew. I hope it gets fixed soon too. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  7236. The rope marks and old nods to the past are just brilliant aren’t they? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  7237. Oh no, Sandy! Two weeks of Covid sounds horrible. I hope you’re on the mend and feeling better now. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  7238. Your quiche sounds delicious, Jenny! I hope you enjoyed it? Thank you so much for watching and for your kindness too. Take care🦋🌻
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  7239. I’ll have to go back to this vlog as I can’t remember. 🙈 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7240. I had biscuits in that grocery order which is what made me smile! 😊Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7241. Thank you so much, Sandy for watching and commenting. I also really like the different lock keepers cottages. They are all so individual and have such a fascinating history. Have a great weekend🦋🌻
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  7242. It’s an amazing boat isn’t it! 🤩 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7243. I’m delighted that you are enjoying them. The early ones are very hit and miss with filming and editing errors as I was practising how to do it all. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7244. That is such a kind comment. Thank you so much for taking the time to make it. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7245. 🍾Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7246. It is such a great reintroduction program isn't it? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  7247. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7248. Wasn’t it! 😅 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7249. I think Zephyr decided that she was going to have her own little adventure and her tail was very waggy as she followed us along the towpath. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend🦋🌻
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  7250. It is a pleasure to share my cruises with you, Ann. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7251. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  7252. Thank you! Take care🌻🦋
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  7253. Thank you for watching! Take care 🌻🦋
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  7254. Lovely to hear from you, Chris! I like Pershore and got to know it well as I was stuck there for five days when our prop shaft had unscrewed itself from the gear box! Happy cruising!🦋🌻
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  7255.  @chrisabbott7458  Oh no! There's never a dull moment when boating.
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  7256. So that’s where it learnt this special trick!🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7257. It is lovely to read your kind words so please don’t apologise. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  7258. Thank you so much for watching, Andrew. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  7259. He doesn’t have anything to do with the vlogs because he has a very busy job in education which is also why he isn’t in the vlogs too. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7260. That is so kind of you, Peter.Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7261. Thank you so much, Paul! Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7262. Your small holding with all of its animals sounds amazing 🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  7263. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  7264. Hi Mastercraft, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I will need to go back and watch that part of the video to see what the building is. I’ll let you know. Take care🦋🌻
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  7265. 🌻🌻💚🦊
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  7266. I am Primary School trained so I can teach all subjects at that level and then English at secondary level, but my students at the moment are learning English as a second language. Thank you for watching. Have a great weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  7267. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. I really enjoy choosing the music each week. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  7268. Well, it sort of was 'goodbye' and I did make sure that I said it, but I shall freely accept your free pass and never do it again.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  7269. I will see what I can do with those hidden videos! 👍 Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  7270. You are right about that theory of the moon. I shall try what you say and see if it works. Thank you for watching and commenting, Miguel. Have a super week🦋🌻
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  7271. What a fabulous recipe! Thank you so much for sending it to me. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7272. Welcome aboard! Thank you so much for subscribing😊 Hopefully one day, they’ll make the best glue out of vegetables!🤞 Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  7273. What a kind comment- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  7274. Thank you for your compliment although I think unless you are a snail enthusiast, you might prefer the 1920s drama! Have a lovely weekend!🐌
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  7275. Oh Nigel, I think it’s absolutely wonderful that you look after your mice like that. You should set up a little wildlife camera to see how much they enjoy the treats that you are leaving out for them. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻🐭🐭🐭🐭
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  7276. Alice Grace was amazing wasn’t she? Thank you so much for watching 😊 Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7277. Hi Ken and Bet, I would love to know the name of the YouTube channel that you mentioned. Would you please be able to send me the name; I would really appreciate it? Thank you for your lovely comment. Look after yourselves. 🌻🦋
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  7278. Hi Ken, I have watched some of Jeff’s videos and they are really interesting. The photography is amazing, particularly the sea eagles and flying albatross! Thank you so much for the link!😊
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  7279. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7280. The world of politics upsets me regularly as I long for a leader that leads by example and puts humanity and the planet first. I find those qualities in so many people that I meet and that’s what I hold onto. Thank you so much for watching. I wish you happiness, mindfulness and hope. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7281. Hi Lydia, I hope your week of saving lives and delivering new ones has been ok?⭐️🙏 It must be wonderful to see the red kites regularly where you live and the parakeets are gorgeous! When we were in London, I watched the parakeets landing on people's heads that were feeding them apples and seeds! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend, take care, our NHS hero!💚🌻🦋
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  7282. A colony of mining bees is superb! They make incredible little volcanoes in the soil don’t they? Perhaps Joe Lycette is related?😂 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7283. The snail's pace is definitely perfect for spotting things. Although having your own garden as a "land lubber" is also a great way to connect with nature. Especially if you encourage it to visit you. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  7284. Hi Michael, there seems to be a lot going on here which means lots of exciting places to explore so I am really pleased that you liked the Farmer’s Market. I hope you are well? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7285. I am so glad that you enjoyed the vlog! Thank you so much for watching🙏😊🌻🦋
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  7286. I subscribe to a company called Envato Elements and they have a huge bank of music. Each week, I think of words to describe each segment and I search for music with those words in the title. I listen to each track and visualise the footage with it to see if it works well together. Some weeks it happens quickly and other weeks it takes hours for me to like the match. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7287. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Phil did a great job didn't he? Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  7288. Hi Pete, that is such a kind comment; thank you so much. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  7289. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7290. How exciting! When they go to the ground that’s normally when they start their pupa stage- come spring and you’ll have the moths!🥰🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7291. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  7292. It’s been a bit blowy! I hope you’re staying safe too! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7293. 🙈 I like a very strong cup of tea!Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7294. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the videos. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7295. Hi Vanessa, thank you for your lovely comment! I use a company called Envato Elements which has a great range of music for a annual subscription fee. Have a super Sunday and rest of the week.🦋🌻
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  7296. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7297. Not smelly but you wouldn’t have a bath in it! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7298. What a lovely comment, thank you so much, Kevin😊 Narrowboat Will is a pal of mine and so funny to watch isn’t he? I had tears in my eyes too when I saw the fox in the field, such beautiful creatures! Welcome aboard, have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  7299. I hope so. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7300. How lovely to be having a summer ice cream party!😍 That sounds delicious. 😋 Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Jenny. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  7301. That is so kind of you! I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  7302. Thank you so much for such a sweet and kind comment.😊 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    2
  7303. I hope you have a great rest of the weekend. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7304. What a kind comment! Thank you so much. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7305. I bet Ellie loves that trip!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  7306. There really is isn't there?Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  7307. I shall have to download the Merlin App now that you have mentioned it; how amazing to hear wood lark!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  7308. Hi Daniel, it's lovely to hear from you. I am glad that you sorted out your cable, but I rather liked the genius gear stick that you had created; it was certainly unique! Happy, safe and wonderful travels, oh and I have been trying your 'words are spells' trick since you mentioned it! 🪄Have a super weekend.🦋🌻
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  7309. I am so sorry to hear that you have long Covid. I can’t imagine how awful that must be. I hope your symptoms improve very soon. Thank you so much for taking the time to sign the petition too. That is so kind of you. Take care🦋🌻
    2
  7310. That is so kind of you, Mark.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy Easter! 🦋🌻🐣
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  7311. What beautiful memories you must have and how proud you must be of your father for paving the way for the right to roam. He was brave. Thank you for such a lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  7312. She is so gentle isn't she? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7313. Hi Mary, it is lovely how you know so much about Zephyr. She does still get down when India or my son leaves and when she sees their bag or suitcase being packed she follows them around. It is wonderful to see her excited though when she is reunited. Thank you for watching, take care🦋🌻🐾🐾
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  7314. Oh Tony, I am so devastated for you. Life is so, so cruel sometimes; Christine was far too young to go. It doesn't make any sense does it? I hope you have loved ones close by. Please email me, if you think it will make you feel any better: themindfulnarrowboat@gmail.com. I am honoured that Christine enjoyed my channel. Thank you so much for leaving this comment. Time will pass and you will feel stronger again. Hold onto those precious memories and try and spend time in nature. There are many signs there. Take care 🌻🦋🕊️
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  7315. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  7316. Thank you, Miguel! Looking forward to some bright colours again though. Have a bright rest of the week. Stay safe.🌻🦋
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  7317. Hi Diane and thank you so much for taking the time to send such a lovely comment. I really appreciate it. I am glad that you are enjoying the nature. Sending you a gentle breeze and some cool shade. Take care🌬🌻🦋
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  7318. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! ☺️ Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  7319. Thank you so much for watching until the end of each video! 👍⭐️ Have a wonderful rest of the week in Avondale. Take care🦋🌻
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  7320. That’s so kind of you, Gordon. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  7321. Thank you so much, Gary and Irene! Take care 🌻🦋
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  7322. That sounds like an amazing adventure! Can't wait to see that one. Happy cruising.🌻🦋
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  7323. Scrambled tofu, which is one of my favourite snacks! 😋
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  7324. Doesn’t she! 🦷🦷🦷🐾🐾🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7325. Thank you so much daveyboy, blessings peace to you too and I hope you have a wonderful weekend 🦋🌻
    2
  7326. Hi Karen, thank you so much for watching and for your lovely, kind comment. I am so pleased that the videos relax you. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  7327. Absolutely!🐾🐾🤗 Take care🦋🌻
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  7328. I’m so pleased and grateful to you for buying my book. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  7329. Mr Mindful can't be in the vlogs due to his work's strict code of conduct about being on social media.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  7330. It is a very special feature of the blackbird isn't it?Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy Easter! 🦋🌻🐣
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  7331. Thank you, Spence! Take care🌻🦋
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  7332. Hares and Muscovy Ducks! You are very lucky indeed. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7333. That is a very kind thing to say. Thank you so much. ☺️Have a super weekend.🦋🌻
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  7334. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  7335. Thank you, Richard😊 Have a great rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  7336. The craft market was super! I am looking forward to seeing what this canal brings. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7337. I really wanted to spread the word about Forces Vets Afloat so it’s just lovely to see the views doing well!😍
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  7338. You are so welcome, Mark. It is an absolute pleasure to share the vlogs with likeminded people. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, take care🦋🌻
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  7339. Hi Nigel, you are so right. Crown Oil definitely want to be able to sell it boaters, so let's hope that they can change the legislation as soon as possible although when I asked how long it could take, I was told about a year to get it to go through parliament and then it's not likely that that will happen though. I will keep hoping and pushing for it. Thank you for your great comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  7340. Thank you so much, Sharon! Take care 🌻🦋
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  7341. Hi Paul, sometimes it is beautiful just to sit and watch nature without filming it, so I hope you enjoyed the red kite display. Thank you for your kind words. Take care🌻🦋
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  7342. They have really shot up in price; I couldn't believe it either!Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  7343. Thank you, Richard. Enjoy the rest of your week, take care🌻🦋
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  7344. Hello Simon, your comment did make me chuckle; 😆you thought they were my legs didn't you?😂🦍🦵I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog though and are you back to 100% yet? Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  7345. It is isn’t it!😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  7346. She’s not been painted but that is on the cards to do. I think the rain made her look cleaner!🤭 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7347. One of the biggest problems for swallows is the removal of the old roofs and barns that they love nesting in so much. I hope your swallows find the perfect spot somewhere close.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7348. Wasn't that fox a little bit worn?🦊 It looked hardy though and like it could look after itself still. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  7349. It’s lovely to have you join me! Take care 🌻🦋
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  7350. Hi Sian, that is a very kind comment and I really appreciate itThank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  7351. Happy New Year, Paul. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7352. I will watch that- what an interesting concept!Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7353. Thank you so much, Gary and Irene! I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  7354. You must be in agony- it sounds absolutely awful! I really hope that you mend quickly. I definitely recommend the crampons. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7355. Please don’t worry. It’s wonderful just to have you watching! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  7356. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the video. Thank you so much for your kind comment too. Take care🌻🦋
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  7357. Hello Northern Narrowboaters and thank you for your kind comment!😊 I have just subscribed to your lovely channel. Take care🦋🌻
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  7358. I am hoping that they will appear when the sun comes out again. You are so right; there isn't a 'too big' when it comes to scones! 😂Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7359. That is true. They are trying to join the river up at Milton Keynes on the GU but the pandemic has slowed that all down.
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  7360. Thanks, Lee! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  7361. Thank you so much, Sheila! Have a great weekend🌻🦋
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  7362. I’m not sure what was wrong with me that day- only 2 biscuits!😂🙀 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7363. Congratulations on the arrival of baby Flo! 🐣 What wonderful news and such a beautiful name too. Thank you so much for sharing this with me 🤗 Hugs and kisses to little Flo from the crew of NB Alice Grace. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7364. Thank you for your comment, Miguel. You are right about the impact of the climate on the behaviour of these birds. Let’s hope governments start to take the drastic action needed! Have a super rest of the week.🦋🌻
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  7365. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7366. That's so kind of you.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7367. Thank you so much 😊 It’s on its way! Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  7368. My husband was with me too, but he can't be on the vlogs due to his work commitments and the sensitive nature of his job.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7369. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7370. I am chuffed that you like the vlogs, Michael! The pace of narrowboat life has taught me to slow down and observe. It brings me so much joy to notice the little details around me and when I share what I have discovered and people like yourself, enjoy it too, then it makes the whole experience even more delightful! Thank you so much. Zephyr is delighted with her compliment too!🐾🐾 Enjoy the rest of the week.🦋🌻
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  7371. That is so kind of you, Steve.Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  7372. It is so strange isn't it? But I think we might have had the problem for a long time now as coolant leaked from the bottle right at the beginning of getting our boat, 5 years ago. Thank you so much for your kindness and advice. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  7373. Oh wouldn’t it be wonderful if the midge was watching too! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7374. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7375. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend 🦋🌻
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  7376. Once I edited the Kelloggs cereals in, I really fancied a bowl of Coco Pops! 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7377. I am so pleased that the vlogs make you smile.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  7378. 🙈It’s very embarrassing isn’t it! 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7379. Thank you so much, Michael 😊🤗 What lovely comments. I think Leicestershire is stunning and I will never forget the amazing wildlife that I have seen. Have a super rest of the week, take care 🦋🌻
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  7380. It is nice to see my garden coming back to life. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super Sunday and week ahead🦋🌻
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  7381. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  7382. It does sound idyllic where you are. I like the comparison between hull and greenhouse too🤩 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7383. It really is!😂 🌻🦋
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  7384. Very true and very wise words, Karen. Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  7385. It is such a wonderful walk with breathtaking views! Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  7386. It was soap but I didn’t buy it- it smelt good though! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7387. I am so pleased you enjoyed it. Stay safe on your boat and have a lovely weekend and week ahead.🦋🌻🐜
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  7388. That is so kind of you. I am so glad that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7389. Sorry about that- blame it on the history! 😂🙈 Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7390. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the poem. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7391. 😂 You made me laugh but you are so right about us Southerners! 😂 I have always wanted to go the the artic circle though 🤭 I love it up here! 😍 Thank you so much for your comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7392. The ups far exceed the downs in my opinion, and I hope that I can keep on boating for as long as possible. My kettle could probably break the record for 'longest time to boil,' but it has such a wonderful song when it is ready, that I don't have the heart to replace it. Thank you so much for watching and commenting, good luck with getting that narrowboat, take care🤞🌻🦋
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  7393. That’s so interesting! 🤩🦋🌻
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  7394. I just felt the cormorants reminded me of the Brontë sisters away from those around them, observing. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7395. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I have started to see the starlings gathering and making small murmurations. They really are a chatty bunch aren't they? I love it when the sun lights up their amazing star-lit sky feathers. Beautiful birds. Have a super week, listening to your starlings in Gloucestershire, take care🌻🦋
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  7396. I hope to see the wheel one day. I bet it was incredible! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7397. That must have been so scary!🙀 The water just rolls off the Pennines. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7398. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Chris. I am so pleased that you found it a poignant episode. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7399. Thank you so much for your lovely comment.🐾🐾 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  7400. Yum!😋 Thank you so much for watching 😊 Have a super weekend, Take care 🦋🌻
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  7401. I hope the heat is not unbearable in Malta at the moment. I love the sun, but when it's too hot, it's worrying. I have been wishing other viewers a sunny weekend but I will wish you a gentle breeze and some cool air. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a fresh and flowery weekend.💨💧🌻🦋
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  7402. I hope your dreams come true and we might see you one day on the cut. Thank you so much for watching and commenting, take care🌻🦋
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  7403. Wild boar! How exciting! If ever you catch them on camera, I would be so grateful if you could send me a photo at my gmail account on the video description: themindfulnarrowboat@gmail.com There’s no pressure, just if you do. Thank you for your lovely comment!🦋🌻
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  7404. 😂😂😂 I have got ‘dog vomit slime mould’ in my journal but drunken barf is a whole new level! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7405. Hi Simon, I hope you are well? Don’t be shocked about the grebes as the chicks are with one of the adults just not with both anymore as each adult chooses its favourite to teach. I don’t think I explained this clearly as lots of comments are coming in saying how worried they are for the orphaned chicks. I shall have to do better next time! 🙈😂 Have a lovely weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7406. Well now, if I had known that there were cakes and cider involved, I would have been at your house, knocking at your door!😂 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  7407. The Granulated Ground Beetle was a first for me too! It is a really interesting beetle as they are widespread but not a common sighting. They have also stopped flying in the UK but still fly in Central Europe. I find facts like that fascinating, but I wouldn't want to be a snail and meet one, but I won't describe that bit to you as it's a bit gory!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  7408. They were going quickly weren’t they? Thank you so much for watching 😊 Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7409. You are very welcome, Magnus. I really like including the map more regularly now as it reminds me where I am too!🤭 Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  7410. I use a photo reference too so that I get all the details right for that particular animal that I saw. Thank you for your lovely comment. Enjoy drawing. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7411. Thank you so much 😊 Lynda! Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7412. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you, Stacy! Take care 🌻🦋🥳
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  7413. Hi Lozzy, I love liquorice! The pontefract cakes are so good. Thank you so much for such a kind comment too. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7414. I am so pleased that you have found the vlogs helpful. I wish you sunshine and happiness going forwards into the spring and summer now. Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  7415. I love dandelion seed heads too, such a work of art aren’t they? Thank you so much for your lovely comment, take care🦋🌻
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  7416. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  7417. That is such a warm and kind message. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7418. Thank you so much, Paul!😊 It's lovely to know you find the vlogs relaxing. Take care🌻🦋
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  7419. It was so lucky wasn’t it! 😃 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7420. It is such a pretty place to visit. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  7421. Hi Becky, thank you so much for your lovely comment. 😊 Autumn has such an exciting feel about it and I adore the colours along the canals and rivers. I am keeping well thank you and I hope you are too. Take care🦋🌻
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  7422. Hello Jason!!!! How lovely to hear from you and know that you still watch the vlogs. Remember that gorgeous piece of black oak that you gave me? Well, tiny little shoots are coming up from inside it! I can’t wait to see which plants emerge. Also,I am making a calendar of favourite memories in nature journaling over the years and when we met you, is in there. You’ll have to email me your address and I’ll send you one as a gift when they are ready. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care and happy farming!🦋🌻
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  7423. I will have to do that! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  7424. I love the dandelion too and so do the bees!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7425. I like that combination! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  7426. 😱😱😱 Those locks sound petrifying! 100 feet high! 😬 Well you must have been watching my vlog and thinking what a lot of fuss I was making🙄. I would be a nervous wreck in Bay Springs Lock and then the six foot high wake as well! That would sink a narrowboat being under a wave like that. All being said, I bet it is really exciting and afterwards, once you've survived the ordeal, you must feel exhilarated? Thank you so much for such a great comment.👍 I will look the Tenn-Tom Canal up now. Have a super weekend.🦋🌻
    2
  7427. 😂🐾🐾 It is isn’t it! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7428. I travel with my husband too but he won't appear on the camera as appearing on social media is not in line with his code of conduct at work. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  7429. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  7430. It could have been so much worse, but it was very stressful- like you say. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  7431. Well now, you can totally see why it would make good loo roll; it’s much softer than anything I’ve ever used before, but it might block up my macerator toilet!🤣 Have you been foraging mushrooms yet? I’m not quite brave enough but there are some beauties out there at the moment!🍄 Thank you for your comment, take care🦋🌻
    2
  7432. That’s spooky, we’re off to Cornwall next week! 😄 When it comes to wild mushrooms, I just love looking at them and finding out their amazing names, but I will forage them one day 🤞Take care in this crazy weather.🌻🦋
    2
  7433. That is so kind of you. I really appreciate your lovely comment.Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7434. Hi Ian, welcome to the channel and thank you so much for your kind comment. I haven't heard of them being called "sugar stealers" how wonderful that phrase is. I agree with you about the signs our loved ones give us. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7435. That’s so kind of you, John. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7436. Hi Stevie, the wildlife is amazingly resilient isn't it? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  7437. That is such a kind thing to say. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
    2
  7438. That is so kind of you, Stevie, but you don't need to apologise for being behind. There is no pressure to watch my vlogs and they will always be there whenever you are ready.Thank you so much. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7439. Woof woof! 🐾🐾🐶 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  7440. I'm intrigued now to know which movie?Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7441. Have a lovely week 🌻🦋
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  7442. It is lovely to know that the vlog brought back memories of your childhood. Thank you so much for your comment. Have a great week.🌻🦋
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  7443. Hi Violet, that’s lovely to know! Thank you so much for your kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7444. That is so lovely to know! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  7445. Hi Sheila, thank you for your lovely comment. I am hoping the daisy will look good enough to replace the monkey, but I might end up getting someone who actually knows what they're doing to paint it, if my attempt fails! Take care.🌻🦋
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  7446. 🤭 Whoops! Sush don't tell anyone 🤫 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7447. What a spot of luck that was! 😅 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7448. That’s so kind of you. I’m honoured to be part of your Saturday morning. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  7449. Thank you so much, Vanessa. Wasn't it wonderful to see so many birds? Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    2
  7450. Now, I have no idea why getting into the water didn’t occur to me? That would have been so much easier! When I plant in the front fender, I will do just that. I’ve not named my plants before and that is where I think was going wrong, because just look at the success I’m having with Carol and Peter!🤣 I’m so glad that you enjoyed the vlog. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and take care, Simon.🦋🌻
    2
  7451. Collective nouns are so entertaining aren’t they? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7452. I am back and vlogging again, Dottie so hopefully I'll see you again on Friday? I really hope the heat cools down for you all out there.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7453. I draw in my journal once a week. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7454. Grey makes everything pop doesn’t it! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  7455. That is such a lovely comment. Thank you so much 😊 take care 🦋🌻
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  7456. Breeding Hobby!!! Wow!🤩 I’m there! 😀 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7457. What a lovely comment!😊 Thank you so much, Marc🙏 It is great to know that you are enjoying the vlogs. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  7458. The storm has been pretty blowy but nothing like the issues that it’s causing in Ireland and Scotland. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7459. Thank you for your lovely comment.Merry Christmas and happy new year! Take care🌻🦋🎄
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  7460. Thank you so much, John! Take care 🦋🌻
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  7461. I did change the title! That’s very observant of you. I was told that the first title sounded negative and I agreed so I changed it. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7462. Thank you so much, Sean😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  7463. I really hope that Jason can keep the pub going until he can get it all back to how it was before.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  7464. The magpie is such a beautiful bird but it has such a bad reputation and as they are so common, they are quite often overlooked. I loved drawing it as I could take time to notice how stunning its feathers are. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and rest of the week, ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  7465. Good luck with your veg! Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care🌻🦋
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  7466. Hi Phil, thank you for your lovely comment and for your guess too🦦 I will let you know next week if you were right. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  7467. You are very welcome, Lion😊 Happy New Year!🥳🦋🌻
    2
  7468. Thank you so much for watching, Kaznana. Happy New Year!🥳 Take care🌻🦋
    2
  7469. Thank you for your lovely comment, Malcolm. Take care🌻🦋
    2
  7470. That is so kind of you. I’m so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7471. It is! 🤩 Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7472. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs and Zephyr is delighted that you mentioned her! 🐾🐾Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  7473. It is spectacular here, Mike. I am a bit worried about Bert- stay safe and dry. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7474. Thank you so much for entering the competition and for watching the vlogs each week. Take care🦋🌻
    2
  7475. I hope you had a happy birthday, Trev?Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy Easter! Take care 🦋🌻🐣
    2
  7476. I think that you described that beautifully! I can’t imagine what a challenge that must have been; those warehouses are stunning but would not want to be tasked with the job of making them meet Fire Regs. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    2
  7477. I’m so happy to know that. 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7478. That’s so kind of you, Mary. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  7479. Hi Nigel, the engine is much, much better- thank you. I'm not holding my breath on expecting that HVO is going to be made available and affordable anytime soon, but I'll keep trying until it does. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  7480. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Your comment is reward enough so please don’t worry about buying me a coffee. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7481. That is very kind of you. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7482. I know! In folk medicine patients with whooping cough would wear them around their necks! Thank you so much for your lovely comment and have a super weekend🦋🌻
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  7483. Thank you so much, Nigel! Yep, the green light is going to haunt me for a while, I think😳 Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
    2
  7484. Thank you so much for such a kind comment, Andrew! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  7485. Welcome to the channel, Rossi and how exciting that you are looking to start a life afloat too. I hope you find your perfect narrowboat soon. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a great week.🦋🌻
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  7486. It was a lovely Christmas, John and I hope you had a good one too. Zephyr got lots of treats and she loves opening presents, unfortunately she liked tearing through all of our wrapped pressies too! Have a wonderful weekend!🌻🦋
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  7487. Hi Maureen, I am glad that you enjoyed seeing the place where you and your daughter spent time. It is such a beautiful spot; mind you- Derbyshire where you are is stunning too! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  7488. Thank you so much, you take care too. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend🦋🌻
    2
  7489. The Kennet and Avon is so pretty isn’t it? Enjoy your walk. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7490. Welcome to the channel!👋👋 Thank you for tuning in and for your lovely comment too! Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
    2
  7491. Good luck! They’ll be a trophy for you when you get to the end!😂🦋🌻
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  7492. Hi Stevie, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  7493. Nature has been very generous and I’m so grateful. ☺️ Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
    2
  7494. She is very chatty when she wants something and it normally is based around the subject of a ball. 😂🐾🐾Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7495. It makes the best jackets! 🤩 Enjoy! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7496. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🌻🐾
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  7497. Hello Mr Will! I hope you are okay? Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  7498. It was a great set of locks to do and the people that we met there were so friendly. The stadium looked amazing from the water too. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  7499. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  7500. It is a great way of life and I love it at the moment. Thank you for your lovely comment. Happy New Year! 🥳🌻🦋
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  7501. You are such a kind person, Shirley. Thank you so much for watching each week and for your lovely comment too. I like your version of Zeff’s bucket list and she does too! 🐾🐾🤗 Take care 🌻🦋
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  7502. Thank you so much, Francis for your lovely comment. Stay cool in the sun.🌻🦋
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  7503. Thank you so much, Francis for your lovely comment. Stay cool in the sun.🌻🦋
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  7504. Thank you for watching, Carole. I named the vlog because I was a going into the city and they are normally noisy and very different to the peaceful spots that I like to moor in. I had no idea that Chester would be like that. ❤️ Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  7505. That’s so lovely to know. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  7506. He works away and in education so he can’t be in the vlogs for professional reasons. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7507. Hi Jenny, thank you so much for your lovely comment. Zephyr was definitely 'happy as a clam' and she really made me laugh too!😂🐾🐾 I am glad that you liked the Beatrix Potter shop; it was such a treasure to walk through. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    2
  7508. I might try acupuncture but the thought of needles makes me ever so queasy. I’m so glad that it worked for you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7509. Hi Michelle, thank you so much for your kindness. I didn’t fall because I walked like a snail! 🐌 😂 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7510. In certain times during the winter we may dip below zero, and in Scotland it gets much colder, but nothing like the temps in some countries. Thank you for watching. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  7511. I didn't catch them on camera but great crested grebe were diving in the weaver.Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  7512. I am so pleased that you enjoy the videos. They are a pleasure to make.Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7513. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it Chris. It was so much fun to film and make.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7514. Good luck with the move. I hope it all works out for you. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7515. Hi Michael, I hope you get some summer soon- the weather across the world is all a bit crazy right now, isn't it? I will have to return to Slimbridge for the migration as I bet that makes a spectacular sight. You are right about change being good; it always feels refreshing after we've moved. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  7516. Thank you so much for such a beautiful comment, Steve. I really hope that you are OK? It is so hard to switch off from so much bad news and I have read how tough things are in the USA right now. It is such an honour to know that my videos are bringing you some escape and it is so kind of you to share that with me. I really appreciate it. Please look after yourself. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  7517. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  7518. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
    2
  7519. It is a great day our for children, so I bet your two have wonderful memories of their day out at the Severn Valley Railway. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  7520. Hi Stevie, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a super Sunday and great week ahead. Take care🦋🌻
    2
  7521. Thank you so much, John for such a kind and lovely comment. Have a great rest of the weekend. Take care🌻🦋
    2
  7522. Hi Brian, what a rewarding thing that your friend does to rescue injured birds of prey. I should have soaked it like you said, but I couldn't wait to see what was inside!😂 I'll definitely soak one if I find another one. Great tip about the ketchup too. 👍Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  7523. That is such a kind and lovely thing to say- thank you so much🤗 Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  7524. Oh no, Leo, you poor thing! I really hope you recover soon so that you can enjoy your New Year . I’m chuffed that you like the vlogs though! Get well soon🤧🤒🌻🦋🎄
    2
  7525. Thank you for subscribing and welcome to the channel, Leo! Keep your vitamin C levels up too and here’s another 🌻🦋 for you too!😃
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  7526. It is cosy, especially when the weather outside is stormy.Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
    2
  7527. Oh and 10,000 subscribers would be incredible for Christmas but I am still recovering from the shock of 7,000!😮
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  7528. Thank you for watching, Kristin, have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  7529. I love that line from William Blake and I am absolutely delighted that you are comparing it to my videos- thank you so much that is so kind of you. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  7530. The wide beams are limited as to where they can go in the system and can only go where there are wide locks. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7531. It is wonderful up here! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7532. Mushrooms are definitely good for you if that couple are anything to go by. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  7533. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the channel. My husband doesn't want to be in the videos as his work wouldn't approve and also because he just doesn't like doing any sort of social media, but he is really supportive about me making the vlogs as its a great record of our journey. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  7534. Thank you so much, that is so kind of you🤗 Have a super weekend🦋🌻
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  7535. I will follow your very wise advice! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  7536. Thank you so much, Peter for such kind words.🤗 It is really lovely to know that you look forward to the vlogs and journal each week. Wishing you a super Sunday and wonderful week ahead.🦋🌻
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  7537. It was supposed to be a daubenton’s bat- they are tricky to draw 🙈😄 Thank you so much for watching. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7538. Have a wonderful paddle and ice cream. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7539. It is a stunning part of the world. 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7540. It is so therapeutic to hear the rain and thunder when you are so close to it, isn't it?Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  7541. I sell my journals in my Etsy shop: themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com Thank you so much for asking. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7542. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! I am about to restock my 2022 journal in my Etsy shop and then hopefully my 2023 journal will be out in the New Year. My Etsy shop is: themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  7543. Steve, you are so welcome and what a lovely comment too! Thank you so much for passing on such kindness. I really appreciate it. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  7544. I’ll have to look that up 👍 Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care🌻🦋
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  7545. Hello Jenny! I think you're right about calling them 'children'. They humoured me though which just added to how great they were. I like the plan of meeting in the middle with the vlogs. Thank you so much for your lovely words about my channel. Mr M is chuffed to get a mention too. Sometimes, you might see his reflection in other narrowboat windows when we cruise past! He really likes to keep a low profile and be a man of mystery though, which is a shame as he would be great to watch. I will catch up with your emails on Friday once this week's vlog is finished and uploaded. Take care for now.🌻🦋
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  7546. They were very fast weren’t they? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7547. 😂👍 Thank you for watching . Take care 🌻🦋
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  7548. I am so touched that you like my artwork. I have just practised over these last four years by keeping a nature journal. I watched a lot of John Muir Law's tutorials on YouTube and they are brilliant tools to help improve drawing.Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  7549. Did you spot your boat in the vlog as we cruised past? The weed only caused us problems when we reversed back from Ramsey basin which I filmed in last week’s vlog, but trying to turn our boat caused us bigger problems!🤣 Enjoy the sunshine ☀️ and safe cruising!🌻🦋
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  7550. No, just us in the basin and we still got in a pickle!😄
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  7551. Do you recommend it? Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7552. Zephyr was having her own little adventure, I think!🐾🐾😂 I am so pleased that you are enjoying the channel- take care🦋🌻
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  7553. Hi Chris, thank you so much for your lovely comment and I was so lucky with that robin! We haven't had any ice for a while now and it feels very spring-like which is just beautiful. It is indeed super to be getting more comments on the channel and I am very grateful for that. Hope you're still enjoying your Hifi sounds. Have a wonderful weekend.🦋🌻
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  7554. You're lucky to live in such a pretty place!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  7555. You’re very welcome 🤗 Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I really appreciate it. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7556. Thank you so much, Robin. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7557. Bats are gorgeous aren’t they? Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7558. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, James! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  7559. Wasn’t she delightful! And her beak when she yawned was incredible 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7560. That is such an interesting fact, Alan! Thank you so much for your comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7561. Living in the mountains with the bears sounds incredible! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7562. It really does! 😅 🌻🦋
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  7563. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7564. Thank you so much😊 I don't think Ruth has made a full recovery but she is producing some amazing art and knit work at the moment and I often watch her creating her pieces on Instagram. I hope she makes a full recovery too. Have a wonderful week, take care🌻🦋
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  7565. Zeph really could charge up the batteries with that tail of her couldn't she? 😂🐾🐾Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7566. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  7567. That is so kind of you, Sian. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  7568. You are such a kind person to make such a comment and I feel very honoured that you think that. Have a super weekend and week ahead, Algernon. Are you a Biggles fan?
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  7569. 🦋🌻
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  7570. Hi Lorraine, it is so strange to think that you are now enjoying your summer. I really hope the temperatures stay sensible so that you can sit and enjoy the amazing world around you comfortably. I bet you'll see some amazing things as the wildlife where you are is incredible. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  7571. Zephyr is a bit of a dipper too!😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 Take care🌻🦋
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  7572. Hi Jimmy, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I will travel back on the Shropshire Union as I love that part of the system. I did it in the early days of boating when I wasn't vlogging so I'd like to give it a proper explore and film it all this time. At the moment, my books are selling very quickly. I will put stock in on a Thursday evening and it is gone by the end of Saturday, but I think this will all calm down soon as I have only just released my 2023 book. My next set of stock will be in a couple of weeks, so check the shop then on a Thursday. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  7573. Thank you so much, Vanessa! The birdsong is magical at the moment. Take care🦋🌻🎶🎶🎶
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  7574. I have good days and bad days when it comes to my boat handling.😂🙈 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7575. 🤭 Oh no! Zephyr made me laugh too when I watched it back. 🐾🐾😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  7576. That is such a kind comment. I have worked really hard to improve my drawing- if you look back on the old drawings, hopefully you'll see some improvement, but there is still a long way to go. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  7577. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment, Edlin. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. I’m not sure how old you are but I have met 70 and 80 year olds out on their narrowboats, so never give up on your dreams. I’m hoping to print off this year’s journal at the end of 2022 as some viewers have also asked about having a copy. I am so flattered to be asked about it and really grateful to you for expressing an interest in my journal too- thank you ☺️ Have a wonderful rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  7578. Welcome to the channel, Paul and thank you so much for your lovely comment. I hope you enjoy the other videos 🤞 Enjoy a sunny Sunday 🌞and have a wonderful week!🦋🌻
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  7579. Thank you so much for subscribing and for your lovely comment too. Welcome aboard, Vicky! Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  7580. Happy New Year to you too! Take care 🥳🌻🦋
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  7581. Ah, Anthony, another beautifully written comment! Thank you so, so much for taking the time to write it. The canals and bridges intrigue me too and like you say the story behind their construction must be fascinating. I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs; It is just wonderful to get your feedback on them. Take care🌻🦋
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  7582. I know!🫣 Hopefully, it will calm down now. 🤞 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7583. That is such a kind comment- thank you so much. I really appreciate your words. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7584. It is a huge weight of my mind; a poorly engine is a real worry. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  7585. Thank you so much for entering the competition and watching the vlogs. How lovely to watch rabbits running freely! Take care🦋🌻
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  7586. The mushrooms burst through the box with great enthusiasm!🤩 I left them too long as I got too attached to them to eat them and so they went past their best. 🤭 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7587. That is perfectly fine; I couldn’t stop laughing either at how ridiculous it must have looked and the boater moored alongside us was fighting back the giggles behind his newspaper! I felt guilty actually as he was trying to enjoy some peace and then I came along and ruined all that for him! Thank you for your lovely comment and I hope you have a beautiful weekend🦋🌻
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  7588. That is so kind of you, Jane!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7589. Hi Michael, thank you so much for your lovely comment. No damage done, fortunately. I am glad that you hear lots of skylarks as it is such a wonderful sound. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  7590. Thank you, Richard. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  7591. I’ll have to ask her for the recipe! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7592. Ely Boat Yard. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7593. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. You are not the first person to tell me that they haven't been getting a notification. I have no idea how that bit works, but I put out a vlog every Friday at 4:30pm. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  7594. I don't think I explained the Grebe's very well but to put your mind at rest each adult takes the chicks they want so no chicks are without an adult, but the family splits off into two groups. Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7595. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7596. Hi Stevie, I have got Zephyr a new ball so she is a very happy dog again. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7597. Thank you so much 😊 That’s so kind of you. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7598. So you know the marvellous Mersea and its wildlife! Do you know they actually have red squirrel there now too? But I haven’t spotted them yet. 🏆Award for getting to vlog 30! Hope you keep watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7599. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 Take care🌻🦋
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  7600. Hi Michael, I don't think that I explained it properly, so I understand where you are coming from. I was a head teacher and so I wouldn't have been able to narrowboat in the way that I am doing if I had stayed at my work. Also, even though I enjoyed the job, it consumed me completely. When my children left home, it forced me to rethink things. I still teach, but online. Thank you so much for your comment and for watching. Have a wonderful week. Take care🌻🦋
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  7601. It can be sometimes! 🫣 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7602. Hi Shirley, I’ve had some very sad news which has taken me away from my boat. This vlog was almost finished when it happened which is why it came out late as I have found time here and there to finish it, but there won’t be a vlog next week as I’m still away. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7603. Hi Susan, my dog is fast becoming very fussy in her old age and I am such a softy with her which she completely manipulates! 😂🐾🐾Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7604. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am so pleased to know that you are enjoying the vlogs. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  7605. They are called Bugles and I think they would be lovely with a soft cheese Take care🦋🌻
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  7606. Hi Sheila, we definitely need to look after our little pollinators.💚Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  7607. You are so lucky to have ivy bees! Aren’t they beautiful too? Ivy is such an important plant and will keep the birds so well fed over winter. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  7608. That is very true, Tony. I hope you are following your intended path too. I'm not a plant expert, but I think my flower is called a blue Anemone? I sprinkle seeds that I buy and find at random and forget to label them! There are two of them now in that pot, side by side, dancing in the wind. Have a lovely week and thank you for your comment.🌻🦋
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  7609. That sounds amazing, Tony! Many dream of living a sustainable life on their own land, but don't get round to doing it, so congratulations for making the leap.🪴🌼🦋🌻
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  7610. Stay warm and safe. Thank you so much for watching 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  7611. It is so good to see Red Kites back again! Thank you so much for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  7612. That is so kind of you- thank you so much. I am really pleased that you are enjoying the videos. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  7613. I explain it all in this video: Impossible! They Say That You Can't Do This Canal on a 60Ft Boat #221 https://youtu.be/xRBBO-7_f_4 thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7614. Welcome aboard, Gareth! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am so pleased you enjoyed the vlog. Wishing you a wonderful week 🌻🦋
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  7615. It must have been terrifying where you were? I hope you’re all okay? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7616. Wrap up warm in all that snow! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7617. Frost, snow and ice are so beautiful along the water and everything suddenly becomes so magical! Thank you for such a lovely comment too. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  7618. "torn sky" great phrase! 🤩Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  7619. Enjoy your tea! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7620. Hello Alex, and welcome to the channel; it's lovely to have a new subscriber on board. I am really pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs and of course I will pass on a scratch behind Zephyr's ear for you, she will be delighted! Have a great week.🦋🌻
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  7621. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7622. I think you are right and perhaps, I should only vlog in the winter!🥶🤣 Have a wonderful week!🦋🌻
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  7623. It’s all better since we cleaned out the fuel and we are using HVO again which doesn’t get diesel bug fortunately. Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7624. Hi Rachel, thank you so much for your lovely comment. The herbal tea was rose petals- it's delicious! Take care🦋🌻
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  7625. Hi Rachel, thank you so much for your lovely comment. You are right, Zephyr was not impressed with my purchase in the Beatrix Potter Shop was she? 😂🐾🐾 Most of the gulls were Herring gulls with some lesser black backed ones and there were a couple of black headed gulls when we were on the River Severn. You are right that was a cormorant. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  7626. Thank you so much, Yvonne! Take care 🦋🌻
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  7627. It is a beautiful place.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7628. Thank you so much, Gary for your lovely comment and you are so right about the canal system being full of unexpected treasures. I loved Coventry!💚 I am not published for my poetry and I did have a children's book contract with an education company overseas, but they went out of business before the books were published, so I lost that contract.😢 I just enjoy the creative process of writing though. Have a wonderful weekend!🦋🌻
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  7629. Thank you so much☺️ I find tidal rivers really scary, so I tend to let Mr M drive on them, what helped on the tidal Trent was the amazing map and Trent Link FB page, that really helped navigation. Have a great week. Take care.🌻🦋
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  7630. Hello, John! What a lovely comment, thank you so much. You have prompted me to read about the reasons for the wagtail wagging too (your comment about the similarities in behaviour on the street after midnight made me laugh😂) and I can say that when I was observing the wagtail, it turned and wagged directly at me and even though I was on the other side of the drained pound, it makes sense that it was saying "you can't catch me; I'm quick." We have three types of wagtail here and the Yellow Wagtail has the shortest tail and is much lower in numbers, so maybe a longer tail that wags keep the bird safer? Or flushes out more food? This is what I love about watching nature: you start to notice things that haven't been thoroughly researched yet and your comment has led to this discussion! I am so glad that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a great weekend.🌻🦋
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  7631. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7632. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Marcel. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7633. We are definitely having to adapt to our new climate. I filmed swallows today still feeding their young which must have been so tiny as they couldn’t even poke their heads out of the nest and I suddenly thought, how are they going to be ready to make that huge, migratory journey any time soon? Anyway, thank you so much for watching, Ross and for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend!🌻🦋
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  7634. The houses were beautiful weren’t they, but just imagine the energy bills! Thank you so much for watching. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend 🌻😄
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  7635. I am so pleased that you are chilled out, Raymond. I sell my journals in my Etsy shop: themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  7636. Hi Stevie, yes it has got suddenly very chilly hasn't it? I am so pleased that the vlog brightened you up.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care.🦋🌻
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  7637. Thank you so much, Michael for your lovely comment. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the videos. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  7638. Hi Teresa, thank you for your lovely comment. Be safe and God bless you too! Have a great weekend. 🦋🌻
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  7639. The continual use of gas is costly I’ve heard in the toilet incinerators? Thank you for your suggestions though. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7640. I bet your dad loved living in Thurmaston with so much green space around? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  7641. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7642. The workers at the bridge were so funny weren’t they? Thank you so much for watching and for your kind words too. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7643. I hope you get your wish one day soon.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy New Year! 🥳🌻🦋
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  7644. Hi Michael, I am so glad that the videos remind you of why you decided to return to the UK. That must have been a really tough decision to make. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  7645. Perhaps the gull had been to the fish and chip shop and was working off the calories? 😂 I hope it got a worm in the end though. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7646. I know!😂🐾🐾 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7647. We both have a pair now! Just got to find some for Zephyr 🐾🐾🤭Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7648. Hi Mark, it is amazing that there is so many connected miles of water to explore and I hope it stays like that for many, many years to come. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7649. Hi Nigel, it sounds beautiful in Farthew Valley. I love Wales- the scenery and wildlife are spectacular there. Thank you so much for your lovely comments. I am so glad that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a super rest of the weekend 🦋🌻
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  7650. 🤗🤗🤗🤗 Thank you kind, Red! Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7651. 😊 Thank you so much 😊 That is so kind of you. Take care🌻🦋
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  7652. Now that would be useful if Zephyr could sniff out truffles! Your comparison to a child eating ice cream is spot on and made me laugh! 😂 you’re right about revisiting the spot where the flowers are, but I’ll go back one day and I’ll add it to my journal so I remember where I’ve planted them. Just bought a box of wildflower seed today so it will last longer than the little packets. Have a great week and take care🌻🦋🍦
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  7653. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  7654. Hi Kev, how wonderful to be at the same level as a fishing cormorant! The water didn't freeze in the tank as, like you said, it has spray foam all around it to insulate it but maybe if the temperatures went way below zero, it could do? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  7655. Hi Jay, I really hope you are mending well and sleeping better since writing this? Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7656. I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mum. I hope you are ok? I feel so lucky, like you, to be so close to nature because I think I am going to find Francesca and Jenny there a lot. Thank you for your lovely comment.Take care 🦋🌻
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  7657. I am so pleased that you liked the poem. I found it so helpful to write. Thank you for your kindness. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7658. Hi Simon, I thought how lovely it must be to go to school by the canal too! The birdsong on that stretch was amazing, so what a special place that must be to learn in. I’m so glad that you enjoyed the story about Nurse Darby; I love reading about real people like that. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻🐾🐾
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  7659. I have passed on your hug to Zephyr and she says a woofy, "thank-you very much, Pancrazio" back.🐾🐾🐶 Don't worry about our engine, let me do the worrying and you just sit back and relax; I want you to enjoy the vlogs.🤗 Have a wonderful weekend. Take care and thank you so much for your lovely comment.🌻🦋
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  7660. That is so kind of you. I was so bad at drawing to start with but I have set aside time each week to practise and I am improving slowly. I use my photographs to draw from so that I can get the individual characteristics of whatever it is that I a drawing. I sell my journals in my Etsy shop.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7661. It is so cold at the moment but it is extra cosy in the boat on cold days. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday🌻🦋
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  7662. What a lovely comment, Julie! Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7663. Hi Lorraine, I will have to check out Memory Seekers; I haven't seen that channel before.👍 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  7664. Well now that would be lovely; or a trophy filled with gin! 😂Thank you for your super comment, Margaret. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7665. Hi Louise, I hope you are feeling okay? I am so pleased that your parents are visiting you tomorrow. I hope you have a lovely day. Thank you so much for your kindness.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  7666. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7667. That is amazing! How wonderful as well that you are making it part of a family tradition too. Happy climbing. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7668. 😂 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7669. That is so kind of you! Zephyr makes me laugh every day, she is such a character😂🐾🐾Thank you for your lovely comment- have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  7670. It is isn't it? Thank you for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  7671. Thank you so much, Timothy- what a lovely comment!😊🤗 I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  7672. I hope the apple slop came out well. I can't remember the amounts for that one but that bread oven is gone now as I really couldn't get the hang of it at all! 🙈😂 Thank you for your lovey comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7673. Oh dear! 😅 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7674. Dogs make the best friends! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend 🌻🦋🐾🐾🐾
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  7675. Thank you 😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  7676. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  7677. 4! I have had 4 before but not for a while. I’ll see what I can do!🤭 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7678. Well done on doing such a worthwhile job. 👍🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7679. Colin, I have just subscribed and spent several minutes enjoying your lovely videos. Thank you for letting me know about it. Have a wonderful week 🌻🦋
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  7680. If you are a single boater, you let the boat come out of the lock and you rest it up against the back of the lock while you close the gates behind you; then get back on the boat. To get in, you drive and climb up the ladder or get off if you are going down the lock and hold your boat by a rope as it travels in the lock. I have done this when I am on my own but I normally travel with my husband. He can't be in the vlogs as his work has a strict code of conduct about being on social media. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7681. That’s very kind of you. I have painted a daisy and butterfly on each side. Thank you so much for watching. Have a great week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7682. Hi Lorraine, I think your idea for a story sounds wonderful! I tried to find out more about Margaret-of-the-Fox-Earth, but there isn't much information about her. Her name fascinated me. I'll have to read your story instead. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  7683. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it, Colin!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  7684. You are right about the blinds, I have magnets which fit at the top to hold the blind in and stop them from gapping. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care🌻🦋
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  7685. Thank you for finding my channel and for your kind words too. I really appreciate it. My husband isn't allowed to be on social media due to his work's code of conduct, so that is why he doesn't appear. Maybe one day, when he has retired he will though. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  7686. 🤭 I know- she is a bit scared of horses! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  7687. I will have to listen to that! I often sit and listen to Sylvia read her poetry aloud as her voice is hypnotising isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7688. I’m not sure about that story but I know that Beatrix wrote about Jemima Puddleduck who looked like an older lady with her headscarf? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7689. That is so kind of you, Liz! Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  7690. Thank you so much 😊 She is not the newest, shiniest boat but she is so homely. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7691. You are very welcome Mr Mutant Monkey! Stay cool in the heat. Thank you for your comment.🦋🌻
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  7692. It does keep you fit, but I ache for a week after doing lots of locks! 🤩 Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  7693. Hi Shirley, oh that lift bridge was something else! Later, I read that CRT have already visited it and made it easier to use, so can you imagine the state that I would have been in, if they hadn't carried out that work!🤭 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a great weekend🌻🦋
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  7694. Well that makes two of us head scratching!🤔🧐🧩 😃
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  7695. John, you really are part of this channel as you have offered me so much support and your promotion of the vlogs really made a difference. Thank you so much! 😊That first 1,000 is the toughest climb. ⭐️⭐️⭐️
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  7696. Aww, thank you so much, Sheila🤗😊 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  7697. I bought them from Nick the Potter at Consall Forge Pottery. I did a vlog about it when I was on the Caldon Canal. He is a wonderful potter. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  7698. That is so kind of you; your old German Shepherd sounds like he was a wonderful dog. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7699. It is nice that they go on to serve a useful purpose isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7700. I hope you are not overworking too much, Ruth? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7701. Thank you so much. It means such a lot to me to hear that my poem touched you. Have wonderful week, take care🦋🌻
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  7702. Thank you so much, Jan! Take care 🦋🌻
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  7703. You are so kind, James and I really appreciate your comments. Thank you so much. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  7704. John, I am so sorry to hear about your arthritis; I can’t imagine how painful that must be. I understand completely that you don’t like my music and you are so right about the sounds along the canal; I will try to balance it out more but I do like a bit of music too! Thank you so much for taking the time to comment and take care🦋🌻
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  7705. I really recommend starting a nature journal. The calligraphy sounds like a great idea too. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7706. What a beautiful story and how special that you connected it when you saw a similar thing happening to me. I am so sorry about the loss of your father.Thank you for your kindness. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7707. It was fun in a very odd way! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  7708. You are so welcome! It is definitely a cosy time. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  7709. Hi Stevie, I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. I will always be grateful for Custard Creams! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  7710. It was a crazy journey in crazy heat, Vanessa, but I absolutely loved meeting the wonderful people along the way. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Sending you a gentle breeze and some cool shade. Take care🌬🌻🦋
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  7711. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  7712. That is so lovely to know that the early bees have a great source of nectar and pollen when they arrive at your allotment.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  7713. That is very kind, Malcolm.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7714. Very spooky 👻 👽🤭 Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7715. Hi Tim, the Ashby is gorgeous isn't it and it must be wonderful to live so close to it. I have a whole set of vlogs of my time on the Ashby #87 to #92 are the numbers of the vlogs. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  7716. Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  7717. I thought and hoped she would reach 100 too. She was incredible to be working like she was right up to the end like that. Take care🌻🦋
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  7718. They are great birds aren't they? Thank you for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  7719. Keeping just the right temperature is so important isn't it?Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  7720. That’s the plan but I might chicken out of that one! 😱😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7721. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  7722. That is a very kind thing to say, thank you 🤗 Merry Christmas 🎄🎄🌻🦋
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  7723. I meant have a super week!😅 Take care🌻🦋
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  7724. Thank you so much for subscribing, welcome aboard! I have just seen your channel and your artwork is absolutely beautiful!🥰 I'm going to set aside some time each week, to go through your videos and have a practise. Have a great weekend.🌻🦋🎨
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  7725. Oh Debba, what incredible wildlife you have around you. How amazing to find all this wonderful nature not far from the town too. Thank you so much for sharing this story with me as I love to read about people's encounters with nature. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  7726. That is so kind of you. My Etsy shop is themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com take care🦋🌻
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  7727. Hi Shirley, thank you so much for your lovely comments. I am so pleased that you listen to the podcast too. It was wonderful to meet Richard and Donna; they are great people and so kind. I wonder how far back your family go in Kingswood as far back as Edith’s time? It is a very pretty place to live. Have a super week!🦋🌻
    2
  7728. That’s so kind of you. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7729. Zeph loved her kiss and hug! 🐾🐾💚Thank you so much for your kind comment.Take care 🌻🦋
    2
  7730. Hi Jenny, thank you so much for your lovely comment. The rooster pheasant is such a striking bird to look at, especially when the sun hits its feathers- I'd love to see your illustration. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    2
  7731. That’s so kind of you. Zephyr looks after me too with her loyalty and hugs. 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7732. The musuem was an amazing place to visit. Thank you for your kind wishes about our engine- 🤞 we'll be back to normal soon. Sorry about the lack of biscuits this week, but I really fancied a baked pear with butter, sugar and cinnamon!😋 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    2
  7733. That’s so kind of you, Adrian. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    2
  7734. I was waiting for the incredible diving display in Halifax but the peregrine must have already eaten that day! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  7735. Don’t you start as well!🤣 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    2
  7736. Very wise words. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care🦋🌻
    2
  7737. I know, wasn't he just! Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
    2
  7738. I’ll look out for your video, Sian. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7739. My husband was with me but he can’t be in the vlogs due to his work commitments and the sensitive nature of his job. I have heard about the Huddersfield Narrow and we’ll find out one day. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    2
  7740. That is lucky to spot them when you moved in like that. The moths love honeysuckle and they lay their eggs on the rosebay willow herb. Thank you so much for watching 😊 Have a super weekend, Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  7741. It is so lovely to know that you are playing catch-up with the vlogs. Thank you so much, Stevie! Take care 🌻🦋
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  7742. Have a lovely weekend too! Take care 🌻🦋
    2
  7743. I often wonder what happened to that swan? Hopefully, it is enjoying living by the reservoirs, but it is so sad to know that it can't fly again. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  7744. Christine, you are so welcome. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. Take care too🦋🌻
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  7745. Hi Nikola, the book that I read was by Clare Weekes and is called Self Help for Your Nerves. She wrote many books about several mental health issues and I think she makes so much sense. https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQXY5LOTH61-yGXYQv-ELpaGnAKel7bvwb9KQ&usqp=CAU hopefully this link will work. Look after yourself, sending you peace and inner happiness. Take care🌻🦋
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  7746. Thank you for your lovely comment, Paul. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7747. Thank you so much 😊 for such a lovely comment, take care🌻🦋
    2
  7748. Apparently, you have to still move which would mean that I would have to start making my way back the way that I had come. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  7749. I have a real interest in astronomy but absolutely zero knowledge! 🙈 The skies are wonderful when we moored in the middle of nowhere. Thank you for your lovely comment. Happy Easter!🦋🌻🐣
    2
  7750. I know what you are saying, but I would really like to use HVO as it is a better fuel overall too. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  7751. Not yet, but I'm looking. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7752. Please give a belly rub to your black Lab from me! 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7753. I am worried about adding the edible title on to mushrooms as so many look very similar and I might be responsible for poisoning someone! 😱 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7754. Hi Chris, I’m so pleased that you enjoy the videos. Good luck with keeping the ball finding score- you’re going to be busy! 😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7755. What a kind comment, thank you so much Jennie! Take care 🌻🦋
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  7756. Thank you so much, Epco Van Maaren!👍😊 Good to see you too. Thank you for your comment. Take care🌻🦋🥶
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  7757. What an amazing story- I love how you know the story behind all of the local trees. I haven’t pressed flowers for many, many years but I would like to start again. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7758. Thank you so much, Gary. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
    2
  7759. I surprised myself but I had eaten my biscuit supply before the journal writing day which is why I delved into the Bugle mountain. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7760. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7761. Oh Jenny a bald headed eagle and a barred owl! That is amazing!!!🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  7762. That is such a kind thing to suggest but I don’t think I’ll ever sell my original journals. Thank you for your comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    2
  7763. Thank you much. Take care🦋🌻
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  7764. Hi Sue, please don't worry about the grebes because daddy grebe takes his favourites and mummy grebe takes hers so the chicks are not left without an adult until they can fend for themselves. There was an adult with the two further along the river, but I couldn't get it on camera when I was moving on the boat.Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7765. 🎉🥳🍾🎈🎊
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  7766. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
    2
  7767. Hi Paul, Neil the Seal did look really pleased with his lot in life didn't he? Ely is not far at all from Ten Mile Bank. It is such a pretty place to visit for your anniversary. I bet Neil the Seal is still hanging around the River Great Ouse somewhere and it was in the summer that I spotted him before, along with other seals in that area. Thank you for your comment, take care.🌻🦋
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  7768. My husband was driving the boat at that part. He travels with me, but he won't be in the vlogs as his work's Code of Conduct forbids being on social media.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
    2
  7769. Isn’t it wonderful to see a boat dripping in flowers like that? Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Christine. Take care🦋🌻
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  7770. It really is super there. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7771. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  7772. Thank you so much, Katie. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  7773. Hi Vanessa, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I'm sure that you feel the same about nature as you have it all around you when you are gardening. Have a super rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
    2
  7774. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. It has been so rainy hasn’t it but like you said it is making everything so pretty and green. Thank you so much for signing and sharing the petition too. That is so kind of you. Take care 🌻🦋
    2
  7775. That is so kind of you! I am so pleased that you like your books- thank you so much for buying them. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    2
  7776. The pens in the grave gave me goosebumps because so many people take a pilgrimage to see her as her work touches so many lives. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too, Jenny. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  7777. Chris, you have an amazing knowledge of the canals! I did not know that about the lock gates; that is incredible!🤩 All Oaks Wood sounds just perfect for me. Happy New Year to you too and have a wonderful weekend!🌻🦋🥳
    2
  7778. Thank you so much for watching, Imogen. It’s a very blowy 15ft channel though👍💨 Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  7779. How wonderful that you have added a snowdrop to your journal too! I saw one greater periwinkle today and it made me jump for joy. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7780. I’m so pleased and happy to hear that you find my channel relaxing. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  7781. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
    2
  7782. Thank you so much, Glenn! Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  7783. You live with some very frightening possibilities so to hear how you manage that is very inspiring. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7784. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Leanne. You must start your journal soon; try and free up some time, if possible, to do it. I found by ordering my food shopping online, I got time back which I now exchange for journaling time. I would love to see your watercolours too, so you can always email them to me. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋🎨
    2
  7785. Thank you so much for your kind message. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7786. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  7787. They are both wonderful poems! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7788. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  7789. Thank you so much, Ruth!😊 I wish you and your family a wonderful 2022 too! 🌻🦋
    2
  7790. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Mark. I have to start tending to my boat’s paint, wood and window work soon. I think the next couple of weeks are going to be Project Alice Grace, all I need is dry weather and to stop putting it off!😂 Take care🦋🌻
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  7791. Thank you so much for the lovely comment, Sandy and I wish you a brilliant week too!🌻🦋
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  7792. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  7793. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7794. Thank you, Ruth for your kindness. I really appreciate it. Have a lovely rest of the weekend. Take care🦋🌻
    2
  7795. That is such a lovely comment 😊 thank you so much! Have a wonderful rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
    2
  7796. Hi Beth, I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Thank you for your kind comment about my journal. When I have copies available, I sell them in my Etsy shop. I am waiting for the printing company to make some of my 2022 journals and then in a month or so, I am hoping to have my 2023 journal on sale too. Happy New Year!🥳🦋🌻
    2
  7797. Zephyr loves her football! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  7798. I love the new Wallace and Gromit film! It’s hilarious 😆 Thank you so much for watching 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
    2
  7799. Hi Chris, it’s lovely to hear that you are noticing more nature and spotting those magnificent kingfishers. I love boating in autumn when it all changes to gold and our winter visitors arrive! I think we may well see you again. Our plans are to head towards Birmingham. Safe cruising and a super weekend to you!🦋🌻
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  7800. Thank you so much for following the channel and watching and commenting this year. A Happy New Year to you and your family!🌻🦋🥳
    2
  7801. Mad.🤪🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7802. Firstly, I love the name of your Narrowboat: Yarip Yaroo🥰 and secondly, thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a great weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  7803. Hi there, Glyn, thank you so much for your lovely comment. Hopefully, you'll see some more Fieldfare soon. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  7804. I feel very bad for finding your comment very entertaining🤭 Thank you for your kindness. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  7805. Thank you so much, Jack! I’m looking forward to seeing York one day soon too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7806. I am sorry to hear about your cavalier. You must be heart broken. It sounds like you have a wonderful home of beautiful animals. I hope your health improves. Thank you so much for your kindness.Take care 🦋🌻
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  7807. Hi Nigel, I hope you were okay in the storm? The Parkin was surprisingly good considering I made it!🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week! Take care 🌻🦋
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  7808. I’m so pleased that you like my vlogs. I was a vegan for several years until the winter of this year when I realised that my asthma was really deteriorating. I had to go on stronger medication but still I was breathless and struggling to walk without needing my blue inhaler. I started to introduce some dairy in to my diet again like organic, free range eggs and some organic cheese but not dairy milk and I started to eat ethically sourced sardines once a week or every two weeks. Suddenly, I felt so much better! I will never eat meat again and I may go back to veganism again but only if it doesn’t impact on my health. It hasn’t cured my asthma but I am not having asthma attacks anymore. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  7809. Hi Nathan, thank you so much for your lovely comment. Don’t worry my vlogs aren’t a platform for me to pour out my opinions; I use Twitter for that!😂 I was just talking about why I chose Narrowboat Life this week and I visited Danes Moss which needs protecting. I want my vlogs to be about the amazing places and nature that I discover on my journey and I want to look after it too. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  7810. What a wonderful tip! 🤩😋 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7811. I am so pleased that you find the vlogs relaxing.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  7812. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Jane! Take care🦋🌻
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  7813. Wet Labrador and bin bags! 🤭Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7814. That is so kind of you. I hope to have some more in stock by the end of next week.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  7815. Thank you so much!🤗 😊 Have a super weekend, Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  7816. Exactly- we both love our biscuits… I don’t eat her ones though! 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  7817. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7818. Oh, Tina that is the wrong one, I'm afraid; you need to get the blank pages; Try and ask Dingbats if they will exchange it for you. I hope you get your right one soon. Take care🦋🌻
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  7819. It’s wonderful to know how much you are enjoying the vlogs, Jane. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7820. Wow, you have been busy catching up! Thank you so much for watching the vlogs- Chris! Take care🦋🌻
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  7821. There is so much wildlife to see and I am fascinated by it! I’m so glad you like it👍
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  7822. How wonderful to have a daily dose of dipper! You are very lucky indeed. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  7823. The outdoors makes you feel alive doesn't it?Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
    2
  7824. Thank you so much for watching the vlogs this year and for all of your lovely comments. Happy New Year to you all!🦋🌻🥳
    2
  7825. Thank you so much 😊 I really felt 4 was appropriate this week. 🤭 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7826. Hi MoonMoggy John, thank you so much for watching my channel. When it comes to choosing a narrowboat and how you will live on it, it is right to give it lots of thought. My work in all online and so when we cruise each week, we check the signal before mooring. It has worked for us so far🤞 There are so many great vlogs out there, some in marinas, some continuously cruising, that you should be able to get a good idea of what will work for you. Good luck with pursuing your dream and I hope you find everything that you are looking for. Take care🌻🦋🍀
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  7827. Oh my that sounds treacherous! My husband travels with me but he can’t be in the vlogs due to his work commitments and the sensitive nature of his job. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    2
  7828. Ah, Mersea is one of my favourite places to visit in Essex. There are red squirrels there now. The locals have them visiting their gardens. Amazing!🐿🦋🌻
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  7829. Hi Debba, I didn't know that about Paul McCartney and I can totally see where he is coming from with that. I am really happy with the deodorant. I travelled to London on the train this week to attend the oil protest and I took some with me in a little tub as it is was really humid on the trains and I reapplied it in the toilet. I love how natural it is and I am amazed that it works too. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    2
  7830. I am really looking forward to them.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  7831. Hi Christine, I hope you’re having a lovely weekend. Luckily, the wind has stopped now. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super Sunday! Take care 🌻🦋
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  7832. I’m still teaching myself🤭 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7833. So do I! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7834. It sounds like a beautiful place that you live, but the veranda sounds like a great idea too. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care🦋🌻
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  7835. I always wanted a Blue Peter badge! 🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  7836. Hi David, I hope you get that canalside house one day. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7837. The Boat Shed in Ely. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7838. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
    2
  7839. Hi Richard, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. In answer to your question about painting the bottom of the boat, as the steel is really thick there, you don't need to treat that part and the anodes to a good job of taking most of the rust damage. Thank you once again. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  7840. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I loved my kettle too but the sparkles fell off and it started to take longer and longer to boil. I make a lot of tea so perhaps I overworked the poor thing😢 Now we have introduced a new kettle into our little narrowboat family and even though you shouldn’t compare, sadly it lacks the personality of our other one!😁 Hopefully your kettle will sparkle and boil much better than ours🤞🤩 Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  7841. Hi Gary, thank you so much for your lovely comment and for singing along to Black Sabbath- shame that I'm not allowed to play any of their music in the vlog. The bridge was very similar to Lincoln's glory hole wasn't it? Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  7842. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog! I’d send you a slice of apple slop, but I don’t think it would travel very well!😄 Have a super weekend! Take care🦋🌻
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  7843. It was a wonderful Christmas and New Year, Paul- I hope you enjoyed yours too? Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  7844. Zephyr is a great pawlicewoman isn’t she?🤭🙈 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7845. 😂 He scared the heck out of me too! 🤭 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7846. 😳 A ghost! 😳 Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7847. I think I should get one for the tidal sections of the waterways.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  7848. It certainly does! I had a great time thank you and I’m back now which is lovely too. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  7849. As soon as I read about Kellogg and the Iris Abbot boat, I knew that I must have a bowl of coco pops! 😋 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7850. Well now Richard, what a super comment! I looked the Marsh-Wiggles up right away and there they were, just like the window! I need to read the Chronicles of Narnia now. I never did read the whole series. Thank you so much. Have a great day and bring on the weekend! 🌻🦋
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  7851. Thank you for watching! Take care 🌻🦋
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  7852. Hi Garry, I hope someone can help you with that motor cruiser question as I have no idea, but it was lovely wasn't it? I agree with you about this stretch of water; it's absolutely stunning and so quiet. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend.🦋🌻
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  7853. Hi Shirley, thank you so much for your lovely comment. It was so nice to see the sun on our cruise, unfortunately a thick fog has descended ever since, but it is beautiful in its own right. Have a super weekend, take care🌞🌻🦋
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  7854. That’s so kind of you, Ginny. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7855. Hi Katie, thank you so much for your lovely comment. The cafe sounds like it was a good idea; hopefully you'll get to go back to Slimbridge now that it's cooler. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  7856. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you. Take care 🌻🦋🥳
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  7857. Mr M works away and isn’t on the boat on my journal day normally, but he gets a nice cup of tea and biscuits when he comes back. 🤗 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7858. Thank you so much for your comment, Percy and great advice which I will start to try. Have a great Sunday and week ahead!🌻🦋
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  7859. My husband travels with me for part of the week and then works away for the rest of the week so I’m not always on my own fortunately. He can’t be in the vlogs due to the fact that he works in education. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
    2
  7860. Thank you so much for your comment, Ed. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7861. Thank you so much ☺️ I am back now and reunited with Alice. Take care🌻🦋
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  7862. Hi Stevie, still got the lead but lost the ball I'm afraid! 🙈 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7863. What a lovely spot. I wonder what your dog and the otter thought about each other? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Stay cool in the sun🌻🦋🐾🐾
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  7864. She loved it!🐾🐾💚🌻🦋
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  7865. I am sorry to hear that you had a tense day yesterday. I hope today was better? Have a super rest of the week. Take care🦋🌻
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  7866. Thank you too for your delightful comment! Have a great week🦋🌻
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  7867. 🐾🐾😊🌻🦋
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  7868. That is so true about the rain and the greenery. Here’s hoping your tea tastes beautiful from now on! Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  7869. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  7870. Hi Jayne, I bought it in Manchester in a shop that reworks vintage clothes. I filmed it. It’s so warm! Thank you for watching. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7871. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Ann. I hope that knee is getting better and mending well. Take care🦋🌻
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  7872. I think it’s to steep assent and so many locks with short pounds that make it a challenge with the water levels. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7873. It must look amazing as the seasons change in that garden! Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Margaret. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7874. Thank you so much 😊
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  7875. Hi Mike, I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. I haven't coloured my hair but the grey makes it look lighter and I had just washed it (the annual wash😂) so all of that must have made it look lighter! Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  7876. That was my husband, Mr M! Thank you so much for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  7877. 🌻🦋
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  7878. Hi Anthony, thank you so much for another beautiful comment. You asked how many miles that we have covered in our boat and I will have to work it out to include the most recent adventures but it is well over a thousand by now. Wishing you a wonderful rest of the weekend and week ahead. Take care🦋🌻
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  7879. It’s ok now as we have left the weed behind.😅 Take care🦋🌻
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  7880. Nature is a powerful healer and I appreciate every minute that I am in it.💚 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  7881. Thank you so much for your advice. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7882. Look out for the seal!Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7883. Hi Debba, I hope you are well. Thank you for your lovely comment. The butterfly that I am painting is an orange-tip female and I will share the story about why I have chosen it when I get to finish the painting which is taking time at the moment as it still hasn't stopped raining!😁 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  7884. I am so pleased that you like the book!🤗 I have created a Playlist called the Nature Journal of a Narrowboater 2022 with all the videos from the book in case anyone wanted to look back over the journey whilst reading the book. I added it as a link to the end of this week's vlog- just in case you are interested? Have a wonderful rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  7885. It would make me very happy, if you stick with me, Christine! Thank you so much for your lovely comment.🦋🌻
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  7886. They are all looking about sorry for themselves at the moment though. 😢 Thank you so much for your lovely comment, take care🌻🦋
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  7887. Thank you so much, Shirley for such kind words. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog and how lovely to know that you have seen an otter too. Let's hope we both get to see these wonderful creatures again soon. Have a super weekend and stay cool in the sunshine.🦋🌻🦦
    2
  7888. And to you too, Harris! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  7889. Thank you so much, Andrea- I'm looking forward to the full Hunter's moon this evening. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    2
  7890. Thank you for watching again! Have a wonderful week, take care🌻🦋
    2
  7891. You can draw, I promise you. I was awful at the beginning but I have practised hard each week. Why don’t you give it a go? Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  7892. Take your time. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
    2
  7893. I’m so honoured to be part of your new watchlist. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  7894. I was thinking of doing a calendar this year and I’ve been talking to my book printer about it. I’ll let you know if that decide to make one. Thank you so much for suggesting it. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    2
  7895. Oh Richard, I am so sorry for the loss of your U John. It is lovely that you have the special memories to hold on to. I hope you are ok? R.I P, John Take care🌻🦋
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  7896. Thank you so much, Shirley. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  7897. Thank you so much, Ben! Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7898. That’s so kind of you. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  7899. That is so kind of you! I recommend John Muir Laws book. Take care 🌻🦋
    2
  7900. I really do love the wagtails; they are so friendly aren't they?Thank you so much for your kind comment! Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  7901. 🤗🤗Thank you so much for such a kind and lovely comment, Shirley. The glass museum had so many interactive parts to it and the pieces of glass were beautiful too, so I really recommend it. Over the road from it ,where the glass cone is, there is a cafe and lots of craft shops too. Have a great weekend🌻🦋
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  7902. Hi Jack, the beavers have a strict zone which Trentham Gardens have to make sure they don't cross. They have put high fences up stopping the beavers from getting to the River Trent and when they open up their bridge to let people in for evening concerts someone has to guard the exit to make sure none escape! I bet they'd love to get their teeth into the lock gates and start rerouting the canals! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻🦫
    2
  7903. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs, Carol!Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7904. 🐾🐾 Zeff woofs, "thank you!" Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  7905. Thank you so much, Michael for your secret recipe, I shall adopt this method in the autumn, but I might struggle restraining myself from trying it for 3 months! I bet Wigila is a merry affair in your house. I look forward to sloe picking again. Sending you sunshine! 🌞🦋🌻🍷
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  7906. Thank you so much for your kind words. I really appreciate them. My book has a few issues and needs a bit of tweaking, but I am hoping it won't take too long.🤞 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    2
  7907. Hi David, it sounds like you have been through some tough challenges there. I really hope you’re okay now though. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. That is so kind of you. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7908. I think 'bridge too far' is a great comparison to this trip.😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Nigel. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  7909. That is so true! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
    2
  7910. It is such a great network of water isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
    2
  7911. Hi Nigel, if you’re a bit of a steam buff then I think you might enjoy next week’s vlog. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful week, take care🌻🦋
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  7912. What a brilliant comment. That’s so kind of you to go into such detail too. I have bought a new laptop though as my old one struggled with the amount of videos I uploaded for each vlog. Thank you so much. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7913. I will have to do an update soon, but the news is that it's going really well. I have had a second delivery. The heating and water system that we use is a Webasto and that works really well, if not better with HVO as it is a lot quieter and heats the water more quickly. We recently had an engine service and there was some sediment at the bottom but we think that was old diesel and we had mixed HVO with the diesel in our tank so I think we will only know after we have filled our tank up a few times with just HVO to remove the residue of any old fuels. I will say, there is probably less "zoom/umph" to the engine; it just feels quieter and like it has less initial acceleration, but I might be imagining that as it runs well. It is still too early to know if there are any long term issues and it is still too expensive. No chip smell either!😂 Hope this helps? Have a wonderful week, take care🌻🦋
    2
  7914. Thank you so much, Paul for your lovely comment. I have learnt to avoid pavements on puddly road days!😀 Have a super weekend🌻🦋
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  7915. That is such a lovely comment, Philip and I am so pleased that the vlogs are bringing you back to boating. Thank you so much. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
    2
  7916. Thank you Mr Narrowboat Will! Just waiting to hear the first cuckoo next! Have a great rest of the weekend and let’s hope for some sunshine next week🤞🤣🌻
    2
  7917. It’s a great place to visit, Paul. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  7918. It’s fantastic there! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7919. Thank you for entering the competition and for following my channel from the beginning. I shall try and film some more kingfishers and blossom for you next week. Take care🌻🦋
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  7920. I’m not travelling alone but my husband works away a lot and I work from my boat so I make sure that I don’t shut myself away too much. Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  7921. The Aylesbury Arm is such a beautiful stretch of the system. I’m sure it will make for a wonderful walk as the spring takes hold. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs and thank you so much for watching them. Take care🦋🌻
    2
  7922. It is such a great fuel. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
    2
  7923. That is such a kind comment- thank you so much, Rosie! Take care 🌻🦋
    2
  7924. Thank you so much, Lee! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    2
  7925. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it! Take care🦋🌻
    2
  7926. That is so kind of you, Lynn!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    2
  7927. Thank you so much, Paul😊 It was so tricky to do and was definitely the longest amount of time that I have spent on my journal sketches so far. I am really pleased that you like it. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    2
  7928. It was so noisy, but so exciting too! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    2
  7929. I haven't lost Zephyr, Sean. Are you sure you meant me? Take care 🌻🦋
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  7930. I live with my husband but he can’t be in the vlogs due to his work’s strict code of conduct about social media. Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care🦋🌻
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  7931. What a kind comment, thank you so much! A merry Christmas and prosperous New Year to you and your family too. Take care🦋🌻🎄
    2
  7932. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed the highlights, Nigel! Thank you so much for your lovely comments and all your support with my channel over 2023. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
    2
  7933. I love living on my narrowboat!🥰 Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  7934. Hi Will, yes it is interesting how the male mallards are much more striking to look at but I suppose they need to be with such a shortage of females! Which vlog was your colourful duck in? Your lockdown message made me really laugh. 😂 Have a super weekend and week ahead!🌻🦋
    2
  7935. The hare was magnificent. It made me gasp when I saw it. Thank you so much for watching! Take care🦋🌻
    2
  7936. How lucky to still be in France, Jack? I bet it is beautiful over there this time of year?Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  7937. Hi hope you are feeling better, Michael? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    2
  7938. Thank you so much, Yvonne.Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  7939. Your lake cottage sounds wonderful! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7940. I know exactly what you mean by this. When I walk along the canal in the evening and see the boats' lights and chimney smoke it makes me feel all cosy too. Thank you so much for watching my vlog. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
    2
  7941. I am so pleased that you found me- thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
    2
  7942. It was extra beautiful in the snow. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7943. I generally don’t sleep during the storms as I get excited about them and don’t want to miss anything. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7944. I hope your storm was ok?
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  7945. 🙈 Did I misname a bridge! Sorry about that- well spotted🤩 Your home city is beautiful. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7946. I hope you get to go back to Gloucester one day; it’s a super place. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
    2
  7947. I hope you are able to relax a bit now. Being snowed under with work doesn’t sound very enjoyable. Thank you for watching and commenting, take care 🌻🦋
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  7948. Sorry for confusing you, but narrowboat life when you are continually cruising is naturally isolating as you are moving away from family and friends. I work online but my husband works away and so he is not always on the boat. Therefore I make myself interact because I could easily go a whole week without meeting another person if I chose too. Good question. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7949. Thank you for watching. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7950. Me too. It is super cosy isn’t it? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care🦋🌻
    2
  7951. It’s incredible isn’t it! I’m still amazed at it all too. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7952. I will give it a listen- thank you!😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  7953. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  7954. Crumpets are funny aren’t they but utterly scrumptious or scrumpetious! 🤭 Zephyr is a ball magnet isn’t she? 🐾🐾😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Wendy. Have a super Sunday! Take care 🌻🦋
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  7955. Hi Chris, thank you so much for your kindness. I really appreciate it. I really did enjoy the Caldon Canal and I will be back one day to get all the way to Froghall. Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    2
  7956. Hi Sue, the snowdrops are beautiful aren’t they and then there will be the bluebells! I love the spring. Thank you so much for your lovely comment! Have a wonderful weekend 🌻🦋
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  7957. It is so sad isn’t it? Her poetry lives on and keeps her memory alive. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7958. Thank you so much for kind words, Ruth and I too hope we get lots of sun as I’m starting to feel responsible for the sudden disappearance of it since the panels have been fitted! Take care 🌻🦋
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  7959. I was so surprised to find the peacock pair like that!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7960. Thank you so much for such a kind and generous comment! I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. I gave Zephyr a pet from you. 🐾🐾🤗Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7961. It was a fabulous experience. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7962. Well then you must be a rotter too, Tony!😂 Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  7963. I stay onboard all year round. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7964. Hi Lorraine, big, ancient trees are so important and the more we have the better protected we would be. I have been so grateful recently to have the shade of them to moor under. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend.🌻🦋
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  7965. Thank you so much, Isabel for such kind and wise words. That really means a lot to me.Take care 🦋🌻
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  7966. Hi Caz, he is definitely a rotter isn't he? 🤭 Well now, I shall have to get planning on the revenge thing🤣 Thank you so much for watching. Have a wonderful, week, take care🦋🌻
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  7967. Hi Jacqueline, thank you so much for your kind comment. I am so pleased that you like the journal too. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  7968. I didn't know that Nathan- Mitchel was an incredible engineer and it is sad that he didn't see how important his work became. Thank you so much for your comment.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  7969. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7970. Thank you for your kind comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7971. It's called an aqua roll; I wouldn't be without mine. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  7972. I find writing poetry is a really good way to forget what's going on in the world for a while and enjoy the power of words and imagery, so I hope you got the chance to write that poem of yours. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  7973. Mark, thank you so much for such a lovely comment which I will remind my husband of every day now!😂 To be honest though, I am more lucky to have him. Take care🦋🌻
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  7974. I am so excited to hear that you have finished the journal and over the moon that you enjoyed it, Jenny! Thank you so, so much for letting me know. I hope you had a good day at work? Take care🦋🌻
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  7975. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7976. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. I'm currently typing this on my broomstick! 😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care🌻🦋
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  7977. That’s so kind of you, Sally. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7978. 😂 it probably was a wild hair day too! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7979. Wakefield is full of surprises! I had a great day there. Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comment too. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7980. Thank you so much. It is nice to be back.Take care 🦋🌻
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  7981. Hi Chris, sometimes YouTube filter out a comment, thinking it is spam or potentially harmful and I don’t really look in that section but when I have, I often find nothing wrong with the comments there, so I tick them and they appear in the main section. I rarely delete a comment. I’ll check that section later to see if you have been accidentally put in there- A.I eh!😂 Thank you for commenting though and the swans were beautiful weren’t they. I was so relieved that they found a patch of water in the end. Take care🦋🌻
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  7982. It was such a spectacular bird to see walking along the towpath! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  7983. Thank you so much for subscribing, Scott and for your lovely comment too! Happy New Year! 🥳🌻🦋
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  7984. That’s so kind of you. I haven’t thought about that before. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7985. Thank you for your lovely comment, Pete. I’ll look out for you! Have a sunny week!🦋🌻🌞
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  7986. It was such an exciting adventure that I won’t forget in a hurry. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  7987. You are such a star, Sue- thank you so much! ☺️
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  7988. Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7989. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Wind is not a narrowboat’s friend when you’re trying to move in it 😱 Take care 🦋🌻
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  7990. So far, the weather where I am is okay. It is concerning though and I really hope you all stay safe and flood-free. Thank you for your comment, Jean-Louis. 🦋🌻
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  7991. Doesn’t it fly by? Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  7992. Isn’t Oddball remarkable! I’m glad you got to see it. I also recommend popcorn with tea- it was the sweet/salty variety. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7993. John, I think your wife is right. Somehow, unintentionally, I stumbled upon a title that made people want to click on it. I’ll try some more stumbling for this week’s thumbnail, but I’ll just float along with whatever the algorithm does, a little bit like my boat on the canal!😄
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  7994. Thank you, Sheila for sharing your thoughts and I hope you are ok too? It’s a strange time and the stormy weather just seems to echo that too. Take care🦋🌻
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  7995. Thank you so much ☺️ That’s so kind of you. Take care 🦋🌻
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  7996. Thank you so much for your lovely comment! I’m so chuffed that you like the vlogs. Have a wonderful rest of the week 🌻🦋
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  7997. Cookie and Connie sound wonderful! I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  7998. That is very kind of you. Thank you so much for watching and commenting and you have a lovely weekend too.🤗🦋🌻
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  7999. Strip washing!🤭🤣 Outside!🤭🤣 You crack me up, Will! I hope you are ok though without water? I think it is going to thaw over the next few days.🤞Have a super weekend, take care Mr NB Will🌻🦋
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  8000. Hi Mike, it is a great way of life, I agree with you; it's just unsettling not knowing how it is going to change. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  8001. Hi Gary, how wonderful to live by the canal. I hope the boats are passing at a slow speed past? It is lovely to know how much you are enjoying the vlogs, thank you so much 😊 Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  8002. We have found out this week that it is going to be easier for boaters to buy HVO now which is just brilliant. I hope you are able to get it soon too. It's great to know that you are a bird drawer too.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  8003. Thank you, Martin for your kind comment and for entering the competition. Take care🦋🌻
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  8004. I am so pleased that you enjoyed this poem; I think the subject of nurses pulls at all of our heart strings. I wrote this during the Pandemic when we were all reminded of the pure heroism of our key workers. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  8005. That is so special to know. Isn’t it a terrific looking plant too? Thank you for your lovely comment. Happy Easter!🦋🌻🐣
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  8006. Thank you so much! Have a super weekend too, take care🌻🦋
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  8007. Hi Chris, it was such an adventure, but more is yet to come as we have a bit of a major problem on our hands in next week's vlog! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8008. Thank you for your lovely comment, Jean-Louis. You have to admire the geese for their courage though! Have a wonderful week!🦋🌻
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  8009. 🤩 that sounds like a fancy meal plan! I hope it was tasty? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8010. Hi Ross, thank you so much for the first like, the first is always my favourite like!🤩 On the swan news, I have been told that even though many people came forward to say who they saw on that day, the police said there wasn't enough evidence to charge them and so the reward money was given back to all of those who had contributed😔. Good advice about including the bumper garden; I've still got to get round to doing that. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a great week. 🦋🌻
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  8011. Thank you so much, Trev; it's well lit up in Christmas lights, so you won't miss it!😃 I hope you have a safe journey and if you're doing the Hilmorton Locks that they are all set your way! Thank you for watching!🦋🌻
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  8012. That is so kind of you, Donna; I just practise really hard at my drawing which is slowly improving now. Welcome to the channel and thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care🦋🌻
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  8013. I am so pleased, Joan that the vlog gave you a lift and I hope you are okay on your boat. Are you looking forward to cruising again?🌻🦋
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  8014. Here’s to cruising again in the sunshine ☀️ then! Take care🌻🦋
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  8015. I’m so pleased that you enjoy them. Thank you so much for watching! Take care🦋🌻
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  8016. It’s such a great idea! Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  8017. I am so excited to explore the northern part of the system! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  8018. Hi Margaret, it's just one to those things isn't it? I hope we can work out what caused it. Thank you for your lovely comment and I would be exactly the same as you on a new device!😂 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8019. It would be interesting for you to try and get your house through the locks wouldn’t it? 😱 I did a video right at the beginning which gives the layout of my boat but I hope to do a tour video when I have done some more boat improvements. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8020. Boats are so cosy this time of year if you've got enough fuel for the fire. Enjoy! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8021. It is so beautiful isn’t it!🥰 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8022. I hope that you are having a good day, Jenny? Thank you so much for your lovely comment about this vlog. Knowing how to cope with the ice on a boat has come from making lots of mistakes from previous experiences. The Bird-Man was such a gem wasn't he? Have as super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8023. Hi Bob, that is so kind of you, but I love walking as I get to take photographs of the tiny flowers and insects along the way.Thank you so much for such a lovely comment.Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8024. Thank you so much for your question. I am working with a printing company at the moment so that I can make copies of my 2022 journal as viewers have asked to buy a copy. I don’t think I will publish though as it is too expensive. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  8025. Hi Paul, thank you so much for your lovely comment. We are prepared this time for the cold snap tomorrow and potential iced up canals. I hope you are keeping warm too. Have a great weekend.🦋🌻
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  8026. Thank you so much 😊 That’s so kind of you. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8027. Ah the treecreeper! What a clever little bird and the way it tucks itself into a tree hole at night too. Brilliant birds! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a great day!🦋🌻
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  8028. Thank you so much, Mike. I hope that you have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8029. Hi Lisa, I was lucky to find such a tame robin and have some seeds in my pocket at the same time! It was a lovely feeling when its little feet landed on my palm. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  8030. This year, I have seen the most scarlet elf cup that I have ever seen; I haven't ever seen a collared earth star in real life before though! I would love to see one; also the 'bird's nest fungi' another unseen one for me too.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  8031. An incredibly, strong woman- great name for a boat! Thank you so much for watching and commenting, take care🌻🦋
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  8032. Welcome aboard and thank you for finding me! Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  8033. It really was an exciting adventure this one, like Swallows and Amazons! Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Michael! I'm so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Take care🌻🦋
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  8034. Thank you so much for watching. It is sad to hear that some people take advantage of the honesty shops. Take care🦋🌻
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  8035. I am a teacher but I hope that my vlogs don't come across as a school day!😂😱 I teach online now, but I spent 25 years in schools.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8036. The fish must be good there as I saw others fishing there too. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8037. Wow- that was a long time to have a narrowboat! I completely understand why you must miss it.Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  8038. What a kind and loving comment, Lynn. I really appreciate your words- thank you so much 😊🤗 Happy Easter 🐣 and enjoy the rest of your weekend 🦋🌻
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  8039. She did! 🤗🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8040. The mushrooms were delicious 😋 What an amazing couple the mushroom sellers were too! Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  8041. Our buzzards are small compared to some of your birds of prey.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8042. I agree. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8043. Zephyr is super sensitive to biscuits just like your Lola! Please pass on an ear tickle to your beautiful doggie. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8044. Thank you so much! Have a lovely weekend and week ahead! 🌻🦋
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  8045. They were big biscuits though! Still… I could have eaten 3 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8046. Thank you, Border River for your kind words about the vlog! The Ashby is such a beautiful canal.😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  8047. Hello Lucy and Rob, I hope you are both well? I bet we will see you as we move so slowly. How funny that you watched Fried Green Tomatoes... too recently- it's a great film isn't it! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and week ahead- safe cruising guys!🦋🌻
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  8048. Hi Marty, do you mean you have thought about living on a boat? Thank you for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  8049. My husband travels with me but he can’t be on the vlogs due to his work’s strict code of conduct about being on social media. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  8050. Your working life is spent giving and caring so I am honoured that my videos are helping you to unwind. Look after yourself and thank you for all that you do. 🦋🌻
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  8051. I have got a stove and what a good idea to get Zephyr to collect the fuel! 😂🐾🐾🤩 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8052. I like that sound too! 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8053. Hi Chris, the way that those old boats are loving restored like that is so heartwarming isn't it? And the Honesty Shop restores my faith in humanity too.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8054. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. The light was magical that evening wasn't it? Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8055. Hi Simon, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I didn't get to the boat show, but I think that lots of other vloggers have been and Dave from Cruising the Cut did a 'Live' from it. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8056. I’m so pleased that it brought back those special memories for you, Annie. That is so lovely. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8057. I really hope they don't become forgotten. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8058. That is such a kind comment. Thank you so much, Stephen. You live in a beautiful part of the world! Take care 🌻🦋
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  8059. It is so lovely to know that you find the videos calming, David. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  8060. Thank you so much for your kindness. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8061. I wish I had your talent for creating my own music, but I do enjoy listening and choosing the music each week. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care👍🦋🌻
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  8062. Ian is an amazing storyteller isn't he? He actually shortened what would normally have been a 45 minute tale into the 1 minute version that I could fit in the vlog which is incredible! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8063. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8064. Thank you so much for such a kind comment, Michael. It means a lot. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8065. I couldn't eat the second slice and I put it back after I'd scoffed the first one! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8066. You are so kind, Carole- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  8067. Hi Stevie, that ball that Zephyr found could have been an ancient relic, it was so old! 🤭 Yes, it's time to bring on springtime!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8068. I shall have to try all of those amazing recipes, Sally! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  8069. Thank you for joining the journey. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8070. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. It sounds like you know the waters around there very well. It is a special place to enjoy the water. Have a wonderful week, take care🦋🌻
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  8071. Thank you for your lovely comment. The book needs a bit more tweaking so it’s going to take a bit longer than I thought. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  8072. Thank you, Dave 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  8073. Thank you so much, Kirsten. It is lovely to know that you like my diary. 🤗Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  8074. Oooh a space flight... I'll see what I can do!🤭🚀 🌻🦋
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  8075. That is so true, Will. Thank you so much.Take care 🦋🌻
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  8076. You are so welcome! 🤗 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8077. Hi Dennis, my experience of Wolverhampton has been nothing but positive. Luckily, only the nicest people watch The Mindful Narrowboat, so they won't get any ideas. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  8078. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8079. She is such lovely company! Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻🐾🐾
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  8080. I know! Times have changed for the better haven’t they? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8081. Loss is so difficult to deal with and I understand how moving around a lot can make forming bonds tricky, but even though losing someone is heartbreaking the wonderful time spent with them is much more powerful and meaningful. Wishing you happiness and fulfilment x Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  8082. I’m happy you’re sharing them too! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8083. I’m hoping to have it ready for mid January. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8084. I will try and include this in more vlogs for you, JB. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  8085. Hi Steve, I can't complain as it is such a wonderful experience to be able to live at the mercy of the seasons like this; it keeps me on my toes for sure. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8086. What is interesting is the canals are not generally dumped on by the water companies it’s the rivers and sea so they generally don’t smell badly. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8087. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much. Take care🦋🌻
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  8088. Exactly!👍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8089. Hi Barbara, I teach Primary age children the primary curriculum and English as a second Language. I hope it cools down a bit for you soon.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8090. Thank you so much, Gary!😊 Have a super rest of the weekend🦋🌻
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  8091. That’s so kind of you, Jen. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8092. What a wonderful comment- thank you so much 😊 I’m so pleased that this vlog brought back those memories for you. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8093. The world has definitely moved forwards with treating mental illnesses but I agree much more is still needed. Happy belated 60th birthday to you! I hope your pain eases. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8094. The non towpath side doesn’t always have a way off to walk and Zephyr needs to get off. If it did though and the land wasn’t private; it would be fine to moor like that. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8095. I hope the bad weather is behind us too, but looking at the forecast for this week, I'm not so sure that it is. I hope the weather is good where you are? Are you sure you want me as your captain, did you see what I did to the chimney!😂🙈Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  8096. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I hope that you get to visit the UK soon. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8097. How kind! Thank you so much 😊 Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8098. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am pleased that you enjoyed the views. Have a wonderful weekend🦋🌻
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  8099. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment- Christine. You are so kind! Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  8100. Hi Birte and Emil, thank you for your lovely comment. It is so kind of you to be concerned but we are all fine. Have a super week 🦋🌻
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  8101. Oh, yes; I hadn't thought that about the other boats! 🙈😂Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8102. I will do a boat tour one day soon. I just have a few little home improvements that I want to do first. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8103. I think you should treat yourself to some treacle tart! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8104. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8105. It is well worth the effort.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8106. How exciting that you are cruising today and the weather is gorgeous at the moment too! The Trent and Mersey is so special to me as I bought my boat at Aston Marina near Stone. I also felt sorry for the moorhen chick as I had no idea, until I saw for myself, about this unusual parenting technique. Bon Voyage to you and sunny boating!🦋🌻🌞
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  8107. Shirley, it’s just wonderful to know that you have started a nature journal and I hope it brings you the enjoyment it brings me. You have spotted some super wildlife for your first page! When you spot your first butterfly of the year it’s so exciting isn’t it? Another wonderful sunny cruise awaits you today! Take care🦋🦋🌻🎨🖌
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  8108. Congratulations on being the first to comment- 🥇 thank you so much! Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8109. You can see murmurations all through the year but the biggest ones are in autumn and winter when we have migrating starlings adding to the numbers. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  8110. Thank you so much for your lovely comment! This area is so beautiful and I can't wait to explore even more of it. I am so pleased that you liked the mouse; it was fun to draw, although, I struggled with the ears!Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8111. Pete, thank you so much for sharing this beautiful story about your wife. What a special thing to do by taking something from your walk and pressing it like that and how wonderful to find them in pages, scattered across your books. Beautiful. Take care, Pete🌻🦋
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  8112. I agree with you that the Caldon is very special and so beautiful!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8113. The sound of the ice is awful, but we need to get the boat blacked this year so at least it wasn't scraping off new paintwork. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a wonderful weekend.🦋🌻
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  8114. The Tring Summit is such a beautiful spot. I loved my time there. Thank you for your kind comments, take care🌻🦋
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  8115. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching and for supporting my shop too. Have a super Sunday! Take care 🌻🦋
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  8116. It was like the heron was a lock keeper in a former life as it seemed so attached to that set of locks. Thank you so much, Christine for your lovely comment. 🌻🦋
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  8117. I think that’s very clever of your kingfisher to sit on your fishing rod, let you do all the hard work and grab your catch! I’m sure that’s what it was probably doing. Stunning creatures aren’t they? Thank you for your comment.🌻🦋
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  8118. Hi Jill, let’s hope that the summer starts soon🤞 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8119. I’m so pleased that you can name the classic cars. It must have been exciting to own your own too. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8120. I bought it from the Wildlife Trust. They have lots of great tops and all of the money goes to their good cause.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8121. Thank you so much, Glyn for your lovely comment. Do you know what is strange? I am growing more on my tiny roof than I ever did in my garden when I had a house! Not sure how that happened!😄 Have a wonderful week 🦋🌻
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  8122. That’s a very kind thing to say. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  8123. You do really have some wonderful conservation parks; I remember visiting them when I was there in 1997. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8124. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. 😊 I shall pop over and have a look at your film now. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  8125. Brilliant, Pamela! I love it! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  8126. I think they were fledgling herons too; it was lovely to see them together like that. The snail had me captivated! 🥰🐌 Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Jenny. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8127. What a wonderful memory and how evocative to remember the smell too! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8128. It must be so interesting to see the changes that have taken place since then and how different it must look. Thank you for your comment, Chris. Take care🦋🌻
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  8129. What a kind and loving comment, Jenny! Your picture is wonderful by the way. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8130. Hi Rachel, thank you for such a lovely comment and I am so pleased that you like the nature in the vlogs. That was indeed a heron, just flying off, as they tend to do when you want to film them! 😁 Have a wonderful rest of the week. Take care🌻🦋
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  8131. That’s so kind of you, Liz. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8132. Thank you so much 🦆🦆🦆🦆 ducks are brilliant aren’t they? Take care🦋🌻
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  8133. I am so pleased that I popped up in your YouTube feed! Thank you so much for clicking on it and watching. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8134. I don’t think so now, Brad. I am concentrating on getting my new book ready. Thank you so much for asking though. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8135. Hi Michael, I have never seen so much water in the canal either- it was so worrying! Fortunately, it all worked out in the end though. I am so pleased that you enjoyed this vlog. Thank you so much for such a lovely and encouraging message. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  8136. Pike are fantastic fish aren't they? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8137. It is very kind of you to say but both are a work in progress! Have a wonderful week!🌻🦋
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  8138. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  8139. That is such a good idea!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8140. Oh my goodness! Your poor sister; that is so scary.😱 Thank goodness she was ok though. Thank you for watching and commenting, take care🦋🌻
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  8141. Oh Ann, I am so sad to hear that you are still unable to move properly. I really hope it gets sorted soon.🤞 Thank you so much for your lovely comment, take care🦋🌻
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  8142. I hope the mink returns your sandals! 😂 Thank you for watching. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8143. Hi there, It was a jay, if my memory serves me well as I haven't looked back at this vlog for a while. I filmed one in this week's vlog too. As for the hazel, it germinated and I planted it out in the spring and then...nothing. I thought that it was sprouting shoots, but it turned out to be willow herb instead! Thank you for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  8144. It’s a magic teapot! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8145. Thank you so much for watching, Jan. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8146. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋🍄
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  8147. I went to puppy training classes with Zephyr so that I could learn to be honest! 😂 She has run off in the past but that was my fault because I should have kept her on a lead when I saw rabbits in the field. She just chases but doesn’t catch or hurt them. She doesn’t really do this anymore though. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8148. That is so kind of you, Paul- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  8149. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a happy Easter weekend. Take care 🦋🌻🐣
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  8150. Your garden must smell delicious! It did get really cold but now it's all about Storm Isha. Stay safe and warm. Thank you so much for your lovely comment-take care🦋🌻
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  8151. Simon, I should have mentioned how prickly the gorse is! It was once used to make brooms apparently. There’s lots of lovely blossoms to smell now on your walks and the sweet violet smell delicious too all of which should leave you unscathed. Thank you for your comments. Have a super weekend and week ahead!🦋🌻🦮
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  8152. That is so true. There are less and less nesting sites for them each year. 🥲 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8153. Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year 🥳 🦋🌻
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  8154. Thank you so much, Richard. Happy New Year to you!🌻🦋🥳
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  8155. Hi Helene, welcome to the channel and thank you so much for your lovely comment. I live with my husband but you won't see him on the vlogs as his work has a strict code of conduct about being on social media like that. I could use a generator but I think they can be a bit noisy and I wouldn't want to disturb the wildlife. Take care🦋🌻
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  8156. Helen and Keith, welcome to the channel! How lovely that my boat carries the names of your mothers. I bought my boat secondhand so she already had her name, but I love it, both names go so well together. Thank you so much for commenting and for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  8157. That is so kind of you. Zephyr is such a wonderful companion that I just have to spoil her sometimes. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8158. Narrowboat shopping sounds like the best kind of shopping to me. Good luck to you and General in your search for your floating, dream home. Take care🌻🦋
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  8159. Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  8160. Thank you so much, Sharon and Si! Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8161. It is concerning isn't it? They are wonderful birds to watch.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8162. He can't be on the screen as he works in education and with some vulnerable families so he has signed a code of conduct which means that he can't have a profile on social media. One day, when he retires, I'm sure he will appear. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8163. Hi Terence and Kate, that is so kind of you!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  8164. I am still learning about how to adapt to different situations on the water and I’ll talk about that in next week’s vlog, I think. How wonderful to have your own little, Robin friend! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8165. Hi Nigel, thank you for your lovely comment. 😊 I didn’t buy any glass as my track record with anything glass on our narrowboat is not good😂 There were some beautiful pieces though. Have a great rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  8166. An Aqua roller is a portable container for filling up water to take to your boat. The Danger of Explosion is just the boater’s sense of humour so that other boats pass slowly…I hope!😂 Have a great rest of the week 🦋🌻
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  8167. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. 😊 Zephyr let’s off a scary bark if anyone comes too near the boat when we’re inside, but I don’t think anyone would take the fruit and veg. I share the kale with the birds though but there is just enough to go round. Have a wonderful week!🌻🦋
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  8168. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  8169. Greetings to you too! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  8170. It’s great to know that you try and guess the wildlife. I felt the cormorants really reminded me of the Brontë sisters, observing from a distance. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8171. How right you are, and I edited out the amount of times I tried to get the cooker lit! 😄 Thank you for your lovely comment. I hope you have a wonderful weekend 🌻🦋
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  8172. Hi Stevie, that is so kind of you. Thank you so much. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8173. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy New Year 🥳 🌻🦋
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  8174. It is a brilliant place. Apparently, I was walking up the mountain bike track!🙈 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8175. It is definitely quicker to clean! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  8176. Hi Shirley, I hope everyone is well? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I was really pleased to hear about the fish protection programme too. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🌻🦋🐟
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  8177. https://johnmuirlaws.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3hjAB5tDXZ4TEJoCo0pFyMwHVWyrxnEjYuinde0dIh8picA1V1btuaoXc_aem_4h6K8Hk7Dv2IP0YFh0Iihg I hope that works? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8178. I'm so pleased that you enjoy the videos.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8179. 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 🌻🦋
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  8180. Zephyr has some cover with her flea treatment that she takes, but she has to take it in tablet form because she swims every day and so the vet said that the drops would be less effective on her? I will look into it in more detail now that you have mentioned this though. Thank you so much. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8181. I bet you would have been once you were out there.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8182. Thank you so much for finding my channel and for your kind comment too.Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8183. What a brilliant comment, Jill thank you so much! Even though the planes were noisy, they were spectacular to watch and it was like being at our own air show for two days! I hope you’re not grounded anymore, Narrowboat Will is in your neck of the woods now so keep your eyes peeled👀 I will pass on your lovely message to Lani and I was just like you playing with dolls at that age too! Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  8184. That’s so kind of you Marianne. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8185. That is so true about wanting the best for your family and friends- well said, Paul. 👍🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8186. Thank you so much 😊 Phil! Take care 🦋🌻
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  8187. Hi Rachel, thank you for your lovely comment and guess. I'll let you know if you were right on Friday! Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋🍄
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  8188. Jason, it is lovely to hear from you! I hope you are well and looking after yourself. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻🚜
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  8189. I'll check my emails. Oh the fens and its amazing wildlife! I had such an amazing time there last year. Don't work too hard now, Jason! Take care🌻🦋
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  8190. Hi Lydia, we escaped the worst of the storm here, but I hope you were ok where you were? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  8191. I am so pleased that you love nature too. It is such a wonderful thing to have in your life. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8192. That’s so kind of you- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  8193. My daffodils and tulips had flower power didn’t they!😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  8194. It is a cosy feeling isn’t it? Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8195. Hi Stephen, thank you for your lovely comment, so far the HVO has run really well and is heating the water through our heating system perfectly too. My wish is to have it more readily available in the marinas and on the fuel boats; that way, there would be no need for all of the additional packaging that individual deliveries take. Have a wonderful rest of the week. Take care.🦋🌻
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  8196. 💚🐾🐾
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  8197. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  8198. The sound of swift’s is breathtaking, especially considering their journey and the fact they hardly ever stop flying! Can you believe people put nets up over their buildings to stop them nesting when they arrive in the UK? Unbelievable! Anyway, I am so glad you enjoy the nature segments; I’m trying to get the right balance of boating and wildlife. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a great week!🦋🌻
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  8199. I am in that choir, Ross, unfortunately I can’t sing a note though 🤣, but in terms of the metaphor I am totally with you on your views about the planet.
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  8200. To be called a modern day, Edith Holden is a huge honour for me! Sadly, the chimney hat went with Isha and she hasn't given it back.🤭Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  8201. What a yummy idea! Thank you so much. Take care🦋🌻
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  8202. I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs- your comment is so kind- thank you so much. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8203. How wonderful to have red squirrels where you are! I read once about squirrels' language and I was fascinated to learn about the variety of their calls and what each one means. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8204. Jill, what a fascinating story and what a rewarding job that must have been. Is St Matthew Housing still there? It is so lovely to know that my vlog sparked a memory like that, so thank you so much for sharing that with me. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  8205. What a wonderful thought that tea and biscuits are being consumed while I have my tea and biscuits too. 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8206. Mr M is on the boat for part of the week and away working for the other part of the week. Mostly, we cruise together but occasionally I am on my own. Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  8207. She would swim all day if she could. 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8208. I travel with my husband but he won’t appear in the vlogs as his work doesn’t permit a social media profile. Thank you so much for watching and commenting, take care🦋🌻
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  8209. That’s so kind of you! Luckily water street didn’t live up to its name this time! Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  8210. It is such a beautiful part of the system and the elephant hawk moth think so too!🐛 Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  8211. They are so tart aren’t they! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8212. Thank you so much for your lovely comment; I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. I use a Panasonic Lumix 2000 camera- it's a great little bridge camera! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  8213. It was the Cheshire Blend of tea which is so nice too!Thank you so much for watching and for your kind greetings, Gary and Irene. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8214. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Helen. I loved the sheep on the hill too!🥰🐑 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  8215. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8216. Thank you so much, Jenny for your comments. It is always a pleasure to read your thoughts and learn more about WA and Tasmania. One of my favourite animals when I was in Oz was the beautiful, bright green tree frog. With their little, sticky pads and how they would suddenly leap out of a tree and land next to you!🐸🐸🥰 Adorable!
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  8217. What a clever nickname for Mustard! 🐾🐾 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8218. If it is the hazel tree well that didn’t make it but the sycamore that commemorated my uncle did! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8219. What a lovely comment, thank you so much, Jenny!😊 I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  8220. It was an honour to be standing there! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8221. Thank you so much for your kindness, Algernon! Wishing you a wonderful rest of the weekend 🦋🌻
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  8222. I didn't explain that very clearly did I! 🙈Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy Easter! Take care 🦋🌻🐣
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  8223. Mellow fruitfulness indeed! I love that phrase. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8224. I can’t wait to hear what India is up to. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8225. I am sorry to call you Steve, I have just mixed you up with the viewer before! 🙈 Forgive me- I'm having a dizzy day! 🥴
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  8226. 🐾🐾😊 Thank you 🌻🦋
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  8227. The herons have a live camera near the nest at Rushmere Country Park. I recommend checking it out. There is a link to it in my vlog: #47. Take care🌻🦋
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  8228. I hope so too, Sheila🤞 Thank you for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  8229. Steam trains are so magical aren’t they? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8230. Zephyr has a padded jacket, but she hates wearing it. I like the idea of putting hand warmers in her bed. Thank you for watching and commenting. Take care🦋🌻
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  8231. Oh my goodness- what an adventure! 🤩 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8232. I hope you get to have your canal adventures soon. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8233. Thank you so much for your guess. I'll let you know if you were right next week! Take care🦋🌻🐦
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  8234. Thank you so much for your kind words. We are going up the Staff and Worcs Canal next. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  8235. It was exciting to stumble upon the history of the mill and toll house.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8236. Hi Shirley, I’m so sorry to put goosebumps down your spine. Recently, I watched a YouTube video of someone walking through the tunnel on their own at night and they were fine. I wouldn’t do it, but I feel better about the tunnel now. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8237.  @ross6343  It is so hard to not feel melancholy about the planet isn't it? I have really bad days and then like you, I spend the time appreciating what wildlife we have around us and taking the time to do something positive (I'll have to add the gin and tonic part in- good idea!) Worrying doesn't achieve anything does it? 🦋🌻💚
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  8238. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8239. Biscuits were made to be covered in chocolate spread! 😂Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  8240. My husband was there too with the barge pole but he can’t be in the vlogs as he works in education and he is not allowed to be on YouTube. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8241. Thank you for joining the journey! Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8242. Cricket is like that isn’t it👍🤩 Thank you for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  8243. The goats were great weren't they! 🤭Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8244. I am delighted that you enjoyed the wall too! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  8245. They are such beautiful creatures! I really hope the diocese put a nesting box up for them so that they stay around. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  8246. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I travel with my husband but he can’t be in the vlogs as his work has a strict code of conduct about social media. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8247. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for buying my book too. I shall try my very best to get a Zephyr paw print; she is very fussy about her paws, so that will be interesting- I'll have to film it!🐾🐾😂 I am so pleased that you enjoyed this week's vlog; it was such a special place to visit and then to hear the man talk about his friend's dad made me feel quite emotional about it all. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  8248. Oh my Francis, it sounds like you have had a bad experience with spiders. We do get a lot onboard and I keep one by the front and back door as they do a good job of keeping out the flies. The others, I put in a little container and take them outside. I haven’t been bitten so I quite like them, especially after reading Charlotte’s Web. Have a wonderful evening. Take care🌻🦋
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  8249. Thank you so much 😊 Tracy! Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8250. I thought exactly the same thing. In fact, we were asleep and another boater knocked on our boat to warn us. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8251. Thank you so much for entering the competition and for watching the vlog! Take care🦋🌻
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  8252. That is such a brilliant comment- thank you so much! It's word for word what our engineer is going to do. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  8253. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8254. It is such a kind thing that Richard and Ennis are doing, isn't it? Thank you for your reassuring words about the "green light" - you have made me feel better. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8255. It is really tasty and definitely tastes better each day. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8256. Thank you, Kelli. Have a great Sunday and week ahead.🦋🌻
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  8257. They handle hail, falling branches and all sorts of objects. Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  8258. That is so kind of you. You are very welcome. Thank you so much for watching 😊 Have a super weekend, Take care 🦋🌻
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  8259. That’s so kind of you, Joseph and Gigi! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8260. This is such a kind comment, Ralph.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8261. I should have called her Snowy! Take care 🌻🦋
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  8262. I was amazed when in found out about the mice too! 🤩 What incredible creatures. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8263. In the summer, it is nice to take Little Alice to the parts of the water that can't fit a narrowboat. Thank you for watching.Take care🦋🌻
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  8264. When I was editing the vlog, I heard that too! 😂 Often when I am editing, I say to myself: "what on earth am I talking about?" 😂🙈Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8265. I was so bad at art when I was at school that they suggested that I took dance as a GCSE rather than art! 🤭 As for poetry, I have always loved writing and reading it and when I was 8, I started recording my poems in a notebook. I agree though that we have a lot to thank for the good teachers. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8266. It’s very tasty! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8267. It is crazy isn’t it! 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8268. 🙈 I get so excited!😆 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8269. You sound like me getting distracted by wildlife! 😂 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8270. Hi Michael, it is so lovely to hear from you!😊 This week was a very unexpected one for me as I thought that a journey into town would mean there would be less wildlife, but I was over the moon to discover such an amazing place and apparently, otter have been spotted too in the river that runs through Market Harborough. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Thank you so much for your kind comments. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  8271. You are so right, you can’t beat nature! That must have been an amazing sight on your digger. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  8272. Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness, Lynn.🤗 Take care 🌻🦋
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  8273. I was a shandy drinking southerner but up north is changing me; you’ve got to be hardy to boat up here and I love that!🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8274. Exactly that! 😂🐾🐾🤗 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8275. Hi Liz, sorry that there wasn’t a vlog this week but I had to travel down south to my friend’s funeral. I’m up and running as usual for Friday this week though. Take care🦋🌻
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  8276. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the channel, Cynthia.Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for buying my book for your friend too. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8277. Thank you so much, John! 👍❤️🕊 Life throws complicated things our way all of the time, so if we can enjoy some simplicity between those times, it is a blessing! Have a lovely weekend and week ahead. Take care. 🦋🌻
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  8278. The Foxes are an incredible pair aren't they and their next set of vlogs are going to be amazing!🦊🦊 I don't think I'm high energy enough to keep the Foxy lot entertained, but of course I would welcome anyone new to the channel if they wished to join our little journey.
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  8279. "Pressed the flesh with other YouTubers" really made me chuckle.😂 I shall check out the Boat Time Vlog as I haven't come across that one yet. 👍 I do plan to do Crick this year, so I shall have to buy a ticket soon and then start preparing to press some flesh!😂😂
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  8280. I think it’s a great expression and I knew it wouldn’t be crude! 🌻🦋
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  8281. Hi Steve, thank you so much for your congratulations and your kind comments; I really appreciate it. It was great meeting you the other day; shortly after you left, a boat turned up and told us we were moored on their spot!🫢 Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  8282.  @stevewrissy9748  We had to move, but they do pay for that spot, so rightly it belongs to them. It just wasn't clear that it was a private mooring spot. Anyway, we ended up in the exciting and ever so noisy, Dogdyke instead!
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  8283. It was such a relief that I didn't find a tick on Zephyr, but if I did I was thinking of including it in my poem and journal! 😂Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Lorraine. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8284. It’s an organic version and it’s delicious 😋 Thank you so much for watching. Have a great week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8285. That is so kind of you, Paul. Thank you so much.Take care 🦋🌻
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  8286. Congratulations on your win! I am so pleased that you had a great day out too. Take care🌻🦋
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  8287. Thank you so much 😊 🤗 Enjoy your day, Titus Wumkes🦋🌻
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  8288. I am so pleased that you enjoyed watching and I hope that whatever it was that was causing you to need cheering up, has improved. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy New Year!🦋🌻🥳
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  8289. That is a good question about communal roosting; I know that some do, but not in a small nest box like that; I loved reading about the record of 61 wrens all tightly packed together for warmth; isn't that adorable?Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8290. Whoop! Whoop! Congratulations on your house sale- that is so exciting and you must be over the moon. I hope you find your perfect boat. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  8291. At last, your work is complete and you are on the move! How on earth did you get through the ice? Perhaps you should carry on cruising and not go back to your marina? Zephyr doesn't know that I have disposed of that ball🤫 I will buy her a proper one this weekend. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  8292. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  8293. It is such a beautiful place! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8294. Thank you so much for watching, John and for your lovely comment too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8295. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it, Jill! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8296. Zephyr loved her scratch behind the ears! I am so pleased that you like your journals too.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  8297. 😂 That she is! 🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  8298. I hope you are okay? I have been reading all about the Arctic blast. Stay warm and dry x Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8299. 'The local wildlife'🤣 To be honest though, it was really quite clean on the way in for a city and the basin was immaculate. Like you said, it is definitely worth a visit. Have a wonderful weekend!🌻🦋
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  8300. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8301. Ah, your boat is gorgeous and the painting of the nuthatch is stunning! I have seen so many of them this year, more than I have seen before. 💚🌻🦋
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  8302. You are so welcome, Sean! Take care🦋🌻
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  8303. That is very true! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend🌻🦋
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  8304. That is such a kind thing to say!😊 Thank you, Peter!🙏 Have a lovely week 🦋🌻
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  8305. That is so kind of you, thank you so much, James. The winter is such an exciting time as long as you have everything you need on board to stay safe and dry. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  8306. Congratulations! That is wonderful news. I'll look out for you on the water.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8307. Good question: The furthest place North is, Tewitfield on the very top of the Lancaster Canal in England and the South is a place called Goldaming on the River Wey. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8308. I was so excited to spot a frog as it is the first frog in journal! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8309. Your job sounds like it was incredible! 🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8310. That’s so kind of you. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8311. Hi Christine, reading people’s memories of the 1963 winter is fascinating! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8312. Hi Di, Pickle is probably so relieved and over the moon to know that she has another four years with you and Oscar! The honey hint is a genius idea, however I'm not sure my dentist would agree.😬 Hope you are ok? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  8313. I am so sorry to hear about your yellow Lab. I’m sending you a big hug across the airwaves. Take care 🦋🌻🤗
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  8314. I'm so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs- thank you so much for your kindness. Take care🌻🦋
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  8315. Hi Tim, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I understand what you are saying about the carbon footprint, but if we had proper, green alternatives like they do in some other countries, then we could still continuously cruise and significantly reduce our emissions. Unfortunately, popular media paints anyone who criticises fossil fuels as a eco-nut. I have a thick skin, so this won’t stop me trying my hardest to get greener options. Wish me luck!🤞😃 Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  8316. Oh my goodness, I am so, so sorry for the loss of your friend like that. It is so hard to come to terms with isn't it? I hope you are finding some peace in nature and in the wonderful memories that you have.Take care 🦋🌻
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  8317. Thank you so much- that is so kind of you! Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  8318. Well I am delighted that has been your hobby!😊 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  8319. It's lovely to hear from you, Guy! I hope that you and Jill are well. That stretch of canal you plan to visit is gorgeous. There was a very friendly kingfisher in Berkhamsted, near the Rising Sun Pub, Lock which loved having its photo taken. Take care and have a super week.🌻🦋
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  8320. You are very welcome, Miguel! Happy and safe New Year to you and your family🌻🦋
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  8321. That is so kind of you, Sandra. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8322. Oh those snails, Jacqueline! 🐚🐚🐌 I will never forget those little treasures, secretly sharing the bench with me. I’m so pleased that it made you giggle!🤭 Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care🌻🦋
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  8323. Jaqueline, I really hope you have made a full recovery and that you’re feeling much better now. It is so wonderful to know that you are watching the vlogs. Thank you so much for letting me know; it means a lot. Take care🌻🦋
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  8324. It does seem to be one engine problem after the other doesn't it? Thank you so much for your lovely comment and well spotted by the way!👏👍 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8325. It restores your faith in human nature when people offer to help like that. They were all so kind. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8326. They are so in charge aren’t they! 😂👍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8327. That is so kind- thank you so much. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8328. Happy New Year to you too! Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend🌻🦋
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  8329. Thank you so much, Terry! Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  8330. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8331. I love the fact that you woke up with an image for a painting in your head! 😍I’d love to see it when it’s ready. Thank you for your lovely comment, Jenny. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8332. The Grace Darling story really touched me especially when the swan was stood, like an angel on the boat. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8333. It is a very good combination!👍 Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  8334. I need to get some sort of battery pack to power a stronger lightbulb I think. Oh well, it was fun trying. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care🌻🦋
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  8335. The weaving history would fascinate you if you went. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8336. That is very true.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8337. 🤭🙈 I'm not likely going to be making an appearance on Gardener's World anytime soon am I?Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  8338. Thank you so much for your kind comment! Take care🌻🦋
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  8339. That is so kind of you. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  8340. What a lovely comment! 🤩 Thank you so much 😊 Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  8341. Zephyr is her full name. It’s ironic that it means gentle breeze and she was like a tornado in this vlog!😂🐾🐾 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8342. I am sorry if I somehow misled you into thinking that I'm always on my own. There are some amazing solo boaters out there on YouTube: The Narrowboat Pirate, May, May Moon, Narrowboat Will, The Narrowboat that James Built, Country House Gent, Robbie Cummings, Slow Boat Around Britain, Trev's Travels by Narrowboat, EarleWrites, Narrowboat Isness...and I have probably left even more out, but they will show you that you can do it and I wish you the best of luck if you do, do it. Give me a wave if you make it to the cut. Take care🦋🌻
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  8343. Crampons are a game changer in the ice! 👍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8344. Donkeys are such beautiful animals aren't they?🐴
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  8345. I really do need to get better waterproof clothes-I'll start looking 👍 Thank you so much for your lovely comment; I am so pleased that you enjoy the countryside views too. Take care🌻🦋
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  8346. How lucky you are to live in Cornwall; I love it there! Had to look the echium up and it is an impressive plant isn’t it? Thank you for your kind comment and for entering the competition. Take care🦋🌻
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  8347. Hi Sally, I hope you have a calmer day tomorrow; sit back and relax whilst reading Edith's beautiful book and see what she found on that day 100 years ago.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  8348. Thank you so much! Take care 🌻🦋
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  8349. Well, I am just so pleased that you are coming along with us on our journey! Take care🦋🌻
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  8350. Welcome to the channel, Rob! It’s great to have you aboard. Long-tailed tits are one of my favourite birds, such cheeky, little characters. Thank you for your comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  8351. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  8352. I’m so pleased. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  8353. I hope your dream comes true soon🌻🦋🤞
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  8354. I was more scared in the flood as I felt that we had a bit more control in the locks. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8355. Welcome aboard, Tim! Thank you so much for watching and leaving a lovely comment. You are very right about the positives outweighing the negatives of narrowboat life. Have a wonderful week, take care🌻🦋
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  8356. That is such a kind comment.Thank you so much! Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8357. I travel with my husband but he works in education and they have a strict code of conduct about social media so he can’t really be on the vlogs. Thank you for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  8358. Hi ya, Will! I hope you are ok. I’m going to catch up on your vlogs this weekend. I think your vlogs are super and you always make me laugh. That coal must have cost you a pretty penny. It’s already getting chilly at night, so I hope you stay warm. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  8359. Hi Vanessa, thank you so much for your lovely comment. Being on the water is definitely calming and a slower pace of life. There are still worries and hurdles, but for me, I can deal with them better by being content with the little home I have. Sending you sunshine and a gentle breeze 🦋🌻🌞🌬
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  8360. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it! Thank you 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8361. Welcome aboard, Michael! Thank you so much for taking the time to comment and I am so pleased that you liked the Red Kite vlog. Wishing you a wonderful weekend in Poland.🦋🌻
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  8362. I’m so pleased 😌 Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  8363. That is so kind of you- thank you so much. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8364. It was a great day. Thank you so much for asking. Take care🦋🌻
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  8365. Me and my husband. He can’t be in the vlogs due to his work commitments and the sensitive nature of his job. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8366. 😂😂😂 I love your poetic phrasing in this comment! 😂😂😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8367. Thank you so much! Happy New Year to you and your family🌻🦋🥳
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  8368. How exciting, I bet you can’t wait! See you on the water then! Have a wonderful week, take care🦋🌻
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  8369. I love nature, Richard.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8370. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8371. Such a tragic story, Nidge. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8372. Ooh, Bournville, I may never leave the place!🤭 Zephyr kept staring out at those houses so when I was filming it made me laugh that she started doing it again. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend🌻🦋
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  8373. I hope you are feeling better now? Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  8374. Wakefield was wonderful to visit and packed with history! Thank you so much for lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8375. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8376. Thank you so much, Ruth for such a lovely comment. I am keeping my fingers crossed for that hazelnut!🤞Take care🌻🦋
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  8377. Observing nature brings joy!🌞
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  8378. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Sadly, when I was in London narrowboating, I wasn't making vlogs then and I really wish that I had now. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  8379. Hi Shirley, it is lovely to be back. I hope you are well? I have found writing poetry really helps me to overcome problems and the swallow inspired me this week. There it was on the wire, fresh from this incredible journey that it had undertaken- what's not to admire? Thank you so much for your kindness. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8380. Hi Shirley, it is lovely to be back. I hope you are well? I have found writing poetry really helps me to overcome problems and the swallow inspired me this week. There is was on the wire, fresh from this incredible journey that it had undertaken- what's not to admire? Thank you so much for kindness. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8381. What a wonderful thing that your daughter and her partner are doing and so inspirational too! I wish them all the luck in the world with their project. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8382. Thank you so much, Pauline! Have a super 2024- take care🌻🦋
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  8383. It wasn’t a 4 biscuit storm that one!😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8384. Well better late than never, Chris! I hope you are ok? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8385. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the channel. Cassette toilets are emptied at Elsan points which are positioned along the canal at service points.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  8386. Thank you for your kind comment, I was so lucky to spot the Yellow Hammer; I haven’t seen one before so to see one when I was looking for yellow nature to film was so exciting! The grey wagtail likes the water so I see them often near the canal. Have a lovely weekend and week ahead!🌻🙏
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  8387. Zephyr knows exactly how to phrase what she wants! 😂🐾🐾🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8388. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  8389. Thank you so much, Ed! Isn’t the drawing incredible of Zephyr? She looked around the back of it because I think she thought it was real! 😂🐾🐾 Take care 🌻🦋
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  8390. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8391. That is so lovely to know!🌻🦋
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  8392. It feels right at the moment.Thank you so much for your kindness. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8393. It impresses the heck out of me too! 🤩. But I don’t understand the engineering bits like you do. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8394. Thank you so much, Nanci. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8395. Ohh, I love the 60s vibe!👍 Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8396. I like an organic, wholemeal digestive which dunks beautifully in the tea and isn't too sweet, but if you fancy a bit of sweet one day, you can smother it in chocolate spread!Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  8397. Zephyr got a chicken chew and Mr M isn’t on the boat when I am doing my journal as he works away down south. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8398. Thank you for your kindness, Caz. I really appreciate it. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8399. Oh spring! Wouldn’t that be lovely? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8400. That is so kind of you, thank you. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  8401. Thank you so much, Com Sen! Merry Christmas 🦋🌻🎄
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  8402. Oh Ann- well done for rescuing the bee! ❤️🐝It must have been wonderful to see it revived. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8403. It’s so lovely to look out for changes like that in a setting and such a pretty flower too. Thank you for entering the competition and watching the vlog. Take care.🦋🌻
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  8404. Congratulations on spotting the chiffchaff.! They are tricky to spot aren’t they? They’re very vocal around here though. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  8405. Zephyr walks and a cloud of fur puffs all around her at the moment, even though I am brushing her regularly. I am honoured to share my name with your calico cat. Please pass on a belly rub to Charlie and Vanessa from me.Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  8406. I think it did go by way of the enchanted forest and stream! Thank you so much for buying it. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8407. Very wise. It is tasty though! 🤭 Take care 🌻🦋
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  8408. Thank you so much, Michael! I love drawing insects- they are so exciting to sketch. Happy Christmas to you and your family too. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8409. Shirley, I hope you and your husband are ok. What a worrying time for you all. You’ll be in my thoughts and prayers and I wish your husband a speedy recovery. I think it’s wonderful that your cat goes out with you for a meal and waits outside! What an amazing feline you must have. Take care, wishing you all my love🦋🌻
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  8410. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it! 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  8411. 🦋🌻
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  8412. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8413. Hi Annie, I love the story of you camping and listening to the skylarks from the grass. Life should be filled with moments like that- wonderful! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8414. 🙈 If no-one saw then it didn't really happen did it? 😂Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy Easter! 🦋🌻🐣
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  8415. Thank you so much!👍👍👍👍
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  8416. Thank you so much. The old vlogs were a bit of an experiment. Have a super Sunday and week ahead 🦋🌻
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  8417. I’m getting braver every year, but I was a bag of nerves at the beginning. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8418. Hi Senna, thank you so much for your lovely comment; kingfishers are beautiful aren't they? Also, thank you so much for your kindness about my journal. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  8419. Welcome aboard, Harry! I am so pleased that you stumbled across my vlogs. I really hope that you enjoy them. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  8420. I am married but my husband works away for part of the week and he can’t be in the vlogs as he works in education so it’s breaking his code of conduct to be on social media like that. I mentioned about it years ago on my early vlogs. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8421. Francis, thank you so much for such kind words in your comment. It really means a lot. Have a lovely weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  8422. You are so right Will; we all underestimate the intelligence of fungus and I’m sure they hold the answer to many of our world’s problems. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment and have a lovely weekend and week ahead!🦋🌻
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  8423. I am so pleased that you liked the vlog. I drink all types of tea but I think it was Yorkshire Loose Leaf in this vlog.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8424. Great advice! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  8425. Thank you so much, John for such a lovely comment and I am chuffed that you look forward to the vlogs! You live in a beautiful part of the country. We should have left the Middle Levels by now but we love it so much we have slowed our travel plans right down. Have a super weekend!🦋🌻
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  8426. Great tip- thank you so much!Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  8427. Thank you for your kindness, Max. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  8428. Thank you so much, Wendy for such a lovely comment. I totally recommend a visit to Lincoln; what a stunning city! I am really pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  8429. I'm sorry that you felt like that. I know that feeling and it is frightening. On the canal though, where I am at the moment, it feels so safe and I love the peace and tranquility of the empty path.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8430. That is so kind of you- thank you so much, Julie! Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8431. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I hope you realise your floating dream too. Have a great weekend 🦋🌻
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  8432. I’m so sorry. Hopefully it will all be back to calm next week.🤞 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  8433. I was wondering if some of the scenery reminds you of Belgium in my vlogs at the moment as we keep saying that some of it reminds us of your canals? Take care🦋🌻
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  8434. How lovely to have such a wonderful translation. Cute suits them perfectly! Thank you for your lovely comment and take care🌻🦋
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  8435. Hi Ruth, I shall have to go to your Instagram page and watch that! I love watching your videos as they are such a relaxing view. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a sunny weekend.🌻🦋
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  8436. That is very kind of you.Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8437. Teamwork was the dreamwork on that day!😁🦆 Take care🦋🌻
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  8438. It sounds like you have some exciting adventures planned and you'll be in your newly painted boat exploring these wonderful waterways again! Thank you so much for your comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8439. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  8440. The recent good weather has definitely brought out some more butterflies and insects. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8441. It would be a big cost wouldn't it? Thank you for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  8442. Happy March to you too, Joanne! I bet the tea tastes wonderful in a Wedgewood cup? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8443. The canals are alive with new, fluffy families and full of all of the drama that goes with it! Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8444. Thank you so much for ordering a calendar and for encouraging me to do it this year. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8445. 20ft would be around £19,000 depending on the age and condition. Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  8446. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  8447. That is so kind of you, Ian. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  8448. Hi Debba, what a wise quote and so true too. The view from your back deck alive with wildlife sounds wonderful. I can picture it all. 🥰Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8449. I hope you are recovering from your operation, John? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  8450. That’s fascinating! 🤩 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8451. Thank you so much for your hard work in looking after us all in hospital. I have so much respect for all those working in hospitals; the care, dedication and commitment that you have towards your fellow human being astounds me. Zephyr wags her tail and sends Fin and Meg a woofy hello!🐾🐾 Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8452. We got the sunny one didn’t we! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8453. Thank you so much, James🤗 It is lovely to know that you enjoy the poetry and wildlife. I really enjoy putting the vlogs together too. Have a great weekend🌻🦋
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  8454. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  8455. That’s so kind of you! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  8456. I hope you have a restful and peaceful weekend. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8457. Welcome aboard, Cath! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am so pleased that you liked the vlog. Have a super weekend and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  8458.  @cathoutdoors523  Thank goodness; I thought it was just me!😂🍞
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  8459. Hi Barbara, I am useless with general knowledge to be honest as I am just interested in nature and poetry, so you'd do very well against me! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8460. I have them all the time, Barbara. I like the name Melissa though!😂🦋🌻
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  8461. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I wonder where your wagtails went? I hope they return. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8462. You are so welcome, Paul. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8463. What a kind comment- I really appreciate it! I'll have to read about your two species of wren- they sound adorable.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  8464. I am honoured to be the first thing that you wanted to see! Glad you have fixed your internet problems too. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  8465. I felt very bad that I was going to be interrupting their competition by going forward and backwards past them. The more people that can use the canals the better because hopefully, they will fight to protect them. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8466. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Nigel. There appears to be more people cruising through the winter this year compared to previous years that I have been afloat, but it is still much, much quieter than the summer. Have a super weekend!🌻🦋
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  8467. Thank you for your kindness. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  8468. Oohhh, Debba- fireflies!🥰🤩 I would love to see them too. If think that they are slightly different to glow worms as fireflies mostly have wings for flight and I think only the male glow worm has wings for flight, but they belong in the same family as they are beetles. I am not 100% sure about it though, so I'll keep on reading. Thank you for your lovely comment; it must be magical to sit on your balcony watching the outside lit by dancing sparks! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8469. Good afternoon, Michael from Poland! Thank you so much for a lovely comment. It is bringing a lot of happy memories back when I read your posts from the old videos. The K&A is beautiful. Take care.🦋🌻
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  8470. I’m sorry about that mispronunciation- I should have checked that! 🙈 I’m still learning Yorkshire and it’s keeping me on my toes. 😃 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8471. We travel once a week really, but sometimes we might move twice a week. It's so lovely to have somewhere new to explore for a while. Thank you for taking the time to comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  8472. I’ve done a video about this: How Much Does a Canal Narrowboat Cost? #194 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8473. Well now, Brewster, I can't believe you are actually encouraging me to use more gongoozler jokes! 😂 I am gutted that I missed that one now!😂Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  8474. I'm not sure that this comment is meant for me, but Happy New Year to you anyway! 🥳🌻🦋
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  8475. Including me!😂 Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  8476. Zephyr does miss her family when they are gone. She sends a woof to Murphy🐾🐾 Take care🌻🦋
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  8477. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and how awful that you fell in the drain and have scars to prove it! I’m so pleased to hear that boaters use this stretch of water though as I really enjoyed walking to the garden centre and I absolutely loved the brown hares! Now in terms of the history of the mooring, I read that piece of information when I was researching about Skylark and the garden centre, but it might not be completely accurate although it made a lot of sense to me that a boat hiring company and a place of interest would see the benefit of putting in a spot for visitors? Let me know if you find out otherwise though. I hope you are managing to stay warm and dry! Take care🌻🦋
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  8478. I attract people who are interested in narrowboating and nature and they tend to be kind and decent human beings which I am so grateful for. Thank you so much for watching my vlog and taking the time to comment too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8479. Hi Paul, the community on the cut are wonderful! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  8480. That’s so true! I’ll keep a look out. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8481. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. You are so right. It would be really interesting to get Phil’s opinion on the recent changes. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  8482. That’s so kind of you! It really was a 4 biscuit kind of week 🤭 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8483. Hi Francis, thank you so much for such a lovely comment. The birds along the tidal Trent were spectacular, hopefully on my return journey, I will be able to get better footage of them. Have a sunny weekend🌻🦋🌞
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  8484. That is so kind of you, Christine. I could have watched those grebes all day with their fascinating rituals. Have a lovely week and take care.🦋🌻
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  8485. It is such a wonderful place to visit! So much history and nature too. Also, everyone is so welcoming. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🦋
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  8486. Thank you for such a lovely comment, James. I didn’t ever think that others would be interested in having a copy of my journal and so for the first time, I intend to copy this year’s into a book to sell if people would like to buy it. It is so heartwarming to know that people like you appreciate my sketches and poems. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  8487. Occasionally and normally by volunteers. Take care🦋🌻
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  8488.  @mikehurley5052  You are a star⭐
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  8489. Margaret, your words are so true and such a support to read. Thank you so much for this beautiful and powerful comment. I hope you are ok too? Take care🦋🌻
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  8490. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the videos. Thank you so much. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8491. Thank you for your kind comment! I will continue to vlog as long as I have the free time to do it. 🌻🦋
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  8492. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8493. Thank you so much, Steve! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  8494. That is very kind of you! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8495. I can’t remember the question, Nanci? What was it? Thank you for your comment 🦋🌻
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  8496. It’s a great place! Thank you for your lovely comment and for subscribing. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8497. I’ve heard Richard talking about a Shirley Greaves on his podcast and I wondered if it was you. I am so pleased you listen as it is a piece of magic. Take care🌻🦋
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  8498. That is so kind of you. I sell my books in my Etsy shop: themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com I am restocking the books and calendars in a couple of weeks. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8499. Hi Vicky, never underestimate the power of a custard cream, I say! 😂Thank you so much for buying my book too. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  8500. Thank you so much for all of your lovely comments each week. I really hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas break. 🦋🌻🎄
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  8501. Happy birthday, Richard!🥳🥳 Spooky, I saw two swifts today for the first time this year too! Do they nest in your roof? How amazing to have them in your garden. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  8502. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Cathy! I am so pleased that you enjoyed the moments of calm. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  8504. Hi there Steve, I wish that it was that simple too. I think that’s why I find so much joy in walking and noticing the beautiful things and I count my blessings that I am able to do that at the moment. I don’t think those swans were listening to me though😂🦢 Thank you so much for your lovely comment, take care🦋🌻
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  8505. Ah, did you see your boat on the vlog? I was so impressed with Crick as I have only been there to go to the boat show before and I didn't realise it had beautiful woods and gardens and the magnificent hill to climb. I also noticed all of the trees that had been planted for the local new born babies. It is such a special thing to do. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  8506. Genius! 🤩 Thank you so much for your watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8507. That is such a wise and helpful comment- thank you so much, Lynn. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8508. What a kind comment- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  8509. That is so kind of you! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8510. That’s so kind of you, Tania! Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8511. I hope you get to experience narrowboating one day.Thank you so much for watching and subscribing. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8512. Hi Paul, I hope you get out and do some photography as the trees and hedges are bursting with life!Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  8513. 😂🙈
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  8514. Thank you so much for your concern, Chris. Have a wonderful week. Take care🦋🌻
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  8515. It is so beautiful and to have such a link with a place like that must be very special. I was brought up in, Ilford, Essex which is a very different landscape, but beautiful in its own way! 😃Have a super weekend 🌻🦋
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  8516. That is so kind of you- thank you so much. Take care🦋🌻
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  8517. That’s an interesting fact, Paul- I didn’t know that! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  8518. It’s great isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  8519. I owe it to the canals to do what I can to protect them as they have given me 4 1/2 years of complete happiness and I am so grateful for that. Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  8520. I wonder why they are not selling them where you are anymore? They are delicious aren't they?Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8521. Another great question- Joseph! You can cruise through the night if you want to but it would be quite dangerous to do locks in the dark and if anything went wrong nobody would be around. On the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal the bridges shut at dark so you wouldn't be able to move far on that canal. What you are not supposed to do is run your engine or a generator from 8pm at night until 8am in the morning. That is because there would be a constant noise in one area which would disturb whoever else lived in that area. I hope this has answered your question. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8522. I use a Panasonic LUMIX 2000. It’s a great bridge camera. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8523. What a lovely thing to say, Catherine!😊 That means such a lot to me, thank you. Take care🌻🦋
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  8524. I am so pleased that you both enjoyed it, Ann! Thank you so much- take care🌻🦋
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  8525. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it, Ann. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8526. Hi Jenny, yes the wildlife does adapt well doesn't it? I'm hoping to develop some webbed feet overnight so that I can paddle my way through the water during this hot snap that we are having! 🦆 😂 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  8527. Waitrose sell Chai, but I’m not sure where you are. It’s only bags though. It would be great to get a loose leaf version. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8528. Thank you so much 😊 The barn owl was magical to see. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8529. You are so welcome. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8530. The full terrace definitely got their entertainment that day! 🫣Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  8531. The river Thames is an exciting and beautiful river to narrow boat on. I can see why you enjoyed it so much. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  8532. It sounds terrible. Imagine seeing all of the birds perish? 🥲 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8533. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Often people think that I am strange, but I have such a feeling of inner happiness from what I do, that I really don't mind at all. I think you are more conscious of fitting in when you are younger aren't you? Which is why I really like getting old! Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  8534. I am so pleased!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8535. It was so special, Mike. It was there for such a long time, but I had to edit the footage as it would have made for a very long video. It was just so beautiful how it stayed in the same position like that. Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Take care 🦋🌻
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  8536. Actually probably 14 layers!😂 Good tip about the thermals; I'll look into getting some. 👍Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  8537. I’m craving chocolate remembering this now!😂 Zephyr is a good girl and she is a delight to share my days with. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  8538. 😂 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  8539. My early videos are a bit of an experiment as I was learning how to film and edit. Thank you for your patience with them. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8540. Hi Robin, the Northern Shovelers have this incredible lamellae on their beaks which, when they spin, filters the food through the water into their mouths. It is so clever. How wonderful that the sound of the bitterns features in Sherlock Holmes! Thank you so much for sharing my channel too; that is so kind of you. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8541. That is so kind of you. It is my quiet time of the week to sit with tea, biscuits and my journal. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8542. Thank you for your guess. I'll let you know next week. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8543. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  8544. John Muir Laws a Guide to Nature Journaling is how I began. Then I developed my own style once I had practiced. I now break a subject up into small shapes piece at a time. Slowly, I am improving and I know you will too as long as you keep trying. Happy drawing! Take care 🌻🦋
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  8545. I made the first 5 videos private as they were so badly filmed and edited. I was just practicing back then. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8546. Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  8547. The canals are fascinating places to explore. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy Easter 🐣 and enjoy the rest of your weekend 🦋🌻
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  8548. Thank you so much for your kind comment, Sue😊 I will have to go back and watch the bore when I'm not on the river.🫣 Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  8549. The flood and possibility of the River Calder bursting its banks was very frightening but we were luckier than those on the Bridgewater Canal. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8550. Hugs and kisses to your cat, Christine and a big thank you to you for a lovely comment. Wishing you a wonderful weekend.🐱🤗🌻🦋
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  8551. Oat milk hot chocolate! 😋 I don’t blame you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8552. I hope you are recovering well from being in hospital Ann. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Rest up and have a great weekend.🦋🌻
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  8553. Hi Trevor, good question! Next week's vlog includes my day out on the steam train. It was brilliant! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8554. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8555. Zephyr really was keen to get onto dry land after the ship canal.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8556. Thank you, John! 😃For a while there, I thought I was cursed by the monkey, 🐒 but I am going to paint and frame one for inside the boat, once the daisy painting is finished. Anyway your reading material sounds like an interesting choice! 📖 Enjoy the rest of your week!🌻🦋🐒
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  8557. After your comment yesterday, today I have seen reports of monkey pox and until you mentioned it, I didn't even know it existed! You are right, I cut myself off slightly from the real world; normally I only get the headline news pop up on my phone, but today it is all over social media. Stay safe too! Have a wonderful rest of the week.🌻🦋
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  8558. Paul, that is such an amazing opportunity and how wonderful to have a song dedicated to you too! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8559. Hi Tracy, I am really finding the memories comforting- thank you so much for your kindness. Take care🦋🌻
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  8560. Thank you so much 😊 It is my favourite part of the week to sit down and fill in my journal. Have a super weekend 🦋🌻
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  8561. Hello The Wandering Ponderers and welcome aboard! It is so lovely to hear that you are both enjoying the vlogs and that we share the same interests. Have a wonderful rest of the week. Take care🌻🦋
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  8562. I bet it looks beautiful! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  8563. 😂 It has become like a Rubics Cube for my simple, little brain! 😂 Game changer though. 👍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8564. Thank you for watching and commenting. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  8565. Thank you so much 😊 The autumn colours are so beautiful and it makes everything seem so alive. I hope you are enjoying your autumn too! Take care🌻🦋🍁🍂
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  8566. Thank you for your lovely comment. Walking with Zephyr is my favourite thing to do. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8567. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Wayne. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8568. That is so kind of you- thank you so much.😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  8569. Thank you so much for watching. Don’t work too hard! Take care 🦋🌻
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  8570. I’m so pleased that you find it charming- that is so kind of you. Thank you ☺️ Have a wonderful weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8571. Sometimes old boats are used to slow down bank erosion. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8572. It’s so sad isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8573. Hi John, I really hope that you are having a wonderful day as you made mine with your lovely comment this morning!😊 Thank you so much. Take care🦋🌻
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  8574. That is so kind of you, Paul. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8575. They are doing that all by themselves! 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8576. I’m so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  8577. You are so welcome, Michael.Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  8578. I hope you are okay? I’m so pleased that you found the vlog relaxing. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8579. Thank you so much! Take care 🦋🌻
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  8580. Thank you so much for watching and commenting, take care🦋🌻
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  8581. That is so kind of you- thank you so much, Richard. I wish you a Merry Christmas and New Year too. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8582. You are very welcome, Ruth! Have a wonderful Christmas break and prosperous New Year too!🌻🦋🎄
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  8583. Hi Jim and Wendy, I was hoping someone would break the ice that day so we could move; I knew that you would be moving for a reason as we have had to do the same before. I made sure that I hid your identification though as I know that some boaters aren't enthusiastic when a boat moves through ice. It made for spectacular footage though as it looked so dramatic! I am so pleased that you got your fuel.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  8584. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  8585. That is such a super idea and one that can be done on a smaller scale for a narrow boat. I’ll try it next heatwave.👍 Thank you so much. Have a great weekend 🌻🦋
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  8586. Thank you so much, Vanessa! I am glad that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a super rest of the weekend,take care 🌻🦋
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  8587. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8588. Please don’t worry as the grebes not chosen by one adult are chosen by the other, so the chicks aren’t orphaned. They just go off with either mum or dad. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8589. If ever you need a stick chopped then Zephyr’s your dog!😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for your comment 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8590. That is such a coincidence with the fish, Michael! I am so pleased that you saw that I had included the cormorant on the poem side; I just couldn't leave it out. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  8591. I hope you had a calm week and I wish you a relaxing and restful weekend, daveyboy! Take care🌻🦋
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  8592. She is my kindred spirit. She even seems to look out for wildlife with me too.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8593. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Janey. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8594. 6 inches of snow! ❄️ I hope you are keeping warm? Thank you so much for your kind words about, India. Already, she has sent lots of photos- mainly of the food she is eating!😂 She loves her food! Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8595. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8596. He has amazing skills doesn’t he! 🤩 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8597. Horses only pull boats as part of a reminder of how things used to be. I’ve seen it on the Llangollen canal. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8598. It is iron oxide which seeps into the canal from the rocks which is believed to have been disturbed during the building of the tunnels. It is harmless apparently? Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care🌻🦋
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  8599. I am so pleased that you enjoy that part. It is very kind of you to watch until the end too. Have a super week. Take care🌻🦋
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  8600. Thank you so much for your question and kind comment about the vlogs. The water in most canals, is not suitable to jump in. CRT recommend that boaters carry a bottle of Cola on board which you should drink, if you accidentally fall into the canal as this is a good way apparently of killing sickness bugs/ bacteria which might have been ingested on entering the water. If maintenance work has to take place in the canal, CRT have special, water suits which they wear before going in. Most rivers are fine to enter and some boaters swim in them on hot days, but the problem with canals is the water isn't moving and flowing and boats empty their 'grey water' into them. I hope this answers your question. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  8601. It was so worth all of the hard work! 😓 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8602. It was really frightening but as soon as I saw the river subside, it felt more of a controllable situation. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8603. That is so kind of you- thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  8604. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I hope you had a super Christmas. Happy New Year to you all!🌻🦋🥳
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  8605. Sorry about that, but I had to reload it due to technical issues. You don't need to watch it again. Take care🦋🌻
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  8606. Ohhh, super quote, Margaret!🤩 He spoke a lot of sense, Mr Shakespeare didn't he? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8607. Thank you, Oddball1711!🦋🌻
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  8608. A Merry Christmas to you too, Ed and thank you so much for watching!🌻🦋🎄
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  8609. Hi Lee, thank you so much for your kind comment. I hope we can get it all fixed too. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  8610. Hi Jane, let me explain. I live on my own for part of the week as my husband works away and then he normally comes back and we travel together. He can’t be on the vlogs due to his work commitments and the sensitive nature of his job as he works with vulnerable families. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8611. You are very welcome.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8612. You are so welcome, Stevie. Have a lovely Easter and weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  8613. Welcome to the channel, Paul and thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8614. How wonderful! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  8615. What a kind comment! I really recommend visiting a florist on a grey, cold day and taking a big nasal inhale! It’s very uplifting. 🤩👍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8616. It was wasn’t it? I’ll never forget that man. Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  8617. I will keep on chugging, cruising the cut and floating my boat!🤣
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  8618. 🤗 What a lovely comment- you are a blooming delight too, Linda!🤗 I am learning new things about nature everyday and it is the biggest buzz in the world! Have a super weekend, take care.🦋🌻
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  8619. The green has suddenly all popped and the flowers are in full bloom again! Zeph is a good girl isn't she? I love her to bits!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8620. Great idea! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  8621. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I write a poem every week to go in my journal and I draw something that I have found along the waterways to go with it. I started doing this a couple of years ago and in that time, I have written 170 poems now. I love writing poetry! Have a super weekend- take care🦋🌻
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  8622. You have incredibly exciting wildlife where you are. Although you are right some of it is mighty bitey too! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8623. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment! Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  8624. Thank you for your lovely comment.Merry Christmas and happy new year! Take care🌻🦋🎄
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  8625. That is such a kind and lovely comment, Rebecca- thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8626. Hi Sandra, it’s definitely more expensive than it was previously, but then living in a house is too, so you’re right there, I am from Essex, originally. I was brought up in Ilford. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  8627. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8628. Oh my goodness; I am so pleased that didn't happen to me! I'm glad you sorted it out though. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care 🌻🦋
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  8629. I haven’t found a jumper like that for Zephyr; it wouldn’t be able to have legs either as she won’t step into a coat- she’s very fussy! 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you for your recommendation. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8630. Thank you so much, Nigel. One slice of that brownie was so filling, but if I had had another slice, I would probably have eaten that too. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8631. Great information- thank you so much for that. Take care 👍🦋🌻
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  8632. They so do, don't they! Amazing birds. Thank you for watching and commenting, take care🌻🦋
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  8633. Welcome aboard, Greg. Thank you so much for subscribing. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the video. Often when I film nature, its beauty moves me to tears too and makes me remember life is wonderful. Take care🌻🦋
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  8634. Thank you so much! 😊 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  8635. I do love a steam train ride! Zephyr loves all trains though. 🐾🐾💚Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  8636. Thank you, Frances🤗 Have a wonderful week. Take care🦋🌻
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  8637. Thank you so much for watching. It was such a relief to get out of Tuel Lane Lock!😅 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  8638. Hi Caz, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I have plans to visit the Forest of Dean so I shall look out for symonds yat rock- great tip! 👍Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8639. It so does!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8640. Welcome aboard, Claudia! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I hope you enjoy the other vlogs. Have a wonderful week. Take care🌻🦋
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  8641. Thank you so much for your kind words. Zephyr is such a calming influence on me and she was so good on that cruise. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8642. That’s so kind of you! Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8643. They are glas nevin which is a potato vine flower. Thank you for binge watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8644. I hope you are having a nice holiday👍 Thank you so much for watching the vlogs. Hopefully, we’ll get to say ‘hi’ another time. Take care🦋🌻
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  8645. Please give an ear tickle to Shiloh from me. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care, Betsy and Paul. 🌻🦋
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  8646. You are very welcome, James. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  8647. Thank you so much, Nanci! 😊 That is such a lovely thing to say. Happy New Year to you, too🥳 🦋🌻
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  8648. That is such a kind comment, thank you so much, Matt! Looking out for nature is my favourite thing to do, so I'm glad that you enjoy the wildlife shots. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  8649. Hi Michael, I didn't go up the stump and now I wish that I did. I bet it is a spectacular view from up there? Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  8650. I am so pleased that you found it interesting.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8651. I am so pleased that you found the channel! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8652. That is so kind of you, Kevin! Welcome to the channel. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8653. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8654. Thank you so much, Sheila for your kind comment. Planting for a lost loved really helps me and I was over the moon when I found my little sycamore tree. I hope you get to hear a cuckoo this year.🤞 Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8655. It was such a relief to be moored up and safe.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8656. So that is the reason I can't howl anymore! 🤣 I shall take your advice though, Miguel. Have a wonderful rest of the week! Take care🦋🌻🐺
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  8657. Hi Francis, the harriers were hunted because they preyed on the red grouse and the red grouse are shot for sport. I love your theory about Mr M and Mr M loves your theory about him even more!😂 Have a wonderful week and thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  8658. 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  8659. Hi Jack, it really is a beautiful part of the world to visit. Thank you for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  8660. Oh your flu sounds awful! I hope you get better soon. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  8661. I'm going to have to research that, as I haven't even heard of them. Do they require a lot of power? That might be why off grid boats don't use them?🤔 Thank you for suggesting this. Take care🌻🦋
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  8662. Thank you, Nanci!😊 Enjoy the rest of your week, take care🦋🌻
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  8663. I am so pleased that your book arrived and that you like it! Thank you so much for buying it and for your lovely comment too. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  8664. Let's hope that we are up and running as usual next week!🤞 Thank you so much for your lovely comment and good wishes. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8665. Thank you so much, James- that is such a kind comment. It is lovely knowing that I can do the things that I really enjoy and share them with others that appreciate it. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8666. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  8667. I’m so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8668. I really needed 3 this week. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8669. Hi lovely Jenny! Thank you for watching my vlogs until 2am; that is so sweet of you. My bread is causing problems, I think due to the fact I can’t use gluten or eggs. A lot of the gf options need an egg and the vegan egg just doesn’t work in the bread machine. Never mind,it is fun trying!😁 Have a restful sleep and wonderful rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  8670. Hi Dave and Mary, it may have been a brief conversation but it was still lovely to say ‘hi’. Thank you so much for your kind words too. Safe travels x Take care🦋🌻
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  8671. Hello Ruth, how lovely to hear from you!🤗 Yes, we are two peas in a pod when it comes to the simpler life aren't we? I hope you are all well? Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  8672. Thank you so much, David. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  8673. Hi Michael, I am so pleased that you really enjoyed the vlog. I have memorised the rules now when it comes to Zephyr and her ball!🤣🐾🐾 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8674. Hello, Elizabeth, I’m so pleased that you found my channel! 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8675. I hope it’s not too hot where you are? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8676. Hi Kev, it is a little gem isn't it? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  8677. That’s so lovely to know! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8678. Hi Paul, ooh how lovely to have a cabin in beautiful Somerset. I have family in Taunton, Somerset and love going there to visit and walking on the Quantocks. Happy prepping and stay warm. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  8679. Great advice, thank you so much, Mike. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8680. I love Zephyr so much too 🐾🐾💚 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  8681. Thank you for your lovely comment. I use a Panasonic LUMIX 2000 and a magnifying lens on my iPhone for the close ups. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8682. It is lovely to hear from you, Michael and I hope that you are all well and keeping nice and warm in Poland? That bridge is definitely a gym workout for me and that is my exercise for the year done!🤭 The January bread is an improvement on the summer bread and I am going keep trying in the hope that each time it becomes more and more like bread should be. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and wonderful week ahead.🦋🌻
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  8683. They were so kind! Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  8684. Mr M is still very much part of my life thank goodness, but since I have been getting a few more views, he is concerned that it might impact on his work and get him in trouble as he works with vulnerable families so he has asked me not to mention him. His work commitments often take him away from the boat too. One day, he will retire and it will be much easier for him to be on camera.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8685.  @vanillacoffee  India is having an amazing time travelling all over the world, freelancing in the world of conservation. I miss her but we spent some time together a couple of weeks ago which was wonderful. My son works overseas too- thank goodness for the internet and phones! I am so pleased that your wife likes her Neal the Seal! Take care 🦋🌻
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  8686. Hopefully on my way back, the river won’t be in flood then!🤞I travel with my husband, but he prefers not to be in the vlog, one day I’m hoping to get him on camera! Also, I have two grown up children who come and stay when they can. Welcome to the channel, John! 🦋🌻
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  8687. Oh my goodness, you certainly did get my attention with that list of symptoms! 🤪😂 I have had a week off vlogging this week, but I'm back on the boat and ready to go again now💪 😀Happy New Year to you and your family too, John and thank you for being a ⭐️
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  8688. I shall have to try that as Alice Grace just won't steer in reverse and we don't have working bow thrusters. What a great tip!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8689. That is so kind of you!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8690. That is such a kind thing to say and I really appreciate it- thank you so much! Take care🦋🌻
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  8691. Hi Sally, thank you so much for subscribing and for your lovely comment too. I hope to have the 2022 journal in stock this weekend and then the 2023 in a couple weeks🤞 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  8692. That’s brilliant, Chris! Widgeons make a great noise too which I have filmed for next week’s vlog. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8693. It was such a wonderful garden and you can book badger/fox spotting there too in the evenings. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8694. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8695. 😋😋😋🦋🌻
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  8696. Hi Jill, you always have great facts to share; thank you so much👍🤩 Mr M changed his clothes twice on that trip: from the rain and then from the weed hatch. Have a super weekend🌻🦋
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  8697. Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8698. Thank you for your help! I was hoping that I could solve it without a generator as they are noisy and I will have to store petrol on board which makes me feel uneasy; however I think you are right about needing one to run the washing machine. Take care🌻🦋🧺
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  8699. Hi Brad, I am so pleased that you enjoy the channel- that is such a kind comment- thank you so much! Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8700. Exactly right! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Sending you sunshine and a cool breeze 🦋🌻🌞🌬
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  8701. Diolch! 🦋🌻Cael penwythnos bendigedig, cymerwch ofal🦋🌻
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  8702. I know what you mean 👍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8703. Hi Paul, thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. I am so pleased that I started nature journaling for the reason that you suggested, it is great to look back on and remember a place. The vlogs help to do that too. I have crossed over into Warwickshire and how pretty it is! Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  8704. My milk is non dairy so it keeps the flavour of the tea I think. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8705. Thank you so much for your lovely and kind comment. Have a super weekend 🦋🌻
    2
  8706. Hi Jenny, dippers are incredible birds aren't they? I love the way nature organises itself into complimentary colours like the blue and yellows that are together at the moment.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8707. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    2
  8708. Hi Ann, thank you so much for your lovely comment. Zephyr was brave wasn't she and very wise to abandon ship after all that was happening in the boat.🐾🐾 Have a super weekend🦋🌻
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  8709. Thank you so much, Mary. That’s so kind of you. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    2
  8710. Making crumpets sounds exciting! The ones that I had were sourdough crumpets so I bet there’s a recipe somewhere? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8711. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8712. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  8713. Hi Andrew, thank you so much for watching the vlog and commenting. As soon as we saw the boat, we reversed hard. There is definitely learning to do after every accident and I take on board what you are saying. I am glad you enjoy the vlogs. Have super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    2
  8714. That is so kind of you. I print them and sell them in my Etsy shop.Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  8715. Very wise words, Rikki! Thank you so much for commenting. Take care🌻🦋
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  8716. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  8717. The owl reminded me of a ship with gold and white sails, sailing the night sky. It took my breath away. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Christine. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8718. Crumpets are comfort food aren’t they! Delicious 😋 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8719. Well that is not bad for your first narrowboat holiday! 👍 I mess turns up all of the time, especially if I know someone is watching. 👀Thank you so much for your comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8720. It does now you mention it! Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  8721. I am so pleased!🤗 Thank you so much for telling me that. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    2
  8722. There were a couple of delivery drivers watching and they said ‘that looks like hard work!’ 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8723. Thank you so much for subscribing to the channel and watching the vlogs. I am so pleased that you are enjoying them. Welcome aboard! Take care 🦋🌻
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  8724. Zephyr is such a wonderful travel companion; she made the whole experience so smooth.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  8725. All is well now! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  8726. I keep a journal and draw in it once a week. Slowly, my artwork is improving and I find it a really rewarding exercise. Thank you for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  8727. You are right. Thank you so much for your watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8728. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  8729. Thank you so much. I am so pleased that you have enjoyed them.Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  8730. That’s so kind of you. I am hoping to have a calendar this year. 🤞 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8731. Thank you so much, Garry. It was so helpful to me to write it.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8732. You are so welcome!🤗 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8733. It was just sorrow on my part and sweet on theirs I think. 😆🦆 Thank you for your lovely comment, Allan George Wainwright. Have a wonderful weekend.🌻🦋
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  8734. Isn’t it incredible to be seeing them in Cornwall!🤩 You lucky thing! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8735. That’s so kind of you, Robin. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  8736. Hi Andrew, I am so pleased that you enjoyed the mill. It was a great place to visit.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8737. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8738. 😂 well…
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  8739. Hi Jenny, it was a relief that the tree wasn’t bigger. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog- sorry about my offal puns! 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8740. Welcome to the channel, Donna and thank you for your lovely comment! Have a wonderful week. 🦋🌻
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  8741. I have become one of the shop's regulars!🤭 I am so pleased that you enjoyed the winter scenes and poem this week, Paul. Thank you so much. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  8742. How beautifully put! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8743. The dipper is such a strong bird to be so small yet able to lift rocks and stay upright in those rapids.Thank you so much for watching.Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  8744. That is a good idea. 👍 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8745. Oh, I am so sorry about the double upload, you didn't need to watch it again, but it is so kind of you to. I had some technical issues with the first one. Your comments are so kind and I really appreciate them. Thank you so much. Have a lovely rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  8746. Droitwich Spa is a fascinating place and so, so quiet on the water. I am really pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8747. Back break is more appropriate isn’t it! 😂 Most pictures are put up with Command strips. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8748. There are some funny sights along the canals. Thank you so much for your comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  8749. Wow!🤩 That must be wonderful to stand and listen to. Thank you for your comment, take care🌻🦋
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  8750. The mill was super and it made very tasty scones too. It is a pleasure to share my little nature finds with you. I am so pleased that you enjoy that aspect of my videos.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8751. Hi Katie,👋 Thank you so much for watching my vlog! I am so pleased you enjoyed it and what a lovely comment too🤗 Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8752. That is so kind of you; I think, I'll go back and watch Tales from the Riverbank.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8753. Well, I didn't know they were Branta canadensis canadensis! I will look that up now.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8754. I’m so pleased that you like the insects and bats, Julie. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8755. I have never seen so many lapwings either, Michael. The Little Ouse is an amazing river and obviously brought you some luck with that Junior Trophy! I couldn’t believe how clear the water was in Brandon and I could see the small roach by my boat, such pretty fish. I shall definitely be revisiting next year. Have a super weekend!🌻🦋🐟🐠🐡
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  8756. Hi Michael, I hope you are well? We still feel very happy to live on our boat fortunately. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care🌻🦋
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  8757. Thank you, Steve. ☺️🦋🌻
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  8758. 🤭 I’m sure it is not so scary when they aren’t having a scarecrow competition, but I agree- it was quite spooky wasn’t it? Thank you for sharing watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8759. Thank you so much for your super lovely comment! I really appreciate your kindness. Yorkshire will be our plan in 2024 and I can’t wait to explore your beautiful county! Happy New Year 🌻🦋🥳
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  8760. Anthony, you are such a treasure! What kind things to say and I am so grateful, thank you.😊 I shall try to include even more engine noise in the next vlog too.Take care🌻🦋
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  8761. Thank you so much 😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  8762. Your comment is very poetic! 🤩 Take care on those icy paths. 🦋🌻
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  8763. Thank you 🙏 🌻🦋
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  8764. Sometimes I am and sometimes I’m with my husband. He works away for part of the week and he can’t be on the vlogs as he works in education. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8765. It is getting better and better now as more places open up to dogs. Thank you for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  8766. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  8767. I am honoured to be part of your routine! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8768. Hi Caz, I normally write my poem the night before I fill in my journal. I think about it all week though and jot down ideas on my phone. Sometimes, I am so tired and without any inspiration, so I'll listen to the poetry of others, go to sleep and often wake up with a poem in my head. This week's poem took me about an hour to write, but I tweaked it throughout the day. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  8769. You are so welcome, Rob. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  8770. Thank you so much Will! I am loving this quiet canal. I’ve been watching your vlogs on the tele( ooh get me being all posh) so I haven’t commented but I see you’re not that far away from here. Where are you heading next? Can’t believe the way you were treated by the lady at that lock! Here’s your missing thumbs up👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 Stay cool Mr NB Will!🌻🦋
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  8771. I didn't know that I could use remote typing! 🤭 Well, after the Chesterfield, we are heading to Lincoln too. I think, I better clean my boat as I know what you're like with your "Through the Keyhole" boat tours. The weed here is a bit of a theme in this week's vlog, some boats are turning back because they can't get through it. I will get liking and commenting now! Take care🌻🦋
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  8772. 😂 It was a jammy dodger situation wasn't it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8773. That is such a kind comment. I am very grateful to your brother for introducing you to my videos. Thank you so much. Have a super week. Take care🦋🌻
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  8774. Thank you so much!🤗 We hope you all have a wonderful Christmas in sunny, South Island. Take care🦋🌻
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  8775. I did have a little cry in the lock though!🥹🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8776. It is one stunning place after another, Jill. Thank you for your comment. I hope you are managing to keep cool!🦋🌻
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  8777. Let’s hope for some fresh, cool air!
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  8778. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment and for discovering my channel. I have kept a nature journal every week, since moving on board four years ago. Slowly the sketches are improving, you should see the earlier vlogs!🤭 Have a wonderful week, take care🦋🌻
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  8779. You are very welcome, Al. Have a lovely bank holiday weekend!🌻🦋
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  8780. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I can't burn coal as it makes my asthma really bad, but you are right it would burn for longer if I did use it. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  8781. Hi Chris, I hope you are well. I shall save the alpacas for my return as I was knee deep in boat cleaning in the short time that I was in the marina and so that is why I could only film what was outside the window. West Mersea is a great place to stay, especially if you like sailing- you'd love it! Have a wonderful week and happy Christmas too.🦋🌻🌲
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  8782. That must have been an incredible sight to see!🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8783. That is such a kind comment. Thank you so much- I really appreciate that. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  8784. Hi Michael, I will always associate custard creams with my Nanna now. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    2
  8785. Hi Chris, The Cloud is a spectacular and I hadn't heard of it either until I was there.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super Easter weekend. Take care🌻🦋🐣
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  8786. The tree sounds beautiful! I hope your narrowboat life starts soon. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8787. I’ve never tried but I shouldn’t think so. Great idea though! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8788. 🤗 Thank you so much 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead🌻🦋
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  8789. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the channel! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8790. Hi Cat, what a beautiful comment. Thank you so much for taking the time to send it and watch the vlogs. I loved that hornets' nest too and marvelled at the way it had been created. Have a wonderful rest of the week. Take care🦋🌻
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  8791. Thank you so much for your lovely comment.😊 Having the shopping delivered really frees up where we moor, so we don't have to be next to the shops. It also frees up some more time. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  8792. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog- thank you so much for your lovely comment too. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  8793. Pack yourself some sun cream and happy travels for ten days time, Chris!🦋🌻🌞
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  8794. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  8795. I know- it really got me too! 🥲 Thank you so much for watching 😊 Have a super weekend, Take care 🦋🌻
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  8796. It makes it so tricky to navigate doesn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8797. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8798. That’s so kind of you. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  8799. Hello from my narrowboat! Take care 🌻🦋
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  8800. You sound like a grafter and that in itself is about grit and determination. I admire anyone who puts in a shift like that. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8801. That is such a kind comment. I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs like that. Thank you so much.Take care 🦋🌻
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  8802. Oh Clive, how wonderful to have a Muscovy duck come and sit on your lap like that! They are special birds aren’t they? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  8803. Thank you for your lovely comment, Peter. I think it’s great what you are doing. Every little bit makes a difference. We just have to check that what we plant isn’t invasive. I read recently about a group of people who removed the artificial grass in their high street and planted in that. I tweeted Canal and River Trust about saying ‘no to the mow’ along the towpaths and more long grass planting. I’m doing a bit about gardening in this week’s vlog too. Enjoy your weekend. 🦋🌻
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  8804. Thank you so much, Malcom😊 Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  8805. That is a very good question and I the answer is yes, but I haven’t tested it. I think I shall ask other boaters to see if their roof colour is making their boats cooler.Have a super weekend and stay cool in the sunshine 🌻🦋🦦
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  8806. I was relieved! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  8807. That is a very generous comment, thank you so much 😊 My early vlogs are full of filming and editing mistakes as I didn’t have a clue how it all worked! 🙈 Have a super rest of the week. Take care🌻🦋
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  8808. I did see those sites, but I didn't go inside the cathedral as I had Zephyr with me. There is so much to do and see in Coventry and I will definitely go back and spend more time there one day. Have a wonderful weekend!🦋🌻
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  8809. They are palets Bretons and they taste like a very buttery shortbread 😋 I’m so pleased that the vlog brought back those memories for you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8810. That is a great question. I will try and cover that in my next vlog, Joseph! Thank you so much. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8811. Hi Ann, that is so kind of you. I use a Panasonic Lumix 2000 and my phone. All of the bee shots this week were done using my phone.Thank you so much for such a lovely comment.Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8812. It really is a funny year isn't it?Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Gary and Irene. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  8813. Thank you. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  8814. Thank you so much! 🥳I remember when I used to do a little dance over 10 views! Today, I shall conga up and down the towpath all day! 💃💃💃
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  8815. 😳 That is quite scary! But a good scary!🤪
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  8816. That is so kind of you, Christine. It will be my pleasure to give Zephyr a hug. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8817. Wow, is it really a third cheaper? That’s so interesting as I hadn’t thought that at all. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I’m so pleased to hear that you’ve got Redwing too. Have a super weekend, take care 🌻🦋
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  8818. That is a lot of snow! Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  8819. Hi Mary, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I hope you descended down your hill safely? I was holding on to the camera so tightly, mainly in fear!🤭 Have a super weekend🦋🌻
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  8820. It's a small miracle that I explained that well enough for anyone to understand so I am chuffed to bits that you understood me! 🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8821. 😂 I know- what a cheeky monkey she is! 😂🐾🐾Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  8822. The sound of the cuckoo is always highlight of the year for me and I am so pleased its sound brought back memories for you. Thank you for your kind words and take care🌻🦋
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  8823. What a lovely comment, Jean-Louis, thank you so much! Have a great weekend.🦋🌻
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  8824. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the videos. Thank you so much for telling me. Take care🌻🦋
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  8825. That is so true! Our weeds are so important.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8826. It's the same here. Mind you, I'd rather rain than scorching heat. I hope you have some dry spells this weekend. 🤞Take care☀️🌻🦋
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  8827. I really hope that you are all managing in that heat; I have thought about you all a lot this week which is why I couldn't complain about the rain; it is still raining but I'd rather have cool rain than oppressive temperatures. Narrowboats are not safe places to be in when you have heatwaves. I'm sending you a cool breeze and some gentle rain🌬💧💧💧 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  8828. I was so excited to look at Edith's old house where she wrote that diary- it was just brilliant to be there. I think if more people use that stretch of water, then hopefully those water points would be fixed, but the one at the top of Perry Bar flight was a lovely service station and everything was so clean. Thank you for your comment- have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8829. Our boat doesn’t cool using the canal water it has a skin tank that is below the water line. Your WOBBLE makes sense too. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8830. I love the phrase :"Nature's May ballet" That is beautiful!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8831. Have a super weekend 🦋🌻
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  8832. I have one but he can't be in the vlogs due to his work commitments and the code of conduct that he has signed which means he can't be on social media.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8833. It's so pretty isn't it? Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8834. Welcome to the channel, Marshlander du Marais and thank you for taking the time to comment. I’m so glad that you had a chance to sample the wonderful Bill Fen Marina. A beautiful place with beautiful people! Have a terrific week.🌻🦋
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  8835. I didn’t know that. Thank you for telling me. I’ll research that. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8836. Your sketch sounds magnificent! They are such fun to draw aren't they?Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8837. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am so glad that you look forward to the vlogs each week🤗 My journal is at a printing company and a sample book is being made. I'll update you when I know more. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8838. It is a great life and I never take it for granted.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  8839. Zephyr deserves the love heart, doesn’t she? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  8840. That is so thoughtful of you. Take care🌻🦋
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  8841. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment🤗🤗 I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8842. Thank you, Peter. The problem that I’ve had is keeping the camera still in the wind. The easiest photo to take was with my phone when the dragonfly flew into the boat! Definitely no filming this weekend now with these gales! Thank you for your lovely comment and take care🦋🌻
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  8843. I really hope you get back to the journaling too. It is such a wonderful pastime to have. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8844. It is a pleasure to share my world with people like you, Kathy. Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  8845. My vlog is in March. It is the beginning of spring here. Thank you for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  8846. Please don’t feel bad, John. You helped me make my vlog better this week by enabling me to think more about the viewer’s experience. I am always grateful for feedback. 👍⭐️
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  8847. Thank you so much! 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  8848. That is such a kind comment. Thank you so much, Colin. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8849. I will never forget the day that I found those kestrels; it was one of the most exciting nature spots that I have ever had. I was sad when I had to leave them.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8850. Hi Sheila, perhaps the red kite was keen to be on Youtube?🤭 Mr M has bought another two fan belts now as well; good job that one of us has some common sense!😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  8851. I haven't heard that one before is it Shakespeare?😂 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  8852. Hi Lisa! The sound of rain is wonderful isn’t it? Also going for an invigorating walk in it and then returning home to a nice cup of tea and a piece of cake! 🫖 🍰 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  8853. I have been to Braunston many times but not the historic boat show yet, so I'll have to try and do that one year. Katie.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8854. That is how you spell it, Will and it is such a beautiful river! I love it here! Hope you have a week full of sunshine. ☀️🌞🦋🌻
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  8855. You are very kind to say that, but I just practice my art and write poetry all the time, it is all about working at it and finding the time to do that. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  8856. You are so welcome. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  8857. That’s so kind of you, Peter! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8858. I really have a craving for cheesecake now! 😂 Zephyr loves the camera doesn’t she? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
    2
  8859. Hi Chris, thank you so much for your kindness; I really appreciate it. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    2
  8860. January is a tough month isn’t it? That’s why I look for snowdrops and hazel catkins. I found a periwinkle today all by itself and that gave me a huge boost too! Spring is just around the corner! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8861. I could listen to a sedge warbler all day long, 🥰 and that particular one sang for such a long time that I had to edit a lot of it out of the vlog! I'm glad that you found the old boat interesting. Thank you so much for your comment. Wishing you a wonderful weekend, Bicyclehub.🦋🌻
    2
  8862. I recommend a holiday narrowboating in the UK- you'd love it! Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  8863. It has been a pleasure having you join us!Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  8864. Oh Simon, I really hope that you aren’t suffering with shingles. It is such a horrible illness. Thank you so much for the huge effort it must have taken to send me a comment. I am so grateful. All of us here wish you a very speedy recovery. Look after yourself 🌻🦋❤️‍🩹
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  8865. Thank you so much for your watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8866. She made me laugh so much when I played back the footage! 😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8867. I didn't even know there was such a song, so I have just looked it up- how funny! 🤣Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  8868. I wonder why they’ve not returned? It must have been wonderful watching so many in the evening? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8869. Thank you 😊 I’m quite scared to paint the one on the boat though!🎨 Thank you for watching the vlog🙏🦋🌻
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  8870. The shop will be restocked on Friday. Thank you for your interest in my books. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8871. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a wonderful rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  8872. I hope you are wrapping up warm too, Margaret? Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8873. Thank you! Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
    2
  8874. That is so kind of you, Red! Thank you so much. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8875. Roll on the spring I say! 🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Sian. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  8876. The swallows arrival was so exciting! I haven't seen many yet, but I'm sure they will all be here soon.Thank you so much for such a lovely comment.Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  8877. That is such a kind comment and I really appreciate it- thank you so much😊Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    2
  8878. Thank you so much for your lovely comment.🤗 Poor lock keeper having me as a helper!🤭 Have a wonderful rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
    2
  8879. Oh Jenny, I hope you are ok? That sounds so scary to have that happen to your eye, anything that affects the vision is always so alarming isn't it? I hope it all settles and I'm so pleased that you can see better too. Thank you so much for your kind and lovely comment too. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋❤️‍🩹
    2
  8880. That is so kind of you, Jenny; you have been so supportive this year and I really appreciate it.Thank you so much for watching.Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  8881. It was such a beautiful moment! 🤩 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8882. You are so welcome. Thank you for your kind messages and for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8883. Thank you so much.Take care 🌻🦋
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  8884. Thank you so much, Matt! I was so excited when I discovered the ants in the ivy flowers which accidentally appeared as I was zooming into the flowers. Thank you for emailing your competition entry too. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  8885. I do love Beatrix Potter's stories!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8886. Thank you so much for finding my channel. I am so pleased that you are enjoying it. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8887. That is such good advice; we'll get that checked right away.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care 🦋🌻
    2
  8888. It is so lovely to know that you are feeling calm and chilled after the vlog. I hope your weekend is wonderful and full of relaxation. Take care, Lynne🌻🦋
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  8889. I'll try looking for one that I can run off my inverter. Thank you so much for your kind advice. Take care🦋🌻
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  8890. Thank you, Michael for such a lovely comment. Hope you have a sunny weekend 🌻🦋🌞
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  8891. That is so kind of you, Chris. I wish you a great 2024 too.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  8892. Thank you so much for your kind and wise words.Take care 🦋🌻
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  8893. Hi Andrew, thank you so much for your lovely comment and I am so pleased that you are enjoying the videos. In this introduction, the bird of prey is a juvenile buzzard which I filmed in Bradford-on Avon, but in earlier introductions, I had a clip of a red kite that I filmed on the Thames. I hope you have a wonderful week.🌻🦋
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  8894. Thank you so much 😊 🐾🐾🤗 she makes me very happy. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8895. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8896. Thank you so much for such a lovely and kind comment. It is so good to know that you enjoyed the vlog. 😊 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    2
  8897. Amazing that they sell them in Adelaide! Just a teeny pinch of nutmeg and add something that you like to sweeten things with. 😋 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8898. I can’t wait to hang it on the wall. It will make the boat look so cosy. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8899. That is such a kind comment. Thank you so much! Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8900. Thank you so much 😊 The chip butties were delicious! 😋 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8901. I am so sorry to hear of such a recent loss in your family. I know that there is nothing that I can say to make you feel better, but I am thinking about you all and sending you my love. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8902. They don’t have many predators here so they are very safe. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8903. India is having a great time- I have given Zephyr a hug from you. Thank you so much for watching and for your kindness too. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  8904. Hi Michael, I hope you are coping okay in those freezing temperatures? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Stay warm and dry. Have a super weekend, take care 🌻🦋
    2
  8905. Oh no, Russell, I hope you are not too poorly with Covid! Thank you so much for your idea about the picture on the boat and for your kindness about the vlog. Look after yourself, keep hydrated and top up on the vitamin C. Take care🦋🌻
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  8906. Hi Jenny, thank you so much for your kindness and lovely words. The fox that was in the vlog, was on a cushion and painted by a company called "Wraptious" and they print the work of local artists. I wanted to buy sustainable cushions and ones that told a story and included animals, so this was a perfect place to look to get my cushions. Unfortunately, I am not a naturalist, but I wish that I had studied this as my career choice, even though I have always enjoyed teaching. I just keep reference books, guides and use the internet for my research. I am learning more and more each day which is such a thrill. I hope you keep watching the vlogs! Take care 🦋🌻
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  8907. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  8908. You have artist flair but you may not have unlocked it yet. I have practised every week which has helped me. Next I will try and draw the curtains!😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  8909. Hi Nigel, thank you for your lovely comment. It really was a big adventure- it took us eight hours! Zephyr was a star 🐾🐾⭐️ Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  8910. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8911. Welcome to the channel, Paul! I am so pleased that you are excited about the future vlogs.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  8912. It's great to be back.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    2
  8913. Their back pin was still in and it was on the towpath side where I stood. I should have filmed that part really.Thank you so much for watching. 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  8914. I’m delighted to hear that you have watched this three times- thank you so much 😊 Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8915. That is so kind of you! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  8916. Hi Karen, thank you so much for such a kind comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    2
  8917. Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    2
  8918. That’s what we don’t want; so you can buy HVO that is palm oil free and only made with recycled industry waste and that is the one that I would like to buy. Thank you for raising this important point. Take care🦋🌻
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  8919. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8920. Hi Ed, thank you so much for your lovely comment. It is great to know that you find the vlogs calming. I hope you have a peaceful and super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  8921. 🤗🤗 Hello Dawn, Brian, Ellie, Eric and Winnie the Whippet! It was very strange this morning, waking up floating again. I miss your adorable doggies and their hilarious antics and my dear, precious Winnie with her kind eyes and gentle ways. Thank goodness we didn't carry on towards Bewdley as we planned to do at the beginning!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾
    2
  8922.  @DawnWilder-yy6wp  Hopefully, we'll see you on the Gloucester and Sharpness! Good luck to the super dogs- I know they'll be brilliant!🤞💚🐾🐾 You are in today's vlog at 4:30pm xxxx
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  8923. That is so kind of you. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  8924. It is great to be back, Ann😊 Thank you so much for your lovely comment, take care too and have a super weekend.🦋🌻🐾
    2
  8925. Steve, that is such a lovely thing to say and I am so glad that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a super weekend and week ahead!🦋🌻👍
    2
  8926. Thank you, Brian for your kind comment. Have a lovely rest of the week!🦋🌻
    2
  8927. 😂 Your comment really made me laugh and now I look at my boat, that’s all I see! I hope it’s not an omen for my first boat launch! Merry Christmas and stay safe 🌻🦋
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  8928. Hi Gary and Irene, I hope you are both well? I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog this week and the storyteller too.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8929. It’s a great but surprising film isn’t it? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  8930. I’m so pleased that your son’s wedding went well. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8931. Thank you so much for watching. Have a great week. Take care 🌻🦋
    2
  8932. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas to you too and World Peace in 2024. Take care🦋🌻🎄
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  8933. You are very welcome, Christine😊 I am so pleased that you enjoyed the journey. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🌻🦋
    2
  8934. I use Derwent watercolour pencils. They are great to work with.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  8935. I can honestly say, this part of the system is my favourite. People keep telling me that I will get bored of the flat landscape, but so far, it just wows me everyday. I do love the canals as well, but I highly recommend this river and all of its tributaries. Thank you for watching, Will. Take care🌻🦋
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  8936. Spooky! That’s our plan next year! 😃
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  8937. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super Easter weekend. Take care🌻🦋🐣
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  8938. What a kind and lovely comment, Wendy- thank you so much! Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  8939. They still remain very much unfixed. Maybe one day😃 Take care🌻🦋
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  8940. Thank you so much 😊 Take care and have a lovely weekend too 🌻🦋
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  8941. How amazing! It’s such a beautiful place. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8942. I am so pleased you enjoyed it, Ray! Have a super week.🌻🦋
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  8943. Thank you so much, Red!😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  8944. That is such a kind thing to do. If you email me, I might be able to sort something out. Thank you in advance and for watching you. My email is: themindfulnarrowboat@gmail.com Take care 🌻🦋
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  8945. I hope you find your perfect mooring spot.🦋🌻
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  8946. It's the wind chill which caused the temperature to be minus 5. When you stand on the back of the boat steering in it, it goes straight through you, much more than a snowy day.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8947. The waterways to Scotland don’t connect up so we’d have to crane the boat out to get there. I would love to travel there in the boat. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8948. I have heard it will be a challenge! 😱 where there’s a will there’s a way though🤩Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8949. Thank you, Rossi!👍🌻🦋
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  8950. It is so beautiful on the Droitwich- so quiet- your kind of canal, Will. Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  8951. Hi Jill! I didn’t get the chance to go into Dadlington so I shall put that on my list of places to go back and visit one day. It sounds like a fascinating day out. Thank you for your lovely comment! Have a wonderful week!🦋🌻👸
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  8952. Good advice! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8953. Good idea! Thank you for your comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8954. That is so kind of you. The winter has been such an adventure this year and I have so many wonderful memories of it as well as the challenges it brought.Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8955. 🦦Thank you so much for your guess. I will let you know if you are right, next week. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8956. Oh my goodness! It sounds so surreal and such a tough time. Thank you so much for sharing these memories with me. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8957. There you go! I do listen 👂 🤗 Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8958. Thank you so much for signing the petition too. You are so right about the importance of these peat big habitats. Take care🦋🌻
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  8959. Stanley, thank you so much for subscribing and welcome to the channel. I really hope your sister gets well soon. Take care🌻🦋
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  8960. What a kind comment. I did have them quite young though at 24 and 26. 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8961. Thank you 😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  8962. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8963. Your comments are so beautiful and the story of your owl, Lord Malcom Wol had me in tears. What sort of owl was it? They are such enchanting creatures. In terms of the political mess that plays out in front of us, all I can say is, I live in hope that one day we have a leader who is driven by the desire to protect all people and this planet that we live on; one that is forward-thinking and kind and above all leads by example. Until then, I will continue to find sanity in nature around me and the wonderful people I meet and share comments with like yours. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
    2
  8964. Hi Stevie, sadly I did not find the chimney hat, but I have another chimney saga which will become apparent in next week's vlog! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  8965. Hi Jenny, thank you for another lovely comment! It’s great to know that you took a screenshot. Zephyr is very cautious and has never jumped off the boat into the water. She only really barks loudly when someone walks past the boat at night, but she is a bit moody with younger dogs and growls if a dog smells her bottom! Otherwise, she is perfect 🤩 I am lucky to have her. Take care 🦋🌻🐶
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  8966. Hi Debba, thank you so much for your lovely comment. Mr Mindful will one day appear, I hope! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  8967. Thank you so much for wishing us luck with the engine- we need all the luck we can get! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8968. I am so pleased that you liked it.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8969. Oh Malcolm sounds delightful! They are such magnificent birds to see aren't they?Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8970. I’m so pleased you found my channel too, Sharon. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8971. Hi Arthur, I am travelling with my husband but he can't be in the vlogs due to his work's strict code of conduct about being on social media as he works in education. My work is all online and inside the boat and so if it is important that I don't become isolated when I am on my own. Happy cruising!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8972. The glow worms stole my ❤️ Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  8973. It is good that you are passionate about it as you will do what you can to protect it; I feel the same as you. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8974. That’s so kind of you, Gordon. Thank you so much. It is a blessing to live surrounded by nature. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8975. That’s another adventure for another day and a boat lift would be required. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8976. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment.😊 It sounds like you had a wonderful walk; it is so pretty on the river near Hampton Court. Have a great weekend 🌻🦋
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  8977. Thank you so much, Kevin!😊 Have a great week, take care🦋🌻
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  8978. Thank you so much for your lovely comment😊 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8979. Good idea! 👍🌻🦋
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  8980. Your family of cats and dogs sound beautiful! I’m sorry for the loss of one of them. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8981. Thank you so much! 😊 Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8982. How wonderful that the terns are warning you about the dangers ahead! Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Liz. Take care 🌻🦋
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  8983. What a kind comment and thank you so much for subscribing too! Take care 🌻🦋
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  8984. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8985. It certainly does have its beautiful side, you are right there. The sun was shining today in a cloudless sky and lighting up the frosty landscape so that it sparkled, stunning! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8986. Thank you, Al. Have a super weekend🦋🌻
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  8987. Oh, Christine- the glow worm was one of the most exciting things that I have seen for ages! 🤩🥰 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8988. A hug with falling leaves is such a beautiful phrase! Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. I really appreciate your kind words. Take care 🌻🦋😊
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  8989. I can’t believe that about your weather compared to ours here! Thank you so much for letting me know that your calendar arrived safely and for buying it too. Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  8990. Hi Christine, it is lovely to know that you were watching with your morning tea!🫖 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  8991. That is very kind of you- thank you so much. Have a super week. Take care🦋🌻
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  8992. Thank you so much for your kind comment, Sandra🤗 Who is the narrowboat artist that you watch? I think there is something about living on the water that makes you want to create things- I didn't start drawing until I lived on my boat. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  8993. Well I am chuffed to bits with that comparison but I’m not sure Sir David would be!😂 Thank you ☺️🌻🦋
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  8994. I think you will love this area as you get itchy feet and like to cruise so the 48 hour mooring will suit you just fine. Join GOBA when you get on the river, £20 and then you’ll have the choice of their moorings and EA moorings. Take care🦋🌻
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  8995. That’s very kind of you, Gary. I’m just pleased that we got safely moored in the end. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8996. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  8997. It is mostly, always possible to have a go at moving as the canal rarely freezes down the the bottom, but if you moved and pushed a sheet of ice towards a fibre glass boat you could do serious damage to it and even sink it. Sometimes, boats have to move as they might be running very low on fuel and that could put them at risk too. The best thing is to be prepared and look ahead at the weather forecast. Thank you for your comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  8998. They were Daubenton’s Bats, I think. The frequency and habit matched that species. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  8999. I am so pleased that you found the vlog a bit of an escape. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9000. That is so kind of you, thank you so much! I am hoping to have my 2023 book on sale in the next couple of weeks. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  9001. 🐾🐾💚 Take care 🦋🌻
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  9002. Thank you so much, Indi for your positive and gorgeous comment! Look after yourself 🌻🦋
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  9003. Great advice- thank you so much! Take care 🌻🦋
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  9004. You are so right about the 'bonemeal' being made at bone mill bridge- I missed that one on my checks! Thank you👍 I was worried too about the oyster catchers and the terns, but I read that they will travel inland and so perhaps these birds were repeating the nesting choices of their parents? Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. Have a great weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  9005.  @pinkyman5155  Welcome aboard Gary and Oliver! I love the River Lea; we were there two years ago and I thought it was so exciting and pretty. There are lots of nature reserves around that way too. Happy exploring and safe floating, take care🦋🌻
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  9006. Hi Francis, it is lovely to know that you are looking forward to the vlogs and we share the same love of birds. I hope you are not in any pain with your health and that you feel well. Look after yourself and thank you so much for your kind words. Take care🌻🦋
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  9007. It’s an incredible bird isn’t it? Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9008. I travel with my husband but he can't be in the vlogs due to his work commitments and the fact that he has signed a strict code of conduct stating that he can't be on social media. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9009. What a lovely comment, Ross and so kind, thank you. It’s great to know you enjoyed the vlog. Take care🌻🦋
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  9010. It must have been so cold to work with no heating! 🥶 Thank you so much for watching and for commenting too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9011. Thank you so much 😊 . Take care 🦋🌻
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  9012. Hi Paul, it was so alarming being pushed into the towpath from the bywash. I have never seen so much water on a canal before! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care🌻🦋
    2
  9013. Thank you for your kind words and for signing the petition too. Take care🦋🌻
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  9014. It is always like you've entered a new world when you come out of a bridge and tunnel isn't it? I love that too. Thank you once again for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  9015. Getting groceries delivered is easy if you have moored near a good pick up spot. I like doing one big shop and then not having to worry about mooring near a place with shops. Also it frees up some time to do other things. Thank you for watching, take care 🦋🌻
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  9016. Hi Jenny, as you watch all of the old vlogs, it is bringing back so many wonderful memories, thank you so much. It is lovely to take you on the journey with us. Take care🌻🦋
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  9017. Bridge 25 sounds like it must be a very special bridge for you. It is such a pretty part of the system. I did go to the cafe on Tegg's Nose; the whole place is such an interesting day out.Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Nigel. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9018. Hi Michael, I hope that your English Conversation classes went well today and thank you for beginning your day with my vlog- what an honour!🤩 Wow, snow already! Is that early or what you would normally expect for this time of year in Poland? I bet it all looks beautiful, sparkling in white.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  9019. Please wrap up and keep warm. That’s so cold!🥶Take care🦋🌻
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  9020. Hi Gary, you are very right about the wood store. In dry days, we are pulling back the cover like you said and it is working well, although we haven’t had so many dry days recently!😁💧Thank you so much for your great comment 👍 Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  9021. It’s nice to meet you too, Dave. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  9022. That is such a kind comment!Thank you so much! Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
    2
  9023. That is so true, Tina. It is a great place to reflect. Thank you for your kindness.Take care 🦋🌻
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  9024. That’s so kind of you, Brian. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  9025. It is wonderful. It must make for a great cycle ride? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
    2
  9026. Thank you so much for your lovely comment! Markets and small gardens are full of magic aren’t they? Take care🌻🦋
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  9027. Dog Sick Slime totally does what it says on the tin, doesn't it?😂 Thank you for watching and commenting, Rozanna. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9028. It is a pleasure to make these videos and record the journey to one day look back on. It’s also so rewarding to share comments with viewers too. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9029. I am so pleased that you like the new logo; it does look like a smiling face doesn't it!🙂 I was so amazed by Richard and Ennis's garden and their generosity in sharing it. They also take free bookings to watch the badgers and foxes from the hide in the evenings! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    2
  9030. That is so wonderful to know and Zephyr brings me that calm too unless she is eating something out of a bush that she shouldn't be! 🤭Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9031. Hi Simon, I am very well thank you and I hope you are well too? This area has blown me away with its stories of survival, amazing wildlife and technology keeping it drained. I saw the Foxes vlog on the tidal Thames and Colin did an incredible job of filming and editing that one; it’s one of my favourites. I know that if I had been steering the boat and not filming on our turn into Salters Lode, we would have been scored in the minuses!🤣 thank you for your lovely comment and enjoy your weekend!🦋🌻
    2
  9032. She would love an agent! 🤩🐾🐾 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9033. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9034. I was shocked to see how much the prices had shot up too! I think it is awful that your son and other young people just can't get on to the property ladder. Something has to change. Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  9035. Russell, what a beautiful comment. Thank you so much for writing it! It’s such a pleasure to be able to share stories like Andy’s and I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Wishing you a wonderful rest of the weekend 🦋🌻
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  9036. It’s the national maritime red Ensign flag. I remember going to a glass blowing factory when I was little too!😄 Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  9037. Hi Andy, it was great to meet you and Charlie too. I hope you get your dream of living on a narrowboat one day. Thank you so much for subscribing to the channel! Take care🦋🌻
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  9038. That is such a kind thing to say. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  9039. You are so welcome, Bob! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    2
  9040. Well done for continually feeding your birds!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9041. I live with my husband but he can’t be in the vlogs due to his work commitments and the sensitive nature of his job. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9042. Thank you so much for taking the time to send me this information. That is so kind of you. I will know where to look if it snaps again. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9043. Hi Caz, thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    2
  9044. Hi Brian, that is so lovely to know! I try and pick things that I haven't included before, unless I notice something unusual or interesting about an animal's behaviour. Thank you of your lovely comment. Sending you a gentle breeze and some cool shade.🌬🦋🌻
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  9045. 🌻🦋🍅
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  9046. That was lucky with the tree falling away from your garden. It’s so sad when the trees fall isn’t it? Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Shirley. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9047. Please tell your mum that occasionally boaters will leave their canopies up but only if there are not many bridges as a low bridge will take the canopy right off. Also if the front section doesn’t come off, visibility is poor too. Great question from mum by the way. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9048. That is so kind of you- 🤗Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9049. That is very kind of you! Thank you 😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  9050. They are so prehistoric aren’t they? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9051. Hi Chris, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I hope you enjoy going back over some of the vlogs- that is so kind of you. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9052. I am so glad that dogs are allowed on trains here as I wouldn't have been able to do that journey otherwise. Thank you for your kind comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9053. Hi Steve, thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
    2
  9054. Thank you so much, Gary and Irene! Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  9055. Thank you so much, Marco. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9056. Hi Stevie, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I had to speed the reversing up as I did it soooo slowly!🤭 I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a great weekend🦋🌻
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  9057. Thank you so much, Lynne🤗 I celebrated with a nice big, cup of tea and a couple of biscuits! 🫖🍪🍪 Have a wonderful week, take care🦋🌻
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  9058. Hi, Jean-Louis, and thank you for your lovely comment. I really enjoyed my city stop and I will definitely go back and spend more time there one day. I’m looking for to spending some time in the countryside again now. Have a wonderful weekend 🌻🦋
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  9059. That is such a lovely and kind thing to say, thank you so much.😊🐾🐾 Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9060. Thank you as always , Jean Louis for your support and kindness. Have a wonderful weekend and take care🌻🦋
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  9061. It has been sorted which is such a relief. I do have a carbon monoxide alarm. I wouldn't stay on the boat if I didn't have one of them as you can't smell that gas can you?Thank you so much for such a lovely comment.Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9062. I remember you and your wife, David- it is lovely to know you are still following the channel. In my vlog #146 I visited the fish pass and it was amazing! I saw Chubb and Roach but no Twaite Shad, so I’ll have to go back while there is still time. Have a great weekend 🦋🌻
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  9063. I’m so pleased that you’re enjoying the vlogs- thank you so much. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  9064. That is such a good idea and I have no idea why we don’t have that either! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9065. Hi Christine, that is so kind of you- thank you so much. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9066. Hi Tony, I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. The river would have took us away with it if we had got on it, I think. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9067. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9068. A propeller. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9069. As in ‘blowing in the wind’ that’s the canal pronunciation. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9070. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. I am so pleased that you found it relaxing. Have a super week.🌻🦋
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  9071. 🙈 I know; I should have known by the smell that it belonged to a cat!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  9072. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9073. I did. It is having good days and bad days at the moment. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9074. They are incredible aren’t they? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9075. Hi Michael, how lovely to see your namesake Pillings lock Marina in this week's vlog. And what an absolutely smashing place it was too! Aren't the weevils amazing? I shall be looking out for them on the floating pennywort now that I am on this river.👀 I am so pleased that you enjoyed the video. Take care🌻🦋
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  9076. That is brilliant advice. I really need to get some more varied colours. I am such a beginner and every bit of advice helps me so much. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  9077. Hi Lorraine, I used to spend hours on school trip risk assessments and then the ones for residential trips were mammoth so I understand what you are saying but it is coming in useful now with boating as it makes me think about all of the possibilities and what I can do to manage the risks of these. Of course with the Bridgewater collapse you would have never thought that could happen but it would make me think now about mooring on an embankment in a flood.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9078. #163 It's Sad-But That's NARROWBOAT Life! https://youtu.be/4b2BALKa0uM was an old one or do you mean this week’s when I mention seeing India? Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9079. It is such a satisfying life and in my opinion the positives far outweigh the negatives.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  9080. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  9081. Hi Janette, what a lovely comment- thank you so much for taking the time to make it!🤗😊 How interesting that you found a video about that little house on the island- do you have a link to that please as I would love to watch it? I will make some more herbal teas now that you mention it as I really enjoy drinking them. Have a wonderful week, take care🌻🦋
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  9082. I used HVO over a year ago and it was brilliant. It's a second generation bio-diesel so not like the first generation stuff with all its problems. It just became so hard to get hold of, so as soon as I can get it, I will use it all of the time.Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9083. Thank you so much, Sheila! We'll have to see how the changes impact, but for now, we are enjoying it too much to stop. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  9084. Hi Wendy, the birds are lucky to have you braving the freezing cold to feed them. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend 🦋🌻
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  9085. You are so right about the life cycle of a caterpillar! 👍🤩 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9086. Wow! Snow in Cornwall! It must have been so exciting? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9087. I went over the top with the biscuits this week didn't I? 🤭Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9088. Scottish shortbread is the best isn’t it! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9089. It sounds like you have some very exciting times ahead of you! How wonderful that you will be enjoying life on the water soon. I wish you all the best. Thank you so much for watching my vlogs. Take care🌻🦋
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  9090. Oh Wendy, you are so kind and lovely! Thank you so much for all of your support this year and for sticking with The Mindful Narrowboat. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  9091. You are so welcome, Simon! I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and the Mindful NB Crew wish you all the best in happiness and health for the New Year🌻🦋🥳
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  9092. 😂👍 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9093. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. It is great to know that you enjoyed it. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9094. That is very kind of you- thank you ☺️
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  9095. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9096. Hello Lizzie! I hope you had a super break? Can you believe there are a pair of peregrines on the steeple? I love this place as there is so much to see. The peregrines really need a nesting box so I might be picking your brains to see what we can do. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  9097. Thank you so much, Mike for such a lovely comment! Lady Shakespeare made me chuckle😆, what a wonderful compliment! I bet Norfolk is looking beautiful this time of year. Take care🌻🦋
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  9098. Hi Steve, thank you so much for your lovely comment. Squirrels like nuts- hazel and acorn particularly, but the other day, I watched a squirrel happily munching its way around a crab apple. Have a super Sunday and rest of the week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  9099. Pigs are so very clever and beautiful creatures aren't they? Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you and your family.🌻🦋🥳
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  9100. That is so kind of you, Glenn- thank you so much! Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  9101. Stay safe cycling in these conditions. Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9102. I would like a Cadbury flake tree in my garden too. I will look up the Mahonia plant now that you have mentioned it. How amazing to have two sparrowhawks in your garden! They are incredible birds to see, unless you are a sparrow of course🫣 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend🌻🦋
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  9103. 🤣 sorry Miguel, I hope my screaming didn’t give you a headache! Have a great week.🌻🦋
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  9104. Hi Sean, thank you for your lovely comment. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Take care🌻🦋
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  9105. Happy Valentine’s Day to you too, Jenny! The flower smelt the same as Daphnia and so, strong; it was delicious. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9106. I think the flowers on my table made me sneeze! Thank you so much for your watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9107. I will try that-👍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9108. You are so welcome 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9109. Hi Brewster, I hope that you have been ok in the hurricanes? I think the canals have so much charm that they offer a great capture with the camera. Thank you for such a lovely comment. Zephyr is regularly thinking 'enough with the camera' but she has developed more patience over the years and just rolls her doggy eyes at me! Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  9110. It was great wasn’t it!🤩 Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  9111. That is so kind of you, Marc! Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9112. Thank you Chris and Jane on Narrowboat Poppy and it’s so lovely to know that you have subscribed. I saw you on The American Narrowboater yesterday so I shall pop over to your channel today! Take care🌻🦋
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  9113. Oh Gawd is like abracadabra! 😂Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  9114. You are so welcome, Michael. It is always lovely to read your comments. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  9115. Oh I could have ticked its belly too! 🐛😂 Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  9116. Bless you, thank you so much Marjorie; it means a lot to know that. Take care🌻🦋
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  9117. Oh Connie! 🤗🤗🤗 I am so pleased that you appreciate our insects more. ❤️ Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9118. Aw, Christine, I am so happy that my vlog makes you smile; your comment made me smile too. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  9119. Thank you for your kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9120. 😂
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  9121. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs, David! Thank you so much for such a little gem of a comment too. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9122. Thank you for watching. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9123. Otters are stunning creatures aren't they? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9124. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  9125. I’m so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs, Barbara. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  9126. Happy New Year to you too!🦋🌻🥳
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  9127. Jordan, you are so welcome and thank you for such a lovely comment! Take care🦋🌻
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  9128. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. The following day that we filled our tank and Richard and Steamy filled theirs, the tap froze! I think it is ok now though. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9129. What a perfect way to look at it! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9130. You are very welcome, Stevie😊 Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super Sunday!🦋🌻
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  9131. Hi Stevie, thank you so much 😊 I hope you have a great week too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9132. Thank you quill6211! Take care🦋🌻
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  9133. It is lovely to know that you have started your weekend off with The Mindful Narrowboat- thank you so much. 😊 Have a wonderful rest of it, take care🌻🦋
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  9134. I hope that you and your family have all been safe in the storms. Thank-you so much for your lovely comment and 'roll on a beautiful spring I say!' Take care🦋🌻
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  9135. Hi Mark, I think costs can be very individual because of the different amount of travelling you might do and how often you light your fire and what with. One viewer said that his costs are 1/3 of ours as he is in a marina and isn’t moving as much. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  9136. I know, I don’t know why I still have tonsils having so much tonsillitis when I was little? Anyway it’s good to know that you are tonsillitis free! Thank you so much for your comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9137. Hi Stevie, I hope you’ve had a lovely weekend? Thank you for watching the vlog and for your lovely comments too. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  9138. I hope you are completely well very soon xxxx Take care 🌻🦋
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  9139. Hi Shirley, I hope you are both well? Thank you so much for your lovely comment and what a beautiful coincidence about Phyllis May! If your daughter is walking along the canal and spots us, tell her to say 'hello'. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend.🌻🦋
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  9140. Hi Dave, I haven’t done any courses but I have read John Muir Laws and watched his nature journal videos which are super. I spent the first year practicing what media that I liked to work with and I fell in love with watercolour pencils. I’m a disaster with paint! I set aside time each week to draw and I am improving all of the time, although I must make leaves and plants a focus as I just can’t make them look realistic enough. I think it is so exciting that you are going to start this wonderful hobby! Take care🦋🌻
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  9141. It’s such an interesting time of year to be here. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9142. That’s so kind of you. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9143. Thank you so much ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  9144. I feel so much better, thank you for asking that is very kind of you. I hope you get to see glow worms too- it is very exciting! Take care🦋🌻
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  9145. Christine, it is so frustrating that we can’t change what’s happening in the Ukraine. I think caring about each other and showing kindness towards our fellow human beings is all we can do. Let’s hope that very soon this is resolved. Take care, Christine and thank you so much for your lovely comment.🌻🦋
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  9146. You are so welcome, Elizabeth. It is an absolute pleasure to make the vlogs for viewers like you. I am so pleased that you enjoy them and find them relaxing. It means a lot to me to hear that.🤗 Have a wonderful rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  9147. Hi Steve, I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. The pike was next to the boat, sunbathing like an alligator for the whole afternoon! 🐊 Our next canal is the Fossdyke, but I can't tear myself away from this one yet. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a great weekend.🌻🦋
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  9148. How lovely that you are having dreams about Zephyr!🐾🐾 Is she rolling in muck and throwing herself into the canal in them? 🤭🐶 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  9149. Oh Annie, thank you so much for such a beautiful comment.😊 Enjoy the warm weather too. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋🐾🐾
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  9150. There's an art to it isn't there? Ian is very talented.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  9151. It was all that you said plus blocked injectors and it needed to be skimmed and the head gasket replaced. The bill was £900 which is half the price we were quoted elsewhere. Thank you for your interest. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  9152. That is a good idea, so I'll check out Chris Mears to see how he did that vlog on it. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9153. Thank you so much, Dave. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9154. Thank you so much. She is such a peaceful boat. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9155. Exactly! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9156. I am so pleased to hear that you find the vlogs relaxing, davey 😊 It means a lot to get feedback like that. Take care🦋🌻
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  9157. Thank you so much. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  9158. Once the fire is lit, it doesn’t take long to get warm. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  9159. 😂 I see what you’ve done there! Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  9160. Thank you, Vanessa. Balancing work/life is so important and if you can make your work, something that you love, well then that's even better! Take care🌻🦋
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  9161. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. 🤗 I really appreciate it. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9162. 💚🌬🌻🦋
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  9163. I’m so pleased that I started journaling and I totally recommend keeping one. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9164. 😂 I was relieved that my camera was still working after all of that under water work.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9165. You too, Paul! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9166. That is so thoughtful of you, Peter- thank you so much. I think the biscuits this week looked so much bigger on the screen than in reality! 😂 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9167. That is very kind of you. Thank you so much. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9168. Good luck with your hospital appointment, John! We're all sending you our love and best wishes, take care💚🌻🦋🐾🐾
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  9169. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻🐾🐾
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  9170. It was a lovely Christmas. Thank you so much 😊 I hope yours was too? Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  9171. Hi Ann, it is lovely to know that you found the vlog relaxing.😊 Thank you so much for taking the time to make such a kind comment. Have a wonderful weekend and take care too🌻🦋
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  9172. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  9173. That is such a kind comment. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  9174. Wasn’t it a big fish and the way the kingfisher flicked its head to thrash it was something else! 🫣 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9175. How lovely to have your own Sycamore with their wonderful angel seeds. Look out for dormice feeding close by. Thank you for your kindness, Christine. Have a wonderful week 🌻🦋
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  9176. Oh Jenny, it was such an adventure and I had no idea what we were letting ourselves in for but fortunately it all worked out in the end! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  9177. That’s interesting as I haven’t read that cormorants are having a negative impact on the eco system? Thank you so much for your comment. Happy New Year!🦋🌻🥳
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  9178. You are so welcome! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  9179. That is so kind of you, Sue- thank you so much 😊 Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9180. How lovely to get a comment from you both and I’m delighted that you liked the poem! I always watch your vlogs; you’re narrowboat royalty! Have a lovely week and take care 🌻🦋👍
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  9181. Hi Christine, I'm sure your pup and kitty are very happy to have you looking after them.🐶🐱Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9182. I am so pleased you have logged down the Muscovy and Redwing- spectacular birds! I'm currently trying to find Waxwing- but no luck yet I'm afraid. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  9183. Thank you so much for such a kind and caring comment. You have come up with an interesting idea, so I’ll look into it. 👍Have a super weekend 🌻🦋
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  9184. Hi Annie, thank you so much for such a lovely comment! I am also going to be making deodorant this week. I absolutely love the recipe and would never go back to the shop bought stuff again! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  9185. 😂 ‘wink wink varieties!’ 😂 You’d have to ask them. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9186. She makes me laugh! 😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9187. I hope you'll be exploring the canals on your boat soon too. Thank you for your lovely comment and pun! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  9188. That’s so kind of you! Thank you so much 😊. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9189. You are very welcome! What a lovely thing to say.😊
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  9190. I am keeping him all to myself!😂 Unfortunately, he can't be in the vlogs as he has a strict code of conduct at his work about appearing on social media. Thank you so much for making me laugh though! Take care🌻🦋
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  9191. My understanding is your hawks are slightly bigger than our buzzards but buzzards are in the hawk family. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9192. It was crazy wasn't it? I really feel for the people across the UK that were hit hard by it. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9193. It was lovely to see you too! We were a bit star struck to be honest 🤩 See you soon Mr Filthy Thumbs Up.👍 Take care🦋🌻
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  9194.  @NarrowboatWill  We've booked Brayford Lincoln Marina for about five days which we are heading to tomorrow. My son and daughter will be staying so we thought having shoreline power and a close supply of water would be handy. We will probably see you in Lincoln then? I hope your daughter's move goes well. 🤞🌻🦋
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  9195. I hope you start drawing again, Steph. Chalks sound like lots of fun too!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  9196. Friendly faces and smiles makes everything seem better doesn’t it? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9197. Thank you 🙏🦋🌻
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  9198. Hi Sue, I will have a look out for The Fireside Book as I haven't heard of it. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I do sell my books and I hope to have some more in stock in my Etsy shop on Thursday: themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  9199. Have you thought of having a narrowboat holiday out here? Spring or autumn are the best times on the canal. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9200. Thank you so much, Simon for your lovely words. Wicken Fen is such an amazing place and I was so lucky to be there for my birthday. Zephyr took a lot of encouragement to get into the boat, but actually, I think she rather enjoyed it in the end! Take care.🌻🦋
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  9201. It really was scary, Nigel but it all ended well in the end, thankfully. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9202. That is so kind of you, thank you so much, Vanessa! Take care🌻🦋
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  9203. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9204. I cried a bit in that lock!🥹🤭 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9205. I think you should definitely start doing your art work again. It sounds like an amazing media to be creating with. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  9206. I am going to try Photoshop- great idea! How exciting that you’ll be visiting Birmingham too. It’s been lovely looking at your photos of the Wendover Arm on Instagram- it’s brought back lots of brilliant memories. Thank you so much for your comment. Have a wonderful week 🌻🦋
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  9207. It is the most exciting time on a boat isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9208. I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your dog. They are our best friends aren’t they? I am so pleased the video helped you. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  9209. Listed buildings are very much protected. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9210. Hello Jill, it is lovely to hear from you. I hope you are keeping well? It is great to know that you still watch every week too.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9211. I’m so pleased that you like the calendar 🤗 Luckily, we’re not on the Bridgewater but my heart goes out to those that are. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9212. Thank you, Michael for your lovely comment. I’m glad that was a gudgeon as I wasn’t sure; also super British record facts for the perch and gudgeon! I’m going to have to get better at learning to identify the fish in the waters that I cruise, now that we are lucky enough to be able to see them. Have a great rest of the week!🦋🌻
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  9213. Thank you so much for your comment, John. It’s a shame it wasn’t you driving through those puddles on that day! Have a super rest of the week🦋🌻
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  9214. You are spot on with that survival advice! HVO can go in any engine and can be added to your normal diesel too. It sounds like the swans have built up a great trust in you.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9215. That is a great idea! I’m so pleased you liked the vlog, nurse Diane! Take care🌻🦋
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  9216. That is so kind of you!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9217. Oh my goodness- it sounds like you had a wild time!🤩 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9218. I don’t use a drone so I’m not sure what part of this vlog looked like that but I often climb to get better aerial shots with my camera. Thank you for watching. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9219. It is a different lifestyle, I agree but it suits my working pattern well. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  9220. Hi Francis, Sorry about the whole dancing thing- I hope my kids aren’t going to watch this vlog!🤣 Thank you for your kind and lovely words. I hope you have a wonderful weekend 🦋🌻
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  9221. I would love to own an electric boat, but they are so expensive still. When they become more affordable, I will look out for one.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9222. I really appreciate your support. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  9223. Thank you so much, Marianne.Take care 🦋🌻
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  9224. Zephyr had a great time at the market.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9225. It’s crazy to think that stretch of water carried cargoes isn’t it? Thank you for watching and have a super week.🦋🌻
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  9226. It was so exciting, Ann! 🤩 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9227. Wise words!Thank you for your comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  9228. Thank you so much, Paul. I hope you are well and you've been able to get out and about with that camera of yours? Take care 🦋🌻
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  9229. We agree about our wonderful animals then. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  9230. Thank you so much, Anthony! Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9231. Hi Paul, thank you so much for your lovely comment. Yes, our solar panels have 2 different charge controllers. We just need the sun to come out now!😂 Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9232. I hope the weather calms down a bit for a while at least. I hope to restock my 2023 journal by the end of next week.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  9233. This time it worked 😅 Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Karen. Have a super Sunday! Take care 🌻🦋
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  9234. It was such luck being frozen into the land of Tolkien and I can see why it inspired him so much. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Jenny and I wish you a very Happy New Year too! Take care🥳🦋🌻
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  9235. Please don’t apologise for showing kindness and gratitude. It is so lovely of you to take the time to tell me what you think. I really appreciate it, so thank you. Take care🌻🦋
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  9236. Definitely try the pear recipe then, you'll love it! I will sprinkle almonds on mine next time as that will take it to a whole new dimension!🍐 Have a great week.🦋🌻
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  9237. Happy New Year to you too, Nigel. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9238. So true! Take care 🦋🌻
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  9239. That is so kind of you. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  9240. It really is super cosy by the fire. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week- take care🦋🌻
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  9241. Thank you so much ☺️ Take care🦋🌻
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  9242. 🤗 That is such a lovely thing to say. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  9243. The ledge is too narrow for the falcons and on the opposite building it doesn't get enough sunlight for warmth, so that is why, I think they haven't chosen to nest there. I like your suggestion of CRT not allowing them to nest there though😂 Take care🦋🌻
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  9244. Thank you for your lovely comment and guess. I will let you know if you were right next week. Have a super weekend, take care🦦🌻🦋
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  9245. It is a remarkable thing to see isn't it? Thank you so much for watching🌻🦋
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  9246. What a beautiful and kind comment. Thank you so much for all of your support this year. I really appreciate it. Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  9247. Zephyr really enjoyed the flag planting didn’t she! 😂🐾🐾 I have no idea what she thought was going to happen? But it made me smile to see her enthusiasm. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9248. Hello there , John, I hope you are all ok? The algorithms seem to like this video, can't work out why, but I'm not complaining!😃🌻🦋
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  9249. 🤣 As long as it's a vegan cheese roll, I don't mind!🤪🥖
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  9250. Thank you for your lovely comment, Jackie! Have a happy Easter weekend. Take care 🦋🌻🐣
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  9251. Thank you for your lovely comment; I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. I do use the Derwent Watercolour pencils and they are so beautiful to work with. I don't add water in my journal, but if I am working on watercolour paper, I will add water to the pencil and build up layers that way. My journal is being sold in my Etsy shop: themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com Take care🦋🌻
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  9252. Whoops! 🤭I use a company called Dingbats. Their journals are vegan and sustainably made. The pages hold watercolour pencil very well, but not if you want to add water- I recommend special, watercolour paper for that. I buy the Duck, black, blank page, A5 journal and I love it!🥰 @JL1308 
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  9253. Hi Raven, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I was concerned too, but I have heard recently that the plan would be to bypass the tunnel as it is too dangerous and expensive to knock through. Hopefully, this will avoid disrupting the oyster catcher breeding ground. Have a wonderful week. Take care🌻🦋
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  9254. I hope you are okay? That sounds scary! Take care 🦋🌻
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  9255. Hi Ruth, I hope you are well? Thank you so much for watching my vlog and for your lovely comment too. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  9256. I love the idea of you sitting in your craft room, knitting and watching my vlogs- how wonderful to have a craft room!🤩 Norfolk is such an exciting part of the world for wildlife- what with the swallowtail butterfly and now the bee eaters as well! Thank you so much for such a kind comment. I am so pleased that you are enjoying watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  9257. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed this vlog. The birds all came out to say hello didn’t they? I’ve been feeding them twice a day since the snowfall. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9258. It’s all calm again now, fortunately! 😅 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9259. Thank you so much, Andrew! Take care 🦋🌻
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  9260. That is so kind of you. It was such an exciting journey!Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9261. Not really. The longest narrowboats are 70ft but she is longer than the locks on the Calder and Hebble. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9262. I am so touched by your kind words, thank you so much. 😊🤗 I also hope the blacking stays on and does its job well🤞 so far so good. Have a wonderful week, take care🌻🦋
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  9263. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  9264. Happy New Year, David! 🥳 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9265. Well said! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend 🦋🌻
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  9266. It’s such an historic place to live! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9267. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9268. Just a warning- it’s not one of my list relaxing vlogs. I hope you enjoy it? Take care 🦋🌻
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  9269. Crumpets are delicious aren’t they? Thank were sourdough crumpets 😋 I’m delighted that your snowdrops are out too. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9270. Thank you so much, Nanci!🤗 Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  9271. That is so kind of you. I will keep reminding him! 😂 I am lucky to have him though as he is incredibly patient. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9272. They are so hard to spot aren't they? I will keep looking with my camera and try to film one🤞 You are right though, they really are beautiful and beastly all at the same time. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9273. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Red! Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9274. That’s such a kind comment- thank you so much 😊 I really appreciate it. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9275. 😂👍 You are so right! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9276. Thank you so much, Richard😊 One day, I’ll spot a water shrew, hopefully🤞Take care🦋🌻
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  9277. Thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9278. I love watching the Grebes!🥰 Take care🦋🌻
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  9279. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  9280. It is so beautiful here! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9281. Welcome aboard, Glenna and thank you so much for joining the journey. Have a lovely week. Take care🌻🦋
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  9282. Frances, you are so welcome! It’s lovely to have you following the journey. Take care🌻🦋
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  9283. Hi Michael, I hope your week has got off to a good start! My knowledge of the nature around me is very much 'learning as I go'. Now that I have spent three years aboard, and have gone through all of the seasons several times, I am more familiar with many of the plants and birdlife, but I am still finding new things everyday. I use Identification keys for insect life and grasses, I have a bird book and tree book, but my identification of trees still needs lots of work and I have an app on my phone for if I am out and about and spot a new plant. Some mushrooms are so hard to identify without spore prints and so I use the internet and mushroom experts for those. As soon as I find something new, I try and learn a bit about it or journal it and then I remember it better. Thank you for your lovely comment and question. Have a great rest of the week.🌻🦋
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  9284. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  9285. It's always about the ball!Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9286. 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 🦋🌻
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  9287. When I'm filming it sort of takes my mind away from the worry of the actual situation as I am remembering to capture as much as I can- I suppose that's the beauty of vlogging! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9288. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  9289. What a super lovely comment, Margaret! Thank you so much 😊 The Chinooks are magnificent to watch in the sky aren’t they? It was an exciting mooring spot for a couple of days, but I couldn’t hear for a while afterwards! Lani is such an impressive 12 year old, to have created a business already and she’ll love your comment, Margaret! Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  9290. Thank you for your lovely comment. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. I am a primary school teacher so I offer all subjects at that level, but I have students at the moment that are learning English as a second language which is also something that I can do. 👍 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  9291. Good question. It is a bit like the River Severn in that it narrows in a section which during spring tides creates a wave surge known as an aegir or bore. This is what creates a tidal effect. On the River Trent it lasts for about 50 miles, I think? Thank you for watching. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  9292. The dog door is such a wonderful idea and Zephyr knows that it is for her which makes me really smile. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a great weekend 🌻🦋
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  9293. Oh no! I'll have to send you some!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9294. I agree with you. Society has really moved forward hasn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9295. It sounds incredible where you are! Isn’t the sound amazing too? Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9296. Welcome to the channel, Brian! Thank you so much for your sensible and definitely not boring advice about the doors. It is time to do all of our doors and some window maintenance and your comment has given me the prompt I needed! Take care🦋🌻
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  9297. It is lovely to be back, Malcolm! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9298. Hi Sheila, thank you so much for such loveliness!😊 I do adore a pretty, sunset sky🥰 Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  9299. 😂🐾🐾 I am so pleased that it made you laugh! Thank you so much for watching twice too. Take care🌻🦋
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  9300. 😂😂🦦🦦 Thank you for making me laugh! Have a wonderful rest of the week 🌻🦋
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  9301. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs because they are a pleasure to make. Thank you so much for your kindness, Mark. Take care🦋🌻
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  9302. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed that bit, Annie. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9303. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Bob. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9304. Your public announcements are brilliant and I am not going to stand by the fire in my fleece cape again- that's for sure!😂 I didn't know that was a young pike- I've only seen the adult ones- wow!🤩 Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9305. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. I shall have to send you some liquorice! It is sweet heaven! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9306. It doesn’t but what a wonderful idea! Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  9307. Thank you so much for catching up! I am so pleased that you are enjoying my vlogs. Have a super week, Tim- take care🦋🌻
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  9308. I hope you are recovering well? Congratulations on the guessing! Take care 🌻🦋
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  9309. Thank you so much that is so kind of you. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  9310. Thank you so much, Lee! Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9311. I think you’re right. We’ll see if the sunshine brings everyone back to the canal. Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  9312. Hi Chris, both boats were frantically reversing, but in true narrowboat style, they took ages to start moving backwards enough to stop the contact. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  9313. Well, you were very lucky to live in such a stunning area. I’m not surprised that you have so many happy memories and I am delighted you enjoyed seeing it all again.The swan food has all gone! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a great week, Simon.🦋🌻
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  9314. That is a top tip, thank you so much! I didn't think of doing that.👍⭐️ Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9315. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I travel with my husband but he won't appear on the camera as his work does not permit a social media presence. In other vlogs, you'll hear me call him Mr M. I hope that clears that up. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  9316. Her name isn’t easy so don’t worry about that. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9317. Thank you so much for your kind comment. There was a magical light that morning. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9318. Thank you so much, Debba- that is so kind of you! I hope you have a wonderful 2024. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9319. Thank you so much, Vanessa. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  9320. Thank you so much for such a kind comment. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the video! Have a super 2024- take care☺️🌻🦋
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  9321. Hi Paul, thank you so much for your lovely comment and for your guess. I will let you know if you were right next week. The sound from inside the boat when a boat passes you on the ice is absolutely awful; it feels like the hull is being ripped in half which it isn't at all. Even in the morning when you wake up and walk through the boat when the water has frozen sounds painful to the ear with crunches and creaks. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  9322. Thank you so much for catching up on the videos, Paul. I hope you are both well? Happy boating! Take care🦋🌻
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  9323. It makes me feel so happy to hear that you try and guess what I am going to draw. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  9324. You too! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9325. It must have been amazing to see so many big ships on the river then!🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  9326. Hi Jack, thank you so much for your lovely comment.😊 I am just learning as I go, teaching myself with ID charts, books and the internet. Before I was a teacher for twenty years and then a Head Teacher for 5 years and so this is all new to me and I love it! Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  9327. It is such a beautiful river and the dippers agree too! I'm so pleased that the vlog was a trip down memory lane for you. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9328. So it just needed to sober up?😂 Thank you for watching. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9329. Thank you so much, Chris. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9330. That is so kind of you; I'd love to be a sprite or an elf! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9331. Hi Terry, I completely understand how beautiful nature can be and how powerful it is in comforting,calming and bringing hope. I am so, so pleased that you enjoyed this vlog and that you are sharing our journey. The Christmas market sounds like a must-see, so we will aim to visit that. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and kindness. Sending my best wishes to you and your Mum. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9332. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  9333. I love the Swedish translation- thank you so much for that!👍 Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  9334. Now that shot would have boosted my ratings! 🤣 It’s such a shame Mr Mindful doesn’t want to be on camera! 📸 Thank you for your lovely comment, Will! Happy cruising 🦋🌻
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  9335. Thank you, Austin🦋🌻
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  9336. 🐛🐛🐛❤️❤️ I am still buzzing from seeing them! 🤩Take care 🦋🌻
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  9337. Zephyr would love Joe as she has this strange adoration of greyhounds. When she sees one she crawls on her belly towards them and lies upside down underneath them, smiling. It is so embarrassing and I can’t work out why she saves this behaviour for greyhounds! 🙈Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9338. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for finding my channel too. The issue that I find with apps is they're not always accurate, so I like to use a range of mini field guides, experts on social media and the internet. I have got Seek on my phone, so you could try that. Also, if you find something and take lots of photos, then go back and research about it, then you're more likely to remember it if you see it again, but if you use an app and it manages to identify something, then it is so quick and as a result, quite often forgotten. Enjoy your exploring; it's the best pastime! Happy New Year! 🥳🌻🦋
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  9339. Ah well you see, I had a little rehearsal with said birds before filming and they were very willing to take part as long as it wasn’t to the carol ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’ as the idea of giving birds as gifts unsettled them slightly! Also they like working with vegans apparently?!! 😂🤣 A wonderful Christmas to you and your family, John🌻🦋🎄
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  9340. That image of big ships through the fields is so striking. It must have been quite a sight to behold! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9341. I wish you the best of luck in pursuing your boating dream. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy New Year! 🥳🌻🦋
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  9342. Hi Michael- what a wonderful phrase: ' so many gorgeous animals and birds really makes life worth living.' That is so accurate; whenever faced with dark times; remembering that makes a massive difference to your well being.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  9343. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. It is super toasty on the boat this evening and I hope you are nice and toasty too. Have a great weekend🦋🌻
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  9344. Hi Mr NB Will, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I have missed the sun this week with all the fog that we've been having so let's hope that it shines on all of our boats again this coming week. Look after yourself, keep warm and send my love to Mr Tillerman. Take care🦋🌻
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  9345. I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs and the journal entries, Ann.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  9346. 🤣Can I have a badge with that written on please!🤣🤣
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  9347. 🤗 Thank you so much, Red! Take care🌻🦋
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  9348. Hi Will, the mic is new and I’m still getting used to it. I’m not sure about the sound quality. It’s Balila and will work with a smart phone. I tried it with and without and to be honest, I couldn’t hear the difference but my hearing is not great anymore! If I think it is good, I will let you know. Have a superdooper week!🦋🌻🎤🎙
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  9349. It’s a wonderful spring sound isn’t it? Thank you for your lovely comment. Happy Easter!🦋🌻🐣
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  9350. Hi Mark, it was wonderful to have some sunshine though! Enjoy your weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9351. I travel mostly with my husband but his work commitments and the sensitive nature of his work means that he can’t be on the vlogs. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9352. Brilliant! 🤩🤩🤩 That completely sums up me in the galley cooking! 😂 Such a great poem! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9353. 20 miles per year, but if you stayed in one place more than 2 weeks- you’d get a warning. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9354. 🤗 What a kind comment. Thank you so much. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  9355. They are super birds aren’t they; the tiniest but loudest in the garden!🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9356. Your mooring sounds lovely. I'm guessing it's in Braunston? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  9357. I edited out and sped up how long it actually took me as I am like you, terrible with an audience!😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9358. Hi Terry, I am so pleased that you have found the channel and subscribed that is so kind of you. My husband travels with me, but he can't be in the vlogs as his work has a strict code of conduct about appearing on social media.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  9359. I am so sad to hear about your husband, Joan. I hope volunteering at the railway was a comfort to you at that time? I'll be heading towards there soon as I hope to go on the train.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  9360. I am so pleased that you found my channel. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9361. I was with my husband that day but he can’t be in the vlogs due to the sensitive nature of his job and his work commitments. He works away for part of the week each week but he was very much there doing his bit on that day , fortunately 😅Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9362. I bet that made a beautiful picture of the cygnets on Green Lake.🤩I love the Mandarin ducks too.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  9363. Thank you so much for commenting. I don’t like to get political too; I just want to celebrate the beauty of our natural environment and do my best to protect it if it comes under threat. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9364. The elephant nearly made the edit!🐘 How lovely that your grandkids were watching too. Thank you for your lovely comment and see you in Lincoln. Take care🌻🦋
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  9365. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for emailing your great suggestion. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9366. I was told that by another local, that the river has never been that high before. We need a dry spell for a while don't we? I am so pleased that this vlog brought back some memories for you.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  9367. You saw an otter!!!!! Oh my goodness, Chris, you are so lucky! Your model railway is such a unique idea on a boat that I think you should film it as you build it; I would love to feature it on my vlogs. Let me know what you think? The redwings are incredible this year. There are so many here.I visited Wolfhampcote church this week based on your tip. That’s next weeks vlog! Enjoy your weekend and happy otter watching! 🌻🦋🦦🦦🦦🦦
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  9368. Bassets are stunning dogs aren't they? 15 is a good age for a big dog, but still it is heartbreaking when they leave you.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9369. Nature and dogs- what more is there to want in life?🤷‍♀️ Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  9370. I will have to visit that when I’m there. I read all of those when I was younger! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9371. Welcome aboard👋👋 It is lovely to know that you are watching the vlogs with your morning cuppa. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9372. Hi Rossi, I totally recommend the Scilly Isles and I really hope you get to visit it one day. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  9373. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I tried to kiss the toad, but he hopped off!😂🐸 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  9374. It is always a pleasure to have you joining the journey, Stevie. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for watching until the end too! Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9375. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for letting me know. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  9376. I am so sorry to hear about your husband, but I am glad that the vlog brought back some happy memories for you of watching the boats from the truck cab.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Take care🦋🌻🎄
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  9377. I am so sorry that you had such a long commercial. I don't know how that has happened because I only select the skippable ads and I never have ads in the middle of my vlogs either as I want the viewer to sit and relax and not have to deal with an ad break? I'll look into why that has happened now- thank you for telling me. Take care🌻🦋
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  9378. It is incredible how they were built isn’t it?🤩 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9379. I'd like to see a bore too, but just not to be moored on the water at the same time.🤭 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  9380. Hi Christine, a great question which I should have answered in the vlog. I am sorry about that. Fenders are buffers to protect the boat paintwork from whatever it might come into contact with. The ones on the side can be tied to the sides or like the one that I showed hooked to the roof. I hope this answers your question. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9381. Sorry about that! 🤭Thank you for watching.Take care 🦋🌻
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  9382. Thank you so much! Reach Lode is my number 1, favourite mooring to date, so thank you so much for reminding me of it again. Take care🦋🌻
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  9383. Thank you so much for your kindness, Rozanna.Take care 🦋🌻
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  9384. That is so kind of you, thank you so much, Glenna! Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  9385. What super memories. I’m so pleased that this vlog jogged them for you. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  9386. That’s what we think it is due to the heavy downpours we’ve had. Thank you for your advice. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9387. It does look at bit Sydney Harbour doesn’t it! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9388. Oh, Jean- that sounds absolutely wonderful! Stelers Jays are so beautiful and to be able to have one eat from your hand like that must have been so, so special. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  9389. Hi Chris, there is one other boat called Alice Grace which I am aware of. Even though, we didn't name her, I really like her name. Thank you for watching and commenting- take care🦋🌻
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  9390. 🦋🌻
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  9391. I’m so glad that you enjoyed it! Thank you so much. Have a great week too!🌻🦋👍
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  9392. 🤗 You are so kind! Thank you so much!🦋🌻
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  9393. My heart stopped for the seconds that it was flying there!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9394. Thank you for your lovely comment. Happy Easter!🦋🌻🐣
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  9395. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. You were the first ones to tell me to publish my journal and at that time, I had zero confidence in what I was doing, so thank you so much for your encouragement. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9396. You too!🤗 Take care 🦋🌻
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  9397. I’m so pleased that you find the vlogs calming. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  9398. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9399. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  9400. I'll look out for you! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  9401. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. Take care, Optic-Craft 202.🌻🦋
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  9402. 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 🌻🦋
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  9403. Thank you so much, Simon for such a lovely comment.😊 That’s so kind of you. Take care🦋🌻
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  9404. That’s so kind of you, Yvonne. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9405. I practice hard, Chris. In my early vlogs you can see how bad I was at drawing. Thank you so much for your kindness. I really appreciate it. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9406. It wasn’t magnetic! 🙈🤭 Silly me! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9407. Does it normally malfunction then? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9408. How lovely that you are playing catch-up! I hope that you had a super holiday? Thank you for your kind comment, take care🌻🦋
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  9409. Thank you so much! Happy New Year 🌻🦋🥳
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  9410. Hello Shirley, I hope you are well. Yes, that micro salad would have left an ant hungry! 🐜🤣 Thank you so much for your kind words about the otter painting, unfortunately, it's not changed my luck when spotting them! 🦦 Take care🦋🌻
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  9411. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  9412. Me too!😊 We can all go grey together😃 Have a great week, take care🦋🌻
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  9413. Hi Paul, it is really pretty at Foxton isn't it and I am looking forward to doing the flight of locks in a few weeks. I think you should definitely do it on your next boat hire.👍 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋🦊
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  9414. Oh Debba, it sounds so cold where you are🥶 I do hope that you are keeping warm. The muntjac is being monitored to see what impact it is having but I think the may issue is they breed all year round rather than just during one season. They are beautiful creatures though. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend 🌻🦋
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  9415. Hi Paul, the storm sounds scary doesn’t it? Stay safe. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9416. You really can’t be a jammy dodger can you? Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻🐾🐾🤗
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  9417. Thank you so much Ingrid.🌻🦋
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  9418. That is so kind of you, Will. I am so glad that you enjoyed it.Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9419. That is so kind of you, Mark. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  9420. I am sorry to hear that you have had a tough few weeks; I really hope things improve for you.Thank you for your lovely comment.Take care🦋🌻
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  9421. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  9422. Diolch yn fawr am wylio a rhoi sylwadau eleni. Rwy'n dymuno blwyddyn newydd hapus iawn i chi!🦋🌻🥳
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  9423. What fabulous advice,Terry!👍👍🤩 I love the sound of The Eccles Pike too! Thank you for your lovely comment. Happy Easter!🌻🦋🐣
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  9424. It is spectacular here for views! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9425. Thank you so much, Michael! How funny that we have put out the same journey in the same week😃 I am so pleased you enjoyed the vlog. Have a great weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9426. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  9427. Very good question! I should rename it shouldn’t I? 🙈 Thank you so much for your kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9428. That is so kind of you, Paul. I am not published but I sell my journals in my Etsy shop.Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9429. Thank you for watching and for your lovely comment. Sadly, there are many bird species in decline but there are those that seem to be doing better. Also, due to climate change there are new species arriving in the UK like the Bee- Eaters which are beautiful birds. You are right about the world being a changing place. Have a wonderful week, take care🦋🌻
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  9430. She says a woofy, “thank-you, Senna,”🐶🐾🐾 Have a super rest of the week, take care 🦋🌻
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  9431. Very true and very wise- thank you so much! Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9432. You too, Rodney! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9433. I bet it is beautiful where you are! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9434. Wow! That’s a long time off grid! You must love it? Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9435. Well hello Jonathan! Is this cousin Jon from Australia? I hope you are all well and that you have had a wonderful Christmas! Thank you so much for watching the vlogs! Happy New Year🦋🌻🎄🥳
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  9436. Hi Debba, I think you might be seeing some more dry stone wall footage if I discover anymore fascinating life in and on them! It's so much fun to stare at them. It was a crepe; I really fancied one and then I realised that it is pancake day on Tuesday which is a great excuse to eat even more of them! Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  9437. Thank you for entering the competition and watching the vlog! Take care🌻🦋
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  9438. I’m so sorry to hear that you have lost your Mum. I hope you have a wonderful support network around you? I’m so happy to hear that the videos have helped you though. Sending you my thoughts and best wishes. X Take care 🌻🦋
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  9439. That’s so lovely to know. It’s a special way to look at the dandelion isn’t it? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9440. Hi Shirley, thank you for such a lovely comment and you are so right about the canals needing water! I am glad that you enjoyed the oystercatcher and lapwing shots. Sending you a gentle breeze and some cool shade. Take care🌬🦋🌻
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  9441. I totally agree. It is a modern wonder of the world isn’t it? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9442. Hello Doug and Barb! I spent a year in Australia when I left University and loved every minute of it, particularly the wildlife and incredible nature that you have on your doorstep. I bet your dogs have a lovely time! Thank you so much for watching and I am so glad you commented! I hope you have a week of sunshine! 🌻🦋🌞🌞🌞
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  9443. It’s crazy to think of the heat that you have whilst I’m shivering here! I hope you are staying cool? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9444. I am so sad to hear that you are having a difficult time at the moment, Tracy. I hope things get better for you very soon. Thank you for taking the time to send me a lovely comment- that is so kind of you. Take care🦋🌻
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  9445. I am so pleased that your wife is better and that you haven’t been ill. That is lovely news. It’s funny that you talk about my positive attitude as the last couple of days, I’ve been a right misery guts as I’ve got a nasty bout of tonsillitis which has prevented me from getting outdoors! I really hope your crows return. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  9446. Christmas was lovely thank you and I hope yours was too? Happy New Year to you. Take care 🌻🦋🥳
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  9447. Paul, I think getting another dog is a wonderful idea! You must miss your beautiful border collie so much. They are such great companions to have. I hope your week, next week is less mad. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻🐾🐾
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  9448. It sounds like you have more butterflies where you are than here at the moment. I have only seen damselflies and only 1 dragonfly so far too. Let’s hope they all come out soon x Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  9449. I’m so pleased you made yourself a cup of tea. You’re never really truly relaxed without a cup of tea and a biscuit are you? 😄Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9450. Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9451. That is a good question and so hard to answer, but I suppose it must be when things go wrong with the engine or technical workings of the boat. It's all fixable but having to organise it can be tricky. Good luck with your move!Take care 🦋🌻
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  9452. If you are doing it single handed, then it will be extra tough, Trev, but if you have help, then I’d definitely recommend it here as it is stunning at the top! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9453. That must have been an amazing experience to see the last Vulcan bomber fly over your house! Even though it was loud, watching the ✈️ flying so low was very exciting and the wildlife wasn’t bothered at all! Have a super weekend and thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  9454. You are probably right.😢 I will keep on hoping that it lasts though.🤞 I better start steering the boat more carefully now, just in case!🤭 Have a wonderful week, take care🦋🌻
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  9455. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  9456. Hi Sheila, yes I was glad when the calm came too and hopefully now that we are back on a canal, there will be lots more peaceful moments. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a sunny weekend.🌻🦋
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  9457. 🙏
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  9458. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9459. The chai tea is so delicious! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9460. Thank you so much, Nanci! Hopefully the fish numbers will keep rising🤞🐟Have a super Saturday! Take care🌻🦋
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  9461. Hi Chris, thank you for your lovely comment. It's always a special treat to have some family time and we really had a super time together, regardless of the rain. Have a great weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  9462. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9463. I shall try and put something together soon. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care 🦋🌻
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  9464. I can’t wait to explore those places! The chains on the gates is a good idea as it was easier than some gates that need to be pushed. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9465. I'm so pleased that you have enjoyed the videos. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you. Take care 🌻🦋🥳
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  9466. I am so pleased about that- thank you so much for your lovely comment-take care🌻🦋
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  9467. The church is definitely worth a visit; it's about a 15 minute walk outside of the town. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Christine, take care🌻🦋
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  9468. You too! Take care 🦋🌻
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  9469. You are right there. Help is always close by if you need it. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9470. Thank you for the information! 👍Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9471. I really welcome you ideas for journal additions and it is funny as I wanted to draw ratty, but I draw based on my own photographs, using them to look at the details, but I couldn't take a still frame from the footage that gave me a clear enough image of our brown rat and I didn't want to draw any old rat. You are right, it did deserve a mention. As for the biscuit- now I didn't think of that; I really ought to draw one somewhere in my book! Thank you so much for your great comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  9472. Your city is amazing 🤩 I love it! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9473. G’day! Thank you for your lovely comment. I am now registered with a GP with a land address that I have but before that I registered as a guest with one near where I was moored and they said that I could stay on until I moved out of the area. I get my asthma inhalers online and pick up at the nearest pharmacy to where I am at the time. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9474. Thank you so much, Ann.Take care 🦋🌻
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  9475. A massive thank you for watching ,Giles! Take care 🦋🌻
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  9476. I am so sorry about this week; back to calm this Friday- I promise!Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  9477. It was such an incredible moment to experience. I edited it down because the seed stayed there for ages. Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Take care 🦋🌻
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  9478. Thank you, Peter for this tip👍 You must love canal boating to have been doing it on and off for 58 years! Take care🦋🌻
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  9479. Thank you so much, Sally. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9480. 😂 Not much fun to be in one though. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9481. That’s so kind of you, Gordon. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  9482. Oh how wonderful! I will have to buy a cuckoo clock now! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9483. Hi Jenny, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Thank you for buying my journal too. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  9484. Thank you so much, Richard for such a lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  9485. That’s so true. The positive far outweighed the negative though. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9486. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9487. What made me laugh, is afterwards, I read that CRT had been and adjusted it to make it easier for boaters- I can't imagine what it was like before. I need to start eating my Weetabix! Thank you for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  9488. 🤣 so true! It always amazes me how kind and wonderful so many people are; we would still be wedged in that basin without their help! Have a terrific weekend!🌻🦋
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  9489. Not so much hardcore more crackers! 😂 I love it here though and I am so excited about what else lies in store. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9490. Hi Stephen, it was lovely to meet you both too! It was incredible luck to meet Farmer Jason with his archeological treasures. Your boating adventures and exciting discoveries are ahead of you too! I bet you can’t wait. Have a super weekend!🦋🌻
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  9491. Hi Chris, I knew that I should have come to you first before putting out this week's vlog as I was trying to find out who was working on that hedge and no-one could help me with my enquiries. So where was my help when I went up the flight?🤣 Thank you so much for your kind words and have a wonderful week! Take care🦋🌻
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  9492. What a beautiful, poetic comment! Thank you so much 😊 Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  9493. That is so kind of you. I was so blessed to have had her in my life. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9494. That is so kind of you, Joanne! Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9495. I read that if the walls have a beautiful piece of graffiti on it, then graffiti artists won't tag over it? Or if we make every wall a 'living wall of green plants' then you can't paint on that either. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9496. Bluebells are special flowers aren't they? Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9497. It is a special word just for the art of looking at canal boats. It is a brilliant word to say too.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  9498. Thank you, Peter! Have a super weekend 🌻🦋
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  9499. You write your comment like poetry- they are so lovely to read. Thank you so much; take care 🌻🦋
    2
  9500. Thank you so much, Michelle! Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  9501. Thank you for your lovely comment, Senna! Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  9502. It will be in the shop on Thursday. Thank you so much for your interest in it. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9503. Hi Nanci, thank you for such a lovely comment and I'm glad you found the moss interesting too! It's great stuff to look at closely as I'm just finding out. It is so kind of you to offer to buy me a coffee but please don't feel that you have to; I'm just grateful when people watch the vlogs and comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  9504. You are very welcome, Sue. Thank you for your lovely comment! Enjoy the rest of your week.🦋🌻
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  9505. Well, I never! Is that from one of your chats with a wise old boater in the pub again? Brilliant piece of information! Take care 🦋🌻
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  9506. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
    2
  9507. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog and Zephyr's cheeky antics.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    2
  9508. That is so kind of you, Clive!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9509. Hi Colin, I don't really know enough about that to be able to comment, but thank you for watching the vlog. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  9510. Thank you so much, Chris! Take care🦋🌻
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  9511. I must have had a tough week that week to go for four biscuits! 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9512. The squirrels must have loved you! 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9513. Well that is always reassuring to know!Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  9514. You are so welcome 🤗 Thank you so much for watching and commenting, take care🌻🦋
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  9515. The houses along the waterway are so pretty aren’t they? But when I was filling my boat up with water by Dutton Locks the cottage owner came out to ask me how long it would take because every time a boat uses the water tap it turns the water off in her cottage! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9516. Hi Francis, I agree with you about most people being good. I think if you listen to the news too much you forget that don't you? Wouldn't it be lovely to have a news channel that only reported on the kind things that people did? Thank you for your super comment. Sending you a gentle breeze and some cool shade. Take care🦋🌻
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  9517. The dipper was so strong wasn’t it? Your life sounds wonderful 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 Take care🌻🦋
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  9518. Thank you so much, Michael for such a beautiful comment! It is really lovely to know that you enjoyed watching the vlog. It is a wonderful way to start the new year’s vlogs by hearing from you. Have a great weekend and enjoy your teaching. 🌻🦋
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  9519. The Weaver is absolutely stunning!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9520. Caroline and Pete, welcome to the channel and thank you so much for your lovely comment!😊 I hope you are enjoying life aboard your boat since you left Mercia Marina. I am sure we will bump into each other on the system somewhere. Take care🌻🦋
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  9521. Thank you so much 😊 She is such a wonderful dog and I feel blessed to call her mine. Take care 🐾🐾🤗🌻🦋
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  9522. Zephyr is 8 in March so she will become a senior dog. 🥲 She has so much energy still though 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9523. 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9524. Hi Colette, thank you so much for your advice. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9525. It is such a pretty climb. What an amazing place to spend your childhood! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9526. I bet you are all doing rain dances out there aren't you? I hope you have some cooler temperatures soon.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  9527. My husband is onboard for part of the week but he can’t be on the vlogs due to his work commitments and the sensitive nature of his job. Zephyr is a surprisingly good guard dog too and barks when anyone walks past the boat at night. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9528. I am so pleased that you look forward to the vlogs, Tracy- that is so special to know. Consall Forge is definitely a hidden gem.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care 🌻🦋
    2
  9529. It’s a pleasure feeding the birds because they hop about outside the window. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9530. What a kind comment! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  9531. You’ll love being on the move all year round, Matt! 🤩👍 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9532. Isn’t it delicious 😋 Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9533. ‘Comply hooman’ 👍😂 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9534. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the storyteller; he was great wasn't he? I am also glad that you received your book and that you like it. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  9535. You’re very welcome ☺️ Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9536. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Zephyr has a new ball now and she is very happy about that. Pass on a belly rub to your dog from me. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    2
  9537. What a lovely comment, Christine! I am so pleased you enjoy the vlogs. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend!🌻🦋
    2
  9538. Hi Nigel, Phil attached the batteries to a battery pack to keep them charged. The battery charger was mains powered. It meant that I could still stay onboard which was brilliant. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  9539. That is so kind of you, Peter!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9540. Thank you so much for your kindness and lovely comment! 🤗 I think the drivers were worried that if they slowed down, they might have broken down in the puddle; well that’s what I told myself anyway!😄 Have a super weekend 🦋🌻
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  9541. They do really resemble vicars don't they? Phil did a grand job of repairing our Alice! Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Gary and Irene. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  9542. 🤣 Oh the irony of it all! I was more worried that I would be swayed and come back out with a kilo of sausages!
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  9543. How lovely to know that you met Zephyr! 🐾🐾 It is so special to me to know that you are appreciating the nature around you; being onboard a narrowboat is like being on a floating bird hide isn't it? You are lucky to be based in such a beautiful area too. What is the name of your boat, I'll look out for it? Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9544. 🤗 That's so kind of you, Ann! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy Easter! Take care 🦋🌻🐣
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  9545. Hello Colin and Heather and thank you so much for your lovely comment. You have made a very wise decision in buying a boat. Two years living on mine and still I have no desire to move back onto land. You are very right about nature and its surprises. Have a wonderful birthday enjoying the Lodes and Barford. Take care🦋🌻
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  9546. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  9547. Wow!🤩
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  9548. That must have been so hard losing your Mum at such a young age. I hope you get to have a narrowboat holiday one day so that you can live out your mum's dream for her.Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9549. Totally and each one has their own frequency so it’s like they have their own radio station on which to beat box! Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  9550. The winter is full of will it/wont it freeze over? And then there are those cloudless and crisp days where everything shines brightly and freshly. Also there is lots of mud and rain but we’ll forget about that bit!😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9551. My husband travels with me but he can’t be in the vlogs due to his work commitments and the sensitive nature of his job. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9552. Thank you for your kindness, Lynn. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9553. Mr M has a strict code of conduct at work which means that he can't be on social media and so I try and protect him from getting in any trouble with his employers. I hope that makes sense. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  9554. That is so lovely! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  9555. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs and welcome to the channel! 🤗 In my Chesterfield Canal set of vlogs, I film roach and spawning Barbel and then they feature in my journal and as the water was so clear there, I filmed the fish with my waterproof camera too. Vlog #105- 109. In vlog #109, I film a massive pike too. I hope you enjoy watching them. Have a super weekend🐟🐠🐡🦋🌻
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  9556. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it, Melanie! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  9557. That is so kind of you, Lorraine. My link to my coffee page is here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/themindfula Have a super rest of the week. Take care🌻🦋
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  9558. What a kind thing to say. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9559. Thank you so much, Tony and Helen! It’s the wildlife for me! 😃Take care🦋🌻
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  9560. What a lovely story! I wish you both every happiness for the future too. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9561. Thank you, Steve😊 Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  9562. That is a very kind thing to say, Joe, thank you so much!😊 It is lovely to know that you are enjoying the vlogs. Take care🌻🦋
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  9563. I totally recommend making your own curry paste. It is so simple and you have more control over your favourite spice ratio.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9564. We have so many Canada Geese and I love them. Happy New Year!🌻🦋🥳
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  9565. Oh wow! 🤩 What amazing luck. I hope I see this year. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9566. Hi Sue, don't worry, I haven't taken your comment the wrong way at all and I am so sorry to hear that you got sick when you were vegan. I always have an open mind when it comes to these things and I listen and read the views of others, so I shall definitely read Dr Natasha Campbell McBride, thank you for letting me know about this. Wishing you a wonderful weekend.🦋🌻
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  9567. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Sharon. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9568. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9569. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9570. It sounds like you are a beekeeper? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care 🌻🦋
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  9571. It isn’t a cheap alternative anymore is it? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9572. Hi Chris, I totally recommend this canal; you'd love it as you like railways and bridges too. The weather has been changeable here but overall mild. It must be great to have your hatch open. Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  9573. We only cranked it on the boatless straight bits! Zephyr could easily have gone and snuggled by the fire but she just has to be involved with the steering😁 I bet we see you soon! Have a super weekend🦋🌻
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  9574. Thank you for your guess🐤 I will let you know in next week's vlog. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9575. You are so kind!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9576. Welcome to the channel, Kevin! I am so glad that you are finding the vlogs relaxing. Thank you so much for your lovely comment about the bread! Take care🌻🦋
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  9577. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am so pleased that you found it relaxing. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  9578. Because I took some time away and it was a safe place to leave the boat. I am back now though. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9579. That is so true about us all being just blades of grass!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9580. That sounds delicious! I'll have to try that. Thank you so much for watching. Have a great weekend🌻🦋
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  9581. I am so pleased that this vlog brought back those memories for you.Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  9582. Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  9583. Another utterly brilliant comment, Anthony, thank you so much 😊 I shall look out for thatched cottages with roses and churches with steeples to film for you. I have a pumpout toilet which works well for us; asking me what I think is best is tricky. I think if I had a base and didn’t CC, I would opt for a compost toilet that way I could use the waste as compost. My stove is just a standard multi fuel and I recommend the fans that sit on top as it seems to make a difference to how warm the boat gets throughout. I hope I have answered your questions. Have a wonderful Sunday week ahead!🌻🦋
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  9584. It was such an adrenaline rush running over the crossing! 😱 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9585. I’m so glad you enjoyed the vlog, Simon. Our census was all online. I hope you have a lovely Easter weekend too and that we have some sunshine ☀️! Take care🌻🦋
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  9586. I know, Max, I can't believe that I was wishing for rain either! We really need some water here. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  9587. That is very true! 🐏🐏 Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  9588. Oh please send me a picture of that painting when it’s done, Tony. I would love to see it. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  9589. Hi Jenny, I hope you are well? My coat came from a sports shop and it is a Peter Storm jacket. I normally only shop in charity shops but I couldn’t find a decent raincoat anywhere when I was looking. Thank you for your lovely comment too. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  9590. Hi Mark, I am only a solo boater for part of the week as my husband works away and he can’t be in the vlogs due to his work commitments and the sensitive nature of his job so mostly I am doing the locks with him but when I am on my own, I move the boat forward from the sill outside the lock and let the water out slowly. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9591. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9592. Zephyr wants to swim every minute of every day!🐾🐾🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9593. 🤭😋 yum! Thank you so much for watching, Caz. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9594. It definitely had one eye on Zephyr and Zephyr had both her eyes on the food in my hands!🐾🐾🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9595. It’s special isn’t it to see the bond between a dog and their human family? Have a wonderful rest of the weekend, Sheila, take care 🦋🌻🐾🐾
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  9596. Thank you, John, what a lovely thing to say! It’s probably downhill from now though.🤣 Have a super weekend!🦋🌻
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  9597. It’s definitely a jeepers moment!🍾
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  9598. That is so kind of you, Connie. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9599. Corn and false teeth!!!’🤣🤣🤣 My old Nanna flushed her teeth down the toilet once! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9600. Hi Chris, I can see why you thought that was Mr M as Zephyr was standing next to him in the vlog, but that gentleman was from the boat behind us, helping us get through the locks and Zephyr doesn't cross the lock gates but Mr M was on the other side. Thank you so much for your kind words about the vlog. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  9601. It is a real adventure isn’t it? But I can do without the flooding. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9602. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super . Take care 🦋🌻
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  9603. ‘Week’- got missed off my last message. 🙈
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  9604. Hi Gary and Irene, the liquorice is such a sweet treat but it does get stuck in the teeth! 🙈 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9605. Hi there, thank you for catching up! If you watch this until the end of the vlog, you'll see there is a competition where you can win a copy of my 2023 diary. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  9606. Neil’s grin was contagious! All who saw it, went away smiling. What a lovely thing to be able to pass on to people😃 Thank you for your comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  9607. Hi Sally, that is such a kind thing to say. It would be lovely to see the sun for at least a day wouldn't it? Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  9608. 🦋🌻
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  9609. We have a rain catcher, but we haven't used it for a while. It is like a tent with a funnel in the middle which sits in a container. I should set it up again. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  9610. Hi Tony, I would love to finish the Avon ring, only completed half of it, but it was beautiful. I bet it looked different in 1976. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a great weekend.🦋🌻
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  9611. Live for the day is the best way, Elina! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care🌻🦋
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  9612. It’s a stunning place! 😍 Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9613. I was out yesterday otherwise I would have given you a wave. Have a super holiday. Take care🌻🦋
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  9614. That’s a good idea. We just call the Canal and River Trust and tell them roughly where an incident is. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9615. I was so impressed with Wakefield! It is a super town with so much history too. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9616. It sounds like you have had some wonderful encounters with otters. I hope I see more one day soon. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🌻🦋🦦
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  9617. The bridges are so beautiful aren't they? And each one tells its own little story which is so interesting to find out. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, Christine, take care🦋🌻
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  9618. Hi Shirley, the canal side cottages here are so pretty so I can see why you'd like to live in one. Your cat needs to train Zephyr I think! 😂 You are so right about my childlike awe when I find a new insect or anything really in nature; I'm a nightmare to walk with! The sofa is covered in Zephyr proof blankets so I haven't really seen it since we put it up. 😂Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  9619. That is so true.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9620. Thank you, Miguel! Have a super week!🦋🌻
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  9621. You are the master of being, First! Surely there is a Guiness World Record opening for this?😂🤩 Take care 🦋🌻
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  9622. There is a consultation happening at the moment about it. The issue is, it’s written into law about the right to Continuously Cruise so a whole law would have to change. It’s not going to be easy to stop this lifestyle. Thank goodness! Take care 🦋🌻
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  9623. Oh to watch a bald eagle eating a salmon! Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9624. Sun is on its way this weekend 🌞 Hopefully 🤭 Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  9625. It’s a Dingbats Journal. They are vegan and sustainable as well as being beautiful to write and draw in. I rate them highly. Thank you for watching and commenting 🦋🌻
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  9626. I saw La Vague…didn’t go in though, maybe next visit. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9627. Heel erg bedankt voor je lieve reactie. Het glasmuseum was fascinerend. Fijn weekend.🌻🦋
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  9628. Brilliant 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9629. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Stevie! 😊 Have a wonderful rest of the week🌻🦋
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  9630. Thank you so much for watching. I won't be offended if you want to watch more of the vlogs!🤭 Have a super weekend, take care.🦋🌻
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  9631. You are so welcome, Ruth and thank you so much for your kind words. Have a week full of sunshine!🌞🌞🌞🌞🦋🌻
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  9632. Good evening, Jason! I bet it’s chilly on the farm. Wrap up warm. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, take care🦋🌻
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  9633. How wonderful to have a chain of supermarkets with such a lovely name, so much nicer than Tesco or Sainsbury!😆🐞 Thank you for your lovely comment.🦋🌻
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  9634. 🙈 They are healthy because it says 'organic' on the packet! 😂Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  9635. She was up and awake as soon as I got the biscuits out wasn't she! 🐾🐾Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9636. They were heroes weren’t they? 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9637. It was very peaceful there. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend 🌻🦋
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  9638. It is! Thank you so much for watching 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  9639. I hope we can get her fixed and back to normal too.🤞 Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9640. I am the camerawoman, but my husband sometimes drive the boat. He can’t be in the vlogs for his work reasons. I do all of the filming and editing. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  9641. Stay safe in your storm. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9642. Well done! Thank you so much for doing your bit to help too! Take care 🦋🌻
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  9643. Thank you so much, Epco Van Maaren! I hope you have a wonderful Christmas 🌻🦋🎄
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  9644. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I don’t often do locks on my own as my husband is mostly with me when I travel. He can’t be in the vlogs due to his work commitments and the sensitive nature of his work. Locks can be tricky but once you have a system then it is easier. Narrowboat Will has done some vlogs about how he handles his boat by himself. Also, there are often people by the locks that can close the gates for you so you don’t need to get back off your boat at the end. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9645. I hope the weather cools down where you are? I have been reading about the temperatures across the Med- it's crazy heat. Sending you a cool and gentle breeze🌬 Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  9646. Zephyr did look just like that didn't she?🐾🐾😂 She is such a good girl and just ends up going along with it all.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9647. Hi Chris, be sure to look inside the buttercups and I’ll bet you’ll spot a thick-thighed beetle. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  9648. It was a crumpet kind of week! 😋 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week- take care 🌻🦋
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  9649. Thank you so much- that is such a supportive comment and I really appreciate it. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  9650. Hi Paul, sadly the chimney hat was never seen again...not by me anyway! 🤭 I use Derwent watercolour pencils for my drawings. Thank you for your lovely comment, take care🦋🌻
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  9651. Thank you so much. That’s so kind of you! Take care 🌻🦋
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  9652. You are totally right and I don't think I will do a trip like that again. I stopped flying six years ago and this week, I have sourced HVO for my boat, so I won't use a motorhome again, unless it is electric. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a great week.🌻🦋
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  9653. Hi Jenny, thank you so much for such a kind and lovely comment. Lapwing are incredible birds and the noise they make is so wonderfully strange too. Thank you for buying me a coffee too that is so kind of you. I have just seen your amazing drawings and paintings and I am completely blown away with what an incredible artist you are! Do you sell your artwork? Honestly, it is beautiful!😍 Have a super weekend , take care🦋🌻
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  9654. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  9655. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9656. It was better that we didn't move, I think and definitely when I spotted the Goldeneye! Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Stevie. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9657. Did you have some biscuits with that tea, Sally?Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  9658. The pub is so popular and is doing really well I think. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9659. I recommend getting a bat detector- they're super!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9660. I’m not sure? 🤔 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9661. High heat is the biggest problem to deal with in my opinion. Heating a boat in the cold is easy if you have fuel but cooling it down is very hard indeed. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  9662. Oh these are fantastic facts about dragonflies, Scott- thank you so much! They are incredible creatures aren't they? Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9663. Things have changed haven't they? The views are spectacular from the train; the villages around here are picture postcard.Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9664. 😂 It’s the beginning of January so I need to start small and work my way up to big piles of biscuits! 😂 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9665. Hi Chris, I hope you are nice and warm in your boat? Thank you so much for your lovely comment and your kind words about my channel. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9666. Oh, what little treasures of information and I didn't know that is was also the capital of Denmark for a short time too! Keep the nuggets of information flowing, Ian Baked Bean😊 Have a super week and stay cool in the sunshine.🦋🌻
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  9667. It is shocking when you read about the working conditions in those mills back then. They are beautiful buildings to look at though.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9668. Robert, I hope you get an opportunity to enjoy the world of narrowboating. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9669. Ah Jenny, I would love to see a snake! The adder here is not, hopefully, going to attack if you sit in the grass; it is more likely to shoot off. I have seen grass snake in the water and they are just stunning. In some places, sadly, chemicals are still being used on crops and it really upsets me. I sign a lot of petitions related to green issues. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  9670. Sledging every day! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9671. What a lovely compliment! Those vlogs are some of my favourites too. Have a super week.🌻🦋
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  9672. Hi Wendy, what a lovely comment and yes, sadly, it is hard to imagine the government saying that about protecting the wildlife but there seems to be many more organisations and groups that would say that now instead. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9673. It's a must see and do place! Thank you for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  9674. Oh no, Ian! Please try some of the support numbers first- surely they must be able to help you? All of the numbers are in the description section of this vlog. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care🌻🦋
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  9675. Hi Daniel, thank you so much for your guess, I will let you know if you were right next week. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9676. I did make a lot of washing up didn’t I! 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9677. 🤭 Oh that is so funny! We heard them bell ringing whilst we were there- it sounded amazing. Thank you for your lovely story. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9678. Thank you so much for your lovely comment; I sped up the footage though so it was more like a 10 point turn, but let's keep that a secret!🤫🤭 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  9679. What a kind comment Joe and Gigi! Thank you so much 😊 Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9680. Back in the biccies! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9681. I do use tea bags too but I prefer loose tea and a teapot.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9682. Hi Michael, the blackbird is a very special bird and its variety of songs and calls is incredible. I'm so sorry that your Grandad passed away last year, but I am so pleased that the blackbirds remind you of him as you'll be able to stay close to him every time one sings in your garden. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9683. That is so kind of you, Judy! I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the channel. Take care🌻🦋
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  9684. That is so kind of you, Rosie! Thank you for your lovely comment. Happy New Year!🥳🌻🦋
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  9685. Hi Claudia, I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. I travel with my husband but his work has a strict code of conduct about appearing on social media, so he can't be in the vlogs.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9686. I hope your mother-in-law was ok? I'm so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9687. How funny! 😁 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9688. I wonder why that was your nickname at work, Gary? Hobbits are wonderful though so it must be for a good reason. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9689. Alice Grace does look a bit like Alice Disgrace at the moment! I hope the bits that I can’t see are not too damaged. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9690. Thank you so much! Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  9691. How wonderful to see them when kayaking! You don't disturb them that way. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful rest of the week. Take care🦋🌻
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  9692. What a beuatiful comment- thank you so much. Firstly, waiting to listen to the geese flying over in the evening must be a special sound and so reassuring to hear and then the flight of the Monarch butterly, (a butterfly that I would love to see as they are just stunning aren't they?) with such a poignant story of life attached to it; noticing things like this is so rewarding for the soul. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  9693. That is such a kind comment. I often feel quite emotional about the beauty in place and people as I travel the country. Thank you so much for your watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9694. Thank you so much for such a kind and lovely comment. I also, think this time of year is breathtaking. The blossom this year is particularly incredible. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  9695. Hi Marjorie, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am so pleased that you enjoy seeing the nature journal. If I ever stop living on my narrowboat, I will always continue to have that connection to nature now and keep a journal as it has brought me so much inner happiness. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9696. Zephyr has comedy timing down to a fine art doesn’t she🤣🐾🐾 Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Mary. Look out for the tiny, pink, spidery hazel flower it is adorable. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  9697. Thank you so much, Mike😊 I hope you have a wonderful weekend 🦋🌻
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  9698. It is an absolute pleasure to have such likeminded viewers. Thank you so much, David. Have a lovely weekend and week ahead.🌻🦋🐜
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  9699. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9700. You must be a river expert having spent so much time by them so I am relieved to hear that you agree that travelling on the Severn would not have been a good idea.Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9701. That sums it up rather nicely!👍 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9702. That is so kind of you, thank you 😊and have a wonderful weekend! 🌻🦋
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  9703. Very true, Debbie. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9704. Hi Chris, it must be wonderful to have some Wedgewood in the family like that and it is kind of you to share out the pieces for others to use and enjoy too. To live near a canal must be really interesting as you can watch all the boats go past, but it would get busy in the summer months though.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9705. You too!🎄🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  9706. I am so pleased that you try and guess! I don't often decide until the last minute what I am going to draw and then I mostly always write the poem first.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  9707. Great tip Simon! I shall definitely do that next time.👍 Thank you so much. Take care🦋🌻
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  9708. Hi Simon, at the moment I am not on Instagram but I am going to set that and Facebook up very soon. I just need to get my head around how all of that works!🤯 (me) Have a wonderful weekend!🌻🦋
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  9709. When you have a bump in a tunnel the scariness level is somehow multiplied by 10 compared to a bump outside of a tunnel! Thank you for watching!🌻🦋
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  9710. That is so kind of you, Kelli!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9711. Hi Gary and Irene, thank you for willing me on through the locks. The biscuits were cereal bars. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9712. It was a very exciting adventure! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9713. Thank you for your comment! My children are in their twenties and regular visitors to the boat.👍
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  9714. Catkins are like January’s tree decorations aren’t they? My gut instinct told me it had to be crumpets this week!😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Sue. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9715. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for watching the vlogs this year. Happy New Year to you and your family!🌻🦋🥳
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  9716. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  9717. You are so kind. Thank you so much 😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  9718. 😂 Well said! 😂 Take care🌻🦋
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  9719. That’s so kind of you, Vicky! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9720. Yep, I'd say that sums it up well!😆 Thank you so much for watching and making me laugh! Take care🌻🦋
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  9721. I'm so pleased that you're not having any regrets. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9722. It's nice to see and hear the rain on a warm day, so I completely understand why you liked that bit. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a great weekend!🌻🦋
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  9723. I’ve watched that live cam before too. It is a great view over Norwich isn’t it as well as the magnificent peregrines. Did they nest this year? Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  9724. Oh my goodness. That is so sad. It does sound like a virus doesn’t it? I hope it doesn’t put the peregrines off coming back to the nest. Thank you for telling me. Take care🦋🌻
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  9725. What a kind comment- thank you so much and welcome to the channel! Take care 🌻🦋
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  9726. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the videos, Julian. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 Take care🌻🦋
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  9727. Hi Lorraine, well that makes two of us that love to watch the hawks and falcons fly. It is such a spectacular sight to see and you suddenly forget whatever it was that was on your mind when you stand and watch them. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  9728. Hi Michael, how is Poland this autumn? Thank you so much for your lovely comment- it was just so beautiful to read🤗😊 The Leicester Line is really gorgeous: the villages, the scenery and the wildlife; I am so taken with it, so the fact that you enjoyed watching it all go by is just wonderful. Thank you again, have a super weekend, take care.🦋🌻🍂🍁
    2
  9729. Mushrooms and wild boar, it sounds so exciting! You are so lucky 🥰🌻🦋
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  9730. I agree with you. That's one of the reasons why I would like to be able to get hold of HVO more easily. That doesn't leave any slicks either. Thank you so much for watching, Tim. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9731. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9732. Yes, I live on my boat everyday and have done so for five years now; I love it! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  9733. Kathy, you sound like such a kindred spirit! How wonderful to have had a wood to explore like that as a child. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9734. Hi Ann, thank you so much for such a kind comment. I really appreciate it. I'm so pleased that you found the slug info interesting too. Take care🌻🦋
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  9735. 😅 It was a bit scary for a while! 🙀 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9736. 😂 It needs to be- the way I cook! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9737. I can’t imagine how terrifying that must have been and to not know if you’d have a house to go back to afterwards. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9738. Thank you so much for your support over on Patron 💚 Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  9739. That’s so kind of you.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9740. Hi Tony, thank you so much for your comment. The engine definitely sounds much, much better which is such a relief. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9741. 😋 It soothes the shoulder- doctor’s order!😂 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9742. Hi Deborah, we are still waiting for the parts and an engineer to come, but we have been able to run the engine and move, slowly which is such a relief so we are counting our blessings. Thank you so much for your kindness too. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9743. Thank you so much, Nigel!👍☁️. I looked it up, but I am not a cloud expert and that formation matched my sky. What do you use to help you identify the different types? There has been some magnificent skies here recently. Take care🦋🌻☁️☁️☁️
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  9744. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9745. Thank you for your lovely comment. Oh that poor moorhen chick! Take care🌻🦋
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  9746. Thank you so much! Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  9747. Hi Shirley, oh dear you have had engine problems too! I am glad that you were close to your marina when it happened. I am relieved that the river wasn’t a fast moving one as it would have been a different story altogether. Thank you so much for your kind words and lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  9748. Mr M isn’t on the boat when I’m doing my journal as he works away for part of the week. Ever since I have been getting more views, he is worried that it might impact on his job as he works with vulnerable families so he asked me not to mention him. One day, he’ll retire and it will all be less complicated. 😅 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9749. Well, I am so pleased that you found me too. Thank you so much for your kind words. Take care🦋🌻
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  9750. What a kind comment, Jason. It sounds like you are an expert of the seas! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9751. Wise words.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9752. I hope to have some in stock by the end of next week.Thank you for your interest in my books. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  9753. She knows which part of the stick is best doesn’t she? 🐾🐾😂Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  9754. Hello and welcome, Terry to the channel; it's lovely to have you join us! Vince's vlogs are great aren't they and so full of positive energy. Thank you so much for your kind comments. Take care🦋🌻
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  9755. What a great place to live, NB Precious Jet! It would have been great to meet you, but I am not there anymore. 😢 There'll be another time, I'm sure though.☕️👍 Have a wonderful weekend.🦋🌻
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  9756. That’s so kind of you! 😊 Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  9757. Michael, what a lovely thing to say and I am so pleased that you are enjoying the videos. It really means a lot to me to get feedback like this, so thank you so much for taking the time to comment. Have a super Friday and weekend ahead!🦋🌻
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  9758. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  9759. Time is indeed flying, Simon but I do love autumn as the changes are really beautiful. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Stay warm and dry on your autumn dog walks and have a terrific weekend!🦋🌻🐕‍🦺
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  9760. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Also, thank you in advance for the coffee that is so kind of you. Have a super Sunday🦋🌻
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  9761. She is used to walking the plank now. Thank you so much for your comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9762. I hope you enjoyed your treat, Mary? I rarely see sunrise too but for some reason my birthday seems to get me all excited and I couldn’t sleep so it was a lovely thing to see the sun come up. Thank you so much for watching! Take care🦋🌻
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  9763. That is so exciting! The only change that I would make to my boat is for it to be electric. Congratulations and I'm sure, I'll see you on the cut one day soon! 🥳
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  9764. You are so welcome! Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  9765. Oh Carole, I’m so pleased that you were reminded of that moment that your husband was with you. I’m so sorry for your loss. Thank you so much for sharing this. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9766. Thank you so much, David! Yes, it is good to see the face behind the soothing voice that floats through the nighttime on still waters isn't it? Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9767. That is so kind. I don’t think that I met Jan, but that’s typical Zephyr as she will introduce herself to everyone and seems to know many more people than I do!😂🐾🐾 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  9768. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9769. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the murmuration, Joanne. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9770. You are so welcome, Graham!Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  9771. Happy Easter to you too, Jill. Thank you for watching and for your lovely comment, take care🌻🦋
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  9772. Another night owl, Stevie! It is a great time to work and get things done isn't it? I am doing exactly that now as I type this message to you.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9773. Thank you Glyn, I'm so glad you enjoyed the vlog and don't worry about the window, we have a perfectly clear view out of it now!🤣 Take care🌻🦋
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  9774. What a lovely comment! I am so pleased you enjoyed it.🌻🦋
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  9775. Australia is beautiful 😍 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9776. Thank you so much for such a kind message. I really appreciate it. Happy fishing in Dotty! Take care 🌻🦋
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  9777. Thank you so much, Lucille. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9778. That is so kind of you. I really can't believe how the channel has grown. I have learnt so much along the way when it comes to filming and editing too, but I still have a long way to go. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9779. You are so welcome! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  9780. Hi Hans, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  9781. It's nice to be back! Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Paul. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9782. Hi Stevie, Phil definitely knows what he’s doing and we were so lucky to break down near Oxley Marine. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9783. Canada is a haven for spectacular wildlife isn’t it? 🤩😍 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9784. Thank you, Christine ☺️ The kettle makes some very strange noises, but it boils the water beautifully 😂🫖☕️ Have a super weekend 🌻🦋
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  9785. I love that you say "aye up" to your wife! 😂Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  9786. Every 100 cruising hours you should service the engine. I’m back now so I should have a vlog out on Friday. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  9787. Thank you so much 🤗 Have a super weekend 🌻🦋
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  9788. Thank you so much, Sharon! Have a super weekend.🦋🌻
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  9789. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9790. Hi Michael, thank you so much for your kind wishes and for your beautiful card last week which really made me smile. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  9791. It was delicious 😋 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9792. It does indeed, Richard! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend🌻🦋
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  9793. I use the photographs that I have taken of the wildlife and I look at them on my laptop screen. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9794. Thank you so much for your interest in my book. I hope to have some more in stock in a couple of weeks. Take care🌻🦋
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  9795. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  9796. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  9797. What a beautiful comment. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  9798. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  9799. Thank you so much both of you and for all of your lovely comments! Have a super 2024- take care🌻🦋
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  9800. Zephyr loves your comment! 🐾🐾🤗💚 I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  9801. I have my fingers crossed for you and your lottery win. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9802. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Michael. I hope the weather is treating you well in Avondale? The fuel boats do such an amazing job of keeping us boaters all stocked up and functioning. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9803. Oh the springtime- wouldn’t that be lovely! 🥰 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9804. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9805. Happy 2025 too!🥳 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9806. Thank you so much!😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  9807. I am glad you have seen that Mr M is real and alive as I think some people think that I have made him up! 🤭 He can't be on the vlogs as he works in education and it would be breaking his code of conduct. I wasn't filming that section that day so I missed giving The Narrowboat Good Life a shout out, but hopefully I will meet them again one day when I am vlogging.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9808. Thank you so much, Caroline 🤗🤗 Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  9809. Hi Michelle, I travel with my husband but he can't be in the vlogs due to his work commitments and the strict code of conduct that he signs about being on social media. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9810. That’s so kind of you 🤗 Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  9811. Zephyr is a special soul, isn't she? 🐾🐾💚Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9812. I’m so pleased that you found it relaxing. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9813. Hi Francis, thank you so much for your lovely comment. We haven’t traced down the real reason for the engine cut out yet but as it is running ok now, we have put it to one side. We will investigate it again and our engine is being serviced soon. The weed could definitely be recycled as bio fuel, so I was going to ask CRT if they have plans to do that. Have a super Sunday and great week ahead. Take care🌻🦋
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  9814. I love that!🥰 Standing next to a Lab pre-wash that has been rolling in stuff is not though. 😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9815.  @karenmills6459  Oh Karen, that is so stressful. I wish your daughter a speedy recovery and I hope she has her operation very soon. 3 months is far too long to wait. Sending you all my love. x
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  9816. What a lovely comment, thank you so much, Chris!😊 It is great to be back and vlogging, sharing with my Mindful Narrowboat Family too. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  9817. Hi Margaret, thank you so much for your lovely comment! I think I will try greasing the bread oven first as I think the fact that it's gluten free, might make it stick more. I have had an even worse bread disaster this weekend, so bad, that I don't think it will make the edit in next week's vlog! "Don't judge a loaf by its crust" 😂😂🍞 I like that one, Margaret! Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9818. Hi Chris, I am honoured to be your favourite channel- thank you so much! Ticks are a concern aren't they? There seems to be a rise in the cases of Lyme disease too. Luckily, this time, Zephyr was tick free. They show up quite well on her short, light coat which is helpful too.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9819. Hi Sue, thank you so much for your lovely comment. It is so lucky that we have broken down in such an interesting place. Have a super rest of the weekend and week ahead. Take care🦋🌻
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  9820. Peanut butter and strawberry jam!😋 I hope you enjoyed it? Take care 🦋🌻
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  9821. I hope you realise your dream.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9822. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9823. It is so beautiful on this part of the system! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9824. What a kind and wonderful comment- thank you so much for taking the time to make it. I really appreciate it. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Take care🦋🌻🎄
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  9825. Cute name! Thank you for watching. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9826. Hi Jack, Nanny T is my mother-in-law. She has some amazing stories to tell and a slide show to go with every one!👍😀 I have managed to keep the dentist and optician that I had where I used to live, but doctors are slightly different which is why I became a guest patient to get in the system for my hospital appointment. I also have inhalers for asthma so I have an online system whereby I order them to go to a pharmacy. It was tricky at first to sort it all out, but it works well now. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  9827. I have probably made “unmoor” up as I like to make words up!🤭 I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  9828. What a lovely comment, Neil, thank you so much!😊 Have a fabulous rest of your Friday and weekend ahead. I have a vlog commenting out at 4:30pm today- take care🦋🌻
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  9829. 🌻🦋 Have a super weekend, Kristin. Take care🌻🦋
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  9830. Hi Debba, many great heavy metal bands have come out of Birmingham- it must inspire that sort of music. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. The printer was so kind and honest that the books wouldn't look good printed like that, so I appreciated that he didn't just take my money without showing me what they would look like. I'll keep trying other ideas.🤞 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9831. Hi there, thank you for your lovely comment. I think the fungi that you mention is also called turkey tail? My daughter has cooked this before and uses it in a broth which she swears by so I'll have to get the recipe from her; it's just making sure that it is turkey tail and not a look alike when I pick it though. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9832. I am so sorry to hear that you have had a bad day today. I hope tomorrow brings better things for you. Thank you so much for watching my vlog and for taking the time to make such a kind comment. I really appreciate it. Take care🌻🦋
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  9833. Hi Simon, You are so right about the hedgerows at the moment, so I have found myself staring at the lichen ( as you do) as the colours are amazing. The key was rather special wasn't it? And I was half expecting Narnia when I opened that church door! It's always a pleasure to read your comments. Have a great week too!🌻🦋
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  9834. Welcome aboard, Julie, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am very glad that you stumbled across my channel too. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  9835. I’m so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. Purdy sounds wonderful 🐾🐾🤗 I am married but my husband works away for part of the week each week and when he is back, he can’t be on the vlogs as his job is in education. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9836. Hi Stevie, I hope you are having a good week too? It is so mild this week here which is so lovely. I am really pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  9837. It is a pleasure to make the videos!Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9838. Hi Shirley, do you know that I didn't think about the engine cutting out, but we have to carry an anchor on the river, so I suppose we'd throw in the anchor and wait for help! 😱 How funny that your son did that journey in the rain too; I hope it was smooth cruising for him. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and I am so glad that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a sunny weekend.🦋🌻🌞
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  9839. Zephyr is always so excited when she finds a ball, more than when she takes one of her own out. I think it's the thrill of finding one. Have a super take, care🌻🦋⚽️
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  9840. You are very welcome, Pancrazio! 😊 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend and stay cool in the sunshine.🦋🌻
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  9841. It’s a cosy sound isn’t it? 🤗🦋🌻
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  9842. As a gardener, I am sure you know the excitement of the beginnings of a plant that you've sown.🪴 It's just brilliant! I am introducing roof boxes next to grow more fruit and veg.🤞🤞Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Vanessa. Take care🌻🦋
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  9843. That was your lovely dog! Give CoCo a hug from me. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋🐾🐾🤗
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  9844. 🤗🌻🦋🐾🐾
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  9845. Karen, I hope you are ok? You sound like such a kind and thoughtful person. I hope you apply the same thought and kindness to yourself too? I didn’t put a vlog out last week because I was with India- I’m not sure what flashed up on your homepage? Rest assured, I am fine and I’m sending you a big hug for caring. I wish you a relaxing weekend and calm week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9846. Hi Brian, I would love to play this piece of music but it isn’t allowed unfortunately due to copyright 🥲 A great idea though 👍 I hope you have a wonderful weekend 🦋🌻
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  9847. Hi Mark, I am doing really well, thank you, although I've had a bit of a nasty cough and cold this week, otherwise I am splendid! I hope you are well? As long as people are enjoying the videos then I will continue to make them, so I am delighted that you like them.😊 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9848. 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🌻🦋
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  9849. You come from a stunning part of Cheshire, Michael! I just love this countryside so much. Are you sure you saw the ropes move? 🧐 🤭 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I hope you are feeling better? Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9850. It’s a sign of high intelligence to have handwriting like a doctor! 👍🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9851. I totally recommend hiring a narrowboat. It makes for a great holiday. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9852. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend, Take care 🦋🌻
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  9853. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9854. Thank you so much- take care🌻🦋
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  9855. Hi Stevie, what a lovely comment- thank you so much!🤗 Oh it was such a super surprise to find a roof full of life and it just goes to show that when you make a little garden, the bugs will come and visit! Thank you once again, take care🦋🌻
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  9856. It made me laugh when I was editing it and playing it back! 😂 Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  9857. Thank you so much for buying my book- that is so kind of you! Take care🦋🌻💚
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  9858. Hi Rachel, thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  9859. Do you think this was a clickbait title? It was all about the danger that we faced and how it impacted on our journey. I am so sorry if you were disappointed when watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9860. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  9861. Hi Gary and Irene, I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog and the Peter Scott nature reserve. I'm much better now, thank you so much for asking. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9862. I started practicing when I moved onboard 6 years ago. I followed John Muir Laws Guide to Nature Journaling to start with. It is a great resource! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9863. Well "It's nice to see ya to see ya...nice," Gary and Irene. Thank you so much for such a kind comment too. Have a super weekend both of you. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9864. It was so much calmer and relaxing this week, but a storm is arriving overnight! Say hi to your mother from me. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9865. Thank you so much, Jack!😊 Have a wonderful rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  9866. I hope you enjoy your painting course; it sounds like a wonderful idea! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9867. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  9868. The whole iced canal came as a bit of a shock! It all looks really beautiful though. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  9869. The Collins guides are excellent aren’t they? I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the videos. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9870. Thank you so much 😊 Take care out there Brentwood Boy! 🌻🦋
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  9871. Clivedon House, what an amazing experience that was! such a wonderful mooring spot, but the Italian Door Snails were the absolute best thing about the place. The tiny, intricate, conical shells of those creatures, much more superior than the grand house that stood before me and what a journey they had taken to get there! I still, to this day, cannot help but smile when thinking about those snails. Thank you for making me smile again today by reminding me of them and writing your lovely comment.🦋🌻🐌🐌🐌🐌
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  9872. 🥳🌻🦋
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  9873. The Bridgewater is shocking isn’t it? It was probably slowly wearing away for a long time but the sudden, constant rain accelerated everything. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9874. I am over the moon that you love the channel; it means such a lot to me to hear that, thank you so much! 🤗😊 Have a super rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  9875. It’s all about the individual design of the boats as some do go straight up but I think the bridges’ profiles have something to do with the design of the boats that have to go through them. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9876. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9877. Hi Simon, thank you so much for your lovely comment. The temperature inside the boat the other day was 30 degrees and seems to be hotter inside during the evening than outside, so it retains the heat of the day. We will be mooring under the trees this weekend and possibly have to move outside somewhere cool on Monday and Tuesday. A church is always a good place to sit when the outside heat gets too much. Take care too and have a super weekend.🦋🌻
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  9878. I am married, but my husband can't be in the vlogs due to his work's strict code of conduct about being on social media. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9879. Great, little saying! 🐇🐰👍 Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  9880. Thank you so much, Deborah! Take care🌻🦋
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  9881. Oh I love those books! 😍 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9882. It is all about what you are prepared to pay and feeling comfortable and happy in your home. I wish the electric boats would come down in price though as it makes so much more sense to have them.Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  9883. That is very kind of you. Thank you so much! Take care🌻🦋
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  9884. What a brilliant comment! I love how you googled Mary Queen of Scott’s view! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  9885. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment! A pocketful of stones 😂 I’ll remember that. Have a super weekend 🦋🌻
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  9886. It is such a good canal, Will. There are so many service points too for rubbish and water. There is a pumpout at Purton; it's a deep canal so no weed issues and mooring galore! Get down here!😂 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  9887. Hi Mick, I have never seen and heard so many pheasants as I have here! It is impossible to have a conversation without one of them added their contribution! 😂Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9888. I’m so pleased that you think so. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9889. The murmuration brought tears to my eyes and it really made the cold evening beautiful. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9890. They went up after Covid and when the price of steel went up. I think that they are starting to come down again now. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9891. Wasn’t it a fab place? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9892. Hi Sheila, I think you are right, depending on where you live. I love the change of scenery every week though. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  9893. Thank you so much! Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9894. That sounds like an excellent idea! I have also discovered, that the sausage-like sacks that you saw the workers installing in this week's vlog are a way of trapping the silt, so there isn't a build-up. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9895. Oh my goodness- what an adventure crossing over a fast flowing river! I bet that was such a thrill to do as a child.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9896. I’m so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  9897. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog and Zephyr of course. She is very entertaining company.🐾🐾 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9898. I hadn’t thought about a snood- what a good idea. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9899. I would definitely have been in the land of nod! 🤭 You must have passed by very quietly too. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9900. Hi Steve, 😂😂 I love the fact that you are part of the Mr M fan club- he deserves to have one for putting up with me!😂 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  9901. That is so kind of you- thank you so much for finding me! Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  9902. It depends on the mooring spot regulations, normally you can stay somewhere for 2 weeks.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9903. I shall have to look into that as it sounds like such a good idea!Thank you so much for your lovely comment, take care🦋🌻
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  9904. Hi Sandy, I started watching all of the narrowboat vloggers two years ago and ended up living on one! Thank you so much for watching and making such a lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend!🌻🦋
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  9905. You live in a great place! Happy cycling. 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 Take care🌻🦋
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  9906. Hi Sheila, I am sorry for the loss of your Labrador. 14 years is a very good age for a Lab, so they say, but if only they could live with us as we age too. I'm sure she brought you many happy memories though. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻🐾🐾💚
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  9907. I hadn’t thought about the noise. Thank you for letting me know. Take care🌻🦋
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  9908. Hi Stevie, I was hoping the Muscovy Duck would follow us, but sadly it didn’t even look up when we left! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the first cruise of the year. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  9909. Thank you so much for your guess🦦. I will let you know in next week's vlog. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9910. Hi Michael, what a kind comment! I think I should audition for "Supermarket Sweep" with my new trolley skills. 😂Thank you so much for watching; I love the sub title too! Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9911. We have decided that every journey now, the chimney is coming off and being tied to one of the roof boxes and shut away!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9912. 🤗 I know! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9913. That is such a lovely way of looking at it, Matt. Thank you for your kindness.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9914. That is so kind of you. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9915. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9916. Hi Simon, that was my audition for Strictly Come Dancing!🤣 Ikea-like pictures is right up my street for solving instructions; that is a great idea, although I might go in trying to open a lock and end up building a wardrobe!🤣🤣🤣 I am so glad that you enjoyed the vlog and I hope you have a wonderful weekend.🌻🦋
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  9917. It was really satisfying removing the plastic.Thank you for watching. Have a great week, take care🌻🦋
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  9918. Happy New Year to you too!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9919. All my music is made by musicians and I pay a monthly subscription for the use of their work. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9920. Markets are so great to visit and the fruit and veg in Dewsbury market was amazing! 🤩 Thank you for your lovely comment both of you. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9921. Thank you for your kind words, Red. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9922. Hubby is onboard with me but he isn't able to appear in the vlogs as his work has a strict code of conduct about appearing on social media. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  9923. Thank you so much- that's so kind of you. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  9924. I'll have to look out for lizards when I'm there next.Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9925. What a beautiful comment- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  9926. Arthur’s Cafe sounds great! 👍 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9927. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9928. That is so sweet of you. I had a lovely birthday 🥳 Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  9929. Hooray! 🙌 I will keep my eyes peeled for them too now. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9930. It is a wonderful place! Cruising the Cut is great isn't he?Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  9931. The swallows were wonderful to watch and they stole my heart as we shared the bridge together.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9932. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Zephyr thoroughly enjoyed her biscuit in the rain! 🐾🐾 I bet you can't wait to see the snowdrops again? Have a super weekend🦋🌻
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  9933. Lapwings are such fascinating birds aren't they? I saw many of them last year along the Little Ouse River and they are in places along this canal, but only one or two. I think the sound they make in flight is incredible to listen to. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend.🦋🌻
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  9934. You are so welcome 🤗 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9935. Good question- you can register to see a doctor as a guest at any practice near you. I set my inhalers up via the online app and I can go into to any local pharmacy and collect them. My advice is though, if you can, use a family address so you don’t have to keep registering with different practices. Hope this helps. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9936. Journaling is so relaxing isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comment too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9937. Happy New Year to you too! Take care 🥳🦋🌻
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  9938. Hi Terry, what a wonderful place to be be frozen in! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  9939. That’s so kind of you, Brian. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9940. Hi Hayley, Thank you so much for your interest in my book. I hope to have some more in stock by the end of this week.Take care 🦋🌻
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  9941. I hope you enjoy it! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9942. 😂😂😂 I know! She does make me laugh!🐾🐾💚 Thank you for watching, take care 🌻🦋
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  9943. Welcome aboard Mastercraft! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. It is great to know that you’re watching the other vlogs too. Have a super rest of week, take care🦋🌻
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  9944. I’m so sorry to hear that. I use a magnifying lens on my phone for the close up pictures so I will try and do that more often now. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9945. That is an incredible thought to think of how old that tree is! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care🦋🌻
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  9946. Hi Keith, I did on this occasion, but some dry docks don't allow you to. I chose one that did. Thank you so much for your question. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9947. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. The trolley is a boaters best friend! 😂Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9948. Nor would I until I was told that the diesel boaters are sold is 7% FAME which does cause major problems for filters, injectors and sticky fuel. Thank you for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9949. Hi Annie, thank you so much for your comment. I thought they were spring bulbs too, but I then used an app ID and it said they were 'common onions'. A couple of years ago, I think I shoved some old onion bulbs in there so it could be? I also noticed the Jay's puffy head feathers and I haven't seen that before, so I researched it and wrote a couple of reasons as to why it was doing that in my journal. If you freeze the page, you might be able to read it. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend🦋🌻
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  9950. How special to have bluejays come and visit you each year; such beautiful birds. Thank you so much for entering. Take care🌻🦋
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  9951. Thank you so much, Chris😊 Have a super Sunday and wonderful week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  9952. Thank you so much, Caroline for your kind words about my journal. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  9953. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9954. What a lovely place to grow up in! Congratulations on having a narrowboat built; exciting times ahead for you! Wishing you a wonderful rest of the weekend and week ahead.🌻🦋
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  9955. Hi Will, did you vlog your Bristol crossing? I bet that was amazing 🤩 We will do it but not this year as we are not heading towards the Kennet and Avon as we are going back out on the rivers for summer. We love river cruising in the summer holidays. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  9956. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Christine and for recommending my channel to someone. That is so kind of you. I am really pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a great weekend.🌻🦋
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  9957. That is so lovely, Brian. Every year, I feel that I am getting better at boating. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9958. Hi Pete, if you have suffered with itching, then you might be better off adding less bicarb and more arrowroot to this recipe, just in case it irritates you. You can also add essential oils to make the deodorant smell stronger if you want. Annie, might have some advice to add to this? She gave me the recipe and so she knows more about the ingredients than I do. I will admit, since using this, I keep checking if I smell and asking whoever I am with at the time and so far so good, but they might be being polite- like you said! I am really pleased to be using something so natural though and with no waste. Good luck with it🤞 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9959. Zephyr likes to make herself heard when she wants you to do something for her! 😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for your lovely comment Take care🌻🦋
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  9960. That is so kind of you to say, Steve. I hope you have a wonderful weekend 🌻🦋
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  9961. I'm glad you found it!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9962. Welcome then, Sally!Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9963. That sounds so uncomfortable; I hope you have managed to find a cool place to sit and that it cools down for you. Thank you so much for your comment! Have a super rest of the week. take care🦋🌻
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  9964. The mushrooms burst through the box beautifully but I grew so attached to them that I couldn’t bring myself to eat them, so they wilted. 🤭 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9965. How wonderful to save a little wren like that; they are such beautiful birds and so noisy when they sing! I love spotting the lapwings too. Thank you for your lovely comment, take care🌻🦋
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  9966. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9967. Thank you so much, Christopher. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9968. Thank you so much, Steve! I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. Wishing you a wonderful rest of the weekend and week ahead.🌻🦋
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  9969. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs, Maranatha- thank you so much for your lovely comment. 2024 has definitely got off to a lively start! Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  9970. I’ve asked Santa for a pair of waterproof gloves as you are so right about the cold, wet ropes! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  9971. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. That is so kind of you. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  9972. I would love to have got up close to the grass snake and you are so lucky to have so many in your garden! I would also love to see an adder. Thank you so much for your lovely comments; they are so encouraging to read. Take care!🦋🌻
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  9973. I can see why they are your favourite. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  9974. Hi Stephen, we are going to magnet fish there on the way back, so hopefully, we'll find it.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9975. What a kind person you are to start donating to the Canal and River Trust. We would be lost without our canals. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment and for buying my book too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9976. That is such a wonderful idea!😊 Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a fabulous Friday and weekend ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  9977. What a kind and thoughtful comment- thank you so much, Mark. I am so pleased that you like the journal. Have a super rest of the week, take care🙏🌻🦋😊
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  9978. That is such a kind comment, Magnus and I really appreciate your kindness. Have a great weekend 🌻🦋
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  9979. That’s so kind of you- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  9980. Thank you so much, Will. 👍 I hope you are well? Happy Easter to you! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  9981. She is so funny isn’t she!😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9982. It bobbed but I just couldn’t get my camera to focus quick enough to pick it up. I was too excited 😆 My husband works away a lot but he does travel with me. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  9983. Hi Andrew, Mr M's work forbids a social media presence- it breaks his code of conduct, so I am hoping that one day, when he retires, he can appear more.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9984. It has been challenging up here but so, so beautiful 🤩 I am stunned every day by this Canal. Thank you for your lovely comment, Paul. Have a super week. Take care🦋🌻
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  9985. Hi Jenny, it is very Wind in the Willows isn't it? That is spot on. It was a huge relief to change that gas over and put the kettle on.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  9986. You are so welcome!Thank you so much for watching.Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  9987. Thank you so much for watching.Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  9988. Hi Francesca, I hope you are ok too? I echo your condolences and best wishes to the Royal Family. Thank you so much for sharing your feelings. Take care🌻🦋
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  9989. I should have some in stock next week, Kelli. Thank you so much for your interest in them. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9990. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  9991. 😂 Think yourself lucky that you didn't have to eat it! 😂 Your be relieved to hear that several bread attempts later, Mr M decided to sell the bread machine...I wonder why? 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  9992. Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  9993. A shrew! 🤩 How wonderful! The leaves are a great habitat for the tiny mammals aren’t they? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  9994. The Chesterfield Canal is still beautiful and I loved my time there. There seems to be challenges on every waterway at the moment. Thank you so much for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  9995. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Take care🦋🌻🎄
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  9996. That is so kind of you, Tony. I really hope you enjoy the other vlogs too🤞Thank you so much for your comment! Have a super rest of the week. take care🦋🌻
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  9997. Thank you so much for the excellent tip; I think it is going to have to be a top performing hacksaw to get through my bread! 🤣 I can't wait for spring! 🤗Have a great weekend.🌻🦋
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  9998. Thank you, Miguel. I will be back on Friday, but somewhere a bit different. Have a great weekend and week ahead!🌻🦋
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  9999. Hi Nick, thank you so much for watching and commenting. The parakeets are really noisy aren’t they and you hear them before you see them. Enjoy your Friday and have a great weekend 🌻🦋
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  10000. I bet it was a great place to visit in your caravan, Simon. Living in a rock is such a good idea toasty in the winter and cool in the summer. I read that it is easy to carve out an extra space if you need a new room too! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  10001. Thank you so much!🤗 🌻🦋
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  10002. Great tip! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  10003. Wow! 🤩 that’s so wonderful to know. I hope your blood pressure stays down. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10004. Thank you for that! 👍🤩 Take care 🌻🦋
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  10005. I hope you get to have your narrowboat experience soon. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10006. It is a lovely sound isn’t it? Thank you for watching and commenting, take care 🦋🌻
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  10007. It was incredible to see! They are such amazing birds aren’t they? Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10008. That is so kind of you. I bought the mug and plate when I was in Consall Forge in February. There was a little pottery there. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10009. I will have to look into that- good tip. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10010. Hi Margaret, thank you so much for the tulips- they are so pretty! 😍 That bakery in London sounds delicious. Have a super weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  10011. I know, it went slightly crazy didn't it! 😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10012. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it, Sandra. I’m currently working on the 2024 video. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10013. Every time I see one of the old thumbnails appear next to a comment, it brings back some great memories so thank you, Stevie! Enjoy the rest of your week 🌻🦋
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  10014. Let's live in hope that things will improve🤞 Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  10015. I bet it did, being in touch with nature must have been so important. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care🦋🌻
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  10016. Hi Katie, Labradors and their ball obsessions eh! 🐾🐾😂 I bet you have some wonderful adventures in your camper van? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10017. What a kind comment. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  10018. We try to get as much solar as we can for the batteries which is why we wouldn’t moor under a bridge. People do though sometimes. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10019. Thank you so much for watching and for your very interesting comment; I am relieved to hear that Belinda wasn't eaten and that she had a happy life in the pub- who wouldn't be happy living in a pub!😂🤪 I think she's probably scaring more people off stuffed than when she was alive. Thank you for the wagtail link- I'll watch it sometime this week. Take care🦋🌻
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  10020. Woof 🐶 I also reply to comments🐶🐶 Love Zephyr 🐾🐾
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  10021. That sounds wonderful! Please email me a photo of your journal page; I'd love to see it. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  10022. 🤭 What a funny thought! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10023. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. I didn't get a belly ache at all and now every year, I am going to fry up those green toms that I have left! I'll ask the engineer, Phil if I can film some of the repair. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  10024. Thank you, John! 🍾
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  10025. Quick call the fire brigade!
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  10026. I'll check.Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10027. I hope you had a lovely evening. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10028. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it Tracy. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10029. 👍😂 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10030. Happy New Year! Oh yes please to the waxwings! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10031. It is such a special place. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10032. I am so pleased that you found some cool shade and that you are going to take a more relaxed pace to your journey. You are in a beautiful part of the world. Happy toe dipping in the river! Sending you a gentle breeze. Take care🌬🦋🌻
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  10033. I'm so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs, Mark, That is such a kind comment.- thank you so much! Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  10034. Thank you, Gary. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10035. It is such a relief to have the boat moving again! Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and rest of the week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  10036. Hi Stevie, you are right about the swan as he did just that when I looked back over the footage; I'll try and be less worried next time that I have one in front of the boat again like that. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  10037. There really is so, so much beauty to see in the world, Glenn. I totally agree with you. Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  10038. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am always honoured to meet an insect on or near our boat and the cricket was such a well behaved guest that it can come back anytime!🤭 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  10039. Hi Louise, I really hope that you can get out and about very soon so that you can enjoy the birds singing, beautiful flowers and fresh air. Please look after yourself. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10040. Hi Katie, such wise words- thank you so much for this lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  10041. I know, it's scary isn't it!😳 Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  10042. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10043. There’s nothing quite like a day out on a chuffer 🚂! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday, take care🦋🌻
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  10044. Yes they have. Not many though. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10045. Hi Chris, it's so funny how everything looks so different from the water. I am so pleased you enjoyed the vlog. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  10046. Hi Lorraine, it is so lovely to know that you feel like you’ve been on the walk with me each week. I have just, as of this week, got a mushroom book which is so good for being 100% sure which mushrooms are edible or not. Now, I just need to be brave! Thank you so much for your comment. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  10047. Hi Margaret, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I think you are right about staying focused on the light at end of the tunnel. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  10048. Stay safe and enjoy your winter wonderland!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10049. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  10050. It is so lovely to know that you enjoyed the vlog and found it relaxing- thank you so much for commenting! Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  10051. I’m not sure that I would get away with that. It’s a great idea though. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10052. It was such a lovely spot to stay in after our big adventure. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10053. That’s so kind of you! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10054. Yay!!!!🤩🍅🍅💨💧💧💧 Have a great weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  10055. I recommend the Droitwich Canal for a week as you can take in the River Severn and, Worcester and the beautiful Droitwich Canal. Trinity boats hire there and they are now running their entire fleet on HVO fuel which is excellent and green. Thank you for introducing your husband to my channel too. Take care🌻🦋
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  10056. I’ll have to get some of that! Thank you so much 😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  10057. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I totally recommend life afloat and the Trent and Mersey is a great canal. Good luck with your boat search. Take care🌻🦋
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  10058. That is so kind of you, thank you🦋🌻
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  10059. Well I never! I have been alive for 51 years and I can honestly tell you that I have been doing that the wrong way since then! 🙈😂Thank you so much for your great comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10060. Thank you so much for watching. I’m so sorry that you found it boring. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10061. What a wonderful place you live in! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10062. You’re right it was the same tug. 👍🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10063. I am sorry to hear about your friend. You are right that everything changes doesn't it?Thank you for your kindness. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10064. I love it up here though because the scenery and people are wonderful. All the money goes to the south doesn’t it? It’s so unfair. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10065. Take care.🌻🦋
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  10066. Hi Paul, the couple selling the mushrooms were amazing weren't they? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10067. I would really miss the towpath folk and doggies if I lived in a house I think.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10068. I understand that they are worried about how dogs might behave. Zephyr would never pee inside though. She is very fussy about where she goes. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10069. That is an interesting point, Keith although I do think that the UK are responsible for a lot of issues overseas, historically and in the modern society that we live in too. The waterways could also be used to fix and solve many problems that we face now and I think investing in them could bring about so much positive change. It's all easier said than done though, isn't it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10070. Hi Paul, thank you so much for your lovely comment. My family are all well, thankfully and it was great to see them. It's also good to be back. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  10071. I have just checked and you’re not in the ‘Held for Review’ section. Sometimes, I write a comment and the internet signal isn’t that strong and when I look it hasn’t gone through? Perhaps it’s that? Thank you for the time you spend watching and commenting though. Take care🌻🦋
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  10072. Hi Glenn and Marion, thank you so much for all of your support this year. It was wonderful to meet you all via Zoom. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year- take care🌻🦋🎄
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  10073. Thank you so much for your kindness😊🤗 The hill was definitely worth climbing. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  10074. Hi Debba, the book sounds amazing; I'll have to look out for that one. Thank you so much for your kindness too. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  10075. What a beautiful story about your nesting robin!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10076.  @So1othurn  I missed this part of your comment- sorry. I sell my books in my Etsy shop: themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com Take care 🦋🌻
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  10077. That is so kind of you. I love the fact that you try to guess what I am going to draw in my diary each week too. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care🦋🌻
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  10078. Ah, I agree with you about old Ernie! What a character! I will have to try some magnet fishing again one day. Thank you for your lovely comment, Michael.🙏🦋🌻
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  10079. What a kind and thoughtful comment, Hans- Thank you, so much! Have a wonderful week, take care🌻🦋
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  10080. That’s so kind of you, Andrew. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10081. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much for waiting and for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  10082. 🦋🌻
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  10083. I would love to have a go at drawing the train, I normally only draw the nature I find, but I might try and include on the page that I write the poem.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  10084. The weather here is perfect. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, Paul. Take care🦋🌻
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  10085. I hope you had a great day out! Thank you for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year- take care🌻🦋🎄
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  10086. I think the improvements they are making to the locks will make it easier. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10087. I’m so pleased you enjoy the town visits. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10088. It’s a great nature reserve, Paul! You’ll have to take your camera there. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10089. The animal! 🤩 Asters are so pretty. I will look for those too. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10090. I wonder if they mind? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10091. Debba, your granola and marshmallow bars sound amazing!🤩 You’ll have to send me that recipe. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10092. I’m so pleased that you found I serene. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  10093. Hi Michael, I am very happy to hear you are watching in the sunshine. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Zephyr did get a treat but the vet said that she was a little overweight, so I have rationed the treats a bit now. I will watch Paul's video- thank you for this tip! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  10094. Zephyr is always by my side on the towpath and I appreciate every day that I have with her as my beautiful companion. As I write this comment, she is lying on my feet, under the table. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10095. I’ll have to go back one day and have a nosy inside. Thank you so much for watching. Have a great weekend 🌻🦋
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  10096. That is so lovely to know, Jack! It’s great to get feedback like that, thank you 😊
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  10097. Hi Stevie, I loved watching Maggie and Zephyr together too and they became good friends in the end. Thank you so much for your kind words about my vlog and journal. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  10098. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the poem. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend🌻🦋
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  10099. I am honoured to be called your favourite youtuber- thank you so much! I love the fact that you have taken screen shots to sketch- feel free to email me your drawings of them: themindfulnarrowboat@gmail.com It would be amazing to see them! Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  10100.  @Bpl541  I think it's an amazing idea to sketch one of the screen shots. Find a quiet time, get out your sketching things and just enjoy escaping into your artwork! Happy sketching🌻🦋
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  10101. Thank you so much, Steve😊 I was surprised by the tallow factory too! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  10102. That is such a kind comment. I bet your lapwing photos are amazing 🤩 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10103. Thank you for your guess. I will let you know if you were right next week. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻🐾🐾
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  10104. I haven't had that scary pleasure yet, Dave, that's one for another day. Thank you for your comment. Wishing you a wonderful weekend.🌻🦋
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  10105. You live in a beautiful part of the world. Thank you so much for your local knowledge too. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  10106. Good idea! 👍 Take care 🦋🌻
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  10107. It was brilliant meeting Jason and learning about the past from the incredible treasures that he had found on his farm. Thank you for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  10108. The beginning vids were such poor quality as I was practicing with the filming and editing. Mr M is my husband. He works away for part of the week and he can’t be in the vlogs as his job is in education and they have strict social media rules. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  10109. It sounds like a bit of a crazy adventure that you had with those two boat break downs. Thank you for watching. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  10110. That’s amazing to see the Aurora there!🤩 Such a geomagnetic storm going on up there at the moment! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10111. That’s so kind of you, Jimmy! Thank you so much. Take care🌻🦋
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  10112. Prisoners were involved in helping to restore the canal. I think like a community service type of arrangement. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend 🦋🌻
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  10113. Thank you for watching! Have a good week.🦋🌻
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  10114. Thank you so much for subscribing to the channel. You might not have as many canals but you have magnificent eagles and scenery!🤩 Take care 🌻🦋
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  10115. You too! Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  10116. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  10117. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  10118. 🤗🦋🌻
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  10119. Hi Shirley. thank you so much for your lovely comment. India and I are so similar when it comes to our interest in wildlife. I am so pleased that she followed her passion for this when she studied at Uni and now that she is working. Thank you for reassuring me about the red light too. 🤗 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  10120. Thank you so much! Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10121. Hi Ann, I hope you found a bench to sit on today? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  10122. Hi Shirley, hopefully now that the repairs have started it won’t be as shallow anymore? Zephyr was kind with her bed but she took Oscar’s bone off him that I gave him even though she had one too and then she tucked it under her paw to eat when she had finished her one! 😳🐾🐾🤭 I gave it back to Oscar! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10123. I definitely need to add more biscuits don’t I! 😂 Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment Gary and Irene. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10124. Thank you so much for such a kind comment, Paul. It is a privilege to be able to make the vlogs.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  10125. That is very kind of you- thank you so much for your watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10126. It did have a trumpet nose didn’t it! What a great name for a slug too! 🥰 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10127. Hi Tricia, I am so pleased that you find the channel and vlogs a calming experience- that makes me feel really happy to know. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  10128. Thank you for your lovely comments, Michael. Everyday on this part of the waterways it’s an absolute delight to be here. The wildlife that I have seen this week has been so exciting, hopefully I can do it justice in the next vlog! Have a great rest of the week and take care🌻🦋
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  10129. She was getting some sort of spooky vibes from the houses opposite, or there was probably a fox there!🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend🦋🌻
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  10130. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  10131. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too! I’m delighted that the algorithm has brought you my way! Take care🌻🦋
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  10132. Thank you so much, Gordon. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10133. Thank you so much, John. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10134. Congratulations, Steve🏆 for making it through the vlogs and still sticking with the channel! Thank you so much for watching all of them. Fear not about the monkey…I am going to paint one and frame it for the inside of the boat! 🐒 Currently, finishing tomorrow’s vlog, so I hope you will watch that one. Thank you once again super ⭐️! Take care🌻🦋🐒🐒
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  10135. John, this is pure genius and I am a great fan of Dr Seuss too! I have laughed so much reading it, thank you so much. I would probably still have 500 subscribers if you hadn’t promoted my channel. Thank you, super star! ⭐️🌻🦋🙏
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  10136. Thank you so much, John! I was extra careful with the editing scissors this week! Have a sunny weekend🌻🦋🌞
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  10137. Tony Hart was amazing to watch and I am in awe of his skills! Have a super week! Take care 🦋🌻
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  10138. I teach online, run my own Etsy shop and have my YouTube channel. Before moving onboard, I was a teacher for 25 years. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10139. Thank you so much!😊 Have a super weekend, Take care 🦋🌻
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  10140. Oh yes! And Foxes Afloat too think? I saw Heidi’s more recently and thought she did an amazing job.
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  10141. Hi Jenny, what a super, lovely message! You are right that the duckweed is linked to farming fertilisers which is what I have been told anyway. My niece’s Etsy store is Lani’s_Little_Gems. The stickers were gorgeous weren’t they? I’m chuffed that the ‘echelon clonks’ got your attention. 🤗 Have a superdooper week! Take care🦋🌻
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  10142. Look after yourself, Ann x 🌻🦋💚
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  10143. That is a very kind thing to say- thank you so much! Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  10144. It is so strange that you have told this story as I used to have a recurring dream about being chased by a tsunami and like you woke up as it was about to swamp me. I was talking about this to my daughter and her boyfriend and he had exactly the same dream. I was in a high pressured job at the time and I think it stems back to feeling stressed, but it's interesting to discover others that have the same dream. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  10145. Oh no Jenny, poorly on your birthday! I hope you make a speedy recovery so you can enjoy it tomorrow. Happy birthday!🎂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10146. What a kind and heartfelt comment, Gina- thank you so much! 🤗 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10147. I am so pleased that you enjoy the history as I love finding out about it. Thank you for your lovely comment, take care🦋🌻
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  10148. It really is. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  10149. Happy New Year! 🥳 Take care 🦋🌻
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  10150. I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you are okay? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10151. Thank you so much for watching this year and for your lovely comment. Happy New Year to you and your family!🦋🌻🥳
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  10152. Thank you so much for watching my vlog, Michael and for your lovely comment too. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  10153. That is so kind of you! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  10154. It is an incredible sight to see isn’t it? My fan has a very gregarious personality which I’ve grown quite used to 🤭 Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10155. Hi Michael, thank you so much for such kind and lovely words.😊 I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. I have found a printer who says that they can print my journal and I just need to make a few adjustments to get it looking the best that it can. 🤞 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  10156. I have used it like a while ago when I was on the Chesterfield canal and the water was so clear. I’ll have to do it again! Thank you for reminding me. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10157. Welcome aboard and thank you so much for joining the journey! Take care🦋🌻
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  10158. Hi Nigel, I am dreading the day that we have to do those two tunnels!😱😱 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and week ahead 🦋🌻
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  10159. 👍🌻🦋
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  10160. Wow, I didn't know that about the moon's light; that is completely unexpected. It has been such a magnificent sight in the sky this week almost like a meringue in a berry coulis as the sky was a purple pink. Thank you so much for your enlightening comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  10161. I’m so pleased that you feel that way about the channel. That really means a lot to me. Thank you so much. Take care🦋🌻
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  10162. Hi Gary and Irene, it was such a near miss with that tree! I’m so pleased no one was . Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10163. That is so kind of you. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10164. It's a great stretch to walk isn't it?Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  10165. I hope you feel better soon. Thank you for your kindness. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10166. Hi Debba, that does sound rather lovely when you put it altogether like that doesn't it?Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  10167. Hi Ann, I hope you are both well. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  10168. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  10169. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  10170. 👍🎹Thank you for your lovely comment.Merry Christmas and happy new year! Take care🌻🦋🎄
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  10171. Zephyr cracks me up too! 😂 She did not like those houses. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend 🌻🦋
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  10172. Hi Brewster, it's my Essex accent that confused you I think. I drop letters off all over the place- it's terrible really!🤭 I know the Cadbury Bunny from the old ads on TV with her big, pink bow- if that's what you mean? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I hope you are keeping well. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻🐰🍫
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  10173. You should see Zephyr serve a tennis shot! 😂🐾🐾 only joking!🤣 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10174. Hello Mr Will, It is a great place to stop over and we will be back again. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Happy and safe travels 🌻🦋
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  10175. I couldn't do it! Thank you so much for watching. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  10176. What great tips! I shall look into them now. Thank you so much. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  10177. 😀 Thank you so much for buying it! Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10178. That is so kind of you, Stevie.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy Easter! 🦋🌻🐣
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  10179. I’ll have to try that😋 Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  10180. Pikes are amazing aren’t they! 🤩 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10181. Welcome aboard! Thank you so much for clicking on my vlog and for your lovely comment too.😊 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  10182. Thank you for your kind comment. I’m sure you are spotting lots of amazing wildlife this time of year where you are! Have a lovely week.🌻🦋
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  10183. Well, I have just googled the Meadow Lark and what a beautiful song and bird it is, no wonder you await their return. It’s so exciting when migratory birds come back isn’t it! Swallows and swifts are some of my favourites to look out for here. Pelicans! Pelicans! You are soooooo lucky!!!🐤🐦🐧🦅🦉
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  10184. It is a topic that divides opinions I know. I am just so grateful to have so many wonderful walking experiences with Zephyr.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  10185. That is so lovely to know. I think of her as being alive all the time. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10186. Hi Michael, thank you so much for your lovely comment. Please don't be sorry for disagreeing with me; I am always making errors which I am very happy to be corrected on, and then I add a comment to the description afterwards. Regarding the Blisworth Tunnel, I got the info from the Canal and River Trust website which said that until the1870s, men legged the boats through Blisworth tunnel? Have a wonderful Sunday evening and week ahead.🦋🌻
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  10187. Did you live in West Mersea? Thank you for your lovely comment and I am glad it gave you a laugh 😂👍 take care🌻🦋
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  10188. Tony, I am so sorry to hear about your wife. She died far too young and it must be so hard to come to terms with. Thank you so much for commenting. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10189. 😂 Yes but they do come with a bill, so they can be quite costly! 🤭Thank you for your funny comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  10190. Thank you so much for your advice; I really hope that it's something simple too! Have a super weekend, take care
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  10191. What a kind comment- thank you so much.😊 Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  10192. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10193. I’m so pleased that you like that part of the vlog, Michelle. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10194. 😂 It was a bit of an eclectic mix of madness this week wasn't it? Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Kev. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  10195. I am not often awake at that time but I am so glad I was that morning.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10196. They really are 🦦😍 Thank you for your comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  10197. Have you done that before, Chris? Thank you so much for this tip. Take care🦋🌻
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  10198. Oh my goodness- what an ordeal! It is so busy there isn't it? Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  10199. Good luck with your search. I hope you find what you are looking for. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10200. Hi Mark, it was such an exciting adventure but it is a relief to be on calm water again. Zephyr really knows her sticks well doesn’t she? 🐾🐾😂. Thank you for watching and for your kindness too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10201. 3 pigs in the back of a Nissan Micra, that must have been an adventure!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  10202. 🙈 lots of others agree with you. I think I made a boo boo! 🙈 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10203. You are welcome. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10204. Thank you so much, Andrew for your lovely comment! It’s great to know that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10205. To you too, Julee! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10206. It's a beautiful place isn't it! Thank you for accepting your invite😊. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  10207. Hello Michael, I hope you are well and looking after yourself? I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  10208. My old vlogs are really about me practicing how to use the camera and edit, so they are a bit hit and miss. I also started vlogging two years after moving aboard, so sadly, I missed the whole looking for a boat and the beginning of our narrowboat life. Thank you for watching them though.👍 Take care🦋🌻
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  10209. She loves the train. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10210. I’ll have to try that next! 👍Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10211. Hi Caz, I hope you are all well? The canalside trees are beautiful at the moment and the water itself is covered in leaves just like confetti. It is lovely. Thank you so much for your comment. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  10212. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I usually put the music that I have used in the description of the vlog. I used YouTube's music for this one but now I pay a subscription fee to Envato Elements and I get a better choice of music from there. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10213. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  10214. I’ve not seen a rat for ages! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10215. It sounds like we had very similar holidays! Perhaps you’ll end up living on a boat too! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  10216. That is so kind of you. I do love a proper brew!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super Easter weekend. Take care🌻🦋🐣
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  10217. I’m so sorry that you were worried. It is lovely that you have joined me on Instagram though. The march was so inspiring. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  10218. I’m so pleased that you find the videos relaxing, Mark. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10219. Thank you, Jean-Louis for your lovely comment! Take care 🦋🌻
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  10220. Hi Francis, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I agree with you about the corvids- such intelligent and beautiful birds! Have a super Sunday and rest of the week. 🌻🦋
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  10221. 🤪🥳 It's all very exciting this week isn't it!?!🤩
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  10222. Our dogs definitely understand us don’t they? If we’re going to do something new, I’ll repeat the words over and over so she remember what the new things are. Hugs to Moomoo! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10223. I just looked the Dark Eyed Junco up and it is such a sweet, little bird. What a risk they take being ground hoppers though?! Now, I think your beekeeper’s message is very wise, so I shall make that my aim. Have a super weekend and week ahead!🌻🦋
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  10224. Hi Heather, I agree with you about dogs! You can email me a picture of Marley if you want : themindfulnarrowboat@gmail.com Thank you for your comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  10225. Hi Ron, make as much time as you can for your dancing is my advice as it seems to bring you a great deal of happiness. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care🌻🦋
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  10226. Zephyr only really jumps in when she knows that she can get out but she doesn’t jump into the water from the boat. She’s very cautious. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10227. It is a boat owner’s nightmare, Tracy. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10228. Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  10229. They were shut and only open for the Danny as it was the evening. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10230. Hi Adrian, I hope you had a good week? My husband doesn't want to be in the vlogs, but he is really happy that I am making them. He just doesn't do any social media and his work wouldn't approve either.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend.🦋🌻
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  10231. Thank you, Sharon for your lovely comment and I'm so glad that you enjoyed the vlog. The Jelly Fungus, I think is Pine Jelly, but I found it hard to identify as there are many different types of jelly fungus. Look out for them as they are weird and wonderful! Have a great rest of the week!🦋🌻
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  10232. I never sleep in a storm anyway as I get excited about it all and I don’t want to miss anything!😂 Your picture looks wonderful doesn’t it? It’s perfect as it is. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10233. It’s such a shame that you are in a hard lockdown for Christmas, but I’m sure your new puppy will keep you entertained- how exciting! I think that once this pandemic has passed, there will be a lot of big family and friends celebrations. Have a super weekend and week ahead and a Merry Christmas to you and your family too!🌻🦋
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  10234. Thank you for watching.Take care 🦋🌻
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  10235. I missed the bluebells at their best but the skylarks were singing and it was amazing to meet a meadow pipit! Enjoy the rest of your week 🦋🌻
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  10236. The weather hasn't got the spring memo yet has it! I hope Blackpool is full of sunshine over this holiday.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a happy Easter weekend. Take care 🦋🌻🐣
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  10237. Rivers are best in the summer and canals are best in the wet months. It’s safer. Chandlers and mariners are the best place to pick up maps,etc…Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10238. That is wonderful! I bet that was an incredible experience? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10239. Oh I’m far from it but you are very kind for watching and commenting- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  10240. Thank you so much, Katie for your kindness. I can't believe that I've never seen that film before but what a great story and so beautifully told too. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  10241. Hi John, it is expensive and I wish that they made it more affordable. Thank you for your comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  10242. That is so kind of you!Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  10243. Hi John, you are right about keeping the boat artwork low-key. A picture of Zephyr is proving to be a popular choice. 🐾🐾 I’m glad you liked the story of nurse Darby. It really warmed my heart when I talked to the locals about her. Typical Zephyr, having the world’s longest scratch at such a poignant moment!😂. Take care🦋🌻
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  10244. Hi Jenny, thank you for your lovely comment. I often wonder what Zephyr can smell too as she loves sniffing the air as we travel. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  10245. It's a great place to visit and to shop as well! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  10246. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. What a wonderful thought! Have a super weekend 🌻🦋
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  10247. It is always a pleasure to read your comments, Michael. Thank you so much 😊 Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  10248. You are welcome,Arjan. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10249. Thank you so much for your kindness, Mark. I really appreciate it. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10250. It really is mostly peaceful.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10251. You must get to see lots of Grebes along the waterway when you are kayaking- not having an engine to disturb them.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  10252. Thank you for your kindness, Paul. I always find robins so special to spend some time with as they are so curious and friendly. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  10253. Didn't Stoke look glorious in the lowering sun? I will keep my chin up, Gary and Irene- thank you so much for your kindness.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  10254. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  10255. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  10256. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Robin! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  10257. That is so kind, thank you so much 🤗 Take care🌻🦋
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  10258. Hi Becky, thank you so much for your kind comment about my journal. At the end of this year, as others have asked too, I am going to publish 2022’s sketches and poetry. I never set out with the intention of doing this and I am chuffed to bits that viewers like yourself think my journal would make a nice book, so thank you- it means a lot. Take care🦋🌻😊
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  10259. Hello, Ian👋 It is lovely to hear from you and I am so pleased that you have just got into the vlogs! The Staffs and Worcs canal where this vlog is set is only for narrowboats as the locks are all single.https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/media/original/32433-waterway-dimensions.pdf?v=606a43 This web page is all the boat dimensions and the canals which you might find helpful. Thank you for your lovely comment. Enjoy the rest of your week, take care🌻🦋
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  10260. Thank you so much, Ann! Have a super weekend, take care 🌻🦋
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  10261. I am sorry that you lost the biscuit count. I am getting greedy and I think it's the cold weather's fault.🤭 The pheasant should live for much longer but it has so many predators, including humans and it doesn't survive very cold winters if it doesn't have the right habitat- poor birds have it all stacked against them really, but you've got to admire the way they stroll about as if they hadn't a care in the world! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  10262. It was a beautiful light and setting wasn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10263. We have decided to take the chimney off each cruise and strap it into the roof box. I'm not sure about the spring chimneys but that sounds like a prefect solution for me!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  10264. Nature really is wonderful isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10265. How kind. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  10266. I absolutely agree with you about the ET moon shot; if only the duck was riding a bike!😂 👽🚲I love that film! 😍 My extra large scarf is definitely a boating essential this time of year and possibly a tent for summer camping!⛺️ Thank you so much for your lovely comment about the wildlife shots and poem too! Take care, Simon!🌻🦋
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  10267. I am so pleased that the vlogs make you feel happy, Matt. Zephyr is such a gem isn't she? I am so lucky to call her my companion.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10268. Very true. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10269. Thank you so much for watching my channel and for your lovely comment too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10270. It is so lovely that you are watching the old vlogs as it brings back some really special memories for me- thank you so much, Chris! Take care🌻🦋
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  10271. How exciting, Miguel! I might see you on the waterways😄 Have a wonderful rest of the week and don't work too hard!🦋🌻👍
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  10272. Thank you so much for your kindness, Robin. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10273. I was told by a viewer that before they installed them they watched the flight path of the birds and positioned them to avoid them, so I am hoping that there aren't any dead birds there.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10274. What a clever idea. I also think that every lock and weir could be generating hydro power to the nearby town too. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  10275. Zephyr’s tail made me laugh too! 😂😂😂🐾🐾🤭 I didn’t know that a dogs body temperature has a difference of 5 degrees! 🤩 I read that letting your dog sleep in your bed is very good for lowering stress levels though. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10276. We have a button on the engine but we’d have to lift the engine board up first to get to it. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10277. Little bookshops are like Christmas to me even in the summer! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10278. You are very welcome, Ruth. Lots of people are telling me of other seal spottings around these waters so 🤞for more seals! Take care 🌻🦋
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  10279. Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10280. That is such a kind and lovely comment- thank you so much- I really appreciate it. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  10281. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  10282. What a kind comment! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  10283. Very true point! Thank you for your comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  10284. Oh Ross, don't get me on our Parliament, how right you are about the noise!🤦‍♀️ Although, I think the lapwings and oystercatchers make much more sense.😁 Every street needs some big, old trees now don't you think? I feel for the neighbourhoods without them. I am so glad that you enjoyed the video and thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend.🦋🌻
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  10285. Hi Jenny, it is a female orange-tip butterfly and I'll explain why I've chosen it when I finish the artwork- there is a little story about that, but at the moment it is non-stop rain and I can't do any outside painting. I took photos of it and designed it from looking at those. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  10286. Welcome aboard, Susan!🤗 I hope you are ok and managing to stay warm and well stocked up with all boaty necessities? Thank you so much for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  10287. Sometimes I roast first but not when it is a soup on the go as there isn't much time. Soap is so hearty when you're travelling in the cold.Thank you for your lovely comment- have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  10288. Hi Kerry, what a lovely and funny comment. Thank you so much. Whenever I venture up North it feels like going home even though I’m from the south as everyone treats you like you’re family and I love that! Have a super rest of the week whether it be mindfully or mindlessly!😂 Take care🦋🌻
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  10289. Wedgewood museum is absolutely brilliant!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  10290. I use a Panasonic LUMIX 2000. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  10291. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  10292. That is so lovely to have a visiting homing pigeon. That happened to me when I lived in Lanzarote. I was very homesick and Mr M and I were trying to run our own, little English school whilst bringing up our two babies. I started to get very bad anxiety and I wasn't sleeping or eating; then one day, this racing pigeon arrived to our home and followed me around the house and school ( we had converted the garage into a school). It was such a wonderful distraction and it reminded my of my late Grandad- he used to keep budgies and they used to mimic his voice! He loved birds and something about this pigeon reminded me of him. It stayed with us for about a month and in that time, we made the decision, that after 3 years, it was time to return to England and start to build a life there. I felt a huge sense of relief at this. One morning, I woke up to find my pigeon had gone. I will always remember how much it helped me through that difficult time. I hope the last exams go well and that you can start to enjoy having your children back home for the summer. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  10293. It was a gf lemon cake, but from Fairways Garden Centre where I bought Zephyr's ball. Jo's bakes do look so amazing though don't they? Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  10294. It is definitely going to be an adventure! This weekend, I’m stocking up on things to keep us all warm and cosy. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10295. It must have been cold in the shorts suits? 🥶 Please tell, Irene it tasted good and definitely tasted better a few days later. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10296. What a beautiful poem! Thank you so, so much for taking the time to type it all. I think it’s super. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10297. 🙈 The only car I thought I knew was not actually the car I thought it was! Oh dear🙈😂Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  10298. I am with my husband mostly but you won’t see him on the vlogs as he works in education and with vulnerable families so he can’t be on social media. When you do a lock by yourself though you tie up; prepare the lock; hold the boat from the outside with the centre line and then get on the boat, drive it out or pull it out with the rope; close the lock and paddles behind you and then drive off. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  10299. That’s so kind of you! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10300. I’m delighted that you are watching all the way from Thailand! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  10301. Hi David, sunset light is magical isn't it? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  10302. The amount of balls we have lost and the amount of different ones that we have found is like stars in the sky!Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  10303. It must be amazing to eat mushrooms that you have foraged and it is handy that your wife knows what she is doing when it comes to picking the edible ones. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Michael. Take care🦋🌻
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  10304. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10305. I bet remote camping was just amazing in the bushland and by lakes! You must have seen some wonderful wildlife. Thank you so much for taking the time to let me know about your Robin. 🕊🦅🦜 X
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  10306. Just read about your Dusky Robin which is only found in Tasmania. What a little treasure it is!
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  10307. I’m mainly vegan but also vegetarian too. When I can, I try and make my food as vegan as possible. There are more and more options when you eat out now but it isn’t as good as it could be. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10308. Thank you so much for your kindness.Take care 🦋🌻
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  10309. I still can’t work out what we did wrong, but like you say, we weren’t there for long? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10310. 😂 I see what you mean! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10311. The heron definitely seemed to think that fishing behind us as we went along was a good idea so it must have stirred the fish up. Thank you for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  10312. 😂 And potential tooth decay warning too!Thank you so much for watching, Pete. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10313. You are so welcome, Brenda. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10314. Hello Mr Will! You could create music like the pieces that I use as you have musical skills- you lucky thing! The red kites were amazing to watch and as for the peregrines, well I have been walking around on cloud nine this week. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Safe cruising, take care and have a super weekend,🌻🦋
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  10315. Hi Paul, well now you are in a wonderful part of the world at the moment! Look out for seal🦭 If the prop shaft had been left up to me, I would still be there now, thank goodness Mr M knew what he was doing and Will and our neighbour had the right tools. Thank you for your lovely comment and enjoy the rest of your camping holiday. 🦋🌻🏕
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  10316. Hi Kara, I am so pleased that you have found my channel and I am delighted that you are enjoying it so much.Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  10317. Mama spider was such a delightful crew member that day.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10318. Thank you, Helen! I hope you are well following your operation. I'm heading over to your channel this evening to do some vlog catch up. Have a super rest of the weekend.🌻🦋
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  10319. The stronger the tea the better for me! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10320. Hooray that you are feeling better!🥳 I hope you'll be 100% very soon. I wonder why you haven't got as many butterflies this year. They love buddleia, especially the Red Admirals. Has anything changed locally to you? Like crop spraying or more birds eating the caterpillars? I am just guessing. Thank you for your lovely comment and kind words about the journal. Have a wonderful weekend, keep getting better. Take care🦋🌻
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  10321. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care🌻🦋
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  10322. That’s so kind of you. Thank you ☺️ Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10323. How exciting that you will be narrowboating too! The doctor says that I must do my specific exercises at least 3 x daily and that I should make a full recovery in a few months. Top 3 not ordered so far are: Cam Lodes, Rochdale Canal and Peak Forest
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  10324. Hi Michael, good advice- the torrent should be avoided for a while! I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  10325. Thank you, Mr Narrowboat Will for your comment and have a lovely Sunday too; there is a tiny piece of sun in the sky today!🌞🌻🦋
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  10326. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs, Sharon. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10327. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  10328. Welcome to the channel, Christine! Thank you for such a lovely comment; I really appreciate what you have said about the vlogs. Have a wonderful week!🦋🌻🌞
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  10329. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. The Salisbury Organist is very talented isn’t he? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10330. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week! Take care 🌻🦋
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  10331. She has been asking for a raise in treats every day! 😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10332. Aren’t they great? Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10333. The River Weaver is stunning! I absolutely love it here. Dexter was such a magnificent dog wasn’t he? The fact that he lived to such a ripe old age means you must have so many wonderful and precious memories of him. Thank you for sharing that one with me. ❤️ Take care 🤗🌻🦋
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  10334. Hi Rossi, thank you so much for your lovely comment. It was a spectacular place for plane spotting, I can tell you! I had a quick look at your drawings and they were amazing; great detail. I will email back later. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  10335. Thank you for your lovely comment, Wayne. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10336. Questo non mi sorprende; qui ci sono nuvole pesanti nel cielo per la maggior parte del tempo. Grazie per il tuo bellissimo commento. Abbi cura di te🦋🌻
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  10337. I have made a little Instagram post about what I use https://www.instagram.com/reel/C74XI_jiumV/?igsh=MTBwbHNnYnU4a2cxNg== I write in a Dingbats plain, Wildlife A5 notebook. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10338. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10339. Get well soon, Fiona! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10340. Hello Michael; I hope it has warmed up for you more this week? I was worried about you both in those cold conditions. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  10341. Hi Liz, I am sorry for the loss of your Mum. The little creatures and the stars have an amazing way of taking you away somewhere for a while which gives you the strength to cope when you return back down to earth again. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  10342. Thank you so much 😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  10343. It’s a pleasure having you and Pippa join us each week! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10344. That is such a lovely comment, Sally! Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10345. 🤗🤗 What a lovely comment. Thank you so much 😊 I am really pleased that you enjoyed it. Have a super Sunday and week ahead 🦋🌻
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  10346. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10347. In the winter! 🥶 You’re a hardy lot up here!💪 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10348. Hi Paul, thank you so much for your comment and question. I am married and if you see some of the older vlogs you might catch glimpses of Mr M but he can’t be in the vlogs due to his work commitments and the sensitive nature of his job. He works away for part of the week too. When he retires, I’m sure you see him then. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10349. I love the idea of that!Thank you so much.Take care 🌻🦋
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  10350. In my dreams, Chris!😂😴 Are you? Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care🦋🌻
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  10351. I love goosanders too; they have such an elegance about them.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  10352. Hi Gary and Irene, treacle tart is ever so tasty isn’t it? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  10353. Well done- you deserve a medal 🥇 I’m so pleased that you’re still watching too! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  10354. You too! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10355. Thank you so much for your lovely comment- berry foraging is my favourite, but I'm too scared when it comes to mushrooms! Take care🌻🦋
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  10356. 🙊 Sorry- birthday fudge! 😋Thank you so much for watching! Take care🦋🌻
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  10357. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10358. Congratulations on your first cruise and your new boat life! Happy boating!!!! Thank you so much for your watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10359. I really hope you get your narrowboat one day too. It was nice to say 'hi' to @narrowboatgoodlife.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10360. Thank you so much for such a kind comment. 😊 Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10361. Claire, I appreciate your comment as you have raised the discussion in a really sensible and sensitive way and we are now talking about it this morning here on the boat. Have a lovely Easter Monday and week ahead.🦋🌻
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  10362. I can’t wait to explore those places they sound wonderful 🤩 Take care 🌻🦋
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  10363. I think pointy finger needs its own YouTube channel! Thank you so much for watching. Have a lovely week and take care!🦋🌻
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  10364. That’s so kind of you, Rhona. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  10365. Thank you, Joan for such a lovely comment and it is so special to hear that you find the vlogs peaceful. Have a lovely weekend.🦋🌻
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  10366. That is so kind of you. My 2023 book will be in stock on Thursday. Thank you for your lovely comment, take care🌻🦋
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  10367. Hi Stevie, it is great to know that you enjoyed the cruise and fungi.🍄🍄 The fieldfare were certainly tucking into those berries which made me really smile. It’s a good job that we have plenty of them on the trees this year. Thank you so much for lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  10368. Oh, I would love to see cranes! How lucky you are! Thank you for watching and take care.🌻🦋
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  10369. What a super memory of puffball football that must be! They are apparently absolutely delicious sliced and fried. No wonder you had so many in that field with all of those flying spores from being launched in the air. Thank you for your comment. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  10370. I love an interesting fact!🤩👍 Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  10371. Isn’t it lovely when dogs greet each other like that? Thank you so much for watching, Jill. How are you? Take care 🌻🦋
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  10372. Memories are powerful things and I am so pleased that you have special ones to hold on to. If you ever want to, you are always welcome to come for a cruise on Alice Grace. 🦋🌻
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  10373. How lovely to have had crab apples growing in your garden as a child. Did you make crab apple jelly with them? Have a wonderful weekend. Thank you for your comment, take care🌻🦋
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  10374. Hi Michael, thank you so much for your lovely and kind comment; I really appreciate it. This year, so far it has been really quiet on the "critters" front and I think this might be to do with the cold May that we have had and wet spring. I am hoping that we will see a surge in insect numbers over the next couple of weeks.🤞 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻🐜🪳🪰🦗🕷🦟🐞🐝
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  10375. Hi Sandy, thank you for your lovely comment. At the moment, I am testing the new fuel out to see how it is working, and so far, I am very impressed with it. If only all marinas and fuel boats sold it though because there wouldn't be an unnecessary delivery to one boat and plastic needed like the funnels that they sent me. Fingers crossed for that one!🤞Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  10376. 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10377. Oh now, that would be perfect! Thank you so much for watching, Paul! I hope you are all ok? Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  10378. Hi Jenny, thank you so much for your lovely comment. Yes, a whole year before the next vaccination for Zephyr!😅 Have a super weekend too, take care🦋🌻
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  10379. Thank you so much, Brewster for your kindness. Take care🦋🌻
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  10380. Andrew, I haven’t taken down your comment. Are you sure? I rarely take down any comments only if they are very offensive and you have only ever written me beautiful comments. I hope you are ok?🦋🌻
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  10381. Hi Caz, thank you so much for your lovely comment. We would love to take out our pump out and move to compost one day. I think if we had a permanent mooring it would be easier to compost the waste as CRT don't allow it to be disposed of in their bins anymore. Can I ask if you have ever had flies or mites? I have been doing some research on the process involved in removing our tank and having a compost and some boaters have said that in the summer their toilet attracted flies and someone else said that they had tiny mites all over their boat? Have you ever had this problem? The cuckoos are very active in your neck of the woods and I missed hearing them last year but when I was at Wicken Fen, I heard them every day. You also have some amazing winter birds visiting- I am honoured to be your go to for birding! A kestrel and little grebe are great first spots for your calendar too! Have a super Sunday and rest of the week ahead🦋🌻
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  10382. It was just perfect, thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care🦋🌻
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  10383. I travel with my husband too but he can’t be in the vlogs due to his work commitments and the sensitive nature of his job. I draw my sketches in pencil first so I can rub out mistakes- any mistakes with pen are just left! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10384. Good question. I don't think I have ever felt affected by the engine vibration, but when we first moved onboard and I would come onto dry land, I would feel like I was rocking still. That doesn't happen anymore though. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  10385. Thank you so much 😊 We could hear you! 😂 Take care 🦋🌻
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  10386. Hi Trev, we are still waiting to have it fixed but we can run the engine and move slowly which is such a relief! How funny that you thought my kettle was yours🤣 Thank you so watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  10387. Hi Becky, thank you so much! I really should do another tour soon as we have updated the boat a bit since then. I am so pleased that you like my boat. Take care🦋🌻
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  10388. Thank you ☺️ Have a wonderful weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10389. Thank you for your lovely comment, Norm! Take care🦋🌻
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  10390. Oh my goodness! What an amazing person you are- 10 children and five of them adopted. That makes so inspirational. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10391. That’s so wonderful that you stopped to have a look and they were there! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10392. That is so sweet of you- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  10393. I am honoured that you would like to buy one of my books. At the moment, I have some 2023 journals on sale in my Etsy shop: themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com and next week the 2022 book will be back in stock. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  10394. Thank you so much for finding my channel and for your lovely comment too. I really appreciate it. Have a super New Year! Take care🦋🌻
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  10395. Thank you for your lovely comment, Carol. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  10396. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. I hope to have my 2024 journal out in January. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10397. Thank you so much 😊 That’s so kind of you. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10398. Good luck to your son too. I hope you are ok? Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10399. Hi Stevie, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I hope you book gets to you very soon! Take care🦋🌻
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  10400. Thank you so much, Indi for your lovely comment. I’ll let you into a secret, I loved the seal and the swallows too! Have a beautiful Sunday!🦭🦭🦭🌻🦋
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  10401. ☔️☔️🙀 I know! I did laugh when I watched it back though.😂🤭 Have a sunny weekend🌻🦋
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  10402. Thank you so much for your interest in my books. My Etsy shop is themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com Take care 🦋🌻
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  10403. Hi Jason, you are so right about, Phil! I love the fact that you have created an electrical system like that for your 53ft narrowboat. Do you go on the rivers with it too? Thank you so much for your great comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  10404. Great advice!👍 Thank you so much for watching. Have a great week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10405. Wasn’t it a special thing to see! 🐬 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10406. The canal has such a calmness about it doesn't it, Sally?Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10407. I am so sad to hear about the passing of your son, Sally. I cannot imagine what you must have gone through and what you continue to go through. My best friend, set up a group called Butterfly Meadow for bereaved parents after she lost her son. It is a beautiful garden with many places to sit and watch the seasons change and, like you say, to listen to the robins sing. Robins are very special birds. Thank you for sharing this with me. Take care🌻🦋🕊️
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  10408. 🤗💚🦋🌻 @sallylunamoth5542 
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  10409. How beautiful that you get 3 little birds sitting on your fence like that. What a special sign from your brother. I am so sorry for your loss.Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10410. That’s so kind of you. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10411. Hi Tony, I bet it all looked very different in the 70's on the Sharpness. Bat watching is great fun isn't it? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  10412. That is such useful information. I had no idea about that!Thank you so much for your useful comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10413. I loved my time in Lincoln! Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super week, take care 🌻🦋
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  10414. What a lucky escape to be off to Spain before the Big Freeze! Your Mum must have been so skilled at good at concentrating to do that job? Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10415. Hi Jenny, I am so chuffed that you enjoyed this vlog as it was such a beautiful place to stay and I really wanted to do it justice. I only recently discovered about the explosive personality of the eucalyptus tree as they have been causing all sorts of problems in the heatwaves across Europe. I wonder if there is a way that the oaks and other broadleaves can be planted around them to protect them from doing this? Just letting you know, there may be a couple of spiders in this week's vlog, sorry Jenny. Take care🦋🌻
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  10416. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. The river is absolutely stunning and this is a great time of year to do it before flooding! Have a great bank holiday!🌻🦋
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  10417. Oh Shannon, I hope you are all ok? It must be so scary to have to be evacuated for a storm; my vlog about our Storm Antoni is so mild that you'd probably refer to it as a light breeze! Please stay safe x Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  10418. Thank you so much, Matt🤗 When you live off grid, you definitely have to think and plan ahead, but the longer you do this for, the better prepared you become. We are still learning more and more about how to adapt to this way of life. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  10419. Hi Ronald, it is wonderful to know that you are watching from a desert somewhere in the world; what an incredibly different landscape to be living in! I think it is a super idea to have living on a narrowboat on your bucket list; I really hope that you can fulfil your dream. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a great weekend and week ahead. Take care🦋🌻
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  10420. 😱 I don’t mean to though. I prefer the peaceful life. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10421. Ah, perhaps I should have dried the canopy first! I'll try that next time. I am using Derwent Watercolour crayons but I don't add any water to them in my journal as the pages are not absorbent enough. They are lovely pencils to work with. I'll have to look your pencils up. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  10422. Thank you so much kind, Lee! Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10423. I miss my summer dresses too! Spring will be here soon x Take care🦋🌻
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  10424. Some of the day flying ones are. To monitor a lot of the other night flying moth species you’d need a moth trap. These are completely safe for the moths. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10425. I am so pleased that you like the journal- thank you so much for buying it and for your lovely comment too. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10426. What a lovely comment, Brewster which also made me laugh! Mr Mindful is very keen not to be in the vlogs but just not great at keeping out of the camera shots!😂🙈 I didn't think anyone would notice, but it is clear that not a lot gets past you!👍🤩 Thank you for such a lovely comment and have a wonderful weekend.🦋🌻
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  10427. 😱 poor geese! 😱 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10428. Welcome aboard and thank you so much for subscribing, that is so kind of you.🤗 I put my videos out, every Friday at 4:30pm. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  10429. Thank you so much for your interest in my book. It’s in stock again today. Sadly, I missed the waxwings this year, but hopefully I see them next year. Take care🌻🦋
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  10430. Zephyr is 7 now which I can't believe! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10431. Watching everything suddenly burst into life here is absolutely wonderful! Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Tracy. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10432. Wow, Anthony another wonderful comment and such a delight to read. Yesterday I spotted a cottage with roses but it wasn’t thatched, however I still filmed for you, still looking for that and a church with steeples for you. I have a cruiser stern which we wanted for easy access to the engine and space for a social gathering whilst cruising. That was the first time that we had kept the pram hood up when cruising and with one of us wiping it down it was an absolute gem in that weather. I don’t think I’ll get one at the front though as I really like my garden. Have a sunny rest of the weekend and week ahead 🌻🦋🌞 Thank you 😊
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  10433. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10434. I asked a CRT worker and he said they wouldn’t wait on the work because it costs a fortune to delay. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10435. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  10436. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the music. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10437. I know, I couldn't believe it either. 🦭 Take care🦋🌻
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  10438. That is a very kind thing to say. Mr M has just told me that he is indeed a great bloke!😂 He really is though for putting up with me! 🤭Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  10439. Hi Wendy, thank you so much for your lovely comment. India is our 22 year old daughter and she often comes to stay on the boat, but normally hides from the camera. It is always lovely when she's with us though. occasionally, there may be a glimpse of our son too, but he is working overseas at the moment. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend. Take care🌻🦋
    1
  10440. That is an interesting question. I can't really answer personally as I travel with my husband- he just doesn't appear in the vlogs due to work reasons, but all I can say is, I am still 100% as happy with boat life as I was at the beginning. I feel so privileged to be able to do this. There are negatives in all walks of life but the positives to boating far outweigh the negatives for me. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  10441. Blue skies and sunshine on a winter’s day is wonderful isn’t it, Dianne? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10442. Thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  10443. In one year with a continuous cruisers licence, I have to travel 20 miles plus. I can moor in a place for 2 weeks unless it is a restricted area with its own time slots. Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  10444. What an incredible life you have had so far! Thank you so much for your lovely comment and I hope your dreams come true. Take care🌻🦋
    1
  10445. Thank you so much, Lorraine for your kind comment and wishes. I hope we get there too. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  10446. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  10447. It's the way that things were designed, crafted and made that fill me with awe. The attention to detail gets me every time.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
    1
  10448. I think it was a mink now. I hadn't seen otter at that time, but I have since which is why I am now almost 90% sure that it was mink. Thank you so much for your comment. Take care🌻🦋
    1
  10449. What a kind comment- I really appreciate your lovely words. Thank you so much 😊 Take care🦋🌻
    1
  10450. Mr M eventually, forced it open but he said it was the toughest thing that he’s ever had to do!🙀 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week, Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  10451. What a kind comment, Irene- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  10452. 👒Thank you! 🦋🌻
    1
  10453. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
    1
  10454. It is a must see place. Good luck with the launch! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10455. Thank you for watching and commenting. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  10456. Good advice! Thank you so much for watching, take care🦋🌻
    1
  10457. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  10458. You are so kind, Margaret!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy Easter! 🦋🌻🐣
    1
  10459. I will reveal the answer on Friday! 🤞 Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
    1
  10460. It was such an exciting adventure and once I knew we were safe, I was so glad that we had done it.Thank you for your lovely comment.Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  10461. That is so true! 😀 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend 🌻🦋
    1
  10462. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
    1
  10463. My husband can't appear on the vlogs due to his work's Code of Conduct with social media. Hopefully, when he retires one day, he will make an appearance.Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
    1
  10464. They have come out to enjoy the rain! Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  10465. Thank you Marilyn🙏 Take care🌻🦋
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  10466. Tusind tak for din søde og søde kommentar. Hav en super resten af ​​ugen, pas på🦋🌻
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  10467. I hope spring is round the corner too but I’m really enjoying the sunshine and freezing blue skies at the moment. I hope to have my new book in my shop in a couple of weeks. I don’t do preorders as I just restock if I sell out. Thank you so much for your interest in it. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  10468. Oh my goodness- this is brilliant advice. I have a Panasonic LUMIX 2000 but I normally only film with it, so I will have to find all those new buttons that you mentioned. Thank you so much 😊🌻🦋
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  10469. Thank you so much for finding my channel and watching the vlogs. I am so pleased that you are enjoying them. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10470. Thank you for the tip!Take care 🦋🌻
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  10471. For a 'nuts and bolts man' you described the way the sail disappeared over the horizon in such a beautiful way.Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10472. It was such a special moment that I will hold on to for the rest of my life. Thank you so much.Take care 🦋🌻
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  10473. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10474. That's a good tip!👍Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  10475. Ah, they are all artists, but you have to admit the gall wasp is gifted… check out the knopper galls! 🤩 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10476. What a kind comment. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  10477. Thank you so much, William. It's always wonderful when my son comes to visit.Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  10478. Thank you, Michael! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  10479. How wonderful to have lived in so many places by the canal and water! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
    1
  10480. It is a great pub isn’t it? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10481. Thank you so much, Vanessa😊 I have some strawberries appearing, but sadly my cucumbers have died. I shall have to replant some more. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  10482. I hope you are having a lovely time in France! Thank you so much for still watching the vlog. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  10483. I am a primary school teacher so I teach all of the subjects, but the funny thing is, I used to get the children in my class to demonstrate the art lessons as I was so bad at drawing! I have just taught myself by practising hard and making myself slow down and pay attention to the details. I believe that we can all draw, if we want to.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  10484. 6 Goldeneyes- that's wonderful! The female is much plainer looking though isn't it- it's always the way with wildlife isn't it? I'm sorry that I made you feel cold though. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  10485. What a wonderful comment; I especially like the name "Spadgers!" It must be great to have a heronry close by as they are so interesting to watch this time of year as you rarely see so many herons in one place.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  10486. Hi Paul, welcome to the channel. I hadn’t heard of The Piece Hall either until my narrowboat brought me there. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  10487. Thank you so much!Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  10488. Thank you for your lovely comment. Zephyr made me laugh too! Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  10489. It can be so peaceful depending where you are moored. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Paul- take care🦋🌻
    1
  10490. Oh to have red squirrels in your garden- they are truly beautiful creatures aren't they? And how wonderful to have a giant walnut tree too! Thank you so much for your kind words. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  10491. I really do appreciate it. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10492. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  10493. It does look like it means business doesn’t it!🤭 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  10494. They are not always black and white and I think it is to do with the canal company who owned the waterway at the time. They are grey on the Shropshire Union.Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  10495. Hi Chris, I hope you are well? Manchester is wonderful despite the epidemic of locks!😂 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  10496. Great tip! Thank you ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  10497. That is so kind of you- thank you so much. M&S shortbread-😋 Have a super, shortbready weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10498. 🐜🐜🐜 That is a good way of looking at it! I don't feel as bad now😅 🐜🐜🐜 Thank you for your lovely comment, Pete. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  10499. That is so kind of you, Emily! Thank you so much. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  10500. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  10501. That’s so kind of you, Tommy. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  10502. Happy New Year to you too, Jayne! Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. 🤗 Have a great week.🌻🦋
    1
  10503. Birds are wonderful creatures aren’t they? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10504. Thank you so much, Vanessa. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  10505. Very true!😄 Thank you for watching 🐌🦋🌻
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  10506. Bugles and tea is a delicious combination! 😋 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10507. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10508. That is so kind of you- thank you!😊 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  10509. The weather has been crazy here, but today- ta-dah!- The sun came out! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  10510. Thank you so much for your kind comment, Tracy and for your support with the Danes Moss petition. Take care🌻🦋
    1
  10511. Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  10512. I do like my cookies! Take care 🌻🦋
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  10513. Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  10514. I order my shopping online and they deliver to whatever bridge that I am near, but you can moor your boat near towns and villages and use the shops there too. Fuel is sold by marinas which you pass along the way or by fuel boats which travel on the busier sections of canal. Thank you so much for your questions. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  10515. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment, James. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  10516. I’m not sure about that. It would be good to know but I wouldn’t know how to do a test to see? 🌻🦋
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  10517. Oh I wish it would come back! ☀️Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10518. That is such a lovely comment- thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care☺️🦋🌻
    1
  10519. I’m delighted to be sharing my travels with you. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10520. 🤭 They know everything I think! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  10521. Thank you so much, Glyn. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  10522. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  10523. It's so funny- so food driven! 🐾🐾😂Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  10524. Birds spread so much joy don't they?Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  10525. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  10526. All the time! Often I think things are going to be more built up than they are because the woods and hedgerows hide the buildings. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10527. The swans were so ready for us to leave! 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10528. You are so welcome. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Rachel. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10529. Thank you for your guess. I will let you know if you were right next week. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🌻🦋
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  10530. You are welcome. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10531. I will have to do a vlog about that to show it. My husband does it mainly. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  10532. That is so kind of you!Thank you so much for watching, Irene. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10533. Nice to see you too! What a lovely boat you have. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  10534. Thank you for your lovely comment, Paul. Summer has begun again this week, it looks like! I am truly astounded by the the beautiful scenery as we cruise through these places. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
    1
  10535. I am so pleased that you are finding the vlogs calming, Marie! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  10536. That is very kind of you.Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10537. I’m so sorry for your loss. That is utterly heartbreaking, Mike. I really hope you have family around you at this sad time? Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  10538. Thank you so much, Ann!🤗 Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
    1
  10539. The quieter mooring was such a welcome oasis! 😍 Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Sian. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  10540. That is such a kind comment, Tim. Thank you so much 😊 Have a wonderful week, take care🌻🦋
    1
  10541. That is very kind of you, John.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super Easter weekend. Take care🌻🦋🐣
    1
  10542. I hope the snow was kind to you. I am so pleased to be part of your morning coffee routine too!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
    1
  10543. They can be so tough can’t they!😅 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  10544. What brilliant tips and I agree with every single one of them, Margaret! 🤩👍 Thank you so much for your kind words too. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10545. I missed the fact that there were two of them together on the wall. If you look carefully at the footage you will see that.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  10546. I hope it wasn't an escapee!😱🦆😂 There aren't as many lapwings anymore are there? They were hunted at one time for their beautiful head feather, but fortunately that doesn't happen anymore. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  10547. That’s so kind of you. My husband was there too but he can’t be in the vlogs because he works in education and he is not allowed on YouTube. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  10548. It’s a great film isn’t it!🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  10549. It is tough saying good bye but lovely when they come back again. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  10550. That is such a kind comment, Jeff! 🤗 Thank you so much. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  10551. You too. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10552. Thank you so much! Take care 🌻🦋
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  10553. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  10554. Zephyr would love to go on a tick hunt with Blaze, I think.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  10555. Ah Jenny, I hope the rain has stopped where you are? I remember the rains in Darwin and Cairns, no such thing as a little shower there! Your comment made me realise, I don’t say anything at the end of my vlogs anymore, but I do put ‘take care’ up in words. Perhaps I should start doing that again? Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I will check my emails tomorrow as I have been editing Friday’s vlog all day today, so hopefully I will have more time now. Take care🦋🌻
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  10556. We found it! Thank you so much for watching, Nanci- have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  10557. What a lovely place to visit once a month, Sheila! And all of those lovely shops and garden centre too! I bet you love living in Spain though? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  10558. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10559. Thank you so much for the words that you did type as they made my day! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  10560. I’m so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10561. I am so pleased that you enjoyed that, Shirley! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy New Year! 🥳🦋🌻
    1
  10562. What a kind and generous comment, Ian thank you so much. I hope you and your friends have a wonderful time dancing. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  10563. Blue sky is so welcome! Keys hope we get some tomorrow. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  10564. Hi Steve, I’m glad that you watched the Flower of Gloster- what a different canal system it was back then! Fried Green Tomatoes is on Apple TV and Amazon Prime I think? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  10565. Hi Ann, Nanny Tomo is remarkable isn’t she? Thank you so much for your kind comments too! Take care 🌻🦋
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  10566. I’m so pleased. 😌 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10567. Thank you so much for your lovely comment! Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  10568. Thank you so much, Jack😊 I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  10569. Captain Steven Higgs sounds like an incredible mate to have. How wonderful that he passed on the tricks and skills of narrowboating to you. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  10570. That is so kind of you- thank you so much 😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  10571. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Take care🦋🌻🎄
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  10572. I missed their opening time unfortunately, but it was lovely to pass their pretty boat. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10573. Hi Shirley, I hope that you are having a good week. I thoroughly recommend the River Great Ouse and Cam Lodes as a boating destination. It remains one of my best places to moor and explore! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
    1
  10574. Thank you so much, Mike!Take care 🦋🌻
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  10575. Absolutely! Roll on sunshine and freedom! Have a great weekend and week ahead!🦋🌻🐝
    1
  10576. Hi Charlie, that is such a kind comment- thank you so much. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  10577. Thank you for your lovely comment. My husband was working away on this occasion which is why I took the solo trip. Take care🦋🌻
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  10578. Fantastic! I love to pick the brains of a bird enthusiast. You must have some amazing birdlife in California? Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
    1
  10579. I can't wait to do the Lancaster Canal! I hope you enjoyed your day trip there. I change my curry paste all of the time, but I will try and do a vlog with the recipe one day. Thank you for your kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10580. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10581. What beautiful and insightful memories. Thank you so much for sharing them with me. I find the history of the waterways fascinating. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10582. I am so pleased!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  10583. Hi Val, that is such a helpful comment, so please don't worry about making it. I will do the research as I want the best for Zephyr too. Thank you so much for caring. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  10584. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  10585. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10586. Thank you so much, Ed!😊 Have a wonderful rest of the week🌻🦋
    1
  10587. Unfortunately, we didn't have time as we arrived late and left early the following day. I would have loved to have visited though. Thank you so much for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  10588. It sounds like you were having some adventures there in your childhood! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10589. Thank you, Dianne. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10590. Thank you so much, Arthur!🤗😊 I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  10591. Rare owls!!!!🤩 Scotty, my camera may well have that setting but I just haven’t found it yet. 🙈🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  10592. That is so kind of you- thank you so much. Take care☺️🌻🦋
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  10593. Thank you so much, Richard.😊 Have a wonderful week, take care 🦋🌻
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  10594. My husband is onboard for part of the week but his work commitments and sensitive nature of his job means that he can’t be on social media. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  10595. I’m married but my husband works away for part of the week and can be in the vlogs as he works in education. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10596. I was so happy to be in the right place at the right time! Even Zephyr seemed in awe of it all. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10597. The bird life was amazing out there which surprised me in all those winds. Thank you for your lovely comment, Sheila! Take care 🦋🌻
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  10598. That is so kind of you, Julie!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  10599. Thank you for your lovely comment, Brain. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  10600. I’m just learning it all myself and sharing what I find so I am delighted you like it too. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  10601. That is so kind of you!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  10602. That is so kind of you. My shop is themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com 🦋🌻
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  10603. It is so lovely to know that you appreciate the vlogs- thank you so much!😊 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  10604. Thank you so much for your kind comment. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. I’m only on my own for part of the week though as my husband works away so he helps with the locks too. He can’t be in the vlogs as he works in education. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10605. You are so right that a boat is worth what you are prepared to pay for it. It sounds like you transformed your boat; I bet she is beautiful?Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  10606. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10607. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10608. Well spotted! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10609. The concert sounds lovely! Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10610. 🤗 Thank you so much! Take care 🌻🦋
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  10611. Good idea! 👍 I’ll try that. Thank you so much. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10612. Hello, Richard and welcome to the channel! Thank you so much for subscribing and for such a lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  10613. Zephyr has really entertained me this year so I am so glad that you enjoyed her bit the best.Thank you so much for watching.Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  10614. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas John and Sherry? I gave Zephyr a big kiss from you both. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  10615. I use Derwent watercolours normally, but this week, I tried the Faber Castell watercolour pencils.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10616. I honestly didn't know that could have happened. Thank you so much for letting me know- I won't use that hammer again. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  10617. You sound just like me, Brenda! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10618. Great question and it definitely varies, depending on how much travelling you do and the time of year as our heating system runs off the fuel. We use HVO and filled up our tank in July, then ran to about 1/4 of a tank which is the lowest we have ever let it get as its better to keep topping up, but we filled it again in October. We traveled the whole of the River Witham, River Trent to the Leicester Line and to where we are now. Roughly cruising for 6 hours once a week. Hope this helps answer your question? Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  10619. I’m very grateful for this lifestyle. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10620. That is very kind- thank you. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  10621. Welcome aboard, Michael! Thank you for such a lovely comment; I really appreciate your kind words.😊 I have watched The American Narrowboater, Jack Beyer as he explores the American waterways and I found his videos fascinating. Maybe one day, I will come and explore them too, but I take my dog everywhere with me, so I'm not sure how I would manage that particular adventure? When my children were little, we took them to Disney in Florida which was truly magical. It's great to connect with you and I hope you enjoy the vlogs. Take care.🌻🦋
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  10622. Hi Simon, weren’t that couple amazing for their ages? I’m definitely increasing my mushroom uptake now!😂 Zephyr is only not in charge when she is asleep every other waking hour of the day, she is boss. 🐾🐾🤭 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Enjoy the sunshine this weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  10623. Thank you for taking time out to watch too. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  10624. There are so many beautiful parts! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10625. I bet it’s beautiful in Scotland at the moment! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  10626. That is such a kind comment. Thank you so much. Take care🦋🌻
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  10627. It really is amazing what Mother Nature can do. What a lovely story! Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  10628. Thank you so much for caring, Vanessa. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10629. What a kind comment- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  10630. He'll have his spin off series one day, I'm sure! 🤭 I am so pleased that you are enjoying the videos. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  10631. I am going to do that- thank you so much.Take care 🦋🌻
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  10632. You are very welcome, Katrine😊Have a fabulous Friday! Take care🌻🦋
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  10633. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I sell my book in my Etsy shop normally but I am waiting for some more stock to arrive at the moment. Happy New Year! 🥳🦋🌻
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  10634. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. You can buy my journal in my Etsy Shop: themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com and if you let me that it is for your daughter and her name, I can sign it for her too, if you think that she would like that. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  10635. Thank you for such a lovely comment, Douglas. You are so right about life. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10636. Purton Hulks has such a special magic about it- definitely a place to get the camera out. My journal was supposed to be ready today, but the printing company have made an error with the print and all of the books are having to be done again- hopefully, it won't take too long for them to reprint them.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Take care🦋🌻🎄
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  10637. Bats breed before hibernation in the late autumn and then the female stores the sperm until after hibernation and then fertilises it in the spring. Then she later gives birth to normally one young bat, so no egg laying. Thank you for your comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  10638. True. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10639. What a kind comment- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  10640. That is such a kind comment!Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10641. That’s so kind of you, Mary. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  10642. Thank you ☺️ Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10643. Hi Shirley, I really hope your boat is ok and the area is able to cope with the heavy rain that we have got this weekend. Stay safe and dry x Thank you so much for your lovely comment. We are still awaiting repair on Alice, but we can move her slowly and cautiously. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  10644. Hi Jenny, some narrowboats are moored for the winter but most of those ones tend to be in marinas. My boat needs an external makeover now too as we have travelled a fair old distance with her over the last 3 and a bit years. Thank you for your lovely comment.🦋🌻⭐️
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  10645. That must have been a magnificent journey! I think Zephyr is part beaver too. 🐾🐾😂Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10646. Zephyr really is! 🤩🐾🐾💚Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10647. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10648. You are very welcome. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care too and wrap up warm.🌻🦋
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  10649. Hi Steve, I’ve had to leave the boat because my best friend is on a life support machine. I probably won’t have a vlog out next week either. I really appreciate your kind words. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10650. Hi Carol, my husband wishes to remain private for professional reasons and I have to respect that. Please understand that ‘we’ means me and my husband. He works away in the week so I am doing a lot of the boat things myself but he is working very hard doing what he does. I create videos about narrowboating, nature and history. I don’t want to make videos about my personal life as I want to protect my family. Zephyr is delighted that you think highly of her; she is a wonderful companion. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10651. Thank you so much for watching, Jana. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  10652. Oh Sandy, I am so sorry to hear your news about your husband and you hip, especially following such a difficult time with your sister too. Please send my best wishes to your husband and I hope you are not in any pain and can get treated very soon. Thank you so much for still finding the time to make such a kind comment. Look after yourselves, take care🌻🦋
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  10653. Thank you 😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  10654. Happy New Year, Joe! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10655. That is so true- back to biscuits then! 🤭 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10656. 😂🐾🐾🌻🦋
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  10657. What a kind comment. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10658. The canal community is so kind and everyone seems to look out for each other.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  10659. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  10660. You are so right- let it all grow up wild! 👍 Thank you so much for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  10661. You’re welcome! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10662. Well done for guessing correctly. I think it’s great that you try and guess each week. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  10663. Last year red admiral numbers were up by 400% but this year, like you, I have only seen 1. It might be the same one as you if you live on Bunbury.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10664. I am so pleased that you enjoy the channel- thank you so much for such a lovely comment too. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10665. Every once in a while, it is good to treat yourself isn't it? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10666. That is so true- any DIY or outside maintenance and you can guarantee most passers by with stop for a chat. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  10667. Hi Annette, thank you so much for your lovely comment and for subscribing too- that is so kind of you. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  10668. Thank you so much, Lizzie! I hope you have a super week.🦋🌻
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  10669. That is so kind of you, Jon! Thank you so much 😊 Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10670. Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  10671. How are you? I hope you are feeling back to normal again. Good tip about checking the prop shaft as part of the engine checks pre cruise. I also thought it was the fan belt when I heard it, but Mr M remembered the problem that we often have with Alice Grace so he knew before lifting up the board. I'm sure you're getting to know your boat's little quirks too now.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  10672. I am so pleased that you have got your books. Thank you so much for buying them and for your lovely comment too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10673. It is something I am trying to get better at. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10674. Those were the days when children were allowed to take risks and it is a memory that you have never forgotten! Brilliant 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10675. That’s a great tip as at the moment I turn it off before going to bed and sometimes, I forget👍 Thank you so much. Have a super weekend, take care 🌻🦋
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  10676. What a kind comment. Thank you so much, Kevin. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10677. I have made a playlist where the vlogs are in order, but my oldest vlogs are ever so rough around the edges with poor editing and filming as I was a real beginner. 🙈😂 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10678. It’s beautiful there. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10679. 👍🌻🦋
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  10680. Thank you, Michael. It is nice to hear from you too. Have a wonderful weekend🦋🌻
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  10681. It is great to know that you are enjoying the vlogs, Pete! Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  10682. Thank you for your lovely comment. The villages around here are very pretty. Take care🌻🦋
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  10683. Thank you so much for your kind comment. I really appreciate it.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  10684. Thank you so much for this tip! Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  10685. That is so lovely to hear. Thank you so much, David. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10686. We do seem to have a lot more storms these days; it's ever since we gave them names; I think they like to have their name heard and so they ramp up their stormy efforts a bit more!🤭 Isha, decided she would rather suit a chimney hat and so, she has not returned it, but something else happens to our poor chimney in the next vlog...😱 What a wonderful part of the world to cycle with your brother when you were younger! Thank you for your lovey comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  10687. She is such a wonderful companion! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  10688. Zephyr loved her hug! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10689. Lymm is picture postcard isn’t it! 😍 I love the autumn light too, Jenny. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10690. Hi Mark, so far, I haven't had any mice, but I have met boaters that have said they have mice and they can hear them scurrying beneath the floorboards. It will probably happen one day, I'm sure. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10691. I stopped showing my kettle boiling and tea making for a few vlogs and several viewers told me they missed it; I still made myself tea and ate biscuits, I just edited it out, but I have put it all back as I didn't realise that people enjoyed that part so much. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  10692. I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. They are a pleasure to make.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  10693. That is so kind of you and you are very welcome. Thank you so much for watching! Take care🦋🌻
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  10694. Thank you so much for watching with Blaze. Take care🦋🌻
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  10695. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  10696. I hope you find the inner peace that you are looking for. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10697. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  10698. I can really see why. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10699. Oh no Sue! I hope you are ok? The flu is awful. Keep up your vitamin C and rest well. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10700. Hi Larry, thank you for your lovely comment. I use a variety of teas but this week, I was using Assam loose leaf tea. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10701. Hi Jacqueline, what a wonderful comment- thank you so much!☺️ I am chuffed that you'll be using my journal when you are out on your boat- you'll have to let me know what you spot too. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  10702. Hi Tina and Dominik, I hope you are all keeping well?Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  10703. Thank you, James. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10704. Thank you, James😊 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  10705. It was a busy time, but there is so much to do and see in that area. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  10706. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed this. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  10707. It was time to break out the chocolate! 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10708. I think it works out about $225? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10709. You are right about the flat bottom! 👍Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  10710. The only licence needed is your boat licence. You can book a course in how to be a good helmsman/woman or just practice as you go. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10711. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  10712. Thank you so much, Christine! Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10713. Hi Simon, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I hope Earl will appreciate his squirt of Stink Bomb if you get it for him- If he's anything like, Zephyr, I'm sure he'd prefer a squirt of eau de fox poop! 🤭 The funeral was a beautiful celebration of my aunty's long life but still very sad, thank you for asking. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  10714. 😂It is! 🤩🤗🦋🌻
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  10715. What a tricky job that sounds! Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  10716. Hi Debbie, since this time I have replaced my toilet with a compost toilet as the pump out machines were often broken and it started to smell in the boat. I’m not sure how much the pump out system is to fit into a boat as ours came with it. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10717. The heron was so interested in watching our boat go through the locks there. Perhaps when you empty the lock, it's easier to spot the fish? It was wonderful though to see it so closely. Thank you for your comment. Have a great weekend🦋🌻
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  10718. I’m glad that you are still enjoying the vlogs. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10719. Survived but it was very scary! 😟 Thank you so much for watching. I hope you’re ok? Take care 🌻🦋
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  10720. Hi Sven, what an amazing comment! It sounds like you have enjoyed some incredible adventures which is what life should be about. I am so pleased that you are now planning some more. I hope you start them very soon and love every single minute of it. Thank you so much for your kind words about my channel too. Happy and safe travels! Take care🌻🦋
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  10721. It definitely keeps you young doesn't it?Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10722. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  10723. 🤭 I think you’re right! Thank you so much for watching. Have a great week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10724. You’re welcome! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10725. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for subscribing. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10726. Hopefully, it won't be too long until I see,India again.🤞 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  10727. She knew which portion of that stick she wanted didn’t she? 🐾🐾😂 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10728. Happy New Year to you too! Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10729. I hope you are both well and that the sun is shining up there?Thank you so much for such a lovely comment.Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10730. Aw, I love the idea of a kite as a subscriber!🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment.😊 Have a super weekend, take care 🌻🦋
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  10731. Thank you! Take care🦋🌻🐾🐾
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  10732. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  10733. Have a wonderful time- it sounds amazing! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10734. I am so pleased that you found it relaxing.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10735. Yes. 👍🌻🦋
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  10736. What an adorable sight that must have been!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10737. Hi Barry, it is shocking that anyone could do that isn’t it? Thank you so much for your kindness too. Have a lovely rest of the week. Take care🦋🌻
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  10738. It is such a special Memorial to a beautiful, little dog. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  10739. They were smart cookies weren't they? I think there lies a lot of answers to problems in our plants and mushrooms. Thank you for your lovely comment, take care🦋🌻
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  10740. Thank you so much, Ben! That is such a lovely thing to comment- 😊 Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  10741. She is such a star isn’t she? 🤩🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10742. Good advice! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10743. 😱 It all sounds very mysterious to me! 😄 Take care🦋🌻
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  10744. It was a great answer wasn't it? Take care🦋🌻
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  10745. The market was lovely and Zephyr had her eyes on everything edible! 😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10746. Thank you so much, that's so kind of you! Take care🌻🦋
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  10747. A great place to walk too! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10748. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it.Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10749. What a kind comment, Jack! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10750. Zephyr wins every argument, Tracy!😂🐾🐾Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10751. You are welcome 🤗 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10752. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Take care🦋🌻🎄
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  10753. 🌬💧💧💧 Sending you a cool breeze and some rain! Thank you for your lovely comment. Stay safe and hydrated out there. Take care🦋🌻
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  10754. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs, Stevie! Take care🌻🦋
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  10755. Thank you so much for subscribing, Kat- that is so kind of you. Have a super rest of the week. Take care🦋🌻
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  10756. Hi Simon, Sometimes YouTube has issues with comments but it is lovely to hear from you. I hope you are well. Take care🦋🌻
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  10757. It is so lovely to know that you look forward to the vlogs every week, Hazel- thank you so much for tuning in and for your kind words too. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  10758. Hi Grace in Scotland, I am so pleased that you came across my channel on your TV.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  10759. Thank you so much, Chris👍 Take care🌻🦋
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  10760. Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10761. You don’t need to do that on our boat fortunately. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  10762. ☃️☃️☃️ Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10763. That is so kind of you- thank you so much ☺️ Happy New Year to you! 🥳🌻🦋
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  10764. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10765. It’s beautiful isn’t it! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10766. Thank you so much, James!🤗 It is so lovely to know that you enjoy the vlogs. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  10767. It’s definitely about the amazing places you can reach in the motor home. It was funny though still having to empty toilets and fill up water! Thank you for your comment and take care, Allan George🌻🦋
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  10768. I hope you enjoyed the indulge!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10769. It is so beautiful here isn’t it? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10770. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment and I am so touched that my vlog is making you feel at home. I hope you are settled and feel happy here? Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  10771. Wow! He was a brave man!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  10772. It sounds amazing 🤩 no wonder you didn’t want to leave the boat. Thank you for watching. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10773. Autumn colour is sensational isn’t it? Two years ago was the best that I can remember. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10774. I do love a beautiful sky! Thank you for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  10775. That is a very wise comment- thank you so much for taking the time to make it. I really appreciate your kind words, Carl.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  10776. Wow, Pollenhead, to be reminded of Edith Holden is a huge compliment! 🤩 Thank you so much😊 I am in awe of the diaries and drawings that Edith did and I have recently read about her life in a biography that I bought. She inspires me everyday. Have a super rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  10777. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it! Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  10778. I slowed that footage down as I thought the same but all I could see what a small stick fly in and land next to the mouse. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10779. Great advice, Ann! 👍 Take care 🌻🦋
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  10780. Thank you for watching 🙏🦋🌻
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  10781. The tunnels are scary aren’t they? Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10782. Thank you so much for your comment. The diesel that boaters use contains 7% first generation biodiesel and you are right that causes problems. The HVO that I used ages ago is a second generation hydrotreated vegetable oil which is very different from the biodiesel. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  10783. Yorkshire is such a treasure of a county- I love it! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10784. Eight legs, packed in protein; I bet the birds find them delicious!🕷 Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  10785. What a kind comment! Thank you so much 😊 I hope Spurs have a good season. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10786. That sounds like a wonderful show!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super Easter weekend. Take care🌻🦋🐣
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  10787. What brilliant and helpful advice- thank you so much 😊 Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10788. That’s so kind of you. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  10789. No fortunately! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10790. Ah, that makes sense. Where was the sign? Thank you for the other mooring tips too👍 Have a super weekend,take care🦋🌻
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  10791. What an atmospheric comment! I really pictured you watching in your storm. Thank you so much for your kindness Take care 🦋🌻
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  10792. Thank you for following virtually. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  10793. That’s so kind of you! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  10794. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  10795. Hi Narrowboat Simon! Zephyr’s face was utter disgust that I had bought a book- it really made me laugh 😂 I’m glad you enjoyed the vlog. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  10796. I really hope your dreams come true, Joseph. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  10797. Thank you so much for binge watching the vlogs. I had a technical issue with vlog 14 which I really ought to go back and fix! It’s great to know that you are enjoying the vlogs, take care🌻🦋
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  10798. Scoff them! 😂😋 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10799. I did this time!🤭 They were much smaller than they looked on screen 😂 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10800. I can't imagine what you have been through in your life having served in Vietnam. You must be an incredibly brave person, to be so dedicated towards serving your country at the risk of your own life. I admire that courage. I hope you are enjoying life now rebuilding your home and yards. Thank you so much for your comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  10801. It sounds like you've had a wonderful time away. Welcome back! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10802. I wanted to know which tune they were ringing, but I haven't heard back from them yet. I recognise it, but I can't put my finger on the name of it? Thank you for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  10803. I could be retiring soon then! 😄Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10804. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10805. Zephyr says that she is going to try better! 🤣🐶🐾🐾Take care🦋🌻
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  10806. I'm a nightmare with that aqua-roller! You are so right that it is much easier to pull it than try and push it along. I bet there are some big pike in that reservoir then. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  10807. That is so kind of you. It's all about the practice. I am not a natural artist, I am just working hard at trying to get better and enjoying every minute of it.Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  10808. That is so kind of you, thank you so much Sheila! 😊 Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  10809. 🤭 I promise I don't know!Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  10810. That’s very kind of you 😀 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10811. Thank you for the synopsis. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10812. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10813. 🤗 Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Lisa. That is so kind of you. Have a wonderful week, take care🦋🌻
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  10814. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Blessings to you too!🦋🌻
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  10815. It is good to be back- Sean. Thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  10816. It did really look like Phil had evaporated didn't it?🤭 I hope you are feeling better? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  10817. It is a very graceful bird isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10818. I have been told by local boaters that it freezes quite thickly here in the winter. 🥶 Thank you for watching. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10819. Hi Chris, I hope you are well. Birmingham is a super stay especially if you love exploring canal history. We have had one prop issue which is in next week’s vlog but that is all. I think visiting in the summer would get very busy but the winter/ spring is brilliant. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  10820. Thank you for your great advice. We have checked that but we think that water has got into the diesel.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10821. Margaret, you are such a star⭐️🤩 Thank you so much for all of your support with my vlogs. It is lovely to know that you watched again for the mushrooms. We share the same passion for the amazing world of fungi and slimes.🍄 Have a super Sunday, take care🌻🦋
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  10822. Have a wonderful summer. I hope it doesn’t get too hot for you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10823. Cornbread😂 That made me 😂 Thank you for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  10824. It was cold, but we have even more on the way now apparently! Thank you for your lovely comment, take care🦋🌻
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  10825. That is so kind of you- thank you so much 😊 Have a wonderful weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10826. I will. I can't wait to explore it and find out more.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  10827. It’s a super book isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10828. I think you're right!🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  10829. Small world indeed! I might be needing that boat painter if I mess my own attempt up. Wishing you a wonderful rest of the weekend 🌻🦋
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  10830. That is so kind of you ☺️ Thank you so much. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10831. That is a good question, but I think that even in the south this year they have had iced canals. It is much better now though. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a wonderful week.🦋🌻
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  10832. 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10833. I agree!Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10834. Hi Paul, thank you for your kind words; I think it is probably a misunderstanding as we moored in the same place, just over different times and they might have thought that we hadn't moved. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  10835. Thank you so much for your kind comment, John. That is so generous of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10836. The Danny runs on coal. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if someone could restore that sinking ship, The Chica. I hope to have my 2024 book out in January. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10837. I think it is great that you try and guess what I am going to draw at the end of each vlog. I nearly drew the Great Crested Grebes this week, but I decided to keep it all about the tiny pollinators as I spotted lots along the river bank.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend.🦋🌻
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  10838. Cobbles are beautiful but deadly aren’t they? 😍😱 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10839. Zephyr says happy new year back to lovely Ruski! Happy New year to you both from me too! Take care 🦋🌻
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  10840. Thank you so much, Jim!😊 Lincoln must be one of my favourite cities to moor out of the ones that I have visited- it's just beautiful.🥰 Have a wonderful rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  10841. Thank you so much 😊 I have a link if you want to but your kind comment is reward enough. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10842. Thank you so much for your lovely comment! Enjoy your week and stay safe x🌻🦋
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  10843. Thank you so much 😊 🌻🦋
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  10844. 😂You’re right! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10845. Thank you so much, Sue- that is so kind of you🤗 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  10846. What wonderful advice, thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  10847. Really? That is spooky. I was moored completely away from any other boats and the house was way up in the hills. Could that distance still cause that? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10848. Thank you so much, Jen! Take care 🌻🦋
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  10849. That is such a wonderful thing to know- thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10850. I didn’t see the older cars; I wish that I had now though! What a great place to have your lunch each week. Sorry about the crisps replacing the biscuits, saving biscuits until the end of the week is a challenge sometimes 🤭 Take care🌻🦋
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  10851. I’m so pleased that it arrived. Thank you so much for buying it. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10852. I love that you try and guess what I am going to draw. Well done for guessing correctly this week! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  10853. That is so kind of you-thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  10854. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. It sounds like you have seen some amazing wildlife. You are right that when you look closely, you find incredible things, so I really hope you enjoy taking time to discover the treasures on your doorstep. Take care🌻🦋
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  10855. You do need insurance. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10856. What a kind comment- thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10857. I completely agree with you in wishing the world will calm down now that we are in a new year. Let's keep hoping for world peace. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  10858. That is true, but I love my narrowboat life. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10859. That is such a kind comment- thank you so much. I think it could be the diesel that caused the problems as it is 7% FAME and does all sorts of nasty things to the engine, but then again, I don't think I'll ever properly know. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  10860. It was so relaxing! Thank you so much, Lorraine. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10861. Dziękuję za obejrzenie i komentarz. Super reszty weekendu, trzymajcie się🌻🦋
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  10862. Super birds! 🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10863. Autumn is the best time to be on the canals as it is so beautiful and quiet. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  10864. My water tank holds 500 litres of water. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10865. I am so pleased that you like the history in the vlogs.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  10866. Good point; where canals have been left, they have become stagnant ditches in most cases overgrown by invasive plants. If they are maintained though the wildlife can thrive. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10867. 😂😂😂 It’s so exotic! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  10868. If you lived in a house you would say it was a tiny home but your home is even tinier. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10869. I’m just worried in case for some reason we might have to remove the bolts one day? Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10870. I am disappointed that David is no longer doing his narrowboat vlogs as I watched them all the time before and after moving onboard my own boat. In terms of subscribers, it is funny but I don’t really promote my channel. It is just a hobby of mine which I really enjoy and sharing it with a small group of likeminded viewers is more important to me than having thousands of followers which I’m not sure I would have, even if I did promote it more. I didn’t know there was such a website about nicknames. I will check that one out. Take care🌻🦋
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  10871. I am so pleased that you find the vlogs relaxing.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10872. Hi Roy, thank you for your lovely comment. I use a Panasonic Lumix 2000 for my wildlife shots; my phone (iPhone 6) and an old Go Pro Hero which I got secondhand. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  10873. My singing is terrible isn't it? 😂 Take care 🦋🌻
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  10874. Thank goodness for modern technology! 🤩 Thank you so much for your kind comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10875. I bet the noise of those crows roosting was spectacular? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10876. Hi Anthony, thank you so much for your kindness once again. I am so grateful for your lovely comments. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10877. Brilliant 🤩 once again!!!👍👍👍👍👍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10878. I will have some more books in stock on Thursday at themindfulnarrowboat.Etsy.com Thank you for your interest. Take care🌻🦋
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  10879. I was over the moon to see the skylark; I absolutely love listening to and watching them in the sky. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  10880. It was a lovely break indeed and I am back on my boat now which is great too. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10881. Elizabeth, you are so kind and thoughtful to take the time to comment like this- thank you so much🤗 I really enjoyed the reservoir and I will definitely go back and walk around it again. Goldfinches are such stunning birds so I can see why they are one of your favourites and I was amazed to see so many of them in the city. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  10882. Zephyr is 7 years old. Labradors are wonderful companions aren't they? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10883. What a kind comment- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  10884. They are so handy! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10885. Tea solves so many stresses doesn’t it ?🤩😊 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  10886. That is so kind of you to visit my coffee page. I will check to see if it is my side that is not working. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  10887. I shall have to check that farm shop out! The Stratford is one of my favourites now too. Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  10888. It is so pretty here. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  10889. That’s so kind of you. Thank you for stumbling on my vlog. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10890. I hope you enjoyed your milk and cookies- sounds delicious to me. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10891. It certainly was! Thank you for your comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  10892. I hope you are managing to stay cool. Sending you a gentle breeze- 🌬️Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  10893. I'll look out for you and give you a wave!👋 Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Happy New Year!🥳🦋🌻
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  10894. You are so welcome. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10895. Thank you so much, Lorna! 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  10896. I have plans to one day cruise in the Netherlands. Thank you for your lovely comment. Happy New Year!🥳🌻🦋
    1
  10897. Thank you for your comment; the wind has calmed down recently and we have had at least two days without heavy downpours which has been utterly lovely, although I do find the rough weather exciting! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  10898. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  10899. Hi Betty, thank you so much for such a lovely comment. I travel with my husband, but he doesn't want to be in the vlogs, so I am lucky to be able to share the boaty jobs. I also like watching the Country House Gent- he makes super vlogs doesn't he? Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  10900. You are so welcome 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  10901. Hopefully, it will all start to flourish again🤞 Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  10902. The ice gets pushed out towards moored boats and some say that it takes off the blacking and can push the ice right through the hull of fibre glass boats. The thing is, I don't judge people's decision to move as they might desperately need to be somewhere or need services. It's a tough one. I hope this explains it though. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  10903. I’m back now, David- thank you so much ☺️ Take care🌻🦋
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  10904. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10905. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it! Take care 🦋🌻
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  10906. Thank you so much, Christopher☺️ Have a wonderful rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  10907. Hi Allan, you know I have been waiting ages to try and film a Jay as they are quite elusive so to have three on your bird feeder must be amazing! They are such beautiful birds. Have a wonderful week and take care.🦋🌻🐦
    1
  10908. That is such a kind comment. Thank you so much.Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  10909. I travel with my husband, but he works away and the work he does means that he can’t be in the vlogs. There are many solo boaters though so if you really wanted to do this you could. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10910. Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊 Have a wonderful rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  10911. You are so welcome. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  10912. Oh to press a button! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10913.  @tessapetters3936  It's so beautiful isn't it?
    1
  10914. That is so kind of you, Chris. Zephyr only really barks if someone walks past the boat at night. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  10915. Skinny water indeed! Apparently there is even less of it in the summer! Thank you so much for your kind comment.Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  10916. I sold out this weekend but I’m restocking the shop on Thursday: themindfulnarrowboat.Etsy.com Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10917. Oh the rabbit on the roof!🐇 😆I couldn't get over that at the time and until then, I didn't realise that they had such good climbing skills! Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Michael. Enjoy your day.🦋🌻
    1
  10918. It was so peaceful ☺️ Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  10919. That’s very kind of you, David! Congratulations on the purchase of your beautiful boat; I’m looking forward to watching your wonderful cruising vlogs on her. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10920. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  10921. Thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10922. That’s so kind of you! 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
    1
  10923. That’s so kind of you, Marjorie. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10924. I hope you had a lovely narrowboating holiday? Thank you so much for finding my channel. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10925. What a great place to have ancestors in! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  10926. Thank you so much, Andrea!🤗 I hope 2023 brings you great health and happiness. 🌻🦋
    1
  10927. I hope the swallow numbers pick up again. Seeing the wren so close must have been special though as they hide away a lot don’t they? Thank you so much for watching and for buying my journal. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10928. Great advice! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  10929. I am so pleased that you find it helpful as it really helps me too. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Hazel. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  10930. I bet you see some amazing places by van?Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy New Year! 🥳🌻🦋
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  10931. Thank you so much, Frank! Hugs to your doggies! 🐾🐾🤗 Take care 🌻🦋
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  10932. Thank you so much, Neil. I am back again now and it was a lovely break. Take care🌻🦋
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  10933. We rented our family home at first but found AirBnb much better as a way of protecting the house and paying the mortgage off. I agree that having a back up plan is very sensible. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10934. It’s that cosy time of year isn’t it! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10935. Hi Lorraine, oh the smell of Wintersweet is heavenly isn't it! I just had to stand there for a while and sniff. Beavers were hunted to extinction here sadly, but they are being reintroduced again which is amazing to see. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  10936. It really was a huge relief! You're so kind, Vanessa- thank you so much, take care🦋🌻
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  10937. Fortunately, I will not be putting any recipes in my journal! 🤭 It’s probably more appetising to eat my journal than anything I bake though 😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10938. I sell my journals in my Etsy shop and used to sell other artwork but the journals keep me busy enough at the moment. Perhaps I might do something like that if the shop goes quiet. Thank you for trying to buy a coffee but it doesn’t matter if you can’t as just watching is reward enough for me. Take care🌻🦋
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  10939. It all worked out in the end 😅 Thank you so much for watching. Have a great week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10940. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10941. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10942. That is so true. Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Take care 🦋🌻
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  10943. Hi Chris, thank you so much for your lovely comment. You would have an amazing time in that museum- definitely give it a visit! We are heading north once the boat is up and running again normally. I was just walking in the direction of Stourport that day. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  10944. So did I! 😂😂😂 Thank you for watching. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10945. Thank you so much, Kelli for your kind comment and for watching the vlogs😊 Happy New Year!🥳🦋🌻
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  10946. A lot of it is free to roam. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10947. Thank you so much 😊 That’s so kind of you. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10948. Thank you so much for watching, Frances. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10949. Thank you so much, Brian! Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10950. Thank you so much, Jean-Louis. Have a super weekend and week ahead. Stay safe too.🌻🦋
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  10951. You are so kind! 🤗Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10952. I am learning that every day and I bloomin love it up here! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  10953. I hope hurricane Lee doesn't cause trouble for you. It must be so scary to live with the threat of hurricanes. Look after yourself x Take care🦋🌻
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  10954. Hi John, it is always a treat to hear from you. Please pass on to your wife that I would love to go for a coffee with her; if you come to England, then be sure to let me know where you are. It would be a treat to meet you both. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  10955. That is such a kind comment! Thank you so much 🤗 Enjoy the rest of your week, take care🌻🦋
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  10956. I know! 🤩Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10957. That is so kind of you, Sheila- thank you so much. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  10958. You are very welcome, Tony. It is a pleasure.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10959. That’s so kind of you, Tina. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10960. It would be wonderful to try that out! Thank you for watching and commenting. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10961. Aw Dianne, that is so lovely. Thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10962. Very good point- thank you so much. ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  10963. It is such an amazing place! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10964. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10965. 😂 It’ll be good for the step count too! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10966. Each canal starts with number 1 and ends with whatever the amount of bridges are. Thank you so much for watching. Have a great week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10967. That’s so kind of you. It really is a great area to explore. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10968. I just practice hard, John. You are so kind- thank you. ☺️🦋🌻
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  10969. It is so beautiful in Kinver isn’t it? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and week ahead! Take care🌻🦋
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  10970. What a kind comment, Mick. I really appreciate your lovely words. 🤗😊 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10971. I will definitely get one before I try the honey again. Thank you so much, Marjorie!🌻🦋⭐️
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  10972. It is a pretty place to visit with so much history too. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Enjoy the rest of your weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  10973. It was an adventurous cruise! 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10974. Thank you ☺️ Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  10975. Hi Kev, it was a cuckoophany of cuckoos!🤪 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  10976. Wise move!🤣 Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year 🥳🌻🦋
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  10977. Thank you so much for your comment, Stephen. That is great feedback and I will try one day soon to get a bit more boaty technical. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  10978. That is so interesting to know. I hope I can find someone who sells it soon. Thank you for watching and commenting. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10979. Zephyr loved that park and was so relieved that the journey was over this week! 😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10980. It was my birthday!🤭Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  10981. The bird life along the canals and rivers is so varied. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  10982. That’s so kind of you. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10983. Sometimes it’s probably better that you don’t understand me! 🤭 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10984. Carole, that is such a lovely and kind comment, thank you so much🤗🤗 Have a super weekend, take care and God bless you too. 🌻🦋
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  10985. I was! 😄Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10986. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10987. Thank you so much, Graham for such a lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  10988. I don’t think it was its home; I think it must have been swimming down the side of the boat as I pulled in and I didn’t see it. It was completely fine and swam off with the some other ducks. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
    1
  10989. I travel with my husband but his work's code of conduct means that he can't be on the vlogs or have a social media presence as it's seen as unprofessional. Thank you so much for your lovely comment about the vlogs. I am so pleased that you enjoy them. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Take care🌻🦋🎄
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  10990. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  10991. How absolutely lovely! Thank you some much, Titus Wumkes. ⭐️ Peace and happiness to you. Take care🦋🌻
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  10992. Hi Ed, the heron was very surprised to see a boat wasn't it? It really made me laugh at how curious it was too! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  10993. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  10994. There might well be a connection to those sayings! 🤩👍 Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10995. Prices are crazy at the moment. I hope that changes soon so you can get your boat.🤞 Thank you for watching the vlogs.
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  10996. Perhaps you have missed my vlogs coming out somehow? I only had last Friday off. Thank you for watching this one. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10997. She has one. 🐾🐾💚 Thank you so much for being so thoughtful. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10998. a shortbread, freshly dunked in tea is a delightful way to start drawing! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  10999. Hi Kathy, what a kind and lovely comment, thank you so much. I am touched that you watch the vlogs over and over. It means a lot to me to know that they are bringing back memories for you. I hope to visit the Leeds and Liverpool next year, so hopefully, I can bring even more special moments back to you too. Have a super weekend🌻🦋
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  11000. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy New Year! 🥳🦋🌻
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  11001. It suits me but I understand it wouldn’t suit everyone. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11002. That is so kind of you- thank you. I sell copies of last year’s journal in my Etsy shop and I’ll hopefully do the same when I have finished this year’s. Have a super Sunday and great week ahead. Take care🦋🌻
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  11003. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  11004. They soak well in a huge mug of tea! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  11005. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year too! Take care 🌻🦋🎄
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  11006. It’s a fabulous poem isn’t it? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11007. Thank you so much, Sue! Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  11008. Thank you😊 Have a wonderful weekend🦋🌻
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  11009. You are welcome! Take care🦋🌻
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  11010. Thank you so much, John! Happy New Year to you too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11011. It is stunning here! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11012. You are so welcome, Dona. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11013. I'm not sure. It links Manchester to the Irish Sea.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11014. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  11015. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  11016. I am so pleased that you it was a vlog full of your favourite things!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  11017. Thank you for watching and commenting, Trevor! I can't wait to start exploring the Black Country! Have a super weekend🦋🌻
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  11018. That is such a kind thing to say- thank you so much.Take care 🦋🌻
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  11019. Thank you so much 😊 I’m so pleased that you feel like you’re there too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11020. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  11021. 😂😂😂 So true! But perhaps they help fill the locks a bit quicker. 😂 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11022. It really was. The details in the mosaics across every wall and ceiling was incredible. Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  11023. 🤩 11 weeks! Blimey. It’s a great place to be iced in though. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11024. That is such a wonderful way of putting it.Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11025. What a lovely comment- I am so touched that you have subscribed too! 😊 I really hope you find the lifestyle that you are looking for. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11026. That is great to know. Thank you so much ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  11027. Thank you so much for your kind comment, Isabel.Take care 🦋🌻
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  11028. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11029. The draglines are very ‘The Iron Man’ aren’t they? I love that book. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment, Chris. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11030. Exactly that! You are so right.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11031. That’s so kind of you- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  11032. Better to be safe than sorry!👍 Thank you for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  11033. It is isn’t it! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11034. The song thrush song is so magical isn’t it and great for lifting your spirits . Thank you so much for your lovely comments. Take care🦋🌻🐤
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  11035. Thank you for your lovely comment. 🌻🦋
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  11036. Shakespeare made up hundreds of new words which we still use today- so there you are! 🤩👍Your comment is a poem by the way! Take care🌻🦋
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  11037. Nigel and Yzma sound wonderful! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11038. Hi Steve, I am sorry there wasn't a vlog this week, but I went to see family and friends. All back and running as usual for next week though. I am so, so pleased that you are enjoying following the vlogs with the book; it really makes me smile to know that.🤗 Have a lovely weekend and week ahead, Take care🌻🦋
    1
  11039. Winter has decided that it will throw everything at us hasn't it? I hope you are okay and not flooded? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11040. Hi John, I have my dog and my husband- but he won't appear in the vlogs as his work has a strict code of conduct policy when it comes to social media. Security is fine as long as you moor in a sensible place and there are so many of those along the way. Happy drawing and thank you for your lovely comment, take care🌻🦋
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  11041. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  11042. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you for your lovely comment- take care🦋🌻
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  11043. Hi Shirley, thank you so much for your lovely comment. Do you put your embroidery painting on social media? Have a super weekend 🌻🦋
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  11044. I think the weather has definitely played a part in it too. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11045. I really like the Parkin which is a miracle as I’ve made it! 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11046. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Take care🦋🌻🎄
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  11047. Thank you so much.👍Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  11048. Great advice. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  11049. Well, Mark the beauty of this planet that we live on, is we are all entitled to our own opinion. I respect yours, but I can't agree with it. I really want to be the one in the wrong though. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11050. You are very welcome, Robin! Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11051. Great tip! Can you come and clean my dishes then please 🙏 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11052. The history blows my mind sometimes. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11053. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11054. Hi Kay, Dave and Bubba, thank you for your lovely comment. I am waiting for a break in the rain to finish the butterfly🤞💧 Have a wonderful week, take care🌻🦋
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  11055. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  11056. Hi Alfonso, you are very right about the tea drinking. I am actually a big tea drinker and recently have stopped drinking coffee as it was giving me headaches. I should change the name of the page to Tea Page shouldn't I? 😆 But thank you so much for visiting my coffee page and buying me some teas! When the sun shines in a cloudless sky and the land is full of frost, it is just wonderful to walk in. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  11057. She is such a caring companion. Thank you so much for watching.Take care 🦋🌻
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  11058. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. How wonderful that you have a copy of Edith's diary too. I will often look back and see if she has any notes for the day that I am reading it. I think, I will do that this evening now and see if she has anything written for March 6. Take care🦋🌻
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  11059. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year! Take care 🦋🌻
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  11060. What a lovely place that must be to walk with your dog. I’m really looking forward to exploring that area. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11061. I hope you see your swallows soon! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  11062. I travel with my husband, but his work's code of conduct means that he can't really be on social media, so you won't see him in the vlogs. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Take care🦋🌻🎄
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  11063. Magic- exactly! Thank you so much for your lovely comment- I'm sending you all good tidings too. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  11064. It must be great to live so close to a canal.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  11065. The Gloucester and Sharpness is amazing! I'll look out for you. Safe cruising, take care🦋🌻
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  11066. It was shallow wasn’t it! 😅 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11067. That’s so kind of you, John. I’m not always calm but what I have learnt is time spent observing nature and its tiny details helps to rebalance things and I don’t read the news- I only skim the headlines. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11068. 🐾🐾😂 She was named after the Red Hot Chilli Peppers song. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11069. Thank you for your kind comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11070. Hi Steve, what a kind and thoughtful comment, thank you so much!😊 I can totally see why the cricket has been represented like that in other stories, it has such a wonderful character about it. I hope your book arrives soon🤞 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  11071. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11072. I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. It is lovely to know. Have a super Sunday, take care🌻🦋
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  11073. Oooh- spring coming soon- fabulous!Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  11074. Packwood was a great place to visit. Thank you for your lovely comment, William . Take care 🦋🌻
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  11075. It is a great way of life. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11076. So am I! 😂 Thank you for watching. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11077. What a kind comment, Graham! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  11078. Welcome aboard! Thank you so much for visiting my channel. I hope the weather is treating you well in the US? Sadly, it is very rare to spot an eagle in England, but Scotland is the place for eagle spotting. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  11079. That is such an interesting point. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11080. Thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  11081. It was a roller coaster wasn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11082. How amazing to see and watch such a beautiful sight whilst eating!Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11083. Ruth, thank you so much for your kind words and I am delighted that you enjoyed the vlog. I encourage everyone to have a nature journal as it’s such a calming experience. Have a wonderful weekend and week ahead!🌻🦋
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  11084. Hi Jenny, well I’m a sook too!😁😂 Thank you for such a lovely comment and I really love the books too. It is so interesting to see the different styles of nature drawings. I also adored the cards, bookmarks and photographs which are now on my art box. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  11085. Thank you so much for such a kind comment. I am pleased that you found my channel too! Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11086. Not quite but I know what you mean about a murmuration being special. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11087. Hi Jill, it was so magical to see the otter and I couldn’t speak for a while! Mr M kept so cool why we suddenly lost all steering, in the middle of the river; good job the wind was blowing in the right direction. Narrowboat Will is so kind and helps everyone on the water. Hope you are managing to get time for some cruising? Thank you for your lovely comment, have a super weekend and stay cool in the sunshine 🌻🦋
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  11088. Welcome to the channel and thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11089. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  11090. I use Pearson’s Canal Companion. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11091. Hi Trevor, it’s a wonderful place to travel through and moor in. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  11092. You are so welcome, Eric. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the kingfisher and the fox. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care🌻🦋
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  11093. I’m so pleased that you find the vlogs relaxing. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  11094. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11095. I was spending some time with my daughter before she leaves for Cambodia for a year. Thank you for your kindness- take care both of you. 🦋🌻
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  11096. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11097. The pounds are prone to low water issues but the repairs will make them better I think. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11098. Hi Steve, the cup, plate and milk jug were all from the pottery. He is a talented potter. The BNSF railroad sounds fascinating. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  11099. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11100. When it comes to mechanical know-how, I just need someone who has that knowledge as I certainly do not. 🙈Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super week. Take care🦋🌻
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  11101. Hi Susan, I'm so pleased that you are finding the vlogs calming. I, like you wish for a world of peace- let's never give up hope for that to happen. Thank you for your interest in my books. I have an Etsy shop: themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com where I sell my 2022 and 2023 journal. I ship all over the world, but they just take a while to get there. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11102. What a beautiful poem. I absolutely love it. Thank you so much for sending it to me.Take care 🦋🌻
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  11103. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  11104. Wow, John this is genius! We will have to give that a try. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  11105. It is with the rain and hail too! 😂
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  11106. The Peak Forest Canal is beautiful isn’t it? Zephyr isn’t the biggest fan of her coat is she? I’ll only put it on her when it is really cold and she is still on the stern deck. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11107. Thank you so much for such a kind comment.Take care 🦋🌻
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  11108. What a kind comment! I am so pleased that you enjoy the channel. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  11109. Happy Valentine’s Day to you too! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11110. 😊 Thank you so much 😊 Happy Easter! Take care 🌻🦋🐣
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  11111. 🙈 I couldn't resist a lollipop with my tea, but you are right it just doesn't dunk as well- believe me, I tried!Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11112. It was a special tea and biscuits for me that one!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  11113. Thank you so much, that is a very kind thing to comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  11114. It’s a pleasure to share it all. I hope the snow melts soon for you so you can see the wonderful world of spring. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11115. Wow! I bet your husband's uncle has some amazing stories to tell. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  11116. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  11117. What a kind comment, Cliff! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  11118. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  11119. Thank you so much 😊 I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Zeph is a happy dog and she makes me smile everyday. Enjoy the rest of your week, take care🌻🦋🐾🐾
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  11120. I'll try and get there, but I won't be able to come by boat as I am travelling further and further up north this year.Thank you for your lovely comment- have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  11121. They were so quick at growing too! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11122. That is so kind of you, Colin. You may require some patience as my filming, editing and audio are a bit hit and miss in the early vlogs as I was working it all out! 🤭Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11123. It’s great to know that you find the videos relaxing. Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11124. If you have time, I would love to read the article and see the pictures. My email address is themindfulnarrowboat@gmail.com Foxes are beautiful creatures and there is something special about them, I think. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋🦊
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  11125. It really felt like that.Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11126. Thank you for such a kind and lovely comment. I really appreciate it.😊🤗 Have a wonderful rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  11127. What a kind comment, Fiona- I really appreciate it- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  11128. It would be so sad to have a canal without a boat on it, wouldn't it? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  11129. It is spectacular isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11130. I’ll do a vlog about that in the winter- thank you for the idea. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11131. I do love daffodils! Take care 🦋🌻
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  11132. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11133. You have a great memory for the details of your holiday. It is such a beautiful part of the canal system so you chose well, 15 years ago. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  11134. Christmas was lovely thank you; I hope yours was too? Thank you for your comment, Nick- happy New Year! Take care🥳🦋🌻
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  11135. I hope you are feeling ok? You are going through such a lot at the moment. Thank you for your lovely comment. Wishing you all the best, Sue x Take care 🦋🌻
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  11136. ❤️❤️❤️ It is so lovely to get your message, Donna! Look after yourself and I hope the birds are singing where you are. Take care- thinking about you xxx🌻🦋
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  11137. I hope you get your narrowboat life soon. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11138. Thank you so much, Vince for such a lovely comment and yes, I was absolutely frozen at the end of that walk 🥶. I still love winter cruising though! I am looking forward to your next vlog too! Take care🌻🦋
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  11139. Thank you so much, John! I can’t quite believe it. Thank you for supporting my channel since the days before 1k!🌻🦋🥳🥳🥳
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  11140. Thank you so much, James😊 Have a wonderful rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  11141. Thank you so much, James😊 Have a super Sunday, take care🌻🦋
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  11142. I thought you might. 🤭 Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11143. I am so pleased that you found it interesting, Tango Bravo👍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  11144. Thank you so much 😊 Have a wonderful rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  11145. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11146. I am honoured to be in your top three! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11147. 😂 They were so friendly and understanding when I had to keep passing them. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  11148. Thank you so much, Richard. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  11149. Thank you so much for your kind words about Zephyr. 🐾🐾 It is such a privilege to have a Labrador like her in my life. Have a great weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  11150. Have a wonderful time boat hunting. I really hope you find your dream floating home. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  11151. I can see why- it's a great film! Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  11152. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  11153. Your hometown is super! Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11154. It was such a relief! 😅 Take care 🌻🦋
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  11155. I really hope that the stress passes soon. I’m so pleased to hear that the vlogs have helped a bit though. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11156. Jammy Dodgers are so good! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11157. She was fine, Trevor- thank you for asking. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  11158. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  11159. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  11160. Has your dog passed away, Trevor? I am so sorry to hear that. Take care🌻🦋
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  11161. Oh that really made me laugh! 😂😂😂 Poor cat! 🤭 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11162. Thank you so much! ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  11163. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11164. That’s so kind of you. I sell my books in my Etsy shop. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11165. I agree with you about loving the rain but some of our rivers are going into flood here at the moment and just a little bit of sun to dry off would be nice! I bet it’s nice and sunny where you are? Take care🦋🌻
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  11166. Thank you so much, Lucinda! 🤗🦋🌻
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  11167. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  11168. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11169. That must have been a fabulous cycle ride? Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  11170. That’s so kind of you, David. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11171. That is so beautiful- thank you so much, Tina. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11172. Thank you so much, Sandy- that is so kind of you. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  11173. Exactly right!🤩👍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11174. She is seven. 🐾🐾💚 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11175. The pet service must be wonderful! I love Truro too. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11176. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Take care 🌻🦋
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  11177. Great advice! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11178. I will return to the Kennet and Avon in a few years; I visited it at the beginning of my narrowboat life and it was beautiful. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11179. 🙀 I know! 😂 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11180. Mr M has said from the beginning of my vlogging that he doesn't want to be in the vlogs but he is really pleased that I am making them as a log of our journeys. He just doesn't do any social media. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  11181. That’s so lovely to know! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11182. They sound like amazing plans! You are lucky to be living in such a pretty place. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11183. How kind! ☺️ Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11184. Thank you, Mike for your lovely comment. You're a ⭐️ Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  11185. You spelt it perfectly! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11186. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Rosie. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  11187. It really is a stunning place to live.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy Easter! 🦋🌻🐣
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  11188. I thought so too. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11189. Congratulations on your exciting news, Julee- see you on the water! Take care 🌻🦋
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  11190. Lake Superior sounds wonderful!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11191. There is so much to see and do in the UK, I agree!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  11192. I love that phrase “little tacker” Even though you can’t remember the market, it’s lovely that you remember going with your mum. Thank you so much for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  11193. What a beautiful spot that must have been! I would love to see one of them. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11194. That is such a wonderful and kind comment, Jean. I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. Thank you so much for buying my book too.Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Take care🦋🌻🎄
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  11195. Thank you for your lovely comment. I don’t drink the water from my tank but I would purify it with tabs first if I was going to. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11196. Thank you for your lovely comment. I don’t drink the water from my tank but I would purify it with tabs first if I was going to. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11197. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Sandy. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11198. Thank you for watching. Have a great week!🌻🦋
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  11199. You are so welcome, MagicWendy!Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  11200. I was so excited to see the fox as I rarely see them these days from the towpath. Thank you for your lovely comment! Take care🌻🦋
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  11201. It is so lovely to know that she brings joy to your life too. Have a wonderful week, Anthony!🦋🌻🐾🐾
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  11202. We shall try and find an extra quarter turn too now! I am so pleased that you solved your issue and got across the Ribble Link safely. I also hope that you no longer hear it in the birdsong, planes and traffic too! Thank you for watching and commenting. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  11203. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  11204. I don't do tours around the fen, but what a wonderful idea!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  11205. Hi Alan,Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  11206. Hi there, Jenny! 👋 India left to travel overseas today🥲 off on adventures with no return flight booked🥲 I am excited for her but I will miss her terribly. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week 🦋🌻
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  11207. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  11208. Thank you so much for your tip- oil's on the way! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  11209. He does! He isn’t on the boat for the whole week though but he always says that he loves coming back. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11210. Thank you for your guess. I will let you know if you were right next week. Have a super weekend, take care🍄🌻🦋
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  11211. What a kind comment; I am so pleased that you find my vlogs relaxing.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  11212. I buy my journals from a sustainable company called "Dingbats" mine is a blank, wildlife addition and I choose the duck each time for the cover. I use the Derwent watercolour pencils which really like.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  11213. It is nice and calm now 😅 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11214. It was just beautiful to cruise around! Thank you for your lovely comment, Jean-Louis and have a super weekend!🌻🦋
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  11215. I’m not that healthy when I’m piling the biscuits on my plate! 🤭 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11216. Your poetry is so good- thank you so much for such a thoughtful way to comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11217. How wonderful! Thank you YouTube algorithm.🤩 Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11218. Thank you so much, Angela. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11219. It is my pleasure to be able to take you on a trip down memory lane through my vlogs. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  11220. Thank you for your lovely comment, Steph and for finding my channel. I am curious to know the name of the Aussie channel that recommended me? Please pass on my gratitude to them! Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  11221. Hi Paul, I am glad that I reminded you that it is Friday and I am very glad that you watched the vlog. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. This week, I have been full of cough and cold, but I have still had a good week and I hope that you have too. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  11222. How kind! Thank you so much for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  11223. I really hope your wife's asthma is better? As an asthma sufferer, I know how frightening an attack is and how scary it is to be so dependent on inhalers. I hope the heat cools down for you and your doggies. Sending you a cool, gentle breeze- 🌬️Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11224. There are a lot of locks and short pounds of water in between them which makes keeping water levels up a challenge. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11225. Thank you, Nanci! Have a wonderful rest of the weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  11226. Thank you so much for your kindness, Tessa. It really means a lot.Take care 🦋🌻
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  11227. That is such a kind comment- thank you so much! Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  11228. Good luck with your exciting new adventure! Take care 🌻🦋
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  11229. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11230. What a beautiful comment! Thank you so much Anne and Mikey. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11231. Lichen is one of my favourite things too! Especially, Pixie Cup Lichen!!!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  11232. Thank you so much for watching the vlogs and for your lovely comment too. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  11233. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11234. It’s lovely to have you joining the journey! Thank you so much for your question. I sell my journals in my Etsy shop: themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com Take care 🦋🌻
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  11235. Hi Christine, the canal and reservoir are beautiful spots to visit and this time of year they are so quiet too. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  11236. It did keep me up. I love a good storm as long as everyone is safe in it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11237. That is so kind of you- thank you so much, Rosie! Happy New Year to you, take care🦋🌻
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  11238. What a great fact! 🤩👍 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11239. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11240. Oh it will be wonderful to start enjoying some spring days won't it?Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  11241. I will definitely do that next time. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11242. They are such compact and stunning creatures aren't they?Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11243. Do you guess correctly?Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  11244. Hi Steve, I didn't find out why that lock did that wave thing? We did it like all the other locks and they were perfectly fine. It was strange how the gate swing open after we had already opened the paddle at the other end too? How does your spray bottle and fan work? Is that something that you can buy? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  11245. Thank you so much, Lucinda! Take care 🌻🦋
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  11246. I have started using Yorkshire loose leaf, but I also like several other loose leaf teas like Aslam and Darjeeling. Before this, I used Yorkshire tea bags.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  11247. You are so welcome!🤗 Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Happy New Year to you all.🌻🦋🥳
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  11248. I understand that completely. I’m sorry to hear about Nigel. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11249. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Brad! It was a bit of a safety net, taking a year off first. You are right about the importance of lifestyle and what will bring you happiness when it comes to calculating costs. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  11250. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the wildlife, John! Thank you so much. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  11251. I was vegan for over five years until this winter when I became very, very ill with my asthma. I tried adding oily fish to my diet one day a week and an organic, ethical egg for breakfast and my health really improved. I'm allergic to the capsules on the vegan supplements- otherwise I would have stayed vegan and taken them. All the products I use are vegan though. Sorry about the life story there- but you did ask! 😄 Take care 🦋🌻
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  11252. Thank you so much! 😊🌻🦋
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  11253. That’s so kind of you, Deborah! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11254. Very true!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11255. I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs, Kevin. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care🌻🦋
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  11256. They are beautiful birds aren’t they? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  11257. It does doesn't it! The place names are great aren't they? Thank you for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  11258. I call it a Pramhood and so far I have left it up in storms. That’s a good point though. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11259. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11260. Hi Elizabeth, I hope you have got your phone working properly again? Thank you so much for your lovely comment.🤗 It is so special to me to know that the vlogs mean a lot to you. Have a super weekend🌻🦋
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  11261. It was a beautiful place to visit, even in the rain!🥰 Take care🌻🦋
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  11262. Thank you so much! 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  11263. Have a wonderful New Year too, Ken! Hope you are safe and warm on your boat. Thank you for your comment!🌻🦋🍾
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  11264. James, if it’s any help to your homesickness it has rained constantly pretty much all winter and into the spring. I hope that helps you?🤗 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  11265. Oh my goodness- how the prices have changed! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11266. That is so kind of you! I am so pleased that you love the vlogs too.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11267. That’s so kind of you! Thank you for your lovely comment, take care🌻🦋
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  11268. Ah, spring is just so good for the soul isn't it! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  11269. I know. It is absolutely devastating to see the damage. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11270. They are clever things those hover flies! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  11271. It is an amazing experience and I am so grateful to be having it. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy New Year! 🥳🌻🦋
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  11272. Hello David and Bevvers! I hope that you are keeping cool on that wonderful river of yours? I am glad that you liked the flour mill- it is such an impressive site from the canal and how lovely to have worked in an industry of honest people! Thank you for your comment. Sending you a gentle breeze and some cool shade. 🌬🦋🌻
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  11273. Wow! I can’t believe you had the old church organ to play on. That is amazing! Do you still have it? Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Sandy and have a wonderful weekend too!🦋🌻
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  11274. It's a shame that is got damaged🥲 but I suppose at least you got to play it for a while.🎹👍
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  11275. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11276. Oh I would love to find a hedgehog too! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11277. I am so pleased that you like the videos. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11278. Thank you so much for your lovely comment guys! Take care 🌻🦋
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  11279. 👍 A great word! Thank you for watching. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11280. Thank you so much 😊 I find it all fascinating to read about. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11281. That's the place- it's lovely there. Have a super weekend, Andrea- take care🌻🦋
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  11282. The Thames and Kennet and Avon are beautiful spots. You must have taken some amazing photographs of them. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  11283. You are so right!🙈 Thank you for pointing that out, sorry. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  11284. Thank you so much- 🦢😂 Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  11285. It was such a happy visit, thank you so much, Vanessa. Have a super rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  11286. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  11287. It was lovely thank you. I hope you did too? Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  11288. Thank you for your advice. I've been told that you can't pass the Boat Safety Scheme with one of those though? What I would love is to install heat pumps though! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  11289. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the video.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  11290. That is such a kind and generous comment. Thank you so much. I really appreciate it. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11291. 🙀 thank you for this advice. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11292. I will add that in now. This week it was a waffle biscuit with hazelnut spread centre. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11293. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  11294. What a lovely comment, Chris! Welcome to the channel. We’ll be making our way in your direction on our way to the Middle Level Navigation after Lockdown; otters are on my bucket list to see! Lucky you. Hope you get out on the cut soon. Take care.🌻🦋
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  11295. Thank you so much😊🤗 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  11296. What a poetic beginning to your comment 🤩 Beautiful! Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comment too. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11297. You’re so welcome! ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  11298. Oh Shirley, what an adventure you had and bravo for rescuing the shrew! It’s probably good that it wasn’t a water shrew though, as they have a venomous bite apparently. Your cat sounds like quite the character! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  11299. That is very kind of you; although my chimney and the queue of traffic at the lift bridge wouldn't call me a queen!🤭Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  11300. You are so welcome. Thank you for watching. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11301. It would need to be filtered first. Some boats have these filtration systems set up. Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  11302. My husband but he can’t be in the vlogs as his work has a strictly code of conduct about being on social media. Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  11303. Thank you so much for watching . Take care 🌻🦋
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  11304. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super week and stay cool in the sunshine 🌻🦋
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  11305. What a great place to take your motorhome to. It is a really pretty part of the country to visit. I am so glad that you enjoyed the film, Glyn. Have a super week.🌻🦋
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  11306. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  11307. She got plenty of biscuits that day! 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11308. You’re welcome, Chris! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11309. Happy boat hunting! I hope you find the boat of your dreams. 🤞Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11310. Hi Christine, it really was claustrophobic in that tunnel. I saw pictures of the festival at Bumble Hole. It looks amazing. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  11311. Grazie! 🌻🦋 Thank you so much for watching.
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  11312. Hi Becky, thank you so much for finding my channel and watching this vlog. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11313. That is so interesting. You know a lot about this subject. Thank you for sharing it. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11314. 🌻🦋
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  11315. What a kind comment, Kevin. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  11316. Hi Jan, thank you so much for such a kind comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  11317. That is so kind of you- thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11318. There has been a lot of research done about the benefits of dogs in public places and there are now many schools that have therapy dogs here. I like to take Zephyr with me everywhere as I don't like leaving her on the boat, but I am lucky in that she is a well behaved dog.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  11319. I'm very intrigued to hear your urban limmerick now!😄⭐️ Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  11320. Welcome aboard, Michael. I am so pleased that you clicked on my vlog.Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  11321. It is good to know that you are watching. Have a super Sunday 🦋🌻
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  11322. I’ll look out to wave back! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11323. That’s so lovely to know. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  11324. Well said! Thank you for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  11325. That’s a good idea! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11326. Oh please get better very quickly. I hope you are taking extra vitamin C? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻❤️‍🩹
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  11327. It is stunning up here. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11328. Dogs are so funny aren’t they! Zephyr always sticks her nose to people’s pockets that have treats; it’s ever so cheeky of her! 😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11329. Hi Nigel, Zephyr was very frustrated by the ice on the water wasn't she? Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Nigel. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  11330. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs and that you found my channel.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  11331. It’s a great place isn’t it? I’m glad it reminded you of your holidays which I hope you enjoyed! Zephyr has now had her staples removed and she is much better, thank you so much for asking. Have a super week.🦋🌻
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  11332. I use a Panasonic LUMIX 2000. It’s a great bridge camera because it is light enough to carry around. Wish your daughter luck with her GCSES from me. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11333. Thank you so much 😊 that is a lovely thing to comment 🤗 Have a wonderful rest of the week. Take care🦋🌻
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  11334. Yes it did, didn't it! Perhaps that's why I liked it so much.Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  11335. I am so pleased that you enjoy the channel. I hope you have a lovely birthday too!. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11336. I’m so grateful to you for your support, Carl- and so is the Golden Child! 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11337. Really!😀 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11338. Once a week at journal writing time, I really do feel like I have reached the top of that triangle.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11339. I am so excited for you, Jill as you start your boating adventures again and you are bringing the weather with you! 😎☀️ How lovely that you met Sarah, she was so kind to me when I went to the Fish and Duck and she taught me how to put up a rotary line! Which, believe or not, I didn’t know how to do!🤣 It doesn’t surprise me that she is making cakes for everyone as she seems to have a heart of gold. Also, she has made a wise choice with mooring at Upware as I would live there if I didn’t continuously cruise. Well, Bon voyage and thank you for sharing the word about my vlogs, that is very kind of you!🌻🦋
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  11340. Hi Jenny, I am so, sorry to hear about your loss. Our pets are our family and it is heartbreaking to say goodbye to them. I am sending you all my love from the other side of the world x 🦋🌻💚
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  11341. Thank you so much😊 I will be getting ready to make this year's Christmas vlog soon! Have a wonderful rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  11342. You are so welcome. Thank you so much for joining me. Take care🦋🌻
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  11343. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  11344. The ones on my table were from Morrisons, but I haven't seen any in flower yet along on my walks. Here's to a warm and beautiful spring.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  11345. I'm glad that you weren't watching whilst you were eating the pizza then as it would have turned you right off your food!🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  11346. Chocolate covered custard creams! 😋 Is there really such a thing. I am going biscuit shopping tomorrow now!😂 Noodle definitely sounds like she has got her head switched on- who would want to be on the floor? 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11347. There is always something beautiful to notice even on the darkest days. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11348. That is such a good idea! Thank you so much for the suggestion. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  11349. Oh no- not you too!😔 I don't think that I have found the perfect remedy yet, but when it gets bad, I use one of those heated eye masks that you can put in the oven as I can't run a microwave off my inverter. Then you massage the eye through the heated eye mask. I hope it isn't bothering you too much. Take care🌻🦋
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  11350. My jacket potato tip: potato+ drizzle of oil+ salt+ pepper+ mixed herbs, then double foil wrap and plonk in the stove. As you cruise the smell of the jacket potato wafts through the air....delicious and when you moor it is all done! If you mix a teaspoon of garlic purée with the butter on your potato it takes it to the next level, I promise! Now as for the camera, I have a beginners Nikon Coolpix 500 which is just perfect for me as I am learning and any fancy kit would be utterly wasted on me. I also use my phone, but I will probably have to invest in some sort of microphone as I know my audio isn’t stable. Great comments, Will. Have a super weekend and week ahead!🌻🦋
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  11351. Thank you for your advice; I just don't worry about things like that; I would rather spend my money donating to a charity or supporting someone in need. I have no desire to try and attract anyone, only to show others kindness and respect. I am sure you meant your comment with kindness too and I am grateful to you for that. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  11352. Fungi are such an exciting thing to go looking for as the varieties are unbelievable!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  11353. Thank you so much, Janet and husband! That is so kind of you. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  11354. They are adorable aren't they?Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11355. The saxifrage is doing well isn’t it? Unfortunately my GlasNevin isn’t coming back to life yet though. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  11356. 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11357. Oh a host of fireflies sounds incredible!🤩🥰 Thank you for your kind message- I am feeling much better now. Take care🦋🌻
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  11358. That is so true, Christine.Thank you so much for your kindness. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11359. I'm so pleased that you find them calming.Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11360. That is such a kind comment. I really appreciate it! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11361. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog, Vanessa. Thank you so much for your comments. Take care🌻🦋
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  11362. What a sensible phrase that is, Terence! I am back now and vlogging again as usual.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11363. That is so lovely to hear, Christine! Thank you so much😊🤗 Take care🦋🌻
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  11364. I bought it in a shop that reworks secondhand vintage clothes. I just can’t remember the name of the shop! 🙈 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11365. Your Grandmum sounds very wise. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11366. I am learning as I go because I have a real affinity for our small creatures!😍 Take care 🌻🦋🦋🐝🐞🦟🦗🪲🪳🐜🪰🕷️🕸️
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  11367. The painting of Zephyr is super isn’t it? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11368. There’s a lot of vlogs and you’ll get a emoji trophy if you manage to watch them all!😂🤩 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11369. Thank you so much for such a kind comment, Scott. I really appreciate it. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11370. Ocado. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  11371. It was such a good swan wasn't it?Thank you so much for your kind comment about the vlogs. Zephyr is such a pickle to get dry as she thinks the towel is a great, big game of chase! 😂🐾🐾 Take care 🌻🦋
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  11372. Thank you so much, that is so kind of you! Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  11373. Welcome aboard!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  11374. 🤗 Brilliant 🤩 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11375. Thank you so much, Rolf. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11376. The canals are incredible in how far they stretch and link up. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
    1
  11377. That’s so kind of you, Eggy! Thank you so much 😊 Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11378. Pereira is such a great name for them isn’t it. It’s what Charles Tunnicliffe called them too. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11379. Thank you for your lovely comment. Happy New Year!🥳🌻🦋
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  11380. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  11381. I have just looked those books up- thank you so much for introducing me to what looks like beautiful works of art and literature.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Take care🦋🌻🎄
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  11382. 🦋🌻
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  11383. Thank you so much for such a kind and lovely comment. Have a great weekend.🦋🌻
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  11384. Thank you so much, Jen. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11385. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Robert. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11386. Isn’t he wonderful! 🤩 I am so pleased that you listen too. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11387. Thank you so much! 😊 Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11388. Thank you for your lovely comment and sorry that Mr M made you jump too🤗 Have a super Sunday and week ahead 🦋🌻
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  11389. What a kind comment! Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  11390. Thank you so much for your kindness.Take care 🦋🌻
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  11391. That is so spooky as I have been ready about that this evening and the Bevin Boys too! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  11392. Mostly yes! 😄 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11393. I have an Etsy shop called: themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com Thank you so much for your interest in buying one of my books. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11394. Mr Mindful put his superhero cape on and battled with that prop until it was free! 🤩🦸‍♂️Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11395. Thank you so much for watching! Take care🦋🌻
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  11396. They are wonderful birds aren't they? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11397. Zephyr is happy to be shared. 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11398. It is so good for mental and physical health, Craig and I am so grateful to have this opportunity. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I really appreciate it. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11399. That’s so kind of you, Jim. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  11400. That’s very kind of you, Jenny. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11401. It is wonderful to know that you felt you were on the journey with us.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  11402. It was such a beautiful place to moor!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  11403. Welcome back to the channel, Sharon 🤗 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11404. I am so pleased that you managed to get some fresh air. I hope we have some warmer weather soon so that you can enjoy it even more. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Louise. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11405. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11406. Thank you so much, Jacqueline for such a lovely comment; it means a lot to me to read your kind words. Have a super rest of the week, take care 🦋🌻
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  11407. What an interesting fact👍 Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  11408. It is like another world isn't it? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  11409. I really hope the next trip is kinder too! Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  11410. Hi Mark, what a kind comment- thank you so much! I remember teaching Fibonacci in mathematics/art years ago and being totally mind blown by it all. You have reminded me to go back to this now! Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11411. Much more relaxing 😅 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11412. Thank you so much! Take care🌻🦋
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  11413. Thank you for watching! Take care🌻🦋
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  11414. The sound of swan flight is so wonderful isn’t it! I loved having it fly over my head like that. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11415. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  11416. What a wonderful adventure you had bringing Cherub all that way! I can’t imagine what the tidal Trent was like in such a little vessel! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11417. I really could have done with a dram or two, Margaret!😅😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11418. That must have been a chilly walk!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11419. Congratulations! You have spotted all hidden Hitches this week!🤣 That is my son in the picture which was taken five years ago, so you guessed that right too; you are very good at this so I shall have to increase the level of difficulty next week!🧐🥸
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  11420. 🤗 I am honoured to be your favourite channel, Brian!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  11421. Thank you so much, Ruth! I hope the leaks are fixed too🤞 Have a wonderful rest of the weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  11422. That is so kind of you! I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11423. That’s so kind of you 🤗🌻🦋
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  11424. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11425. That is so kind of you, Arthur! Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  11426. That is so kind of you, Anthony! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11427. That’s so kind of both of you. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11428. Oh yes, let's hope the canal Gods are gentle!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11429. I really hope you don’t have many days when you’re not feeling well but I’m glad my videos help in some way. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11430. I'm so pleased that you liked the poem. Thank you so much for your kindness. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11431. I'm going to try that next heatwave 👍 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  11432. I really enjoyed myself on that canal! It was so beautiful. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11433. You are so kind and generous with your comments, Anthony. Thank you so much. Have a super Easter! Take care 🦋🌻🐣
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  11434. It’s brilliant isn’t it? Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  11435. It is wonderful to hear that you have reconnected with a childhood friend. There is a special magic in friendships like that. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11436. I absolutely love it here! I am so surprised as I am a country bumpkin at heart but Manchester is so friendly and vibrant that I have grown really attached to it! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11437. It was beautiful from the outside though. Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comment too. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11438. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  11439. I will have to go back one day and visit those places! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11440. Thank you so much 😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  11441. That is such a kind comment. Thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11442. Wishing you health and peace too! That is so kind of you.Take care🦋🌻
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  11443. Her poems are wonderful aren’t they? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11444. I’m back now and it was such a nice break. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11445. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it, Matt. This is a wonderful canal to cruise along. Have a great weekend 🦋🌻
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  11446. That is very kind- thank you!☺️
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  11447. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy New Year! 🥳🌻🦋
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  11448. Thank you so much.🤗 Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
    1
  11449. He is so talented isn’t he? Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11450. That’s so kind of you, Gerald. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11451. The thing is the diesel sold to boaters is FAME and has all sorts of nasty additives in it which causes lots of problems. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  11452. Hi Carl, I've never done one before, but thank you for asking. Take care🦋🌻
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  11453. Thank you- take care 🦋🌻
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  11454. There is a channel called "Chugabug" and they have a family on board.The children's mum home educates them. Some families that I have met have children that go to school too, but they have a permanent mooring.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11455. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it! Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  11456. Thank you for your lovely comment. 😊Yes it is the same arm and I thought that it could be that too. I think that I need to adjust the way that I sit when I work. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11457. It really is an incredible part of the waterways navigation to visit and I totally recommend it. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  11458. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs, Chris. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11459. I can well imagine the mess that hundreds and thousands of starling bottoms might make but it must have been worth every splattering! Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11460. That’s so kind of you, Amy. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11461. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Clive. The iceless part of the canal where the ducks were was because there was an aqueduct which had running water and so the ice hadn't formed there. The other iceless patches were under the bridges and near the locks which again had moving water. It is quite fascinating to see these ice-free areas and find the reasons why. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  11462. Yep that's right!🤭 Thank you for watching. Merry Christmas🌻🦋🎄
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  11463. Yes, it did look like the Harbour Bridge! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11464. Thank you so much for your interest in my shop. It’s fully stocked again as of today so hopefully the link will work: themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com take care 🦋🌻
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  11465. That’s so kind of you, Ally! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  11466. She really knows which portion of the stick she wants doesn't she? 😂🐾🐾Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11467. Thank you so much 😊 Sal! Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11468. I will do that as well in the checks now too. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11469. Your birds sound amazing!🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  11470. Thank you for your lovely comment! Zephyr woofs a thank you too🐾🐾🐶 Have a super weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  11471. Thank you so much for all of you support this year, Red! Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  11472. Hello to you and Mrs B! Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  11473. I like a boat ship shape!🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11474. It sounds beautiful where you are? I bet your boat house is wonderful! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11475. You can find nature and peace wherever you are- that is very true, Melissa.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11476. Four wheel drive!😂 That made me really laugh! So true! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  11477. Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment. I am so pleased my vlog made you smile. Have a great week. Take care🦋🌻
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  11478. Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  11479. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  11480. Hi John, what a super comment!🤩 Firstly, it is a relief to know that I have a brain at all, but to discover that it is working dominantly on the right side is wonderfully reassuring.🤣 Also, where can I get hold of these right-brain dominated recipes? Wait until you see next week's bread 🤭🙈 I haven't bought a dehydrator yet! Thank you so much for your advice and making me feel better about my kitchen nightmares (sshhh, don't tell Gordon Ramsey🤫) Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  11481. That is very worrying to know. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend; take care 🦋🌻
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  11482. Hi Melissa, I am so pleased that you are enjoying the channel. I hope you get to travel the canals in the summer. Thank you so much for your kindness. Take care🦋🌻
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  11483. What a truly wonderful place to live. You are very lucky indeed. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11484. It’s a great river to begin on! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11485. The tea and biscuits is my favourite part too! 😋🤭 Happy Valentine’s Day to you too. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11486. Thank you so much for this recommendation. I’ll definitely look his channel up. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  11487. I can understand why you miss that life; being part of such a close knit group like that. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11488. I would love to be able to remember- sorry 😞 it wouldn’t have been quick! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11489. I hope you are both well? Safe travels for 2025. Thank you so much for watching, Ray. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  11490. They are magical aren’t they and so classy. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11491. I should have collected it shouldn’t I!🙈 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11492. Sheila- what a kind and generous comment- thank you so much 😊 🤗 Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11493. I hope that is a good thing? 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11494. Thank you ☺️ She works well for us. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11495. I totally understand that. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11496. What a wonderful story of your coot rescue! That bird will remember you, I’m sure. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11497. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much 😊 Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11498. It is lovely to know that you found the vlog relaxing; thank you so much, Glyn. Take care🌻🦋
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  11499. Thank you so much for these beautiful stories of your incredible adventures. To think what a struggle it was for us to deal with a thin sheet of ice on the water when you have endured deadly temperatures! RIP Miss Lulu. She sounded like a wonderful dog and good friend. Have a super rest of the week 🦋🌻
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  11500. Oh my goodness! I am so sorry. I thought the way you wrote it that you had lost her. 😔 I hope I haven’t offended you?🦋🌻
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  11501. Thank you so much, John! I hope it's warming up, up there! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  11502. That is so kind of you-thank you so much. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11503. That is very kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11504. It is out of stock at the moment, but hopefully it will be back in my Etsy shop in a couple of weeks. Thank you so much for your interest. Take care🌻🦋
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  11505. It is out of stock at the moment, but hopefully it will be back in my Etsy shop in a couple of weeks. Thank you so much for your interest. Take care🌻🦋
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  11506. You’re very welcome ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  11507. I am so happy to hear that things have improved for you, Norman. I hope the warmer weather and sunshine arrives for you very soon. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11508. That is very true, Robert! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11509. Donuts and coffee sounds wonderful! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  11510. Thank you so much, Lee! Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11511. Zephyr has made it very clear in recent times that she is the star of the show and if I forget for a second, she photobombs to remind me😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  11512. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  11513. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. I can’t remember what Zephyr was growling at? 🐾🐾😂Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11514. That is so kind of you- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  11515. That’s very kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11516. Thank you so much, Lorraine!😊 Take care and have fun too.🦋🌻
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  11517. It really was a workout!😅 It is not easy to squash a trolley. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11518. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11519. Thank you so much!Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  11520. Hi Sue, you raise a very good point here. I would love to have a composting toilet but as a continuous cruiser, there are not enough places to take the waste. CRT have said we can’t dispose of it in their bins and I agree that the way it was being disposed of didn’t quite fit with being environmentally friendly either. If I had a permanent mooring, I would do what you are doing. I hope a solution to the problem for us continuous cruisers is invented soon. Thank you for taking the time to comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  11521. Aw, Melissa- that is so lovely to know- thank you so much for such a kind comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  11522. You are much more adventurous than I am to be sailing! It sounds amazing. It is so sweet that your granddaughter would like me to teach her to draw; I have just worked hard at practising and slowly but surely my drawings are improving; if I had a tip for her it would be to break each subject up into a series of shapes section at a time, looking at the details and building the drawing from there.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  11523. Mostly, yes. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11524. I am sorry that you feel that way but I understand your viewpoint entirely.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11525. It is an absolute pleasure to be here!Thank you for your lovely comment and the welcome. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  11526. You are very welcome! Thank you for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  11527. You are very welcome. Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  11528. Hi Mark, I am so pleased that you snuggled down to the vlog. The bow thruster charger seems to be the problem as it won't work and it needs replacing. It's a Sterling charger. I'm sure it's easy to sort out and I don't really use them until I am reversing and then they would be very helpful indeed. Zephyr is 7 on the 24th March so she is middle-aged, but she is full of puppy spirit!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  11529. Thank you, Sian 🤗🦋🌻
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  11530. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Zephyr does pull human faces doesn't she? I have often thought that too.🐾🐾 I am glad that you like my cardigan; I love clothes that have flowers all over them. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  11531. Which oil the engine or gear box oil? The gear box is done when we service the engine really but I check to make sure it’s ok and the engine when it is needs doing. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  11532. Wow! What an incredible thing to witness in your own back garden!🤩 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11533. I use Derwent watercolour pencils but I don't add the water to them in my journal as the paper isn't designed for paint like that. I like the layering and textures you get with the pencils even without the water. Thank you for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  11534. I think that I would get bored if I couldn’t move each week. Normally, we don’t move as often but we are trying to get through before the closures start. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11535. Zephyr was a little pickle wasn't she? The weather is never boring is it?😂 Thank you for your lovely comment, Mary.Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  11536. I’m not surprised! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11537. Hi Paul and LJ, thank you for your interest in my book. My shop is themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11538. Good tip!👍 Take care🦋🌻
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  11539. It is a spectacular looking insect, Lorraine! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11540. Fender crochet- how wonderful! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  11541. I’m so relieved as I love to make a cup of tea! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11542. Aw, Christine, thank you so much! 🤗 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  11543. Thank you so much, Nanci! I remember how scared I was in this one. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11544. Oh who cares about facts when you are cheering me on!😁📣
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  11545. Thank you for your lovely comments, Vanessa. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  11546. Thank you for taking the time to look up the difference between otters and mink, Jenny and I think from what you have said that it was mink that I saw on that day. It is a pleasure to share our journey with you and to read your comments. Look after yourself. 🦋🌻
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  11547. Thank you so much ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  11548. I didn't know about the toxic part of the plant so thank you for that information.👍 I am really cautious about eating foraged foods so I will be extra cautious around Goosefoot. Thank you for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  11549. What a kind comment. I am so grateful to you for your supportive words. It makes me so happy to know how much you enjoy my vlogs. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  11550. I travel with my husband but he can’t be in the vlogs as his work has a strict code of conduct about being on social media. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  11551. I don't think our money covers the expenses? Perhaps that waste point was being vandalised? I hope it gets sorted though.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11552. It was a very strange experience for Zephyr to have a sheep so close to her!🐑🐾
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  11553. Brilliant 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11554. You’d do it a lot faster your way! Thank you for your kind comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  11555. Thank you so much, Brian😊 India is my daughter and it’s always special when she comes to visit. Have a super rest of the weekend and week ahead 🌻🦋
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  11556. You are so kind, Tim.Thank you so much. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11557. I am over the moon that you have watched the vlog that many times, Margaret! The postbox topper really made me chuckle as well. Thank you so much for this comment as it has really made me smile. Happy New Year to you 💚🦋🌻🥳
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  11558. Thank you so much.Take care 🌻🦋
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  11559. That is so kind of you, Stephen. I should have some more in stock on Thursday. I am really pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11560. Where were you when I needed you! 🤩 It’s great to know this now too though. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11561. I really do have a shortbread habit don’t I! 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11562. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Since then, I have bought a good quality scanner and have used it to make copies of my journals. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11563. You too! 🦋🌻
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  11564. They were such an inspirational couple! Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  11565. You’re welcome ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  11566. I’ve heard about old tea leaves too, but I haven’t tried that yet. Thank you for your lovely comment, Russell! Take care🌻🦋
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  11567. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Have a super week. Take care🦋🌻
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  11568. Rubber boots are essential and I wear mine everyday at the moment. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday🦋🌻
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  11569. That is so kind of you, Eliza! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11570. I am so pleased that you have started your weekend with my vlog- thank you so much, James. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  11571. They are wonderful birds aren’t they? Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11572. Hi David, thank you so much for caring about my beautiful, Zephyr. She is so important and precious to me, so please don't worry; I walk her for two/three long walks a day; we play ball and chase games and I take her swimming which is her favourite thing to do. I can't film it all as it wouldn't make for very interesting footage, but please be assured she loves her boat life and the fact that she has her human with her 24-7.Take care 🦋🌻
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  11573. Thank you! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  11574. It sounds chilly where you are and that is a lot of snow! Stay warm and safe. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11575. I will have to go back and collect each line of this poem. It is lovely. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11576. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  11577. What a lovely comment- thank you so much 😊 Take care 👽🦋🌻
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  11578. Hi Shirley, the seals seem so content living on the river there and it was absolutely amazing to share the space with them for a while. Thank you for your kind words about Zephyr too. It's such a worry when your dog is hurt and you can't explain to them that you are taking them to the vet to help them. Anyway, she's all better now. Wishing you a wonderful week!🦋🌻
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  11579. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11580. My daughter has been a tower of strength and we spent a couple of weeks together which was beautiful. Francesca was her Godmother.Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11581. Isn't it an adorable little owl!Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11582. Thank you so much, Peter! Take care🦋🌻
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  11583. That is so kind of you!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  11584. I am so pleased too, it was a stroke of luck breaking down near Oxley Marine! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  11585. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Zephyr was so funny wasn't she? I think she decided it was safer off the boat that day🤭 Have a super weekend🦋🌻
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  11586. It is so pretty here, Sandy😍 Thank you for your lovely comment. Happy Easter!🦋🌻🐣
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  11587. Thank you, Steve! Take care🌻🦋
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  11588. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11589. I think the positive people on the towpath really helped. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11590. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11591. Thank you so much! 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11592. You have to reverse it to stop it quickly. It helps if you are not moving very quickly in the first place too. Thank you for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  11593. You’re welcome ☺️ Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11594. Gentle paddling sounds wonderful! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Have a great week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11595. You are so welcome, Lee.Thank you for your kindness. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11596. That is so kind of you, Chris!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  11597. Thank you so much for your kindness! I am so pleased that you found the channel. Have a super Friday and weekend ahead! Take care🌻🦋
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  11598. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. It's great to have vloggers like Cruising the Cut as he sets such a high standard. To add to the adjectives which you have listed describing me, I am also very thick-skinned! 😂👍 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11599. I’ll have to Google that! 🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11600. I really didn't want to make anyone feel sad; I hope you are ok?Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11601. It was so safe and friendly by the water, I had an amazing time in Manchester. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11602. Thank you, Lee! Have a great weekend 🌻🦋
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  11603. Such a beautiful poem!!!!!🤩🤩🤩 Thank you so much, Andrew. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11604. That’s so kind of you but don’t worry if you can’t find the coffee link just watching the video is reward enough for me. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11605. Hi Kelly, thank you so much for your lovely comment and for subscribing! I am sorry that you are not getting notifications; I am not sure why that is? But I upload every Friday at 4:30. It's great to hear from you though. Have a super rest of the week. Take care🌻🦋🐾🐾
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  11606. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11607. Hi Sue, drawing the wood mouse was so much fun but I kept getting the ears wrong! 🙈 Zeph made gardening very entertaining and slightly more exhausting than I intended it to be.😂Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  11608. Hi Lionel and Mary, when a narrowboat comes the ferryman lowers the rope and it is all done by hand winding. My message on Etsy was just to see 'thank you for buying my book' so you don't need to reply to that. It's all posted and on its way to you. Have a super week. Take care🌻🦋
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  11609. Hi Pete and Lorraine! I thought you would like the bees.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  11610. Wow! 🤩 That is a huge compliment! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  11611. Hi Sandy, the bream were unbelievable! It was a hot day and I think they were all just bathing. Luckily, this canal seems to be well oxygenated as I know that fish have been struggling in some of the other waterways. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  11612. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment, Frank! Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  11613. That’s so kind of you, Patrick. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 Take care🌻🦋
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  11614. Weren’t Martha and Dave amazing 🤩! Thank you so much for your kindness about Mr and I that is so thoughtful of you. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11615. I get your point but it is more eco-friendly than fossil fuel and it is made from recycled industry waste so the effort applied by farmers is used twice. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11616. Yes he was.🤗 He held the tiller for me when I did the bow camera shots.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11617. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I hope you fulfil your dream of living on a boat. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  11618. I hope it is going to be safe for you too. It sounds scary doesn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11619. She’s got one and I recently bought her another one hoping that she might prefer it but she really is unhappy putting a coat on. Thank you for watching. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11620. I asked CRT but the works would not have stopped for us. I could have stayed but then been stuck for months in that area and have to turn around and go all the way back. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11621. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11622. Hi Jayne, Tiller Girl is a beautiful boat. I saw her a few times when I was there. Your holiday sounds lovely; that’s how living on one starts! Thank you for your comment. Have a wonderful week, take care🦋🌻
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  11623. 🤗 Such an adorable comment! Gloves- sadly lost forever so I bought new ones today!🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11624. Thank you so much 😊 I write all my own poetry and find it one of the most relaxing things to do each week. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11625. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the town explore. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11626. Say hi to Finnegan from me and Zeff. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11627. Thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  11628. Thank you so much, Marianne. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11629. Yes very much indeed! 🤩 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11630. Very cute and very enthusiastic too! 🤭🐾🐾 Take care 🦋🌻
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  11631. That’s very kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  11632. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Pamela. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11633. Today I saw a couple of banded demoiselles and a holly blue butterfly by itself. It has been so wet that I think we may see them later than usual. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  11634. She loves biscuits just like me but I don’t eat dog biscuits just to be clear!🤭Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  11635. What a kind comment, Elaine! Thank you so much. I use several cameras; Panasonic LUMIX 2000, a go pro hero for the bow, my iPhone for macro and face to camera shots and a wildlife camera for night photography. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11636. It really does make a difference doesn’t it? Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11637. I have made time every week to practice, that’s all it is. If you want to draw and have some time to do it, then you’ll see how each week you’ll get better and better at it. It’s a real buzz too. Thank you for your kind comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  11638. Thank you so much for your kind comment. I sell my journals on Etsy but I don’t think that I will ever officially publish as it is so expensive. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11639. That is such a kind comment. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  11640. Another fabulous poem! Thank you so much, Andrew! Please pass on my love to your mum too. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11641. What a kind thing to say! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  11642. What a useful comment. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  11643. Thank you so much😊 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  11644. That is so kind of you, Brad! Thank you so much. Have a super week. Take care🌻🦋
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  11645. That is so kind of you, Jacque! Thank you so much 😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  11646. It must be wonderful to see them fill the skies again. Thank you for watching. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. 🌻🦋
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  11647. Now humans need to be responsible in managing and preventing further issues don't they?Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11648. The Severn is still looking scary, but boats and hire boats are venturing out on it now. The speed that they are flying downstream is something to behold!Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  11649. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  11650. Thank you, Ann. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11651. 😂 What a super idea! I will need a lot of glass though! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11652. What a brilliant story! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11653. It should be illegal to leave any icing behind shouldn’t it!🤭 How wonderful that you have seen the Northern lights🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11654. I haven’t seen your email but I’ll check for it now that you’ve mentioned it. I have seen crochet and knitted post box tops and they are wonderful aren’t they? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  11655. That’s why I got excited! Everyone was so casual about it here whilst I was hysterical with excitement! Spot the southerner up north! 😆 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11656. 😱 It was scary! Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  11657. That is such a kind and lovely thing to say, Vanessa. Thank you so much!🤗😊 Have a wonderful rest of the weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  11658. That is so kind of you- thank you ☺️ Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11659. We do video call. It is always such a treat to see their faces and hear about their stories this way. Thank you so much for your watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11660. I’m so pleased that you find the vlogs relaxing. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11661. Zeph and your dog sound like they would have a wail of a time together as long as they each had their own ball!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11662. That is so kind of you!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy Easter! 🦋🌻🐣
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  11663. Oh my goodness, you described a beautiful painting with your ice skating adventure- how truly wonderful and magical! Thank you so much for such a fabulous comment- I hope that you manage to stay warm in those extremely cold temperatures. Look after yourself- take care🌻🦋
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  11664. I have never seen a barn owl do that either! I don’t think it will stick with that approach as it wasn’t successful. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11665. I do love my tea! 🫖 😋 Mushrooms are so exciting- wait until I find a slime mould- they are magnificent! 🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11666. Thank you so much 😊 The artist on Instagram is @chrisjohnson176 Take care 🦋🌻
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  11667. We have swans everywhere! I think it's because they are all protected as they belong the king. In days gone by, only royalty were allowed to eat swan meat as it was considered a refined meat to eat and that is when they became the property of the monarch; then they stopped the eating part, but just kept the property part of the deal. Thank you for watching Take care🌻🦋
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  11668. 👍 Thank you for watching 🌻🦋
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  11669. It was such a beautiful moment and I really felt her there. Thank you so much.Take care 🦋🌻
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  11670. It was so scary, Chris 🙀 but it’s all calm again now!😅 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11671. What a kind comment. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  11672. The icy, sunny days are wonderful aren’t they? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11673. That is so true! They are great teachers aren’t they? Take care 🌻🦋
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  11674. Thank you for your lovely comment, John. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11675. That's right.👍 Take care 🌻🦋
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  11676. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11677. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11678. What a kind comment! I think Zephyr wants my coat as it looks more like a duvet! 😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11679. Hi Steve, it’s lovely to be back on YouTube and reading your comments. Beatrix Potter’s books are a delight to read aren’t they and that shop was a real treat to be in. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  11680. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11681. I will have to look the BrownThrasher up- what an amazing name! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  11682. I was so excited to hear and see them. 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11683. I’ve been frozen in for 2 weeks before so it can happen for longer. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11684. Really! I had no idea about that! Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11685. It’s a great collective noun isn’t it? 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11686. I didn’t think it was that dramatic either!🫣 Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 Take care🌻🦋
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  11687. Thank you so much for watching. Have a great week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11688. Norfolk Island sounds like paradise!😍 I wish you a wonderful trip. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  11689. Thank you so much for watching and subscribing- that is so kind of you. Have a super week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  11690. I’m so pleased that you find it an escape. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11691. Four was the perfect amount! 🤭Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11692. I am going to keep sticking my nose into those wall, Wendy ! They are incredible places.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  11693. That is such a kind comment. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs.Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  11694. I’m so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11695. He forgot that the water was there but he didn’t forget again! 🐾🐾🤗Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11696. That’s so kind of you, Dawn. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  11697. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11698. I can’t imagine not seeing the grass for so long. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11699. Hello Giff Gaff user! I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  11700. Hi Andrew, HVO is a second generation vegetable oil and ran beautifully when I used it in my boat a year ago. Unfortunately the diesel that we are sold is mixed with 7% FAME and that is very bad for injectors and engines. Thank you for your comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  11701. It is a magnificent stretch of water here.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  11702. That is such a lovely comment, thank you😊 It is so nice to know that you look forward to the next vlog. Thank you so much. Have a wonderful rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  11703. 🙌🙌 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11704. 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11705. Thank you so much for your kindness, Andrew and for another beautiful poem. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11706. What a kind comment, David- thank you so much!😊 Enjoy the rest of your week, take care🌻🦋
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  11707. Didn’t they! Incredible!🤩🌻🦋
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  11708. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the videos, Elissa. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. I really appreciate it. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11709. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Take care 🌻🦋
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  11710. They were originally designed for heavy loads and industry, so they needed to withstand bashing and cruising through ice and all sorts. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  11711. I’m sorry to hear that you lost your mum. Grief is so hard to bear isn’t it? I think it’s wonderful that you are doing something positive like buying a narrowboat as life is for living. I do live on my boat and I love continuously cruising but I do live with my husband who can’t be on the vlogs due to his work commitments. There are many single handed boaters though who enjoy narrowboating. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  11712. 😂 Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11713. I will try doing that next time and save more tomatoes too. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  11714. That’s so kind of you. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11715. That’s true! 😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11716. I’m glad you enjoyed it, Steve and thank you for your kind words. Have a wonderful week!🦋🌻
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  11717. It’s such a beautiful moth isn’t it? 🥰 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11718. You too! 🌻🦋
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  11719. That is so kind of you. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  11720. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  11721. A slaughter house! Oh my goodness!😳 Is he vegetarian now? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11722. You are so welcome. 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11723. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it, Irene!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11724. Fortunately, it hasn't affected us but my heart goes out to everyone that it has. Isn't it awful? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11725. 👍 A fab stomping ground!Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  11726. Me…adventurous…😂 That would be lovely! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  11727. Thank you so much, Colette! Take care 🌻🦋
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  11728. He was such a good lock keeper and really made me feel like everything was under control. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  11729. It was sad, but I rather like the updated version now!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  11730. You’re so welcome 🤗 Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11731. Thank you so much for your lovely comments😊 It means a lot to get feedback like that. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  11732. I am hopeful that next week will be calm and peaceful like the old days!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  11733.  @TheNarrowboatPirate  Hi Heidi, I'm not going to Crick. Are you?
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  11734.  @TheNarrowboatPirate  Have a wonderful time! It would have been lovely to meet you. Please pass on some belly rubs to Bonny from me. Good luck in your camper van too!🍀🌻🦋
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  11735. You are so right there👍👍 🌻🦋
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  11736. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  11737. That’s so kind of you. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11738. I read that too- what an inspirational person! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11739. Thank you for your guess. I will let you know if you were right next week. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋🌼
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  11740. That would have been a real treat. 😋 🦋🌻
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  11741. Thank you so much for such a kind comment, Sandra. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11742. 🤭 It was a 4 biscuit kind of week! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11743. It’s all part of the experience. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  11744. Thank you so much for watching and I’m glad you found it interesting. It’s definitely a tunnel that requires waterproofs! Take care🌻🦋
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  11745. 😻🦋🌻
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  11746. I just rinse my hair with camomile tea to hide the greys! 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11747. 😂🐾🐾🤗 Zeph loves the rolling hills! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11748. Wasn't it spectacular? Where I was staying, I couldn't see the sunset so I am so pleased that I got to experience that. Thank you so much for watching.Take care 🦋🌻
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  11749. So many boaters still cruise through the winter. It’s part of our licence but normally it isn’t ever as treacherous as this situation. I’ve done this for over 5 years now and never had that experience. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  11750. Thank you for your kind comment! Have a lovely week.🌻🦋
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  11751. I didn’t know that! 🤩 Also I’m so sorry about my mispronunciation. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11752. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11753. Growing out of the stone wall of a pig pen sounds so romantic to me for some reason? I’m so pleased that you got some screen shots too. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11754. I hope it resolves itself quickly for all of you there. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11755. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. 🤗 Take care 🌻🦋
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  11756. I’m 51. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11757. Thank you for such a kind and beautiful comment, Joanne.Take care 🦋🌻
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  11758. Thank you for your guess. I'll let you know if you were right next week. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋🐾🐾
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  11759. Thank you so much 😊 That is so kind of you. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11760. Hi Vanessa, he was a great man wasn’t he? That is very kind of you to offer to send me something, but you really don’t need to. Take care🌻🦋
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  11761. I was worried about that dog too- and then no-one really wanted it in the end!😢🐾🐾 Your comment about them not washing for 10 days really made me laugh 🤭 The little boy, Mike, was absolutely filthy in the end wasn't he? Well, as they say: "that's boat life!: Thank you for a great comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  11762. I hope your temperatures cool down a bit for you; it is much harder to cope with extreme heat than the cold, I think. 🌬️Sending you a cool breeze! Take care🌻🦋
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  11763. She was spectacular wasn't she! I love their tiny faces, so full of character. Thank you for your lovely comment, Wendy. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  11764. I’m so pleased that you find them relaxing. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11765. The temperature shift so rapidly to such high temperatures caused the rapid thaw so you’re right there. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11766. It was too thick for me to move but then perhaps I'm just too cautious!😂 Thank you for your comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  11767. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  11768. I don’t think I have been through that one yet as I wouldn’t forget a name like that. How amazing to have had that childhood experience at the locks and spend time in a real life lock keepers cottage. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11769. It never ceases to amaze me either! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11770. Thank you so much 😊 Irene! Take care 🦋🌻
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  11771. I really enjoy boatlife, Ed. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11772. That is so kind of you- thank you so much, Mandy! Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  11773. Thank you for your guess. I will let you know if you are right next week. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  11774. That is such a kind comment, James.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11775. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you, Michael! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  11776. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you, Michael! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  11777. I hope the weather improves too. It looks like it will for most of the UK apart from where I am at the moment! 😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11778. It must have been lovely to be so close to the canal but North Yorkshire is beautiful too. I’m so pleased the videos are reminding you of Elland. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11779. I am going to be extra careful from now on. Thank you so much for watching, James. Take care🦋🌻
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  11780. I am so chuffed that you are enjoying the canal life so much, Anthony. It is a pleasure reading your comments. Thank you so much! Take care🌻🦋
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  11781. I think filming it all, helped me to stop worrying about it, Ruth. Thank you so much for your kind comment.Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  11782. That’s so kind of you, Oliver. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11783. Hi Julian, as continuous cruisers, we’ll just keep on moving. We are going to explore a lot of the Midlands network that we haven’t been to yet. Also, we would like to visit the places mentioned in Edith Holden’s Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady. I hope you keep following the journey. Have a great week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11784. Thank you so much, Rikki! Enjoy the rest of your week, take care🌻🦋
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  11785. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  11786. It is such a clever answer isn't it? The money and the fact that the word 'bob' also means the head movement too. Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  11787. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  11788. Isn’t it clever!🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  11789. Sorry about that; you may well find my vlogs very annoying as I plonk sentimental strings all over the place! 🤭 I'm just a sentimental kind of you girl.🥰 Take care. 🌻🦋
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  11790. It was so fascinating be up close to such old artefacts. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  11791. 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11792. Long ago, in my late 20s, I was very ill with depression and anxiety and I longed to be able to sleep well and eat well and enjoy life again; then, I read a book by Claire Weekes that gave me the skills to understand the illness that I had and to accept it. As soon as I did that, I noticed a beautiful flower on a walk one day and stopped because its colours made me suddenly, for the first time, in over a year that I was ill, look outward. From that day, I have not stopped looking outward and I have not stopped being grateful for the life that I have. This Dianne, keeps me positive. I can still be a moody cow sometimes, 🤭 but I am a positive one! 🤗🐮 Take care 🌻🦋
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  11793. Hi Steve, I am sorry to hear about your brother’s dog. I hope Ashland isn’t in any pain and that the two of them can spend some precious time together. You are right about how important our dogs become to us. I called the swan a Cob because that is the name for a male swan. When swans nest the male gets very protective and I think that is where the phrase ‘having a cob on ‘ comes from as it means someone is in a bad mood. I’m not sure if you have this phrase where you are? Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋🐾🐾
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  11794. That is such an interesting comment- thank you so much for taking the time to let me know. It sounds like you've had an interesting life to say the least. Have a great weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  11795. It was such an exciting thing to do, Jenny! I was a bit worried about the height of it but it felt so safe up there. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11796. Thank you so much, James- that is so kind of you. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  11797. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Bob. I hope that you are all nice and warm. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  11798. What a wonderful thing to say! Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Peter. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  11799. It is nerve wracking when lots of people are watching but it is exciting too and so many people ask great questions. I agree with you about the autumn colours. They’re really popping now aren’t they? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11800. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Thank you so much. Take care🦋🌻
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  11801. I’m on my own for part of the week but when my husband comes back from working away, he can’t be on the vlogs because he works in education. I only burn wood because I am asthmatic and coal makes my breathing worse. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11802. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment, Paul!😊 Have a wonderful rest of the week. Take care🌻🦋
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  11803. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment, Paul!😊 Have a wonderful rest of the week. Take care🌻🦋
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  11804. I hope you are feeling better today? I'm glad my dog isn't the only one that gives that look when the coat comes out! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  11805. That is so kind! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11806. You’re welcome, Ann 🤗 Take care 🦋🌻
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  11807. I love the sound of the song thrush, it is so varied and comical in places. Your forest must sound delightful at dawn; have you ever gone and sat in it at that time of day, especially this time of year? Thank you so much for your lovely comment, once again. Take care🌻🦋
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  11808. Thank you so much!😊 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  11809. Was your daughter's fire place at one end of the boat or in the middle as it makes such a difference having a stove in the middle of the boat? The more winters I do, the more I learn and the better prepared I have become. Winter is so quiet on the canal and I love it now. Thank you for your comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  11810. They look good, Sam because I’ve not baked them! 🤭 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11811. Isn’t it lovely to see the sun today! I know Norbury Wharf quite well. I was there 2019 in May and I thought it was beautiful. Great pub, cafe and service point there which hopefully will open soon again. Thank you for your kind comments, Simon. Have a lovely weekend and week ahead, stay safe.🌻🦋
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  11812. You're not going to be very impressed with my next vlog then Robert as I move the boat again! I know what you are saying is so true, but there are lock closures ahead and I just don't want to get stuck. I find out what is wrong with the engine in this week's vlog. Thank you so much for your advice. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  11813. That is so kind and generous of you.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11814. Thank you so much, Evelyn for such a lovely comment. It is really special to know that my vlog sparked those childhood memories for you. I bet that is a beautiful painting that you have. Have a great weekend.🦋🌻
    1
  11815. Have you! 😂🥳 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11816. I quickly put my jacket back on and it's not been off when I've been outside again since! 😂 Here's to a beautiful spring to us all. I was in Scotland last June and it was sooooo hot!!! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  11817. 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 🦋🌻
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  11818. The engine is sounding better after it’s had a run, but very spluttery to begin with. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  11819. That is very kind of you. Merry Christmas too! Take care 🦋🌻
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  11820. 😂 Great idea! Thank you so much for watching and commenting- Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  11821. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  11822. Thank you so much for watching. Sorry about my camera work. I’m still learning. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  11823. Thank you so much, Ruth for your lovely comment and birthday wishes for India! Have a lovely week and take care!🦋🌻
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  11824. Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment; several others said the same after this vlog, so I am extra cautious now. Take care🦋🌻
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  11825. I could never forget you, Nanci!Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11826. Hi John, please don't be sorry for falling behind; it's not always possible to find the time to watch vlogs. It is lovely to have you back watching though. The keel black seems to be holding really well and when we have been in clear water, we've noticed that it looks like it staying on. We will be keeping a close eye on it though. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
    1
  11827. I hope they can retain them and turn them into something functional that benefits the local community. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11828. What a kind comment! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11829. Congratulations on buying your house! That’s wonderful news. I hope the move goes well? I think it’s so beautiful that you saw your raccoon through three pregnancies too! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11830. Hello, John, I hope you are both well? I would love to show more of my family interactions; India will let me film her for a short amount of time; Tristan doesn't want me to film him and well, we all know about Mr M! Zephyr, on the other hand, loves the camera, so I'll have to teach her to talk!😂 I hadn't taken my ring off, so perhaps it was hidden this week.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  11831. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  11832. It really is so beautiful here! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11833. Hello and welcome aboard! I am delighted to have an expert narrow boater like you watching the vlogs- thank you so much for such a lovely comment too. Of course you can do it all again if you want to and you've got experience behind you as an extra advantage. Oh and I am really an 'Old Git on the Cut' too- just one that likes looking at the nature along the way!😂 Have a super rest of the week- take care🦋🌻
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  11834. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  11835. I sign the back of them as I have left a space when printing for that. I haven't thought about selling them on Amazon; that sounds like a good idea. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11836. She was too young you are so right. x Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  11837. I hope that you have had a fabulous year cruising, NB Florence? Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  11838. Hi Colin and Liz, I am so pleased that you like the vlogs- thank you so much! Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  11839. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  11840. I was a tad worried that it might fall on my head!😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11841. Thank you so much, Nick for your kind words. The Droitwich is a lovely canal. Take care!🦋🌻
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  11842. Hi Mark, thank you so much for your concern. I had to travel down south to read the eulogy at my friend's funeral. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11843. I bet it looked really worrying watching the planes land and take off? Thank you so for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11844. You will love Hebden Bridge! Have a lovely summer where you are. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11845. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  11846. How kind, Ann! Thank you so much. I loved my time on the Wendover Arm. Take care🌻🦋
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  11847. Hi Margaret, it has been a busy week. I think, it's the onset of autumn and this need to store and prepare, I can totally relate to squirrels now. It is lovely to be able to share my week with viewers like you. Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment; it really means a lot. Take care🌻🦋🐿
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  11848. No tides- this canal could do with some though for extra water! 😂👍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11849. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  11850. Hi Lizzie, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am delighted to have reached 7K subscribers and a little bit shocked too. I have heard this weekend that the big bird that I saw may have been an Osprey as one was in that area over the summer, but it was probably getting ready to migrate, so I'm not sure it is still there, but do you think that might have been the big bird that you saw that day in your tree? Have a super rest of the weekend, and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  11851. Thank you for your lovely comment, Vanessa. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11852. Thank you for watching 🌻🦋
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  11853. Stay healthy and safe too 😄 Take care 🦋🌻
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  11854. It was torrential! 😂 Thank you so much for watching! Take care🦋🌻
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  11855. Let's see if we can keep it up throughout the winter.🤞🪵🪵 Thank you for watching and take care🦋🌻
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  11856. Everything is nice and calm again now. 😅 Thank you for watching and for your caring comment too. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11857. You are so welcome. Take care🦋🌻
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  11858. Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Have a super weekend🦋🌻
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  11859. Thank you so much for subscribing and for your lovely comment too. Great advice about the key board warriors! 👍 Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11860. Oh it sounds so hot where you are? I hope you are managing okay in that heat? Sending you a gentle, cool breeze. 🌬️ Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11861. That must have been a good day if my bread looked good! 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11862. I'm so pleased that you liked that!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11863. It was a wee bit blowy!💨💨💨 Take care🌻🦋
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  11864. I am so glad that you like the vlogs. Thank you so much for buying my book too. Have a super week. Take care🌻🦋
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  11865. What a shame that it isn't there today.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11866. Thank you for your lovely comment. Your lunch sounds delicious! Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  11867. Thank you so much, Max for such a lovely comment.😊 Have a wonderful rest of the weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  11868. Thank you so much, Shannon! Take care🌻🦋
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  11869. Hi Jeff, thank you so much for your lovely comment. The boat when heated can be in the mid 20 degrees celsius which is toasty. Happy New Year! 🥳🌻🦋
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  11870. What kind comments- thank you so much. I really appreciate them. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11871. To you too! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11872. Wow, you did the whole system 3 times!🤩 You'll have to tell me the good places to visit now that I am heading towards Birmingham and I will try and find as much flora and fauna as I can for you. You must also have some amazing photographs of your travels. Thank you so much for watching the vlogs and for your lovely comment. Happy New Year to you!🦋🌻🥳
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  11873. That’s so kind of you☺️ Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11874. Hi Rosemary and Mike that is so kind of you. Thank you so much for the offer. I’ll come and find you if I stop there. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11875. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much 😊 Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11876. Hello Pluto Star and thank you so much for your lovely comment! 😊Following your ID of the bird of prey, I went back over the video as I am not an expert and I am always delighted to be corrected as that way I learn so much more, but I am still not sure as this bird was really big, so brown and hovered like a buzzard when it flew and buzzards seem to come in such an array of browns and whites that I plumped for buzzard. What makes you think it was a sparrowhawk? If you are right, I will correct it in the description and credit you for spotting it.👍 Take care🦋🌻🦅
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  11877. I think it is a very special thing what you are doing by caring for your parents like that. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11878. It is wonderful isn't it? I find walking slowly and lifting the leaves to find the insects such a calming thing to do. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11879. I haven’t taken a break, Alan. Maybe YouTube hasn’t sent you the notifications? Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11880. Thank you! She is such a wonderful friend. 🐾🐾🤗 Take care 🦋🌻
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  11881. That’s so lovely to know. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  11882. I hope Shari is having a wonderful time! The weather is actually glorious at the moment. 🤩 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11883. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11884. You’re welcome. I am so pleased you found it relaxing. Have a lovely week!🦋🌻
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  11885. Happy New Year to you too!🥳🦋🌻
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  11886. That’s such a kind comment. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  11887. Thank you for your lovely comment. I’m not sure that there is a 4mph speed limit on this canal as it is so wide and deep and much more like a river. I’ll have to check that. Enjoy the rest of your weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  11888. Mostly I travel with my husband but he can’t be on the vlogs due to his work commitments and the sensitive nature of his job but a single handed boater will have to be off the boat inside the chamber and keeping a close eye on the boat, using the centre line to guide the boat and then climbing back onto the boat via ladder if it has emptied, driving the boat out then getting back off again to close the gates. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  11889. I’m a nightmare with pronunciations! I’m so sorry about that. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11890. What a kind comment, Elissa- thank you so much 😊 I’m so grateful to you for sharing my channel too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11891. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much for watching! Take care🦋🌻
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  11892. Thank you so much for tuning in and finding my vlog. What a wonderful job you have and there is so much exciting wildlife in Australia to! I'm sure your work is heavily centred around protecting it all now isn't it? Keep up the good work. Have a great week, take care🦋🌻
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  11893. The more time spent noticing, the happier you become. 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11894. Wow, so many great tips here, Jack- thank you so much! 🤩 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  11895. They are beautiful aren’t they? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11896. Others have said that it might be a failed water pump too, but we won't know for sure until the engineer comes and we can run our boat like we did before. We are able to move her at the moment, but slowly and cautiously and she charges up the batteries which is such a relief. Perhaps the squirrels in your garden fancy themselves as gardeners?😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  11897. Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11898. I’m so pleased! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11899. I hope you found them? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11900. Thank you so much for your lovely comment; I am so pleased that YouTube recommended my channel to you. Working remotely is ideal if you want to continuously cruise on a narrowboat; all you have to do is make sure that you have a good internet set up and as long as you can store all of your necessary equipment onboard then you are good to go. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  11901. It was such a relief getting through the stoppage; now we have to get through this arctic blast! I hope you are safe and warm? Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  11902. Thank you so much 😊 I am looking forward to the day that I visit the Leeds and Liverpool- it looks like a gorgeous canal. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11903. I've not heard of that before, I'll have to look into the bubble system.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Take care🦋🌻🎄
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  11904. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11905. It was scary but such a relief to be safely moored at the end. Thank you for your lovely comment, Jackie. Have a super weekend.?Take care 🦋🌻
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  11906. Blimey! Well spotted. Thank you for letting me know and for your kind words. Have a super rest of the weekend!🦋🌻
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  11907. Thank you so much for such a kind comment. I really appreciate it. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11908. You are so welcome. Thank you for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super week!🦋🌻
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  11909. 😋🤭 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11910. Thank you, Angela! Take care 🌻🦋
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  11911. I’m so pleased that you have enjoyed the vlogs. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  11912. Hi there, fortunately most of the mooring is free where we are. I am not sure what the long term mooring costs are like here but I bet London is the most expensive. Thank you so much for watching the vlog. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  11913. They are such incredible birds aren't they?Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  11914. Thank you for sending your writing to me. That’s so kind of you. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11915. Wrap up well! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11916. Thank you so much for your wise words.Take care 🦋🌻
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  11917. Thank you so much, Tina. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11918. I'm not sure as we bought her secondhand. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11919. How frightening to hear about the flood surge. I’m sending my best wishes to all of those affected. It was so sensible of you to be able to leave before the season began. It sounds absolutely beautiful where you are. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11920. It’s such a wonderful song isn’t it? 🤩🦋🌻
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  11921. You have my total respect for living onboard at such a young age! Brilliant 🤩 You are so right about the feeling of hibernation too. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11922. I will do that; that’s a great idea. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11923. That’s so kind of you. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  11924. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying them. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11925. Zephyr has such a cheeky side to her but she caught me by surprise with the whole paint tray thing! 🤭🐾🐾 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  11926. Thank you so much for such a kind comment. I really appreciate your words. I have practised very hard with my drawing and I feel fortunate to have a little time each week in which to dedicate to it; I know that if you had some time, you too could do the same as me- I promise you. Take care🦋🌻
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  11927. It is spectacular to watch the powerful lift of a swan isn’t it? Such amazing birds! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  11928. You really do! 👍Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11929. Hoya sounds wonderful! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  11930. Pounds. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11931. Hi Sheila- thank you so much for your lovely comment. You are very welcome to borrow Zephyr for all of your gardening needs! 🤭🐾Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  11932. Thank you so much, Thomas😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  11933. 😂 Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11934. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed this video. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11935. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  11936. That’s so kind of you, Beverly. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11937. Wild orchids are so much more exciting than the potted ones and the varieties that you can get are incredible.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11938. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  11939. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11940. They are so tricky aren't they. My zoom isn't the best, but it was still nice to see them flying. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  11941. What a star you are, Steve!⭐️ Thank you so much for your lovely comments. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  11942. That’s so kind of you, Kathleen. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  11943. Thank you so much ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  11944. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  11945. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  11946. Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11947. Some parts of our canals are developed too but there are some magical places to discover along the waterways. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  11948. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  11949. It is really good apparently. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11950. That's s good tip- I'll have to try that next time. Thank you so much . Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  11951. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  11952. I love discovering all of these little places along the canal! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11953. Hi Christine, I hope you are well?Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  11954. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  11955. Thank you so much for subscribing- welcome aboard! When I first started vlogging, I really didn't have a clue how to film or edit and so, the first videos were just not good enough to release for public eyes! Slowly, with each vlog, I improve. Take care🦋🌻
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  11956. Lovely to hear from you both, and I hope you are well? They are stunning birds to watch aren’t they? Safe cruising and happy travels. Thank you so for your comment. 🌻🦋
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  11957. Hi Frank, my husband was driving through the bridge. He can't appear on the vlogs due to his work's strict code of conduct about social media. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11958. Thank you for your super comment, Ann! Take care 🦋🌻
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  11959. That is such a lovely comment- thank you so much😊Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  11960. I wonder if seeing a dolphin in the sky means something? It was beautiful to see. Thank you so much for your lovely comment . Take care 🌻🦋
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  11961. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  11962. That is so kind of you- thank you so much. I'm sure we'll be back your way one day as it is a part of the system that we really love. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  11963. Hi Wendy, thank you so much for your lovely comment! That certainly was a gutsy woodpecker chick and so successful at getting its mum to keep it well fed. I was sad to say goodbye to it when I left. I agree with you about celebrating the wonderful human beings in the world. Have a super weekend.🌻🦋
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  11964. I am so pleased that you have let me know as it brings me a lot of happiness to find that you have sat and revisited the vlogs with the book😃 Thank you so much, Steve. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  11965. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  11966. If you get a survey done when you are thinking about buying a boat, they will talk you through all of the things to look for. I found this too:General maintenance: Check to see if the boat has been well looked-after. Look at the paintwork, varnishing and on-board equipment for signs of wear and tear. Are the fridge, cooker, heating system and shower in good working order? Are there central, fore and aft ropes for easy mooring and a windlass (lock key) and mooring pins? Hull condition: Check the hull meets the traditional 10/6/4mm plating or steel thickness specification. The steel thickness on the hull base should be 10mm, 6mm at the sides and 4mm on the roof. When was the boat last 'blacked' (in dry dock, pressure washed and hull protected with two coats of bitumen)? This should usually be done every 2-3 years to protect the hull from rusting. Engine and gearbox: Check the condition of the engine and gearbox. Are there any leaks from the stern gear? If there are, it may need repacking or adjusting. Water-cooled diesel engines are used on newer boats; older craft have noisier air-cooled engines or vintage models. Batteries: Three leisure batteries coupled with one starter battery is standard in narrowboats. Look for a battery management system; this creates greater efficiency as it regulates the flow of current into the batteries. Check the boat has an inverter to convert 12-volt battery power to 240 volts. Without it, you'll be unable to run electrical equipment unless you plug into a marina's power supply. Survey: Have the narrowboat surveyed by a qualified marine surveyor who will advise of any faults on the hull and with the boat's internal systems. Good luck! Take care 🦋🌻
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  11967. 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 🌻🦋
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  11968. Thank you so much, Nanci. Take care🌻🦋
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  11969. That is so lovely! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  11970. It definitely had an effect just not a dramatic one!🤭 Thank you for watching. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11971. Thank you for your lovely comment, Dennis. I am so pleased that you found the vlog relaxing. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11972. That is very kind of you! Thank you so much 😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  11973. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  11974. That’s never happened yet. Zephyr always has a walk before cruising and we don’t normally cruise for that long so she hasn’t needed a litter tray. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11975. I really agree with that.Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11976. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much. ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  11977. You are so welcome 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 Take care🌻🦋
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  11978. It's definitely winter now!🥶 Thank you for your lovely comment, Mike! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  11979. Thank you so much for watching. I’m so pleased you enjoyed it. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11980. I moored in Wicken Fen too which is also a favourite of mine.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11981. Thank you so much, Rolf! Take care 🦋🌻
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  11982. When you order the shopping you have to put an address in.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11983. Hi Hazel, thank you for such a lovely comment. I am delighted that you enjoyed the vlog and that your book arrived, but I'm even more delighted that you are going to start drawing! That is wonderful news. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  11984. Thank you so much for your kindness, Margaret.Take care 🦋🌻
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  11985. I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mum, Scott. I hope you are ok? Thank you so much for your kind words; they mean a lot. Wishing you happiness. Take care🌻🦋
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  11986. Stay safe in all that snow! I hope you get your daffodils and snowdrops soon. Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super Sunday and week ahead🌻🦋
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  11987. I agree. 👍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11988. Hi Kelly, I'm not sure what you mean about a review? Do you mean for my shop? Let me know and I'll try and be more helpful with your question. Take care🦋🌻
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  11989. I ate them later! 🤭 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11990. Thank you so much, Chris. I hope you enjoy catching up on the vlogs. It is a pleasure to call my work, editing and to be my own boss- it's a different world from the job that I came from and I count my blessings every day. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  11991. It would have looked very different back then wouldn't it? I like the way that nature has taken over the old mines and quarries.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  11992. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. Have a peaceful weekend.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11993. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs! They are a pleasure to make. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11994. I haven’t earnt a superhero cape yet; I think there are several more levels before I get to that stage. 🤭 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  11995. Thank you so much.Take care 🦋🌻
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  11996. That’s so kind of you, Jan! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11997. Once I have finished the system here, the plan is to get to your beautiful canals too! I love Scotland! 🥰 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  11998. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  11999. If I was in the crows nest on Titanic, I would have been bird spotting with my binoculars and completely missed the ice berg! 😂Thank you so much for watching 😊 Have a super weekend, Take care 🦋🌻
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  12000. Hi Francis, it's the charger on the bow thrusters which needs replacing, but actually, I like the boat without them, but then again, I avoid driving in the tight turns like marinas and leave that to Mr M as he is expert. This is when the bow thrusters are super handy. Have a wonderful weekend and thank you for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  12001. I have a link in the description of each video which will take you to my Patron Page. That is very kind of you but there’s no pressure. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12002. Hello Tim and welcome to the vlog! I hope, once you had fast forwarded through the rubbish bits, that you were left with something to watch!🤣 My vlog is not for everyone, so if you don’t watch again, I wish you all the best of luck and happiness. Have a beautiful weekend 🦋🌻
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  12003. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12004. Thank you so much, Mary! Take care🦋🌻
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  12005. I was so lucky with that one! 😀 Thank you so much for watching, Margaret. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12006. That’s so kind of you. Your trip sounds wonderful. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12007. I spend a long time researching them if I don’t know them. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12008. Wow, you must have been one of the first boats to travel along the Droitwich after reopening! You are right about the moorings, but as there aren't many boats at all on this stretch, it has been fine finding a spot. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  12009. Angela, it is so lovely to hear from you! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am chuffed to bits that you enjoy the vlogs as they are a pleasure to make. Have a great weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  12010. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  12011. Hi Norman, thank you so much for your lovely comment. You are right about the magnificence of birds of prey; they hold me spellbound whenever I am lucky enough to spot them. Have a wonderful rest of the week, take care🦋🌻🦅
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  12012. Hi Kevin, I love that fact that my videos are a disaster!🤭 That really made me chuckle. I was also relieved that there was more after that sentence though. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  12013. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  12014. I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you so much for your kind words; it means a lot. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12015. Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12016. Thank you so much, Lydia😊🤗. I hope you are well. Have a super rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  12017. Thank you so much, Paul for your lovely comment.😊 It is great to know that you found it peaceful. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  12018. That is so kind of you, Neil. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  12019. There is a big community of liveaboards now; some of us continuously cruise the system so have to keep moving every 2 weeks and others either have a marina or long term mooring. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  12020. I'm so pleased that you enjoy watching, Gary. Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  12021. How wonderful! I can see why they loved it there. Thank you so much for watching 😊 Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12022. Thank you for watching! Take care 🌻🦋
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  12023. Thank you so much, Pete! Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  12024. Hello Brewster, I hope you are well! Thank you for going back through the vlogs. Yes, that title was a bit dramatic wasn’t it? 🤭 but that poor, ickle moorhen crying to be loved by someone…it broke my heart until I found out it was all to do with its greediness!😄 Take care 🌻🦋
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  12025. That is a very interesting thought. I haven’t seen evidence of either yet, but I believe in animal sentience so I would say there might be some conflict felt. I will keep my eyes peeled for examples of this now. 👀 Take care🦋🌻
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  12026. Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful comment. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a wonderful week, take care.🌻🦋
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  12027. I hope the dentist went well!🤞 Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Alfonso. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  12028. Well now, Richard, coming from you that is a huge compliment and I am chuffed to bits that you liked it. 🤗😊Hope you have had a good week. Enjoy the rest of your weekend and give my love to Donna🌻🦋
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  12029. The man in the park was like Father Christmas for the birds. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  12030. I know; it really doesn't make sense to me either. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12031. Thank you so much for watching. I hope the music didn’t ruin the whole experience for you. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  12032. Thank you so much! Take care 🌻🦋
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  12033. Thank you so much, Mike! Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12034. I was born in Ilford but have lived in Brentwood, Chelmsford and Braintree. I know Wickford though too! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12035. Hi Wendy, I think Zephyr was okay with her tick inspection because I didn't have to remove any. 😄 Daily tick inspections during the summer and fall must be hard work with cats! Our cat, when we had one, would scarper if we tried to look through her fur. 😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  12036. I asked a CRT worker at the start of our journey if they could wait for us to go though before starting the work the following day and they said that they can’t do that as it costs too much money. He advised that we proceed slowly through the locks. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12037. That is so kind of you, Kaye. My email is themindfulnarrowboat@gmail.com Please can you email me and I can send a postal address to you. Thank you so much, take care🦋🌻
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  12038. You are so welcome. Thank you for watching the old ones. Have a super weekend, take care 🌻🦋
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  12039. Interesting 🤔 Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  12040. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12041. That is so kind of you.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  12042. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Take care🦋🌻
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  12043. That is so kind of you, thank you, Jan. take care 🌻🦋
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  12044. Exactly 👍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12045. Oh Sandy, it sounds like such an awful ordeal that you are all going through and I really hope your sister mends quickly. My love and best wishes go to you all xxxx Take care🦋🌻
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  12046. I hope you are still able to find peaceful places to go to? Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  12047. Hi Paul, the walks with your little dog sound like they were lovely. It’s so good to get out and walk. On average, Zephyr and I walk about 4 miles a day. It’s a great way to get to know a local area. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12048. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy Easter! Take care 🦋🌻🐣
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  12049. That is so kind of you, thank you 😊 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!🦋🌻🎄
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  12050. Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12051. That is so kind of you, Norman.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12052. What a kind thing to say! Thank you so much, Red! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  12053. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  12054. I love the SW of France!😍 Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  12055. Thank you so much, Lee! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  12056. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12057. That is so kind of you, Peter.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12058. Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12059. Hi Helen, in the UK the magpie is considered an unlucky omen when seen on its own. There is a whole rhyme about them: 1 for sorrow, 2 for joy, 3 for a girl and so on...When I saw the way that single magpie stood up to the buzzard, I thought, well now, that has to go in my nature journal! They are so beautiful aren't they? But because of their reputation, they are so often sidelined. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  12060. I hope your peewits return 🤞Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care 🦋🌻
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  12061. Thank you for your lovely comment and I’m so glad you enjoy the videos! That is a good question that I didn’t cover in my vlog about wide beams. They can fit in the tunnel but have to book 48hours in advance to ensure that no other boats try to enter at the same time. The point you raised about being a single female boater is tricky for me to answer personally as I travel with my husband but he doesn’t want to be in the vlogs, but single, female boaters that I have spoken to have all said how safe they feel when mooring, some preferring to moor where there are lots of other boaters and one recently said she feels safer out in the middle of nowhere. When I have been alone for several days, I always make sure my boat is with other boats and my dog has a scary bark too! Thank you for watching and have a great week!🦋🌻
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  12062. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  12063. 🤫 Don't tell anyone! 🤣Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12064. Just a teeny pinch of nutmeg though and sweeten it with something you like to sweeten with. 👍😋 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12065. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Ronald. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12066. That is such a kind and lovely comment. Thank you so much, Rebecca. 🤗 I have a little Etsy shop and I am hoping to put last year’s journal in it soon.🤞 Have a super weekend 🌻🦋
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  12067. Thank you for your lovely comment, Jack! Take care 🦋🌻
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  12068. I’m so pleased that you find the vlogs peaceful. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12069. Thank you so much for your support . Take care 🦋🌻
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  12070. Yes they are!🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12071. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12072. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12073. It is a wonderful place to Christmas shop! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12074. You are so kind, Ann- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  12075. It was bought that way, but I really like her name. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12076. I don’t eat marmite but I can imagine it’s a good accompaniment with crumpets. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super Sunday! Take care 🌻🦋
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  12077. I recommend Chester! Thank you so much for your kind comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12078. Thank you so much!🤗 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  12079. Thank you so much, Sue.Take care 🦋🌻
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  12080. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  12081. Hi Gordon, it sounds like you have had some amazing adventures!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12082. That is so kind of you, Christine- thank you so much.🤗 I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  12083. Oh my goodness, your emu story sounds like the emus do not want to be kept like that. No wonder they are untrainable. The Cassowaries roam free in some of the rainforest areas in Cairns where I was staying at the time, so you walk there at your own risk. The biggest risk is the salt water crocodiles though! I loved my time in beautiful Australia but I was alway hyper vigilant when I went for a walk anywhere.Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12084. Reading this is so heartwarming and full of wonderful nostalgia. It gives me goosebumps! You right very well too. I will have to look up that sweet treat too! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12085. What a beautiful comment, Colin. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🦋
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  12086. themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com I hope to have some more books in stock next week, sometime- thank you for your interest. Have a wonderful week, take care🌻🦋
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  12087. I am so grateful to be having this opportunity. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12088. Definitely. I have one and I check it regularly.Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  12089. It’s still unsettled weather here so I’m hoping that we don’t get any more floods. The storm wasn’t as bad here as in some parts. I really appreciate your concern though. I hope you are ok? Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week! Take care 🌻🦋
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  12090. That is so kind of you, Carole! Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  12091. It sounds like a wildlife haven where you are! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  12092. You are so kind, Sean. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12093. I really hope you get the breath of fresh air you need. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  12094. I will have to come back and go that way when it is all fixed and repaired again. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12095. Hi Ben, it doesn’t matter if you forget to ‘like’ the vlogs; as long as you like them without button-pressing that’s all that matters to me. 🥈Here’s a silver medal for watching so far. Gold is when you’ve completed all of the vlogs!🤗👍 😆 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  12096. Happy Easter to you and your family, Michael🐣 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Fortunately, it was more relaxing this week. Have a great weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  12097. My husband. He works away and when he comes back, he can’t be on the vlogs as his work is in education. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12098. That is so kind of you.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  12099. That’s so kind of you! Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12100. I can see what you are saying, but there is so much more scope for employment with new green energy too. Thank you for your comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care🌻🦋
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  12101. I think that it is run off from the farmer's fertilisers which coupled with warm conditions makes the weed thrive like that.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻🐣
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  12102. You are very welcome! Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  12103. Hugs to Walter Cat from us x🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  12104. Hi Lorraine, thank you for your lovely comment. I will look up the Mouse Family; it sounds wonderful. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  12105. That is very kind of you! Take care🌻🦋
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  12106. Hello to you too! How special that you used to share the canals with your Dad. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12107. The dippers seem to like the peak forest as I have seen a couple more since then. I really want to spot them in the water swimming and treading water as they are apt to do. They are incredible birds. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12108. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12109. They are incredible aren’t they? Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  12110. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  12111. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12112. 🤩👍 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12113. Hi Christine, thank you so much for your lovely comment. It is definitely a drink to warm you up, give it a try: ginger, turmeric, cayenne pepper (pinch) black pepper ( sprinkle) a little syrup of your choice, I used the rosehip but you can you use maple or any other for some sweet and then hot water and lemon. It is zingy and peppery and very warming. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  12114. I’m so pleased that you are both enjoying the vlogs. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  12115. What a beautiful memory to have of helping your grandad. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12116. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  12117. A Scops Owl! 🤩 Are you in the UK? The noise is sensational and I have never heard it here. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12118. I am still learning, but everyday, when I’m walking Zephyr, if I see something that I don’t know about, I stop and take lots of footage of it, then I go back to the boat and using my reference books and the internet, I’ll try and find out what it is. Sometimes, I’ll message one of the nature groups to see if they know. It’s a hobby that I love doing. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  12119. 🤣🌻🦋
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  12120. I’m glad your internet is up and running again. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend🌻🦋
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  12121. Waxwing on your bird feeders- wow!🤩 I would be so excited to sit and watch them that I don't think I'd get anything else done. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  12122. If I manage to make a good gluten-free, vegan bread, then I will definitely let you all know how I’ve done it, sadly, I don’t think I ever will though! 🙈 Thank you so much for watching and commenting, take care🌻🦋
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  12123. That must be so painful! I really hope you feel better very soon. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12124. The wizard hat crisps are a magical bite of loveliness!🤭 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12125. I am going to practise this! Not that I use it often in a sentence though.Thank you 👍 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  12126. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12127. Someone has just recommended dried meal worms as a way of getting robins to the hand. I will try that next. Have you tried that?Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12128. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  12129. 😱 it was so scary! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12130. That’s so kind of you! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12131. It sounds like you’ve had an amazing life so far and what an apt name for your boat! From the sky to the water! Take care🌻🦋
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  12132. You are very welcome, Albert. It is definitely worth exploring. Have a wonderful weekend!🦋🌻
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  12133. That is so kind of you- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  12134. They do stick to the roof of the mouth don’t they? I hope your lady’s dog is ok too? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12135. Hi Mark, I think its going to take me a few weeks before I get there. I will definitely stop at Chester though. Thank you so much for watching. 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  12136. Welcome to the channel, Joscelyn, thank you so much for your lovely comment too! I am glad to hear that your sea otter is working well now and I will look out for you on the cut. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  12137. I am so pleased that you like it, Jackie. Thank you so much for buying it. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12138. Absolutely!🕊️🦅🦆🦜🦢🐧🦤🐦🦩🦉🦃🪿🐦‍⬛🐤🥰 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  12139. Hi Lizzie, thank you for your wise words- it is so true that you appreciate things more when they go well afterwards. We are cooking on gas again!😂👍 Sending spring hugs right back at ya!🤗 Have a great week🌻🦋
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  12140. Oh wow, your journey sounds amazing! We will go back and finish the MSC one day.Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12141. I have a little Etsy shop: themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com where I sell my 2022 and 2023 journal. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12142. What a fabulous childhood memory! This is the sort of thing that children should be doing today. That is much more fun than playing a computer game isn’t it? Thank you so much for your lovely comment Take care🌻🦋
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  12143. Thank you so much for your very wise words, Tom. I really appreciate them. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  12144. Great advice! 🤩👍 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12145. That’s so kind of you, Red. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12146. Isn’t it a special thing to find a piece of kindness art? I have not heard of Helen’s Bombs, how do I find out more? Thank you for taking the time to comment. Have a lovely week!🌻🦋
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  12147. You are such a sweetie, Lizzie- thank you so much! The wind here is already blowing the boat about and that's before this storm.😱Stay safe and dry where you are. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  12148. Oh my goodness what incredible memories! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12149. Oh Christine, you can do whatever you really want to if you want it badly enough. Please just make sure that this is what you want though. Why don’t you try a boating holiday first? That’s what we did. Good luck with making the right decision for you. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12150. That is so kind of you, Peter! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  12151. That's very kind of you.Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12152. Please give that Labradoodle of yours a big hug from me. 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12153. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  12154. You are so welcome 🤗 Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12155. That is beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing it with me. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12156. Thank you so much 😊 I really appreciate your kind words. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12157. I’m so pleased that you enjoy my vlogs. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12158. The biscuits were good!😊 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12159. The ice and wind makes boating a bit like bumper cars doesn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Have a wonderful weekend 🌻🦋
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  12160. That’s so kind of you, Simon. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  12161. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  12162. That is so kind of you, Lizzy. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  12163. Thank you for your questions. The canals were built before the railways as a way of moving goods across the country. They were never used for leisure like they are today. The boats were designed to fit in the narrow water, carry heavy goods and accommodate families. They were pulled by horses before engines came along and so the towpaths were designed, along with the bridges to cater for the horses too. You can still see the rope marks etched in the brickwork in some places. Boaters would be on very tight schedules and competing to get work with boatyards and industries while waterway companies would be strict about the amount of water being used in their stretch- monitoring locks closely and charging the boaters when they used their section. It was a tough life and I bet if they could see us liveaboards today, pootling along and trying to find a beautiful mooring spot- they would probably roll around laughing at us!😂 Thank you for watching. Have a great week, take care🦋🌻
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  12164. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the night scenes, Mike.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12165. You live in a super place. Not many towns have 5 wonders! Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12166. Thank you so much, Peter! Take care🦋🌻
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  12167. 🤗Thank you so much! Have a wonderful rest of the weekend.🦋🌻
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  12168. What an amazing place to launch your home!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  12169. Cheshire is a precious diamond of a county isn’t it? You are lucky to call it home!🥰 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12170. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  12171. I’m so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12172. My husband was there too fortunately. He can’t be in the vlogs due to his work commitments and the sensitive nature of his job. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12173. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12174. I think you might have got the wrong vlog? Thank you for watching though. Take care🌻🦋
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  12175. Thank you, Nanci. It is a pleasure discovering the positive stories and being able to share them. Take care🌻🦋
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  12176. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  12177. I am so touched that you enjoy my art and poetry. 🤗 Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  12178. You are so welcome, Russell. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  12179. Hi Margaret, the weekend is here! I hope you have some relaxation planned. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I was over the moon to see the skylarks, such beautiful birds. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  12180. Yes, we can fit more people in her now!😂🤪 Thank you for your comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  12181. Well that is a first; I never pronounce the place names correctly! 🤩 I am so pleased that this brought back some memories for you. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12182. It has been very blowy but nothing like poor Ireland and Scotland. I hope everyone is ok there. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12183. Hi Bob, I am so pleased that the vlog brought back those memories for you. Your sister lives in a beautiful spot. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12184. She really is. 🐾🐾💚🦋🌻
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  12185. That is so kind of you, Nigel.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12186. Thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  12187. Solihull is very special to me as Edith Holden was brought up there and I did a series of videos last year when I was in that area trying to find out more about her. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12188. I will!👀👽 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12189. That is such a kind comment. Edith Holden inspired my 2023 book as I travelled to the places where she grew up. I sell both of my journals in my Etsy shop: themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com Thank you for your lovely words. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12190. That’s so kind of you to politely let me know 🤗 I seem to really struggle with the pronunciation of some of these places! 🙈 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12191. Now that really would! I can't believe that I missed that opportunity.🙈Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12192. I agree that it’s not as cold as it has been but the flooding is the scary thing for me. I can’t believe how much of the country had flooding on that map. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12193. Welcome to the channel! Thank you so much for your interest in my book. My shop is: themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  12194. Isn’t it a wonderful bird. 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12195. Rabbits are beautiful aren’t they? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12196. Having options is good- you’re right. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  12197. Thank you so much for your kindness, Sean. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12198. 🦋🌻
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  12199. It really was. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12200. Chadderton Park is beautiful! What a great place to spend time. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12201. Mr M is my husband and he doesn't want me to film him, although he likes the fact that I am recording our travels. He avoids social media and his work wouldn't approve of him being in the vlogs either. Thank you for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  12202. He does drive too. When I am filming the bow angles, he is driving the boat. Also, when I am operating the lock. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12203. You are so kind, Kathleen! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  12204. Hi Roy, how lovely that we passed your old boat! I did see the beautiful cathedral, but they wouldn't let Zephyr in, so I got some film of the outside. Thank you for your super tips too! Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  12205. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  12206. Hi Brewster- the autumn colours have been really slow to start here and I was concerned that they would all be blown off before changing, so I was delighted to find the trees lighting up the canal this week. I will definitely be eating fried green tomatoes again! Zephyr was great crew wasn't she? Although I'm going to have to teach her to work a windlass!😂🐾🐾 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  12207. It was lovely. Thank you so much ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  12208. Cake and beer- what a beautiful combination! I hope you are both well and keeping warm? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  12209. What a kind comment, Evie- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  12210. It was so adorable wasn’t it? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12211. It tastes a bit like gingerbread but breadier. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12212. I'm glad that you eventually got your wifi all set up on your boat and that you found my vlog this week too! It sounds like everything is coming together for you now on your narrowboat. The autumn is so beautiful to be on the water. Thank you for your lovely comment, Simon. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  12213. How lovely to remember the sledge that you had in The Big Freeze! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12214. It doesn't sound nuts at all; it sounds just wonderful to me and makes me feel really happy to know that the vlogs make you feel like that. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  12215. I will have to do that- great tip there, Nigel! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12216. Hi Jack, there is so much to think about before buying a motor home, but having a holiday in one is good fun. Thank you so much for watching. Have a wonderful rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  12217. Thank you so much for watching.Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  12218. Thank you so much, Mel- that is so kind of you. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  12219. That is really interesting! I am so pleased that your asthma has cleared up; I would love to live without it as it can be so scary sometimes. Unfortunately, I don't eat meat so your tip wouldn't work for me. Good luck pursuing your boating dreams. Happy New Year! 🥳🦋🌻
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  12220. It is lovely to be back cruising and enjoying the canals again. Thank you for your kindness, Simon and have super weekend and week ahead!🌻🦋
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  12221. Thank you so much, Mark.😊 On the rotten logs and among the fallen leaves, is a magical and mysterious world at the moment. 🍄👀 Have a super rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  12222. I bet it looks amazing from up there! 🤩Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  12223. They move quickly and are normally quite shy aren’t they? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12224. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  12225. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12226. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12227. Hi Vanessa, I do read a lot about the places that I’m in, but I find it fascinating. I don’t teach history though. I’m an English teacher. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend 🦋🌻
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  12228. You’re so right about the produce on the market stall compared to the supermarket! 🤩 And the veg kept for so much longer too. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12229. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  12230. Exactly 👍🌻🦋
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  12231. I’m so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs, Paul. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12232. Thank you so much for your lovely comment 🤗 Oh those car drivers! I think they must have had a right laugh at me. 😂 Have a super weekend🦋🌻
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  12233. Hi Mark, thanks for this other message. It is so kind of you to ask me about my poems. At the end of this year, I am going to print off copies of my journal and make them into little books and also I am making a calendar of favourite nature/mooring/ poems over the previous years since living aboard. I haven't done this before but others have asked too this year which gave me the encouragement that I needed. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  12234. Thank you for finding me! It is nice to be found. ☺️ Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  12235. That’s so kind of you, Ed! Thank you so much for joining us. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12236. Oh dear! I feel quite lucky that we weren’t stuck for that long now! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a lovely weekend!🌻🦋
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  12237. 👍 Brilliant! Thank you so much. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  12238. 😂🦆🦆 I like your joke, Jenny. I'll have to go back through my emails; I must have missed that one.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  12239. That is a good point. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12240. ☺️🦋🌻
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  12241. It's a little electric outboard motor that we use when we haven't got the sails up and our arms ache from rowing! 🤭Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12242. I very nearly did!😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  12243. It is great to know that you used it in your car with no problems. Isn't it madness that a fuel which is much better for the planet to source, and use, is taxed out of the market? If all cars were running on it like yours was, we would be making a huge difference to our carbon emissions. Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  12244. I taught Primary so all the subjects really. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the channel. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12245. I call a company a bit like the AA for boats and wait in my boat until they can come and help. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12246. You too! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12247. I agree. Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  12248. What a wonderful recollection of your airman days. It sounds like a film! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12249. That is such a kind comment, thank you so much! Have a super rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  12250. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12251. That’s so kind of you, Rosemary! Thank you ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  12252. Your comment is a pleasure to read too! Thank you so much, take care🦋🌻
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  12253. It sounds like you have a great time when you visit England. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  12254. 🤗 Thank you so much. Merry Christmas!🌻🦋
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  12255. It must be wonderful to see it in all four seasons? Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12256. I will have to look that up. Thank you for the recommendation. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12257. That's really interesting. I'll have to look into that.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  12258. It is very boat quiet here. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super Sunday! Take care 🌻🦋
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  12259. I recommend getting one. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12260. 🙈 I know- silly me!😂 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12261. It definitely does feel like ‘we’re all in this together’ Thank you for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and happy new year, take care🦋🌻🎄
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  12262. 🤗 Thank you so much! Have a super weekend 🦋🌻
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  12263. Definitely do it! Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  12264. I bet that’s such a Christmassy experience! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12265. It is great to have a boat that moves again! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  12266. Oh for some warmer weather! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  12267. I eat different cookies but in this vlog they were palets Bretons. They were delicious 😋 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12268. I nearly did! 😂 Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12269. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12270. There have been so many beautiful butterflies this year, despite the rain so it was wonderful doing the butterfly count again. Hope Bubba finds a lovely rolling spot this weekend. Thank you for your kind comment, take care🌻🦋🐾🐾
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  12271. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12272. What a help she is! 🐾🐾🤗😂 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12273. Your cooking sounds impressive, William! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12274. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  12275. They are a very effective deterrent! Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  12276. Thank you, Andy! Take care 🌻🦋
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  12277. It made a nice change but biccies and tea is still the perfect combination.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12278. I’m glad you liked it. Take care🦋🌻
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  12279. I am so pleased that they have that effect on you.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12280. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12281. Isn't it a striking bird?Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12282. That is so kind of you- thank you so much. My husband has work commitments which means that he can't be on the vlogs; it would break his work's code of conduct if he did. Happy New Year! 🥳🌻🦋
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  12283. I narrowboat with my husband but he works away a lot and can’t be on the vlogs due to the sensitive nature of his job. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12284. So lovely! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12285. Hi Simon, most of it is but the earliest vlogs are so bad that I just made them private. The content and editing was atrocious 😳 but slowly, I have improved enough to make the rest public. Thank you for watching them👍🌻🦋
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  12286. What a stunning place to deliver newspapers! Thank you for the tip too. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12287. Thank you for revisiting it, Nanci!🌻🦋
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  12288. Very wise words-thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  12289. That will be great!👍 Thank you for watching 🌻🦋
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  12290. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12291. 🦊 That’s lovely! Take care🦋🌻
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  12292. Your handle name made me chuckle!😂Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12293. I live with my husband but he can't be on the vlog due to his work's strict code of conduct about social media. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12294. What a busy day you’ve had! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12295. Well I didn’t know that! 🙀 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12296. Hi Robert, what a kind comment! I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Thank you so much. Take care🦋🌻
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  12297. It was great fun! Thank you so much for watching 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12298. You are so welcome.🤗 Thank you so much for watching and commenting, take care🦋🌻
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  12299. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  12300. That is so kind of you, Pamela! Thank you so much. Take care🦋🌻
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  12301. I am so glad that you enjoyed the vlog. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment too. Take care🌻🦋
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  12302. Thank you so much, Steve. Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  12303. I would love to see the Northern lights! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12304. There are so many companies to choose from but I like Trinity Boats because they look beautiful and they are all run on HVO. They are in a great spot for doing the Droitwich Ring. You don’t need a driver, you’ll be absolutely fine by yourselves. Try and avoid the holiday season though as it can get busy on the water. Thank you for watching. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12305. The English weather is never dull is it? 🤭 I bet you don't miss that? 😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12306. Thank you so much 😊
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  12307. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12308. Thank you so much! That is so kind of you😊 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  12309. I must be beautiful where you live. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12310. Oh it must be wonderful to live in a place with the hummingbirds! 😍 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care🦋🌻
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  12311. That is so kind of you. I hope you have a year of many ups next year.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  12312. Thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  12313. It is Shea butter. I think that is different. I’ll check that though. Thank you 😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  12314. Thank you for watching! Take care 🦋🌻
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  12315. The water point was an adventure all on its own😂 The glass museum was brilliant and there is a cafe over the road next to the cone house. So much history in one spot. Thank you so much for watching and commenting, have a great rest of the week.🌻🦋
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  12316. We have The State of Nature Report which is issued every year- do you have something similar? The thing is our report needs to be taken more seriously by those making the decisions.Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12317. Thank you so much, Sandra.🤗 Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12318. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12319. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much, Rachel.Take care 🦋🌻
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  12320. That is so kind of you- thank you so much and welcome to the channel! Take care 🦋🌻
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  12321. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and happy new year! Take care🌻🦋🎄
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  12322. Great tips- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  12323. What adventures you’ve had! I bet you have so many wonderful memories of those days? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12324. Thank you so much, Steve. Sorry about the technical issues with uploading it this week. Take care🌻🦋
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  12325. 🤭 It was so cold! 🥶 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12326. That is a smart move to carry a spare! Belly rubs to your collie from me. Take care🌻🦋
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  12327. Hi Jelene, thank you so much for such a lovely comment. I have given Zephyr a big hug from you and I have ordered her some of her favourite dentasticks in this week's shopping. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻🐾🐾
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  12328. Very true and wise! 👍Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12329. That’s so kind of you, Douglas! Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12330. What beautiful and kind words- thank you so much. I really appreciate it.Take care 🦋🌻
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  12331. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  12332. Thank you so much😊 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  12333. I didn’t perfect it and I didn’t want to take anymore dandelions away from the insects. Honey isn’t vegan because bees work so hard, making their honey and then bee keepers take it away from them and replace it with a sugary substance which is so inferior to what they have produced. When I read about other things that happen to bees that are kept for their honey, it really upset me. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12334. Thank you so much! Take care🦋🌻
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  12335. She had a wonderful life and lived it to the full.Thank you so much for your kindness. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12336. Hi Simon, Piece Hall is such a beautiful place to visit and I had no idea that it existed until travelling through. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12337. Hi Mark, I think the CRT will come and dredge that sandbank when it is the end of winter and just before the summer season begins as they could come tomorrow, but the heavy rainfall will only make the silt build up once again. I must admit, it would have been lovely to sit inside the tearoom with Zephyr as it was chilly outside, but the food made up for it.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  12338. It is so cosy isn’t it? Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  12339. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  12340. Thank you so much for your lovely comments! Chin, chin, Beery Boater! Stay safe and Happy New Year to you and your family!🌻🦋
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  12341. Isn’t it!😂 Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12342. Super word!🤩 Thank you so much for emailing it across too. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  12343. Hi Rosie, I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. My husband can’t be on social media due to his work’s strict code of conduct so he stays away from the camera. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  12344. Oh yes please a sunny summer with a gentle breeze!🌞🌬️Thank you so much for watching and commenting, take care🦋🌻
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  12345. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12346. Zephyr would adore being hugged all day; she absolutely loves attention and fuss. I am so glad that you enjoyed the vlog. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  12347. 😂😂😂 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12348. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  12349. Thank you, Jayne😊🌻🦋
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  12350. I’m so sorry about that. It’s lovely and calm now though. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12351. That is so kind of you, Red! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  12352. I did forget that, but I think she thought that we were getting off as the boat was next to the towpath and we were reversing, but you are right, she did get off didn’t she? But she doesn’t jump off into the water which is what people had asked. Thank you so much for watching the old vlogs though. Take care🦋🌻🐾🐾💚
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  12353. You are very welcome, Paul. Take care🌻🦋
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  12354. I didn't know about the Stourbridge Lion- amazing! And how incredible that you studied it as a child in USA and then went to visit the very place where it began. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a great rest of the week.🌻🦋
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  12355. That is so kind of you.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  12356. Please stay safe where you are! It sounds so scary. It’s blowy here but nothing like you’re having. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12357. Hi lovely Lizzie! I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. I was amazed when I found that artist's bracket as it is the biggest one that I have ever seen. I will keep on trying to find out more about Edith as my journey is taking me through key places in her life. Look after yourself, sending you some sunshine on this dark, cloudy day!🌞🌞🌻🦋
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  12358. You are very welcome. Thank you so for watching. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  12359. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  12360. How wonderful that you could call the Roman Lakes your fishing ground as a teen! It must have been good for the spirit to sit in the beautiful surroundings there and fish. The steam and coal mine museum sounds like a great place to visit.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12361. You are so welcome!🤗 Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a great weekend 🦋🌻
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  12362. The pontefract cakes are very strong but I think elsewhere it might be watered down. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12363. Oh Shirley, what a super lovely comment🤗🤗 It is just so special for me to know that you feel excited when a new vlog has been uploaded. Your lawn sounds like my sort of place to spend a few hours, nose to the ground. I was amazed by the poppies too and how the villagers have got together to make them. What a community they must be! Thank you once again for a wonderful comment. Have a great weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  12364. I run several fans with a bowl of cold water in front of them. They are rechargeable fans so they don't hammer the batteries. I have thermal blinds which I close but I leave all air vents and windows open; I also put a wet towel across the stern door so the breeze, if there is one cools the boat through it. I bought a sprinkler this year but didn't need it but basically, it takes canal water and continually pumps it onto the tubing along the roof. Also, I always moor in the shade on a very hot day. Thank you for your question. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12365. I have listed all of my music in the description of the vlog but I’m not sure what piece you mean? Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12366. That is so kind of you, Carl! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12367. 🦋🌻
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  12368. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs.Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  12369. Property is so expensive now isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12370. I’m quietly a nervous wreck inside though! 🫣 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12371. Mr M has a job in education and he has to work with vulnerable families sometimes too. This means that he can’t be on social media as it will break his code of conduct. Thank you so much for watching! Take care🦋🌻
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  12372. Thank you ☺️
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  12373. You too!Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12374. Well now you are very kind! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Happy New Year!🌻🦋🥳
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  12375. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12376. You are welcome 🤗 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12377. Not many people have this set of skills so I'm sure your Dad was very busy.Thank you for your lovely comment- have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  12378. Robins are blessings aren’t they? Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12379. I have a rain catcher somewhere? I’ll have to have a look for that. Thank you so much for watching! Take care🦋🌻
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  12380. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  12381. Have a safe flight. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12382. Nearly…🫣 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12383. Hi Sharon, thank you so much for such a lovely comment.😊 It is the River Witham in Lincolnshire. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog and seeing the 🦦. Have a super Sunday and rest of the week ahead. Take care🦋🌻
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  12384. You are very welcome! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  12385. I didn't think narrowboat life would be so adventurous; I thought it would be a calm pootle here and there! 😂 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  12386. I hope you managed to breathe deeply then? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12387. It is a little gem of a canal. Thank you so much for watching and commenting, take care🦋🌻
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  12388. You are so welcome. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12389. Hi Christine, thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Happy Easter to you🐣 and a super week too!🦋🌻
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  12390. I didn't know that, David. I'll be back there one day, so I'll make a point of looking for that one.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care 🌻🦋
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  12391. I will never forget where blue John is mined again! 🤩 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12392. Good question! When you are frozen in you are not expected to move and you can stay until it is safe to move. If you are frozen in at a good spot, then this is a real treat for a Continuous Cruiser! Thank you for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  12393. Thank you so much for your super lovely and kind comment, Anthony!😊 Today I have filmed a thatched cottage with roses, although the roses were not in bloom, but they were definitely roses! I will put it in next week's vlog as you asked me to film a thatched cottage with roses and I have not forgotten this. I have a memory like an elephant for things like that. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻🐘
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  12394. That is so kind of you, thank you so much. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  12395. Hi Tessa, yes I put my night camera out and some of Zephyr's dog biscuits as I have heard that badgers like dry dog food. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a great weekend🌻🦋
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  12396. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Kevin. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12397. Thank you for that👍 Take care 🌻🦋
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  12398. I’m not sure? Thank you so much for watching 😊 Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12399. She really makes me laugh. 🐾🐾🤗Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12400. Hi Heather, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I also have a husband on board, but you won't see him as his work doesn't allow for him to be on social media. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  12401. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12402. Thank you for your wonderful comment, Russell. It’s certainly pretty here on the River Soar. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12403. I bet you're right as they tasted so deliciously sweet! 😂Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  12404. It is very wet and windy here too! I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12405. I really hope it cools down for you soon. I can’t imagine what it is like for you as two days was intense enough! Sending you a gentle breeze and some cool shade 🌬🦋🌻 Thank you for your lovely comment
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  12406. That is so kind of you, Jean!Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12407. Thank you, Dianne. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12408. I thought Wolverhampton was such a great stop. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  12409. Thank you so much, Helen. When I heard the story of Stocky and Gloria, I felt exactly the same as you. Take care🦋🌻
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  12410. I am hoping to have it in the shop next week, Michael. 🤞 I'll put a post out when it's in. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  12411. I will parcel it off to you then! It was a very thick, good quality one😂 Thank you so much for commenting- it's lovely to hear from you. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  12412. Ian the Storyteller was great wasn't he? I have also never seen that many siskin in one go before; it was amazing! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  12413. 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12414. 0.4 KWH on days like that. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12415. You are so welcome 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12416. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super rest of the week. Take care🦋🌻
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  12417. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it, Elizabeth.Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12418. My advice would be to think about the long term. Are you thinking that the narrowboat would be your forever home? Can you rent out your home or Airbnb it so that you have a property for security in case you need to return to land suddenly? Then you can enjoy narrowboat life until the time that it might become too physical to maintain. I wish you all the luck in the world with whatever you decide to do. Take care🌻🦋
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  12419. What a lovely comment! Thank you so much. The regulations are not as strict as they could be in fact currently in the UK there is a huge problem with private water companies dumping sewage into rivers and streams! The good thing is there are campaigns now and it’s being addressed more. The canals are not clean but they’re not smelly, mostly and CRT work hard to keep them well maintained. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12420. I do but I wouldn’t want to fall in the canals. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12421. That’s so generous of you- thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12422. What a beautiful thing to do and the birds are thanking you with their presence! I love this 😍 Well done for feeding your local birds. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12423. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12424. Thank you! Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12425. I’m still not sure if I filmed Bob’s boat? I hope I did. I will put the name on the butterfly and a border too when I am moored the right way round. Thank you for your lovely comment. I’m so pleased that the deer keeps coming back to find you for its apple. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  12426. That’s so kind of you. I’m so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12427. 🤗🦭🦭🦋🌻
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  12428. 🤗🤗 Thank you so much! Take care🌻🦋
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  12429. Hi Jennifer, it is definitely a claustrophobic tunnel. Thank you for watching. Have a wonderful week, take care🦋🌻
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  12430. I really, really do, Andrew!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  12431. What a kind comment- thank you so much🤗 Have a super weekend.🦋🌻
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  12432. What an exciting way that must have been to travel to school! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12433. What a kind comment, thank you so much 😊 I’m so touched that you are enjoying the vlogs. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12434. I’m so chuffed that you watched it again, Susanna! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12435. It is such a beautiful part of the system and all of the magnificent halls just made it extra special.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  12436. Oh Mark- thank you so much for such a heartfelt and kind comment. I appreciate every word. Wishing you a wonderful weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12437. You are so welcome, Sam! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12438. I am so pleased that you found it uplifting, Bob! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  12439. I hope the wind calms down for you both on the coast. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  12440. Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  12441. Thank you so much, Terence and Kate. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12442. I’ll try that. Thank you 👍 Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12443. Thank you for your lovely comment, Jack. You didn't miss a vlog last week as I was away with family and friends so I didn't put one out. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  12444. That is so kind of you! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12445. I am used to it now. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12446. It is something I think about regularly . I miss my friend so much. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12447. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12448. It is a workout sometimes if there are a lot of locks to do. Thank you for watching, Dianne. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12449. Thank you so much, Pete! And thank you for all of your retweets of my vlog this year and your kind words. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Take care🦋🌻🎄
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  12450. That’s so kind of you, Sarah! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12451. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  12452. The fender is very jungle like isn’t it! 🤩 I have really enjoyed my time in the area- even the rain! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12453. Welcome aboard, John and thank you so much for subscribing!😊 It is lovely to know that you are going back through the vlogs. Have a wonderful rest of the week. Take care🌻🦋
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  12454. Hi Lorraine, it is definitely getting busier but it is so quiet this year compared to previous years; I'm not sure if it is just this part of the system or less people are out on boats this year? The wildlife I find is just from walking Zephyr and being extremely nosey! 😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  12455. Thank you so much for you comment. Have a lovely Sunday and stay safe.🌻🦋
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  12456. That is a very good idea. I might have to put something together on that topic. Thank you. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12457. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it! Drinking the tea and eating the biscuits is such a highlight that they don’t last more than a second!😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12458. 😂👍🌻🦋
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  12459. That’s so kind of you, Dianne. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12460. That is a kind comment. I am a teacher by trade but my channel and Etsy shop have taken over my work now so I am not teaching anymore. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12461. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much 😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  12462. It is much cleaner now. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12463. That is so kind of you, Peter! Thank you so much. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12464. Thank you so much for your kindness, Peter. I couldn't draw to start with, but I just practise hard. I know you could draw too if you had the time to dedicate to practising. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  12465. I’ve been away but I’m back now, Peter. They’ll be a vlog on Friday. 🦋🌻
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  12466. Bears!🐻 🤩 oh to live with the bears! Frightening and beautiful all at the same time. I think your dog is very brave! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12467. Thank you so much for watching and commenting, Richard. I hope our waterways don't change as well. Have a super week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  12468. Brilliant! I haven’t seen turmeric in liquid form before but I haven’t tried looking so I’m sure that I will be able to get hold of some. Thank you so much 😊 Your accident sounds terrible but I’m so pleased that you are pain free now. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12469. That’s so kind of you- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  12470. I think your saying is spot on! I’m also so pleased that you considered the worm too. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12471. I am so pleased that you watch- thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  12472. That’s so kind of you, Stevie! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12473. Thank you so much, Barbara! Take care 🦋🌻
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  12474. That’s so kind of you, Connie. I think the peacocks belong to one of the two lock cottages and they just take themselves off for a wander? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12475. Hi Shirley, this lifestyle feels right at the moment for Mr M and me. We’ll know right away when it isn’t, I’m sure. I hope you are well and enjoying the sunshine when it comes out! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  12476. I know! 🐾🐾😂 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the week. Take care🦋🌻
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  12477. Thank you so much, Lee, 😊 Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  12478. It is such an amazing thing to see isn’t it! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12479. Thank you so much 😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  12480. Hi Louise, I hope you managed to settle down and enjoy the vlog. The price of the dentist is unbelievable isn't it? If ever you want to email me my email is: themindfulnarrowboat@gmail.com. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12481. I am sorry that it ruined your experience of watching the vlog. Thank you so much for this feedback as I will check the volume more thoroughly in the next vlog.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  12482. How wonderful that you have Edith's diary too! I did manage to get my 2022 book printed and I am awaiting more copies for my Etsy shop and to send my new 2023 journal off to the printers too. Thank you so much for your kind words of encouragement- that means a lot. Take care🌻🦋
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  12483. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12484. I noticed that on both the finches. It’s a real problem for the finch breed isn’t it? Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12485. I live with my husband but he can't appear on the vlogs for work reasons. There are many solo female boaters though. The Narrowboat Pirate is a great vlog to watch as she navigates single-handedly. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  12486. Hi Francis, thank you so much for your lovely comment. Foxes are so special and I think they are amazing creatures. That one was about 20 meters ahead of me on the towpath. I quickly put Zephyr on a lead and started filming it as it walked away. It drunk from the canal and then disappeared into the fields. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
    1
  12487. Give Dahlia a hug from me!🐾🐾🤗 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  12488. That is so kind of you- thank you so much. Take care🌻🦋
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  12489. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for your kindness. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12490. What a lovely comment- thank you so much! I am so pleased that you bought Edith's book too as it is such a treasure to read through and compare each month with the month that you are in. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  12491. Welcome aboard, Lex! Thank you so much for your lovely comment and kindness about my vlogs. I really appreciate it.😊 My artwork is still a work in progress but because I sketch in my journal every week, I am improving slowly- look back on my old vlogs and you will laugh at some of my drawings. Keep drawing, Lex and try, if you can, to give yourself time to write poetry. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋🎨✍️
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  12492. Welcome to the channel. I do live and work onboard full time.Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  12493. Happy New Year to you too! I’m so pleased you enjoyed the vlog. Yum to bread and butter pudding!😋 I’ve not had that for years. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  12494. Thank you so much ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  12495. That is so kind of you. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care🦋🌻
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  12496. It was such a relaxing cruise that evening.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12497. 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12498. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  12499. That is so kind of you to share my channel with your friend. Congratulations on your super golf!Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  12500. I normally set my camera up and then walk back and get it when I'm out and about, but this week, my husband filmed me as I was driving in the wind because the camera blew off the boat roof. He only filmed for a few seconds though. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12501. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  12502. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it, Robin. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12503. Thank you so much for watching, Gerald. Happy New Year to you. Take care 🌻🦋🥳
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  12504. Great tip! A game changer. 🤩👍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12505. Brilliant 🤩 🌻🦋
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  12506. I love it when she does that too! 🐾🐾🤗Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  12507. Hi Shirley, well I'm glad that you found me too! It's always lovely to read your comments. The Thames in flood time was very scary, but beautiful too. Take care🌻🦋
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  12508. I hope the flooding has subsided where you are? Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. I’m delighted to hear that your robin has returned. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12509. I hope you slept well? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12510. I am restocking my Etsy shop in a week’s time it’s themindfulnarrowboat.Etsy.com thank you for your interest in my book. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12511. Hi Robert, I don't think I did get your stories. Where did you post them? I am going to order the books though when I get to a place that I can have them posted to me.Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  12512. I was going to do that walk and take some yellow roses with me as they were her favourite apparently! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12513. It makes me feel really happy to know that you adore the vlogs, Marietjie. Have a super week.🌻🦋
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  12514. I agree that Zephyr should have her own vlog and I will teach her how to edit it too! 😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super Sunday! Take care 🌻🦋
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  12515. Hello Ed from Vegas, it is lovely to know that you enjoyed the vlog and if you are new to the channel, welcome aboard! Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  12516. I find it much harder to live on the boat in extreme heat as cooling a steel tube down is such a challenge- the winter is fine as long as you are prepared and well stocked up with wood for the stove and water, fuel and food. Thank you so much for your kindness. Take care🦋🌻
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  12517. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Take care🦋🌻🎄
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  12518. 🐾🐾🤗 Zephyr makes me smile every day. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12519. Thank you so much 😊 I’m so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12520. That’s so kind of you. Happy New Year to you too! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12521. Thank you so much, Steve.Take care 🦋🌻
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  12522. I was so excited to visit, Edith's house like that!Thank you so much for your comment! Have a super rest of the week. take care🦋🌻
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  12523. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs! Thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12524. I have an email address: themindfulnarrowboat@gmail.com Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12525. How wonderful that you know all about the lock keeper and his family! That is such an interesting story- thank you so much. Take care🌻🦋
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  12526. That is so kind of you. You are very welcome. Take care🦋🌻
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  12527. I love the fact that you watched with a G&T! That's fabulous🤩🥂 It was a great day, sharing the locks with Richard and Donna and the cruising was just magical. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  12528. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  12529. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12530. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it! Take care🦋🌻
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  12531. She is! 😂🐾🐾 Take care 🦋🌻
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  12532. 😂 I have strange tastes though, so it might be a bit bitter for those that like sweet hot chocolate. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12533. What a lovely comment! Thank you so much😊 Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  12534. That's a great incentive to walk a lot! 😂 🍪🍪 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  12535. Hi Shirley, it is great to be back. I hope you are well? The plastic was left from the floods- you are right. The River Severn is a powerful river and I have seen a lot of boats washed up on to the bank here too.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  12536. I didn’t know that! 👍Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12537. That is so kind of you- thank you so much😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  12538. Zephyr amazes me with her ball finding skills too. 🤭🐾🐾Thank you so much for watching. Have a super Sunday! Take care 🌻🦋
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  12539. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12540. And to you too! Thank you so much, take care🌻🦋
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  12541. Thank you so much 😊 Have a great weekend 🌻🦋
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  12542. I’m so pleased that you found it relaxing. Thank you so much for your watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12543. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week, Take care 🦋🌻
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  12544. It is a wonderful place to be moored. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12545. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Etsy earns me the most money, then teaching, then YouTube: 60%: 30%: 10% I was doing more teaching, but reduced this as YouTube takes more of my time, however, even though it provides less income, it raises the profile of my Etsy shop. If you can have a business that links to another then I recommend that. Good luck! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  12546. Thank you so much for your lovely comment- well remembered about the first Gowan Bank which Edith grew up in as a child; I am so pleased to find at least one of the houses still standing. They moved around a lot when she was growing up, so there may well be other houses still around too. I think the heron noticed that we stirred up the fish for it. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  12547. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  12548. It must be a great skill to know how to play the guitar. My daughter plays and when we are altogether as a family, we make her play all the songs that we know so we can all sing along! She is very patient with us.😂Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12549. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Take care🦋🌻🎄
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  12550. That is wonderful to know! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12551. I’m delighted that it felt like a vacation for you- that is so kind! ☺️ Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12552. Thank you so much for your kindness. I am so pleased that you enjoyed this vlog. Have a super Sunday and rest of the week. 🌻🦋
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  12553. Thank you for watching, Ann. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12554. My children always said to me that they wanted to see the world. I’m glad they are fulfilling their dreams. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12555. It’s a great life. I mostly travel with my husband but he can’t be in the vlogs due to his work commitments and sensitive nature of his job. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12556. That is so kind of you, Kieron- thank you so much! Take care🌻🦋
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  12557. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  12558. That is so kind of you! An imaginary five pounds is perfect. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  12559. I agree with you. Now that I have been on the water for a few more years and have seen both; I think they were mink that day. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12560. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Caroline. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  12561. The biscuits were cereal bars- I was supposed to be healthy but then I ate two of them! 😂🙈 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12562. That is so kind of you, Mark- thank you so much! The Inland Waterways have fought hard to get the government to make HVO more available and affordable on the waterways and I am happy to say that following that meeting the rules have been relaxed more around buying it, but there are still not enough marinas selling it yet and the oil companies won't sell directly to the boater. I am hoping to buy some Aqueduct Marina on the Shroppie next. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  12563. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week! Take care 🌻🦋
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  12564. They are a chuckle aren’t they? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12565. That is so kind, Lucinda. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12566. I am learning as I go. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12567. Lucy's blog is so well put together with beautiful photography too!🤩 I definitely picked the wrong way to go up😂 Such a beautiful view from the top though isn't it? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  12568. Thank you, Sean. Take care😊🌻🦋
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  12569. I am thinking ‘I can’t wait to sit down and eat these biscuits!’🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12570. Thank you for your lovely comment, Alan. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  12571. Hi Vanessa, there is normally always someone around who is willing to help if things get tricky and once you have done it once, then it is much easier to work the next time. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  12572. It sounds like you’ve had some amazing adventures there! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. ☺️ Take care🦋🌻
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  12573. Thank you 😊 Have a super weekend 🦋🌻
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  12574. I’m not sure? Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12575. Hi Christine, thank you so much for your interest in my book. I will have them back in the shop by Thursday. Have a super weekend, take cate🦋🌻
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  12576. Oh my goodness, I hope you're ok in that heat! Sending you a gentle, cool breeze🌬 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  12577. That sounds like a good idea! Thank you so much for your great comment. Have a super Sunday and week ahead! Take care🦋🌻
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  12578. Great advice! 🤩 Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  12579. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  12580. Buttery shortbread. Delicious 😋 Take care 🦋🌻
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  12581. What a kind comment! I have just practiced; if you watch my earlier vlogs they were awful🙈😆 I really enjoy what I’m doing. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12582. 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12583. It is so lovely to know that you are with us, enjoying the journey too, Francis.🤗 India is our 22 year old daughter; she often comes to stay when she can. It is an absolute joy, when she is aboard. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend. Take care🌻🦋
    1
  12584. It is a loud bellow isn't it! Thank you so much for another lovely comment, William.Take care 🦋🌻
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  12585. Thank you so much!🤗 Happy New Year to you and your family too.🦋🌻🥳
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  12586. Thank you for your lovely comment, Frances. Wishing you a wonderful rest of the weekend🌻🦋
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  12587. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  12588. Hi Nanci, Mr M has sold the bread machine now- I don’t think he could face another one of my disastrous bread!🤣🤣🍞 Thank you for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  12589. Thank you so much! Take care 🦋🌻
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  12590. That is so kind of you. I can see why the canals are important to you. I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband and friend. I will look out for your dear boat on the system now. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  12591. Hi Dave, thank you so much for your kind wishes- we are still waiting for engine repairs, but in this Friday's vlog, I have an update. The book that you are after is called: Pelsall Times Past and Present by Anita Bates. Happy reading- You're braver than I am!😂 Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  12592. That’s so lovely to know. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 Take care🌻🦋
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  12593. I hope you are having a beautiful spring where you are; I miss the light evenings, but I do love the autumn colours and feeling cosy in the cabin. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  12594. Beryl was a viewer who used to watch my vlogs each week and sadly she passed away, but her son was watching. Thank you for your comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  12595. That is so true! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12596. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12597. Your grandsons are very lucky to have such a creative and entertaining grandma! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12598. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  12599. That is so lovely.Thank you for your comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12600. Brilliant 🤩 I’ll try those. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  12601. Thank you so much, take care🌻🦋
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  12602. Derwent watercolour pencils. They are lovely to work with. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12603. Great advice! Thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12604. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12605. Bumble bees are beautiful aren't they? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻🐝
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  12606. Happy Halloween!🎃👻💀 I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12607. Thank you, Steve! Take care 🦋🌻
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  12608. They really have. Hopefully, one day those days will come back again. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12609. Hi Nigel, yes, Braveheart was a visiting engine that day so I was so lucky to see her; I'm sure she'll be back at Dartmouth Railway again soon for you to enjoy some more steam rides.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care 🌻🦋
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  12610. Your painting idea sounds super! I haven't installed the app yet, but I will soon.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  12611. It really is. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  12612. Hi Margaret, I found the pond snail fascinating too; it really lived up to its name 'Great Pond Snail'. I use a Panasonic Lumix 2000 for my wildlife filming. It is a super bridge camera. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  12613. 🙏🌻🦋🦦
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  12614. Please give Nutmeg a hug from me! 🤗 Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12615. My husband works away a lot but is on the boat too; he just can’t be in the vlogs as he works in education and with vulnerable families so he has signed a code of conduct which means he can’t be on social media. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12616. That is so kind of you!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  12617. They are lovely aren’t they? 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12618. It is a beautiful country to explore by water and I feel very lucky to be able to do it. Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  12619. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you for stumbling on my channel. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12620. You are right; I'll do that next time. The barn owl was flying at 5 am so it was probably flying back to its nest.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12621. How wonderful that the elephant hawk moth chose your garden! Look out for their moths this time of year. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12622. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am in the process of doing the front cover and then I was hoping to print off copies of this year’s diary as soon as it is done. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to you and your family 🎄🎄🌻🦋🥳
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  12623. That’s so kind of you, Mick. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12624. It is a lovely feeling! Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  12625. It really was! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  12626. It sounds like you live in the perfect spot for enjoying your local canal. Thank you so much for your interest in my books. I have an Etsy shop: themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com where I sell them. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12627. Thank you so much for your lovely and kind words, Ruth and for praying for my sister. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog! This river is definitely an interesting place and there seems to be an adventure around every corner.😁 Have a wonderful rest of the week. Take care🦋🌻
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  12628. Thank you so much, kind and thoughtful, Anthony! 😊 I am so pleased that you enjoyed this vlog. In terms of post and receiving mail, I use several options: relatives’ addresses, post restante services and Lock-up addresses. It is a tricky one though as we always have to go and collect from someone or somewhere to get the post. Have a wonderful rest of the week. Take care🌻🦋
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  12629. Hi Rowena and Martin, I don't know who wrote this poem either, but when I researched this after reading your comment, people kept saying how old it was and how it had been passed down through the generations. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy Easter! Take care 🦋🌻🐣
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  12630. That is so kind of you- thank you. I’m not sure why it isn’t working? Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  12631. Hi Jack, thank you so much for your lovely comment; I really appreciate it. I can't answer the question about Michael Fabricant as it wasn't something that I asked him. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  12632. Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12633. There is also a lot of pain in those shoulders!😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12634. I really appreciate your kind words, Mark and hearing how much you enjoy the videos. Thank you so much for watching them and commenting. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  12635. Thank you so much, Matt!🤗 It is great to know that you were on the edge of your seat. Zephyr is hilarious isn’t she!😂 Have a super weekend 🦋🌻
    1
  12636. I would love to do that and cruise the Scottish waterways. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12637. Hi Christine, thank you for your lovely comment and I am so pleased that you found the video relaxing. When the robin's little feet tapped the palm of my hands, I nearly melted! Adorable😍 Have a wonderful rest of the weekend and week ahead.🌻🦋
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  12638. That is so kind of you. The editing process was long but so rewarding to look back on the year. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  12639. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  12640. That is so kind of you- thank you 😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  12641. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. We are still waiting for engine parts to arrive, so we are hoping that will solve the problem.🤞 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  12642. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  12643. The positives outweigh the negatives! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  12644. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  12645. 🌻🦋👍⭐️
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  12646. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  12647. That is just like her.Thank you so much.Take care 🌻🦋
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  12648. That is so kind of you. I will have more books in a couple of weeks in the shop. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12649. What a wonderful piece of history you have shared there; how awful that the ice caused so many problems for the boaters though. I saw so many kingfishers at Great Haywood and Tixall Wide which now explains "Kingfisher Cut". Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  12650. I know! 😂🙈 Thank you so much for watching 😊 Have a super weekend, Take care 🦋🌻
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  12651. I love looking at the bridge reflections too; it is mesmerising isn't it? Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  12652. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. This is vlog 187 so I have a lot of videos on my channel now. It is a great feeling. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  12653. That is so kind of you- thank you so much 😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  12654. Thank you so much, Mike! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  12655. Thank you 😊 We named Zephyr after the Red Hot Chilli Peppers, ‘Zephyr Song’ 🥰 Take care🦋🌻🐾🐾
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  12656. Hi Stewart, thank you so much for your lovely and funny comment about the shoulders and the dressmaker!🤣🤭 I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a wonderful Friday and weekend ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  12657. That is a great variety of birds. I love a stonechat too- such pretty markings. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12658. I’m so pleased that you enjoy the videos. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12659. Hi Lionel and Mary; I have since sorted out an amazing printer for my books which is such a relief! The moorhens were very serious weren't they 😂 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12660. Wow! You must have an incredibly heavy fly swatter! Where do I get one please? Thank you so much for your lovely pep talk. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  12661. Zephyr is a great fan of this comment! 🐾🐾💚 Take care🦋🌻
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  12662.  @1down4up78  It sounds to me like you know what will bring you happiness. Have you asked your work for a sabbatical? You might decide to extend it to over the hill and far away! Good luck and follow your heart.🌻🦋
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  12663. You are very welcome, Lucinda. 🤗 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12664. Thank you ☺️ Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  12665. I'll fill up the biscuit tin with them for you!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  12666. You can't beat toast and jam can you? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  12667. You both have incredible grit and spirit and I wish you all the best. Have a super rest of the weekend. 🦋🌻
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  12668. Thank you so much 😊 Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Take care🦋🌻🎄
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  12669. Whooper swans! How wonderful, I have only ever seen one before when I was in the fens, so to see a wedge of them must be magnificent. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  12670. That is so true!😀 I’m glad you like discovering these new places too. Have a super week. Take care🦋🌻
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  12671. 😂 Yes because swans have a big bill! 😂🦢 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12672. Thank you for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend🌻🦋
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  12673. They are so small yet so powerful and agile! It must have been amazing to watch one in heavy, white water.Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  12674. It really is a joyous place to be.Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Richard. Have a super Easter weekend. Take care🌻🦋🐣
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  12675. Hi Ed, that is so kind of you.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  12676. Hi Simon, the sun does make an incredible difference doesn't it? But you are right; it's not quite jacketless temperatures yet. It is lovely to see the flowers appearing and I can't wait for spring now. I bet you are looking forward to narrowboating in the warm? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  12677. Yes. It does.Thank you so much for watching. Take care.🌻🦋
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  12678. I know, it just makes no sense at all does it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  12679. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  12680. I am so pleased that you enjoy the videos and my journal- that is so kind of you! Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  12681. Thank you for watching and commenting. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻👍
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  12682. Hi Shirley, your comment really made me smile; I really appreciate your kind words. I think you should do a painting of a pig as they are adorable subjects to draw. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  12683. What beautiful memories, Colin. Thank you so much for sharing them with me. How tragic that two children died though? That must have been devastating at the time? Take care 🦋🌻
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  12684. You are welcome 🤗 Take care 🦋🌻
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  12685. Thank you so much Michael and family🤗 I am so pleased that you found watching this week's vlog a soothing experience. Have a wonderful weekend🦋🌻
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  12686. Ditch monsters… they’re everywhere 👀👹😂 I was worried about a tree coming down and sinking the boat and steering in winds in a narrowboat is so tricky as the boat just gets taken by the wind. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  12687. It is always so lovely to chat to people on the towpath. I always learn something new from these conversations. Thank you for your kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12688. That's so kind of you. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12689. Yes it was an expensive mistake but I bet there are many phones at the bottom of the canal! Thank you so much for spending the time going through all of the vlogs and commenting. Have a great bank holiday weekend and week ahead!🌻🦋
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  12690. I can see why they could have been! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12691. Thank you so much for your super comment and Happy New Year to you, too! Have a great weekend🦋🌻
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  12692. A "quidandbob" of guinea fowl won. Your word is very good too.Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12693. Welcome to the channel. It sounds like you’ve had plenty of boating adventures? Take care 🌻🦋
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  12694. I am so pleased to hear that you still have skylark where you are. They are such wonderful birds and when you hear them, they bring summer to your ears and heart don't they? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
    1
  12695. Hi Gareth, spring is wonderful isn't it? You might well see Rudyard Lake in Friday's vlog.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  12696. You’re welcome ☺️ Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12697. That's a brilliant check list thank you! 👍 Thank you for your comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  12698. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12699. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. I am so pleased that my vlogs are bringing back good memories for you.It is so kind of you to comment on my journal. I will do my last journal entry for this year at the end of December and then as others have asked, I have decided to print off this year's nature journal if anyone wants to buy one. Then in January, I will begin again, as we make our way towards and around Birmingham. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  12700. There is a subtle change in light, you’re right and it is so wonderful to notice! Thank you so much for watching, Robin. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12701. Thank you, Cherry for your lovely comment. Have a super bank holiday!🌻🦋
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  12702. Thank you for watching the vlog. I wish that I could help answer your question, but I haven't been that way yet. Have you tried asking Dave from Cruising the Cut as he knows that section of the canal well? Have a wonderful weekend, take care.🌻🦋
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  12703. Zephyr really knew which portion of that stick she wanted didn't she? 🐾🐾😂Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Pete. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12704. Thomas Bolton's looked like an incredible building in its hey day! I will go back with my boat and by hook or by crook, I will get to Froghall one day!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  12705. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you, Suzanne! Take care 🌻🦋🥳
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  12706. It is becoming more and more of a challenge for the Canal and River Trust to maintain the waterways. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12707. That is so kind of you xThank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  12708. That is a good idea but I moored in the middle of nowhere for that view of the castle. I’m not a very practical thinker am I!😂 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12709. That is such kind and wise advice. Thank you so much. ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  12710. Thank you so much for your kind and lovely comment. It is a pleasure to share the little discoveries along the towpath with you. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  12711. Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12712. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Stephen. 😊 I travel with my husband, but he doesn't want to be on the vlogs...yet! I will persuade him one day. Take care🦋🌻
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  12713. I’m not sure that I would be brave enough to do that but I appreciate your tip. 👍 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12714. Thank you so much, Rebecca. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12715. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12716. Thank you, Daryl! Take care🦋🌻
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  12717. Can you, Trev? I don’t believe you!😇 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12718. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much! Take care 🌻🦋
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  12719. I think it was Sophie Neville. It was Swallows and Amazons 1974 film. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12720. Thank you so much. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  12721. That is so kind of you, Matt! Thank you so much for watching. Have a great week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12722. Thank you so much! Take care 🦋🌻
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  12723. Hi Bette, it must be stunning where you are at the moment? Fried Green Tomatoes was such a beautiful film and I loved it too.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  12724. I think it's because when I am talking to camera, I put the boat in tick over gear which is the loudest but slowest. Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12725. 🦋🌻
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  12726. I will have to read up on GTL as I haven't heard of it before. It sounds interesting.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12727. It is great to be back too. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12728. Thank you ☺️ Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12729. She is a great, little supervisor👍 Thank you for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  12730. How lovely to hear from Simon the Duck!🦆 I hope you are all well? Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Simon. It really means a lot to know that you enjoy watching.🤗🤗 Have a wonderful weekend and give my love to your beautiful family xxxx🦋🌻
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  12731. Thank you so much 😊 that’s so kind of you. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12732. I recommend a visit again! It’s a great place. Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  12733. 🤗 Thank you so much, Mike! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  12734. It is such a beautiful city! Thank you so much for watching.Take care 🦋🌻
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  12735. Thank you so much for your kind words and your advice. We are still waiting for the repairs but we can move the boat and charge up the engine which is such a relief! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  12736. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12737. Thank you for your kindness. I will be back with a vlog on Friday! Merry Christmas! 🌻🦋🎄
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  12738. That is very kind of you. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  12739. Thank you so much, Andrew- that is so kind of you. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  12740. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  12741. Hi Guy, I hope you and Jill are ok? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  12742. It was a 4 biscuit kind of week!🤭 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12743. Thank you so much, Christine. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12744. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  12745. It amazes me too, Dianne. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12746. Autumn is such an exciting time of the year for nature watching isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12747. That is so kind of you. I’ll read my email soon. Thank you so much for watching! Take care🦋🌻
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  12748. Todmorden is gorgeous! I loved it there. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12749. What a kind and lovely comment, Sandy!🤗🤗 Thank you so much. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  12750. That is so kind of you, Leon! Thank you so much 😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  12751. You're right! Thank you for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  12752. They’re a game changer aren’t they? 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12753. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Sian. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12754. What a beautiful way for your Dad to send you a sign that he is still there for you, looking out for you and guiding you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12755. That sounds like a wonderful idea! I'll try and get there.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  12756. 🤗 thank you ☺️ 🦋🌻
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  12757. 😊🌻🦋
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  12758. The narrow ones are very narrow and so very slowly is the best way to try to drive through them. Thank you so much for watching all the way from beautiful Canada. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  12759. I am so pleased that you love the videos!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  12760. Hi Jan, you sound like such a positive person- your comments are so kind. Thank you so much! Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  12761. That is so kind of you. I hope you have a wonderful rest of the day. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12762. It was dog shampoo which Zephyr seems to like.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12763. She isn’t a fan of it! 🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12764. That must have been wonderful to share the pool with so many swallows! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12765. Steam trains are magical aren’t they? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12766. Weimaraners are beautiful dogs and Misty Blue is a wonderful name. I’m sorry to hear about your loss. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12767. It is such a buzz taking little Alice Grace into the big city !🤩 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12768. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12769. There is so much to see and do in Wakefield, Jack! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12770. Well, I am so pleased that your chance encounter brought you here! Welcome to the channel, Geoff!👋👋 Thank you for such a lovely and kind comment too. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  12771. Zephyr loves to find huge sticks! 🙈🐾🐾🤗Thank you so much for watching 😊 Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12772. 🐾🐾💚 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12773. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for watching, Michael. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12774. Thank you so much, Peter! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  12775. Do mushrooms cause migraines? That’s never happened to me. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  12776. What a kind and lovely comment, Marc- thank you so much. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. I’m not sure if I’m going to pass your area as I’ve only planned up to autumn this year. I hope to do the whole system so if you are near a canal, then I’m sure one day, I’ll visit that place. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12777. Wow, you've been on the virtual Ashby 4 times! You must know it better than me. I am so glad that you enjoyed the vlog and you are right, it is still a beautiful stretch of canal even in the winter. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  12778. What a kind comment! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12779. Welcome to the channel👋👋 Thank you so much for finding me! I am so pleased that you are enjoying the content😊 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  12780. That is so kind of you, Vanessa! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12781. It sounds so much better as SPAGNUM doesn't it? 😂 I'm glad I'm not the only one! I ate all the biscuits before it got to my journal writing day which left me with the Bugles. 🤭 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12782. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  12783. Thank you 😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  12784. That’s so kind of you, Peter. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12785. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Zephyr always goes very quiet and thoughtful in a church and sometimes she stares at something which I can't see which is always quite spooky too. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a great week, take care🌻🦋
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  12786. That is so kind of you- thank you so much 😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  12787. That is so kind of you- thank you 😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  12788. The owl tool my breath away and the way to shone gold in the dusk was spellbinding. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it too. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  12789. We are monitoring it but I think all the heavy downpours have meant that some water has got into the diesel somehow? Thank you so much for your concern. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12790. That is so kind of you, John! 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  12791. I think you might be right; there is a good supply of them there. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  12792. I’m so pleased that you enjoy the videos. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12793. Let me explain. I live on my own for part of the week because my husband works away, but I am married and when my husband is on the boat, he can't be on the vlogs as he works in education and has to remain private for professional reasons. I hope this makes sense?Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12794. I am so pleased that you found it relaxing, Annie. Thank you so much! Take care 🦋🌻
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  12795. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Vanessa. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  12796. I hope the storm wasn’t too bad where you were? But I’m relieved to hear your internet is back! 😅 I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog, Simon. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12797. Thank you so much for watching, Malcolm. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12798. Rest in peace, Stanley. 🐾🐾💚 I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. My first teaching job was in Chingford! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12799. Oh my goodness! 😱 That sounds like a bit of an experiment! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12800. What a kind and lovely comment! Thank you so much. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  12801. Thank you so much, Vanessa. Happy New Year to you. I hope it brings you much happiness and joy.🌻🦋🥳
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  12802. Hi Jenny, I didn’t know that Mr Cadbury built a factory in Tasmania! Wispa bars are like a bubble, aero type bar covered in a thicker chocolate coating and the size/shape of a snickers bar. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful week 🌻🦋
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  12803. She sure does! 😂🦋🌻🐾🐾
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  12804. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12805. 🦋
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  12806. Hi Chris, your garbage disposal sounds like a much more complicated job than my gas bottle-but I'm glad that you fixed it. The biscuits are an oat biscuit, so not proper biscotti.Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  12807. 👍 Great tip! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12808. It was a beautiful place to visit.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12809. I’m getting old too! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12810. I bet it was special in the butterfly dome; there must have been some incredible butterflies in there? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12811. I agree with you. It’s so sad isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12812. Hi Michael, I am so pleased that you enjoyed the cooking but you didn’t have to eat it! 😂 Thank you so much for buying my book. I’m so happy to know that it arrived with you in one piece. Have a super weekend! Take care 🌻🦋
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  12813. 😂 I'd be useless in a van as I drive so slowly that it would take a whole video before I arrived anywhere!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12814. That is so kind of you, Martin.Thank you so much for watching.Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  12815. Hi Alfonso, thank you so much for your kind words. 😊 When the book is ready, it will be on sale in my Etsy shop: themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com and I include postage and packaging in my prices. I will make an announcement when it is ready. Thank you so much for your interest. Take care🌻🦋
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  12816. I tried and kept getting grounded by the bank. Thank you so much for watching. Take care x
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  12817. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  12818. That is so kind of you- thank you so much ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  12819. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12820. Thank you so much, John! Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12821. Thank you so much, Jan. 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
    1
  12822. He loves narrowboating. He is at work when I do my journal so that’s why I don’t make him a tea, but I do when he comes home. Thank you for your question. Take care🌻🦋
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  12823. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  12824. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12825. 👍🤩 Brilliant! 🦋🌻
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  12826. It all started after my 3rd narrowboat holiday. I thought, I could live like this! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12827. Doublet on the roof made my evening; what an honour to have her there! Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Annie! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  12828. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  12829. I thoroughly recommend keeping one. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12830. Do you keep your poems in a book/books? I have practised hard at my drawing; it really doesn't come naturally to me; but I am living proof that anyone can draw, if they have some time to dedicate to practising. Five years down the line, I now feel much more at ease with a sketch book and some art pencils. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12831. Thank you so much 😊 That’s so kind of you. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12832. Hi Wendy, your book sounds right up my street; I'll have to get one myself. In the depths of winter, when most insect life is tucked deep into the soil, fast asleep- I miss them. That is why, my vlogs are very much insect-centred at the moment; I'm making the most of spotting them before they disappear. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  12833. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12834. Thank you, take care🌻🦋
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  12835. That’s so kind of you. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12836. It is so strange isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12837. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12838. I looked up when the Danny was due to travel and planned my cruise around it but I got very lucky with the gorgeous evening light! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12839. Thank you for finding my channel, Charlotte! Oklahoma sounds like such a wonderful place to live. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  12840. They are cheeky aren’t they? Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super Sunday, take care🌻🦋
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  12841. I’m so grateful to you for supporting my little business like that and I’m so pleased that you like the journal. I have stopped selling my calendar now as I’m concentrating on my next book which I hope to have ready in January. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12842. Hi Adrian, thank you so much for your lovely comment. You are a lock keeper on a beautiful set of locks and it's a shame that I missed you. Thank goodness that the campaigners made their voices heard and fought to keep the waterway open! Have a super weekend🌻🦋
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  12843. I was in the Midlands in that episode on the Trent and Mersey canal. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12844. That sounds so fascinating! I bet you are finding out some incredible things. Thank you so much for your comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  12845. You’re right- I bet it was that cat! 😂🐈‍⬛ checking it emeow account!😂 Thank you for your lovely comment, Nigel. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12846. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much. Have a super week. Take care🦋🌻
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  12847. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12848. Hi Annie, the Cinnamon Trust sounds like a wonderful charity and how fabulous that you are volunteering for them too. Watching the crow must have been fascinating. They are such incredible birds. It is great to know that you have hedgehogs in your garden as they are a species in terrible decline; I also love the fact that you examine their poo! 😂Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  12849. Zephyr is very impressed that she has been painted! I’m so pleased that your books arrived. Thank you so much for buying them. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12850. That is so kind of you 😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  12851. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12852. To you too, Sue! Thank you so much for watching- have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  12853. It is so cosy inside the boat and a great time to appreciate the quiet. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  12854. 🐾🐾😂Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12855. It is, Ann. I made a typo🙈 which I'm pretending was a deliberate mistake! 🤭 Thank you for watching. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care🌻🦋
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  12856. It is the perfect mix. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12857. You are welcome 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12858. 😂😂😂 You really make me chuckle, Patricia! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  12859. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  12860. Let's hope you are right. Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  12861. There is a rainbow at the end of every storm isn’t there? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12862. Thank you for clearing that up for me. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12863. Thank you so much!😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  12864. Thank you so much, Ian for such a wonderful and witty comment. Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you and yours. Take care 🎄🌻🦋
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  12865. Yes, it seems that we are being counted as we pass by- it's all very high tech now on the canal system! 😄 Thank you so much for your kind words and let's hope that we can get our engine up and running as normal again🤞 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  12866. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, John. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12867. Happy Valentine’s Day, Irene! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12868. Thank you for your lovely comment. Nanny T is Mr M's mum, but I do think that we look a bit similar which is a bit weird thinking about it now!😂🤪 My book will be back in my Etsy shop by next week, hopefully. 🤞 I'm just waiting for the printer to deliver them. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  12869. I have just looked this up and I think you are right. Thank you for your comment. It’s great to learn something new!🦋🌻
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  12870. Thank you so much, Matt for such a wonderful comment. I didn't know this stretch of the canal was going to be so beautiful. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a great weekend🦋🌻
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  12871. Very true, William. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12872. All safe now. 😅 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12873. Hi Nanci, thank you for your lovely comment. Let’s say the bread was edible and I have hopes that one day it will be delicious!😂🍞 The horse was so beautiful and gentle! Luckily, whilst I was there, I didn’t see any swan fighting. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋🦢🐎
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  12874. That’s so lovely to know. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  12875. I am so pleased you enjoy the insects; I love filming them!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  12876. I love this time of year as it makes you want to savour every moment of light and each colour change doesn’t it? I hope you get time to take that deep breath in it all like you said. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  12877. That’s so kind of you to go back to the old ones. A word of warning though- I really didn’t know what I was doing with a camera or how to edit. 🙈😂 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12878. That is so kind of you. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the nature. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12879. 😂 I'll listen out for that vampire call on my detector! That will be very easy to distinguish. The wren is tiny, but the goldcrest and firecrest are even smaller!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  12880. That is so kind of you! I never ever intended to publish my journal but this year, others have mentioned wanting to buy a copy too which has now inspired me to make a copy of this year’s at the end of 2022. I will let you know when I have printed it. Thank you so much. Have a super weekend 🌻🦋
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  12881. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you. Take care 🌻🦋🥳
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  12882. Happy New year to you too! 🥳🦋🌻
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  12883. Thank you so much 😊 It was a delicious meal! 😋 Take care 🌻🦋
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  12884. You are so welcome, Colette. Thank you so much for watching.Take care 🦋🌻
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  12885. I was so shocked when I saw that tree! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12886. Swan's are definitely in charge! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12887. It's the iron oxide which makes it that colour. Thank you for your comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  12888. That is so kind of you, Sue- thank you so much! I love the sound of the harp too. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  12889. I really recommend it! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12890. Good advice- thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12891. That is so spooky that you also had a Bichon called Oscar and what a great age he lived to, although it is still heartbreaking to not have him anymore; our dogs are our family, so it is completely understandable that you will be missing your beautiful boy. Thank you so much for your comment. Take care🌻🦋
    1
  12892. Hi Robert, your story of the swallows and house martins is so telling. I hope we can save them so that their numbers pick up.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12893. Thank you so much- that is such a kind comment! Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
    1
  12894. They are very hard to chew aren’t they? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12895. What a beautiful review. Thank you so much; it means a lot!🦋🌻
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  12896. Definitely have a look for them! 👍🤩Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12897. I mail all over via my Etsy shop themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12898. You are so welcome 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
    1
  12899. Zephyr has a new ball again and she is very happy.😅 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Enjoy nuthatch watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  12900. Thank you for your guess. I will let you know if you were right next week. Have a super weekend, take care🐤🌻🦋
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  12901. That is such a kind and thoughtful comment- thank you so much!☺️ I really appreciate you taking the time to make it. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  12902. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12903. I hope you find your next adventure soon. Narrowboat life is not without its stresses but neither is life is it? I think the positive far outweigh the negatives too. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I wish you all the best. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12904. Hi Anthony, thank you for an adorable comment again🤗 The city centre was just an amazing place to arrive in and moor the boat for a week and then the cruise- which will be in next week's vlog just blew our minds because of the sights and how spectacular it all was. Zephyr was a great fan of the reservoir of sticks!🐾🐾 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  12905. Hi Chris, I have indeed encountered Incredible Edible and I think it’s amazing! I hope you are staying dry in this storm? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12906. Mr Mindful. My husband can’t be in the vlogs because he works in education and with vulnerable families so I have to keep him private for professional reasons. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12907. I totally recommend a narrowboat holiday.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy Easter! 🦋🌻🐣
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  12908. I think they are invasive here because they spread to such an extent that they cut out the natural light in the woodland and as a result not much else can grow. It is pretty though!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care.🌻🦋
    1
  12909. Thank you so much, Jack! I am so pleased that you enjoyed the wildlife photography. Have a super week 🌻🦋
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  12910. That is such a kind comment, Ruth- thank you so much 😊 You are so right about video calling shortening the distance. It’s a joy to stay in touch that way isn’t it? Thank you so much for your watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  12911. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  12912. Hi Chris, thank you for your lovely comment. Little Alice is a Stowaway Kondor 10ft. We got her second hand. What’s good about her is she can be rowed, sailed or motored and she folds away on the roof. Have a lovely bank holiday weekend🦋🌻
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  12913. Your neck pillows sound like a wonderful idea! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  12914. I only did the costs of the boat and boat expenses as the costs of food and lifestyle are all so individual to different people. Also, my situation is tricky as my husband only lives onboard for part of the week so I couldn’t cost it for two either. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12915. Thank you for such a heartfelt comment. Your father sounds like he was an amazing man. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12916. Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and join the journeys. Have a super Sunday and wonderful week ahead 🌻🦋
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  12917. Hooray! What a journey is has had but I am delighted that you have finally got it.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  12918. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, James. I hope you have another lovely August day in SW Ontario tomorrow. Take care🌻🦋
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  12919. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12920. That’s right, I think they have a bird of prey display there. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  12921. I'm so pleased that you found this useful. I found it useful to make as it made me realise where even more savings could be made. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  12922. Hi Bob, I agree with you that there's no point getting annoyed when you can't change the situation; I was so lucky to have broken down near Oxley Marine and all the services like water and waste disposal, plus the walks were amazing around there! I hope we can get to where we need to be in time for Christmas🤞 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  12923. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  12924. I’m so pleased! 😀 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12925. 👍Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and great week ahead. Take care🦋🌻
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  12926. To hear that makes me feel so happy, thank you so much for such a lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  12927. Thank you so much, John😊 Have a super rest for the weekend🦋🌻
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  12928. That is such a beautiful comment. Thank you so much! Take care 🦋🌻
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  12929. Thank you so much 😊 Have a wonderful week, take care🦋🌻
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  12930. I hope you enjoyed it all the over in Cape Town?Thank you so much for watching. 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  12931. Can I run that off my inverter? I’ll check👍 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12932. Thank you so much, Lee. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12933. He has a love of steam trains and travel. Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  12934. You are so welcome and thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  12935. Only on the odd occasion! 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  12936. Hi Trev, we don't normally go near the rivers in the winter either but we thought as this one was mainly canal, it wouldn't really be a problem.I hope you're keeping nice and warm? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12937. Thank you so much, Jean! Take care🦋🌻
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  12938. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the videos.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12939. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  12940. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Tessa. I found the whole cruise emotional and full of nostalgia. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  12941. Hi Jenny, I’ll try and get inside one of those houses to film one day, not in the burglar sense of course but if ever I meet someone who has one, I’ll ask them. It would be interesting wouldn’t it? Thank you so much for watching twice and for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12942. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  12943. Thank you, John. I hope you are ok? It is so strange knowing that such a remarkable human being who kept doing her duty until the very end has left us all. Look after yourselves. Take care🦋🌻
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  12944. Completely 🦋🌻
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  12945. It is so pretty there! Say 'hi' to your friends from me. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12946. I did crap myself!😂 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  12947. That is so kind of you, Pete! Thank you so much. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  12948. Thank you! Take care 🌻🦋
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  12949. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12950. I’m am so glad that you found me too! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12951. Hi Andrew, thank you for your poem. Please don’t worry as I wasn’t upset I was more concerned that my comments were disappearing. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12952. Thank you so much for subscribing and welcome to the channel!👋 I am so pleased that you enjoyed the video. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  12953. Thank you so much, Jackie! Take care🦋🌻
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  12954. Thank you, Ian. I am so glad that you found it peaceful. Have a wonderful week!🌻🦋
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  12955. What a kind comment. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  12956. Thank you so much, Frances and I wish you and your family a very happy New Year too. 🌻🦋🥳
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  12957. The Glow Ball Tournament sounds magical!Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comment too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12958. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  12959. That is so kind of you, Lynn! Thank you so much 😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  12960. Thank you so much. Happy New Year!🌻🦋🥳
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  12961. I am doing really well; I hope you are too, Mark?Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12962. They are beautiful covered in dew! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12963. Thank you so much, Mike. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12964. I and Mr Dipper are very grateful for your kindness! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  12965. It is a beautiful sound isn’t it? I mentioned it in last weeks vlog. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  12966. 🦋🌻🤗
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  12967. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, Christine, take care🦋🌻
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  12968. Cat, I really appreciate the kindness and thoughtfulness in your comment. Thank you so much for taking the time to make it. Have a great week. Take care🦋🌻
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  12969. You are so welcome🦋🌻
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  12970. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  12971. Mind reader! 😂👍 Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  12972. She was a great talent wasn’t she? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12973. 😂I do think that if we kept reversing and going forwards that we may have smoothed it down a bit, but if we had got stuck coming back, we would have been well and truly stuck.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  12974. Thank you for that- I always seem to mispronounce the places that I go to. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12975. I am so pleased to hear that they are singing along the GU! That's brilliant.🤩 Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  12976. You are very observant!🤩 It was the spoon that sits on top of my flask, but as I only had tea, I didn't need to use the spoon, so I picked it up and took it home and gave it a good wash. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend🌻🦋
    1
  12977. You are so kind, Ann and I am very grateful for your lovely comment. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12978. Great idea!🦋🌻
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  12979. That is so kind of you! I’m so pleased that you have found my vlogs. My books sold out this weekend but I’m ordering some more that should arrive next week. Have a super week. Take care🦋🌻
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  12980. Hello Orchid House, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I really don't know how my garden has turned out like that? I think that plants just love travelling and the boat way of life!😆 I am so pleased that you enjoyed the woodpecker chick; it was such a little character and I was sad to say goodbye. Have a super weekend.🌻🦋
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  12981. I will have a look this evening! 👍⭐️Take care🌻🦋
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  12982. Colin, I only have an ad before the video and after it has finished. I set it like this deliberately so I can’t understand why you have had so many ads? Are you sure it was my video? Please can you let me know because I will contact YouTube about it. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12983. Thank you so much for your kindness. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
    1
  12984. You are so welcome. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a great weekend🦋🌻
    1
  12985. That is very kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
    1
  12986. Welcome to the channel!Thank you so much for your lovely comment too. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  12987. It can be recycled into bio fuel. I wish it was! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12988. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  12989. Spring and autumn are very special seasons aren’t they? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12990. There are eagles, but mainly in Scotland. I have seen golden eagles on the Isle of Mull before; it was truly wonderful. Take care🦋🌻
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  12991. Good question. What sort of holiday do you want? For variety I would recommend the Droitwich ring, taking in the River Severn and Worcester. Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12992. Hopefully, I'll get to travel on the Irish canals too one day. Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  12993. Thank you for your kindness. Take care 🦋🌻
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  12994. Thank you so much for watching 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  12995. I thought that too! Take care 🌻🦋
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  12996. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  12997. Thank you for your kind words, take care 🦋🌻
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  12998. Lowry was a genius wasn’t he? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  12999. That is so kind of you- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  13000. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13001. Thank you so much, Nate. 😊 Have a wonderful rest of the week 🦋🌻
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  13002. What a kind and lovely comment, thank you so much- I really appreciate it😊 Have a wonderful rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  13003. That’s so kind of you. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13004. The beach is Zephyr’s favourite place! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13005. Hi Tony, thank you so much for your lovely comment and for the information about the HVO. It is really reassuring to hear how the fuel is being used in the wider world. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  13006. Hi Alan, I hope you’re ok? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  13007. That is such a kind and lovely comment- thank you so much! I really appreciate it. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  13008. Thank you so much, Glyn! Take care 🦋🌻
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  13009. 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13010. The shop will be restocked on Thursday. Thank you so much for your interest in buying my journal. Take care🌻🦋
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  13011. We just keep going all through the seasons. Thank you for watching. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13012. Thank you so much, Frances🤗 Have a super weekend🦋🌻
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  13013. My daughter, India has a French boyfriend and he is teaching us French. The phrase that I said in the vlog is my favourite French phrase now! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13014. Thank you so much for your kindness, Karen. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13015. I hope you had a lovely week on the canals. The weather has been kind and spring is glorious on the water. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13016. What a beautiful comment- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  13017. The white feathers are very special aren't they? I am sorry that you have suffered losses of loved ones too recently.Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13018. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  13019. I would love to try an overnight anchor somewhere. You sailors are lucky things! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13020. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  13021. It is such a different vibe isn’t it? I go into a semi hibernation almost! 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13022. It is wonderful to bird watch at the moment because the bare branches are full of them! And then there are all of the winter visitors too. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  13023. 🙈 not more economic turmoil! Thank you for your comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  13024. I didn’t smell the bread; it would have been lovely to though! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13025. I have just seen this comment, but have also just seen that you have become a patron of the channel. Thank you so much, Nanci! 🤗 I will message you through the Patreon Page. Take care🌻🦋
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  13026. Is their music good? It sounds like it should be. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13027. That is so kind of you. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13028. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the music. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13029. 😂 Very true! 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super Sunday! Take care 🌻🦋
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  13030. I would be ever so sea sick on a sail boat! 😂 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13031. You are so kind, Anthony! Thank you so much 😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  13032. Good question. I want to do the whole of the northern canals for the next couple of years so I wouldn’t have gone back down the Bridgewater for a while. There are alternative routes back south which I will take when the time comes. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13033. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  13034. Thank you for your lovely comment, Julian! There is definitely lots of water at the moment- you're right there. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  13035. How wonderful to work in a sunshine environment every day! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13036. What a mega cool comment, Anthony! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  13037. The siskins lit up those trees like little lanterns; it was gorgeous to see so many.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  13038. Thank you so much, Pauline. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
    1
  13039. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Paul. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  13040. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I was blown away by the spectacular bridges on the cruise. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  13041. Chester was so beautiful! Zephyr is full of tricks so doing that would not surprise me!😂🐾🐾 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13042. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13043. Oh no! Not that movie! 😱😂 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13044. Thank you so much Ann! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  13045. I totally recommend hiring a narrowboat! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13046. Yes that’s right! 🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  13047. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the recap, Dianne. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13048. Thank you so much, Thomas! Take care 🦋🌻
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  13049. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13050. I really recommend a trip to Chester. Rye sounds beautiful too! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13051. Steve, I am so sorry that there wasn't a vlog this week, but I was visiting family who are a long way from my boat now that I have travelled further North this year. I am back and trying to get a vlog ready for this week.🤞I am so pleased that you have remembered such a lovely story about your owl; 🦉 it really makes me smile to think about it. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  13052. Thank you so much for your kind comment, Pete. I felt my friend there somehow and it was a very beautiful moment for me. It’s such a devastating loss so to find some comfort is a good thing. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13053. How wonderful! 🤩Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13054. I think that if a well behaved dog is in a room, it makes people relax and it breaks the ice. Some department stores let dogs in now because people start chatting to each other and this is all good psychology for buying things! Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  13055. Hi Sue, that is so kind of you- thank you so much! The weather is very varied at the moment isn't it? I hope you have been okay in the storm? Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  13056. Kinver is beautiful and one of my all Tim favourite places now. Thank you for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  13057. Very true! Thank you so much for your kindness. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13058. That is so wonderful that you have got your daughter's books still. She will sit and look through them one day and she'll be glad that you didn't scribble all over them.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, Pete, take care🦋🌻
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  13059. I really liked my bee hotel but it fell apart one year. You have reminded me to buy a new one! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13060. I do live on the boat full time. Thank you for your comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  13061. It has become more precarious it seems and we are having to adapt and change the way we did things every year. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13062. 👍Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13063. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for subscribing too. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13064. The boating spirit really comes out in the winter as there are lots more challenges to overcome. It was such fun that day all helping each other get water. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13065. Thank you so much for your kind words.😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  13066. Thank you so much, Sean! Take care 🌻🦋
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  13067. How wonderful that you could reference your reading in the video this week! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. It was a seagull too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13068. I’d watch that! 😁Thank you so much for your watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13069. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am selling copies of my 2022 and 2023 journal in my shop at the moment- themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com but I just haven't promoted it on my channel recently. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  13070. Thank you for your lovely comment. I travel with my husband but his work commitments and the sensitive nature of his job means that he can’t be on social media. I mention him in the older vlogs when not many people watched. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13071. They are so cool aren't they? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13072. I will have to do that- good tip. 👍Thank you for your comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  13073. It was an adventure! 😅 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13074. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  13075. It’s all a bit scary at the moment. I’m sitting and watching the river levels again this evening. The Bridgewater is so bad isn’t it? Luckily, no one was injured. Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13076. 3x 2 squares! 😋 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13077. It was so much fun to paint…I still haven’t finished it two years on though! 🙈 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13078. Zephyr wasn’t impressed when I called the ball awful was she? 😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13079. I am glad that I got lost too!😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  13080. What beautiful memories linked to flowers! Thank you so much for sharing that. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13081. 💚🌻🦋
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  13082. That is so kind of you. I use a Panasonic Lumix 2000 which is a great, little bridge camera.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy New Year! 🥳🌻🦋
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  13083. You are so welcome. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  13084. Hi Mary, the joy of a happy dog is infectious isn’t it? I will do another early cruise again soon but I haven’t been able to get up on time since the last one 🤭 Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  13085. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  13086. Perhaps your soil is too good as foxgloves seem to do well on very little it seems. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13087. I hope I have a quieter week too! 😅 Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13088. Get well soon, John! Make sure you keep up with your vitamin C drinks. Thank you for your interest in my shop: themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com take care 🌻🦋
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  13089. Thank you so much, Brian! Take care 🦋🌻
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  13090. I’m so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs, Ivan. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13091. Will do! 👍 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week, Take care 🦋🌻
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  13092. Thank you for watching and for your kind comment, John. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13093. Sadly, the avocado is no more🥺 Take care🦋🌻
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  13094. Well, you have educated me with this comment, today! Thank you so much for taking the time to make it. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  13095. That is so kind of you- thank you. Merry Christmas and happy New Year to you too. Take care 🦋🌻🎄
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  13096. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and blessings to you too, Foster Kennel- take care🌻🦋🐾
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  13097. It is my husband, but he prefers not to be in the vlogs. He does do so much on the boat and he works too, but he asks that I don't film him when he is doing locks or steering the boat. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend🦋🌻
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  13098. You are so welcome! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  13099. On this application form, you had to print it off and send it to them. It’s strange isn’t it? Great advice though 👍 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13100. 😂 I have total respect for slugs- don't worry!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13101. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13102. Welcome aboard! Thank you so much for stumbling upon my channel🤗 Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  13103. Not yet, but I will soon. I'm looking forward to it.Thank you so much for your lovely comment, take care🦋🌻
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  13104. All my curries are vegan or vegetarian. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13105. That is so kind of you- thank you, John. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13106. Thank you so much for watching. Enjoy your visit. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13107. What a lovely comment, Deborah! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  13108. It was such a challenge, Sue but such an adventure too! Thank you so much for watching and your lovely comment too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13109. 😂 It aged me! 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13110. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much 😊 Take care🦋🤭
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  13111. 🦋🌻
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  13112. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13113. Hi Chris, the old chimney will be missed, but I rather like the new one's personality too!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  13114. How amazing it must be to watch the hobbies like that! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  13115. Hi Tony, please make the arty comments; I need all the help I can get! I really am making it up as I go along, so don't be worried about offering some pointers. 🎨 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend.🌻🦋
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  13116. Good point, Les! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  13117. What a wonderful achievement! Thank you so much for sharing it. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13118. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment🤗 It is so special to me to know that the vlogs are bringing you peace and joy. Have a super weekend🌻🦋
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  13119. Thank you so much, Simon for such a kind comment. It was a complete shock as Francesca hadn't even been sick. The fellow boaters are very right- one day at a time and live it to the full.Take care 🦋🌻
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  13120. I am feeling much better, thank you so much😊 My book will be back in stock next week sometime.🤞 It's themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  13121. That is so kind of you- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  13122. That is so kind of you, Maxiemills!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  13123. How wonderful that you have visited The Scilly Isles too! It is a special place with such a range of wildlife. The overnight sleeper sounds exciting. I shall have to do another boat tour soon as we have changed so much since then and are still making changes now. Thank you for watching and commenting. Take care🦋🌻
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  13124. Thank you so much for your idea! ⭐️👍Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  13125. Thank you so much! 😊 Have a great week, take care🌻🦋
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  13126. 🙈 sorry about that but I can’t remember now!🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13127. What a beautiful poem! Thank you so much for sending it. Take care 🤩🦋🌻
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  13128. Happy 80th, Sandy! I hope you have a wonderful time.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13129. I didn't! 😂Thank you for watching and for your complete faith too. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13130. I’m so pleased that you found it relaxing. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13131. I have an additional two at the front but they are much smaller. All our electrical needs are powered by the solar in the summer but I don’t use the washing machine or a hairdryer or anything with a big power draw. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13132. Well now, you’re not slow, you’re incredibly busy! 🚜 I really hope the weather isn’t causing problems on the farm. Thank you for watching and take care.🦋🌻
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  13133. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  13134. Thank you! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  13135. Thank you so much🤗 The bird man made the visit to Leamington so special and his story of how he has fed the birds there for 15 years, was so touching. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  13136. Hello! 👋 What a beautiful place you live in! And everyone is so kind where you are too. Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13137. It was tasty! 😋 Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13138. When the pramhood is up the visibility isn’t as good. I will see what I can do though. Thank you so much 😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  13139. Thank you so much ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  13140. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Martin. I think that non swimmers probably make the best boaters as they will take extra care not to fall in! Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13141. I am so pleased that you feel that you are reaping the rewards from having worked on your mental health. It is a great comfort when you can accept, float through and remember that time passes. xx Take care🦋🌻
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  13142. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13143. I am so sorry Jock. I have to try and get through the closure so poor Rochdale didn’t get a visit and then I go and mix my Castletons up too! I am easily confused so to have two places one with blue pits and the other with blue mines- well- it was too much for my little brain to compute! 🙈😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13144. Thank you, Richard. Take care🌻🦋
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  13145. I live with my husband but he can't be in the vlogs as his work has a strict code of conduct about social media. I am on my own sometimes though and I always feel safe; I think the fact that I have got Zephyr, my dog with me makes me feel more secure too. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13146. Thank you so much, Frances. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  13147. Your deodorant sounds amazing!🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you both!🥳🌻🦋
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  13148. Fancy Herb Robert causing all that chaos! 😳 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13149. You are so right- it would be dangerous to try and survive on a narrowboat in those temperatures as they are steel and so as soon as the fire went out; the boat would be frozen inside. Thank you for watching. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  13150. I’m so pleased that you found it relaxing. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  13151. That is such a kind comment- thank you. Winter and the new year are all about heading North for us. I can't wait to explore the beautiful canals up there. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  13152. The ability to fix things is highly important! 🤩Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13153. She really did!😋🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13154. I appreciate your opinion and love the fact that we can disagree but still give each other the respect that we deserve. You have done your research and I have done mine and I will make my choice and you can make yours. It is great to have an option and we can both be happy with our selections.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13155. Thank you, the NB Froya crew for your lovely comment and I won’t miss Wicken Fen now! Be sure to say hello if you see me! Take care🌻🦋
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  13156. That’s so kind of you, Gordon. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13157. That is such a kind comment, thank you so much, Robin and for re-watching the vlog too!☺️ Hopefully, our engine worries will be a thing of the past soon.🤞 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  13158. I’m glad you are enjoying the English views. I bet it’s beautiful where you are too! Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  13159. I’ll do a more practical vlog soon. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13160. 😂 🐾🐾 What a pair they are!
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  13161. The vlogs are so much fun to make so it is lovely to know that you enjoy watching them. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13162. I’m so pleased 😌 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13163. That is so kind of you, Ruth. Thank you so much. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13164. 🤗🌻🦋
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  13165. They are wonderful birds! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13166. A wood burning stove brings a heart to the boat and makes winter cruising magical. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Jack. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13167. It was such a great feeling- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  13168. You’re right.🐾🐾🤩 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13169. That is an excellent question and still remains a bit of a mystery. I have read that the barges were painted with other flowers and other scenes too, but the roses and castles image seems to have stuck. Perhaps because these could be painted more quickly and this made it a more efficient way to decorate a home? Thank you for your question. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  13170. Hi Pete, I use a Panasonic Lumix 2000, my phone and a Go Pro Hero 10.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13171. Thank you so much, Shelia!🤗 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  13172. Thank you so much Jean-Louis for your kindness about my uncle and for your lovely words about the vlog. I really appreciate it. Have a wonderful week🌻🦋
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  13173. Thank you so much for such a considered comment. There are definitely some situations on the waterways where boaters are really, really struggling to make ends meet. I hope they get the support that they need. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  13174. You’re so welcome. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13175. It sounds like such a challenging time for everybody. The thaw must have been such a relief. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13176. Great advice! Take care🌻🦋
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  13177. It’s much harder than it looks isn’t it? Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13178. 😊 Thank you so much. Take care, Thomas🦋🌻
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  13179. I’m so pleased that you enjoy the videos. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13180. Great tip! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  13181. The engine is much better now but has a bit of diesel bug that we are treating. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a fab Friday! Take care 🦋🌻
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  13182. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13183. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13184. Thank you so much, Trevor. I'll contact Natasha!👍 Have a wonderful week, take care🦋🌻
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  13185. It’s a great project isn’t it! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13186. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  13187. Thank you for asking, I have tried to call my printer this morning, but he is on holiday- so I'll let you know when he gets back to me. Take care🌻🦋
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  13188. Thank you so much, Sian that is so kind of you. Have a super week. Take care🌻🦋
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  13189. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13190. 🐾🐾😂Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  13191. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13192. That’s so true! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13193. That is such a kind comment- thank you so much. I am really pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  13194. It was a challenging but exciting crossing.Thank you for watching and for your kind comment too. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13195. It’s such a stunning bird! I’m glad you’ve got them too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13196. My mum is called Ann, Christopher. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super Sunday! Take care 🌻🦋
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  13197. Hi Nigel, thank you for your lovely comment. I hope for no more deserters too!😂 Have a super weekend🦋🌻
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  13198. Rats can jump on board whenever they want as narrowboats moor next to the bank. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13199. That’s so kind of you, Jack although I should have researched how to pronounce Keighley! 🙈🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13200. Thank you so much, Bobbie! Take care 🦋🌻
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  13201. Zephyr is not so sure about that idea! 😂🐾🐾 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13202. I’ve seen something on YouTube- thank you for telling me though. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13203. My husband is with me but he won’t appear on camera as his job doesn’t permit a social media presence. I don’t mind you asking. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  13204. Thank you so much for pointing this out. I got the idea from a recipe online, so I will not add desiccated coconut anymore. Have a lovely weekend and week ahead.🌻🦋
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  13205. Thank you so much, Jan. It is always daunting going over an aqueduct like that. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  13206. That is such a kind comment! Thank you so much. Take care🦋🌻
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  13207. Droitwich is so pretty, Nick. Thank you so much for your lovely comment; I really appreciate it.😊 Have a super rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  13208. That’s so kind of you, Dianne. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13209. It is so lovely to hear from you, Andrew. Thank you so much for your kind words. I really appreciate them. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13210. It’s a super place to live near! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13211. Vampires!😱 I hadn’t thought about that!😅 Thank you for watching and for your kind words. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13212. Welcome to the channel! 🤗 Thank you for your kindness. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13213. Yep, no one was going to stop Zephyr from getting to her India! Thank you so much for watching, take care🦋🌻🐾🐾
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  13214. Because this area floods badly, they reuse their WWII sirens for warnings of them. I’m so pleased that you have got your calendars. Thank you for buying them. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13215. Hi Mary, a swallow and a cuckoo! 🤩 How wonderful! Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  13216. Do you mean getting through the winter weather? Everything is manageable and can be overcome; it's just more planning is required during the winter. Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  13217. That’s so kind of you 😊 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13218. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  13219. Thank you so much, Colin for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  13220. October is the best month to go fungus spotting. You can download an app which will ID fungus from your photos. I am going to spend the weekend on the forest floor with my nose to the ground for more varieties! Thank you for your lovely comments!🌻🦋
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  13221. Zephyr is such a special member of the family. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13222. That is so kind of you.🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 Take care🌻🦋
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  13223. It was such an exciting adventure! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13224. Hi Anthony, I hope you have had a good week? Your comments were just so lovely to read, thank you so much 😊 It is heartwarming to know how much you enjoyed this week’s vlog. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  13225. Hi Brewster, 😂 I thought that you would really appreciate the 'Gongboozerlers!'😂 I agree with you about Zephyr getting off when she saw her chance; she decided that she needed to give herself some time out. 🐾🐾 Thank you for making me laugh. Have a super weekend🦋🌻
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  13226. Foxes are magnificent aren't they? Take care 🦋🌻
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  13227. Thank you so much ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  13228. Thank you so much that is so kind of you. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13229. I hope you find mindfulness and happiness very soon. Depression is such a frightening and overwhelming feeling; please be kind to yourself. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13230. That is so true, Rod! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13231. I don’t know that phrase but I’ll look it up and see what it means. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  13232. Let’s hope it gets calmer! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13233. 🤭 Great advice! Thank you so much for watching! Take care🦋🌻
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  13234. That is so kind of you, thank you so much! Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  13235. What a kind and generous comment- thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13236. I know; she’s only 5! I think it’s the stress of living with me. 🥲 Thank you for watching. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  13237. Look what you have started! 😂 Thank you for the encouragement though. I really appreciate it. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13238. Thank you so much for your ideas. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13239. That is my very best concentration face, Sandy! 😂 Have a super weekend with Ruski. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13240. I’m so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13241. Hi Jenny, that must have been a big moment in your life to move to the other side of the world at seven. How did you cope with the change? Thank you for your lovely comment too. 🦋🌻
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  13242. A very poignant quote. Thank you so much for watching. Have a great week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13243. I am so pleased that you enjoyed this vlog.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13244. I’m hoping to get back to some calm now!😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13245. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  13246. That must have been a stunning place to go to a wedding! I read about that tunnel too. How exciting!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13247. The light at the end was a beautiful sight and a relief to see it too! 😅 Thank you so much for your lovely comments and I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  13248. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Sue! Have a wonderful rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  13249. In the video after this, I make an apology for mixing my Castletons up- sorry about confusing you. 🙈 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13250. What a lovely comment, Wayne! Thank you so much. Take care🌻🦋
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  13251. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  13252. It is a good life mostly. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13253. That is such a good idea, David! Thank you so much for suggesting it; when we hit the summer again, I think we will give that a go. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  13254. That’s my fault, since then I keep Zephyr away from the flowers. Thank you so much for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  13255. I really do love creating the vlogs and I'm so glad that you are enjoying them. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care 🌻🦋
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  13256. Watch when you are ready, Louise- sleep is so good for you and I hope your pain eases as soon as possible. Take care🌻🦋
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  13257. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Robert. Have a super weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  13258. That is so kind of you, Colin! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13259. Hi Annie, it is wonderful to know that your hedgehogs are doing well. White dead nettle is a great haven for mini beasts isn't it? I agree with you entirely about artificial grass, but I had no idea that there was artificial hedging too!- Why?🙈Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13260. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Tina. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13261. Zephyr only seems to jump in when you throw something for her to retrieve? And she is quite cautious really. She has never jumped off the boat into the water though but she has jumped off to get onto the bank. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13262. I definitely would! It's the same with the Ruddy Duck as the Golden Eye, it's the males that are the most distinctive to find isn't it? Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super Friday and weekend ahead. Take care🦋🌻
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  13263. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment, Andrew. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13264. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Have a super week. Take care🌻🦋
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  13265. I love the fact that you had a cuppa with me!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  13266. I am not a big coffee drinker, but every now and again, I might have one. Not before drawing though as I wouldn't be able to concentrate properly.🤪Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13267. Not to worry! I haven't made it easy to navigate. Thank you for watching the other vlogs though.🦋🌻
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  13268. Blessings and peace to you too! Thank you so much for your kind wishes. Hopefully, we can get Alice Grace back to her normal self again🤞 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  13269. 🤭 It wouldn’t make you laugh if you had to eat one of the 9 out of 10 disasters! 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13270. What a great tip! Thank you. Turning a big wheel sounds like hard work to me, so I’m glad you just turn a key now. Have a good week!🌻🦋
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  13271. That is very kind. I loved my job as a head teacher; it was so rewarding, but I really enjoy what I am doing now too. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13272. That is a very kind comment. Thank you so much😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  13273. It is an impressively built machine.Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13274. Happy New Year to you too! Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13275. What a beautiful place to live in! The castle must have looked spectacular in its day. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  13276. I’m sorry Mark, I didn’t have any jam but if I did, it would have been on those crumpets for sure! 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13277. That is so kind of you but I think I’d be too nervous to do anything like that. Take care🌻🦋
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  13278. Hi Paul, thank you so much for your kindness.👍 Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  13279. Kinver Canopies did our pram cover and it has made such a difference having it.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  13280. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  13281. It is my pleasure to share the places that I visit with you all. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  13282. Puppies! 😍 How wonderful! They might like Dog TV? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13283. 😋 It was a delicious tea time this week for me! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13284. You are so welcome! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend 🦋🌻
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  13285. I am so pleased that the vlog made you smile. It was great fun to film and make despite the engine issues that we're having. Hopefully, we'll be up and running again as normal soon.🤞 Have a super rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  13286. That is so kind of you!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13287. You're right that other ways of making money are advisable as you are right about YouTube as a stand alone won't earn you enough to live on unless you have millions of views each week. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13288. I am heading to Gloucester, so I'll give your brother a wave for you. 👋Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  13289. Thank you so much, Robin. That is so kind of you. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  13290. It’s reassuring to know I’m not the only one who cooks and washes up like that! 😂Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13291. That is a beautiful thought to see a butterfly and think of your best friend. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🦋🦋🦋🌻
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  13292. You are so kind- thank you so much! Take care 🌻🦋🐾🐾
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  13293. Well I am jolly well relieved to hear that!😅 Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  13294. Hi Mark, thank you for such a kind comment. Stumbling on the buttercup meadow was such a magical surprise and I could have sat there for hours. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  13295. Hi Mike, glad to know that you've had your nature fix! Thank you so much for watching.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  13296. 😊 Thank you so much! Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  13297. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13298. It was a tasty stack of sandwiches- I did share them with Mr M, but still ate far too many! 😂😋 Have a super Sunday and rest of the week! Take care🦋🌻
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  13299. Well that just suits me perfectly, Pete! I really hope you continue to enjoy the vlogs. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  13300. Thank you for your interest in my 2023 book. It's in my shop at the moment. themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  13301. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13302. Zephyr loves to roll!🙈 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13303. What a kind comment! Thank you so much 😊 I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13304. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Colin on Bollin is a great match isn’t it!😄 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13305. This is such a good idea! I love finding wild orchids so as the weather improves I will do that. I think I’ll get a book with all of them first. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13306. I am so pleased that you enjoy the channel.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13307. That list is just like Zephyr has written it! 👍😂🐾🐾 All of her favourite things. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13308. I think you’re right about the battery. Sunny Lima sounds wonderful! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13309. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs! 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13310. How wonderful! I wanted to do that Wuthering Heights Walk but the weather was a bit too dangerous. I’ll have to go back and do it one day. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13311. I will do some more vlogs about this but I did this one a while ago which you might find interesting How Much Does a Canal Narrowboat Cost? #194 https://youtu.be/N3jQ6iFGT0k thank you so much for your watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13312. I feel very lucky to be enjoying this way of life while I can. Have a super week, Sean. Take care🦋🌻
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  13313. You too, Mike. Take care🌻🦋
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  13314. What a remarkable lady your daughter sounds! How courageous of her to save someone like that. You must be so proud? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13315. Great recommendation- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  13316. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  13317. I am glad you are not ashamed to admit how you feel, Ian and I hope you are ok? The Queen led by example and continued to do this until the very end; I think feeling that void of no longer having that constant person in our lives is the hardest thing. Thank you so much for sharing how you feel. Take care
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  13318. 🦋🌻
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  13319. 😂 Zephyr was right on the case! 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13320. 😊🤗 Thank you so much, what a lovely comment! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  13321. What a kind comment! Thank you so much 😊 I am really pleased that you like the vlogs. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  13322. That is so kind of you, Carl!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13323. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching, Aidan. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  13324. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  13325. I was so relieved to be out of that tunnel!😅 Thank you so much for watching and commenting, take care🦋🌻
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  13326. I am glad that you enjoy the wildlife part of the vlogs. We share a love of nature. Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  13327. How special to learn that your mum sold from the Piece Hall! 🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13328. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it, Deb! Thank you so much for your lovely comments. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  13329. I was gf for years and then this year, I started eating wholemeal sourdough and found that it didn't upset my stomach. Now I can eat wholemeal and all sourdoughs. I think having a complete break from gluten really helped me. I hope your bread making is more successful than mine! 🤭 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13330. That’s so kind of you, Pia. Thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13331. What a kind comment- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🤩
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  13332. That is so kind of you; I just practise, practise, practise. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13333. 🌻🦋
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  13334. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  13335. Not sure what this means, but thank you! Merry Christmas and stay safe 🌻🦋
    1
  13336. That is so kind of you- Nanci! Take care🦋🌻
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  13337. Thank you so much, Deborah! Have a super weekend, Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  13338. I can see what you mean! We don’t have that moth here- we have a lunar hornet moth. What a beautiful moth it is🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  13339. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
    1
  13340. Oh those poor ready salted chickens!🫣🐓Thank you so much for your kind comment, Pete- I really appreciate it. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  13341. What a beautiful, kind and generous poem. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  13342. Well now, I am learning so many potato tricks; I am going to look at chips in a whole new light from now on!🤭 Thank you for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  13343. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  13344. Having a house fire must have been terrifying. I am so pleased that you are ready to explore your hobbies now. Enjoy! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13345. I am so pleased that you found it relaxing, Kevin!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  13346. Ooh, I bet that was amazing to see! 🤩Thank you so much for watching. Have a fab Friday, take care🦋🌻
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  13347. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  13348. That is very kind of you.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  13349. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13350. That is brave! Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  13351. I hope you have a much better day tomorrow. I’m so pleased that this vlog helped you to relax. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13352. 😊 Thank you so much 😊 . Take care 🌻🦋
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  13353. That’s so kind of you. 🤗 I hope you are both well? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13354. I haven’t dropped it yet but I am so careful- I wouldn’t want to lose a biscuit!😂 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13355. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13356. Glyn you are right, the surroundings make up for the mishaps had in them. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  13357. How wonderfully kind of you, Anthony!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  13358. That’s amazing! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13359. Thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care 🦋🌻
    1
  13360. Thank you ☺️ They were appreciated- 😋 Take care 🌻🦋
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  13361. That is so sweet of you!Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13362. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Lambs and snow- wow!🤩 I hope your greenery arrives soon.🤞 Have a super weekend🌻🦋
    1
  13363. Thank you, MJ! 🦉 Take care🦋🌻
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  13364. Hi Simon, I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog! We are so proud that India is working on conservation projects like that- she absolutely loves her work. In terms of internet, we basically followed everything that Colin and Shaun set up on their boat for internet.https://youtu.be/vWRCEmySMEM Hopefully this link will take you to their internet episode which is episode 42. It's such a good vlog as Colin leaves no stone unturned when it comes to detail. We have O2 via our phones, and Three via our Huawei box and then we have another EE box which we have as emergency if the other two don't work. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  13365. It is so sad isn't it? Predators, cold winters and poor habitat all contribute to their short life, yet they strut along enjoying every minute of the time that they have. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  13366. Thank you for your interest in a calendar. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13367. 😂 no. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13368. That’s so kind of you, Helen and Barney! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13369. It was a challenge- but well worth it. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  13370. She loves a nap in front of the fire! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13371. 😂👍 What a great summary! Especially the crazy dog bit! 😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13372. It was a bit scary wasn’t it 🙀 It’s all safe now though, thankfully. Have a super weekend, Ann. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  13373. Zephyr really makes me laugh 😂 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13374. Oh Tessa, I love the wrens, they are so beautiful with their upright tails and giant call! I am so chuffed to know that one tapped on your window when I was reading my poem💚 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  13375. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  13376. It is a beautiful place to walk around. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I hope you get your calendar soon. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  13377. Hi Leanne, thank you so much for your lovely comment.😊🤗 If you find about the headless ghost of Anne, I would love to know as I spent a while trying to find her story and I couldn't go deeper than the fact she was a ghost without a head? Have a wonderful rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  13378. That is so kind of you. I really appreciate your lovely words. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  13379. It really was! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13380. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  13381. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  13382. Thank you 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead 🦋🌻
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  13383. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13384. You are very welcome. Thank you so much for watching. Have a wonderful rest of the week 🦋🌻
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  13385. Oh your house is on Penny Lane how wonderful! ❤️ I hope the planes aren’t too noisy though? Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  13386. Thank you so much 😊 That is so kind of you 🤩 Enjoy the rest of your week 🌻🦋
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  13387. Thank you for your lovely comment. My daughter will be pleased that you like her name. Have a great rest of the week. Take care.🌻🦋
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  13388. They are great aren’t they? Thank you for watching. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  13389. It was so alarming to have all that water behind me! But it all turned out safely in the end😅 Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 Take care🌻🦋
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  13390. Hello Sandy and Ruski! I'm so pleased that you are watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13391. Thank you so much, Anthony. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the videos! Take care 🦋🌻
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  13392. The dippers seem to really like the Peak Forest and I don't blame them because it is stunning here. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13393. That is so lovely to hear Nanci! Thank you 😊 Have a super weekend 🌻🦋
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  13394. Thank you for the translation, Jean Louis! Is this a common bird where you are? Have a great week!🌻🦋🐤
    1
  13395. I’m trying to learn more of my lichens but I know the common ones now and I think they are wonderful 🤩 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  13396. I bet that was a great cycle ride! I love the way that you have mixed it with a bit of archaeology too. I was fascinated by the chalk streams near the canal there when I went many years ago.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13397. Fabulous! Thank you for sending it. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13398. Hi Jennifer, thank you so much for your kind comment. I hope Zephyr doesn't jump ship again, but I didn't blame her when she did, what with all the things that were going wrong. Have a super weekend🦋🌻
    1
  13399. What a kind comment. I’m so pleased that YouTube brought you here too! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13400. I love the change in seasons and what they bring to the waterways. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13401. That is very true. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13402. Hi Jenny, I am so sorry about the poor audio quality of the earlier vlogs. I have since then, invested in a microphone and I turn the volume of music much lower. Hopefully, you will notice the difference as you watch the recent vlogs. I started at #6 as 1-5 are set as Private videos whilst I tried to practice filming and editing. Thank you for your patience. Take care🦋🌻
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  13403. That is so kind of you- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  13404. Thank you so much for watching. You have made a good point there. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  13405. It was a bit of a magical mystery tour wasn't it?🤭 Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Margaret. Have a super weekend🌻🦋
    1
  13406. Hi Nick, I think you are right about the terns as they often follow the narrowboats, particularly when we are cruising through the shallower water. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a good week. Take care🌻🦋
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  13407. That is very true.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13408. 😂 BSS is Boat Safety Scheme and you get a certificate if you pass the BSS. I should have said the 'Scheme' bit though to be clear. I like your comment as it shows that you are paying attention!👍⭐️ Thank you so much for watching and commenting, take care🌻🦋
    1
  13409. It was good to smell the gas right away. I hope it’s sunny in Essex at the moment?Thank you for your kindness. Take care🌻🦋
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  13410. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13411. That is so kind of you- thank you so much ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  13412. She had a ball didn’t she! 😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  13413. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much. Have a wonderful week. Take care🌻🦋
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  13414. Beautiful 😍 birds! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  13415. Hello, Raymond- thank you so much for such a kind and lovely comment. I really appreciate your words. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  13416. Always upgrade to 4, I say! 😂Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13417. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment.😊 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  13418. Hi Brewster, the river is really glassy here in places, so I am chuffed that it came out on the camera like that. I'm glad that a new face made it into the collection too!🤪 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  13419. I did have a little cry in that lock though! 🥹🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13420. Your back yard sounds like a great wildlife haven, William! Some tunnels have towpaths but most don’t as the boaters used to leg their boats through. Some people back in the day were paid to be leggers. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13421. Thank you so much for your kind words, Robert.Take care 🦋🌻
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  13422. That is so kind of you- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  13423. That is so kind of you. I really appreciate your comment.Thank you so much! Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  13424. I will do 😄Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  13425. Thank you so much for such a kind comment- I really appreciate it. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  13426. You must have produced some wonderful artwork where you are as the landscape and wildlife are spectacular in Scotland. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  13427. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13428. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  13429. It sounds like such a tough time! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13430. It was so lovely to meet you too. You are welcome to come and visit any time. Thank you so much for all of your kind comments and support with my calendar- Lizzie you are an absolute ⭐️ Happy new Year to you and your family🦋🌻🥳
    1
  13431. Hi Lydia, I am delighted to know that you have the same sense of humour as me!😂 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  13432. Such wise words- thank you so much.Take care 🦋🌻
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  13433. Does Ruski do that when you try to brush him?Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  13434. 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 🦋🌻
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  13435. Yes it is👍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13436. They are so blue aren't they?Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13437. Thank you so much! Have a super Sunday, take care🦋🌻
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  13438. That is very true. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13439. 😂😂😂 You are so funny, Ian! Thank you so much for making me laugh!😊 Happy New Year to you all!🥳 🌻🦋
    1
  13440. A cup of tea is like an apple a day for me!😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  13441. 🙈 I forgot! Next tunnel, I'll be doing that. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  13442. She hasn't jumped overboard, but she has taken herself off the boat when it's been reversing before and onto the towpath as she doesn't like reversing very much.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  13443. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13444. I can't imagine the mill lying derelict now that I have seen it a working and restored like that. How amazing to see the progress. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Rex and Blaze. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13445. I’m so pleased that you arrived here and I know what you mean about the news. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13446. I am so pleased that you found the videos and that you enjoy them. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13447. I thought it was your boat that we passed! And now that explains the loud snoring coming across the canal.🤭😴 Thank you for watching. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
    1
  13448. That is so mind of you.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy New Year! 🥳🌻🦋
    1
  13449. She is a great communicator! 😂🐾🐾 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13450. That’s very kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13451. Thank you 😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  13452. She loves her new ball! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
    1
  13453. Thank you so much. It was a treat to see the Redwing again as I haven't seen them these last few weeks and I thought they may have gone already. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  13454. Thank you, Vanessa.😊🌻🦋
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  13455. 👋 Hello, Tony! It's nice to be found. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  13456. Stress is an all encompassing, terrible feeling, isn't it? I really hope whatever it is that is causing it eases for you. Sending you a ☁️ to float on for a while while the time passes until you feel better again. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋☁️
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  13457. Sprinkle sounds like it was a characterful bird! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13458. Thank you so much; that is so kind of you. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋🐾🐾
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  13459. You are so welcome!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13460. I’m so pleased that you enjoy them. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13461. I didn't know that. It's interesting that you say they are vicious as they seem more gentle than the greylag geese here. Often a greylag will be seen hanging around with the Canada Geese after the other greylags have bullied it. That's my observations anyway. Thank you so much for your great tidbit. Take care🦋🌻
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  13462. I'm sure you'll be on a narrowboat soon.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy Easter! 🦋🌻🐣
    1
  13463. That’s so kind of you! Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
    1
  13464. It sounds like you are having an exciting time in Texas! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  13465. That’s a good idea! Thank you ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  13466. Oh Simon, I love this story about your late 1st M.I.L. It seems so unthinkable now that when women got married they weren't allowed to work anymore but how amazing that she remembered the skill of piping like that. It made me really laugh when she said that they were doing it all wrong!😂😂 I bet the carnival on the green is brilliant. Thank you so much for your super comment. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  13467. Hi Simon, I hope you are enjoying this fair weather aboard? I like to find a hidden, little path and see where it takes me, but this walk was full of awe and wonder! It is so special to be able to read comments from different places, but also to read ones from viewers like you who have been here from the beginning. Have a super weekend, Simon. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13468. Happy New Year to you too, Ruth! I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the video. Have a super week, take care 🌻🦋
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  13469. If you got a dispatch notification this week, then it probably was, Deirdre. Thank you so much for buying it. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13470. We have them in England but they are mainly found in the south of the country.Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  13471. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  13472. It is so cold isn't it? But I love the blue skies and bright sunshine that it comes with.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13473. It's not often you see cormorants fly in a V which is what sparked my interest and then I discovered that they fly like that to find defrosted water. There are problems in life wherever you live and boat-life is just the same, but so far the negatives far outweigh the positives for me. Thank you so much! Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  13474. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13475. I’m so pleased that your book arrived. Thank you so much for buying it! Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  13476. When I was moored in Consall Forge I bought it from Nick the Potter there. I think he’s on this video: # 183 Is This The Most Stupid Thing I've Done Narrowboating? https://youtu.be/iTjcqI6QC8U Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week! Take care 🌻🦋
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  13477. I feel privileged to have followers like you! Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  13478. I wish you all the luck in the world with your narrowboat dream! Take care🦋🌻
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  13479. Great information- thank you so much!👍 Have a super weekend🌻🦋
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  13480. Thank you so much, Nanci for your kind words! Take care🌻🦋
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  13481. 🦉🦉such beautiful creatures aren’t they!👍🙏
    1
  13482. Oh Deborah,🤗 thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  13483. I'm glad you liked Lady Mindful!😂 Fortunately she has left the building!😂 Thank you so much for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  13484. I save my biscuit supply for the week up for that moment so please don’t worry 😉 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13485. Thank you so much 😊 that is lovely to know. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13486. Spring is always over too quickly isn’t it? I will savour every minute of this one and share it with you. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13487. I will try that! 👍 Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13488. Hi Ruth, I hope you are well? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a great week.🌻🦋
    1
  13489. That is such great advice and encouragement- thank you so much!👍 Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  13490. We were so relieved and Zeph was pleased that her favourite biscuits were in the shopping trolley!😂🐾🐾 Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  13491. Thank you so much, Tania for your kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13492. That is a very kind comment.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13493. Hi Sandy, I’m so pleased you are enjoying the water perspective of an area that you know so well. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, take care 🦋🌻
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  13494. It is a very beautiful place to be. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13495. I will do! 👍🐾🐾Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13496. That’s very kind of you! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13497. I hope you and Ruski are nicely settled back again? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13498. I’m so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs, Dave. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  13499. 🌻🦋
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  13500. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13501. That is so kind of you, Suzanne! You have some amazing wildlife where you are.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13502. That is such a kind comment- thank you so much, Sue. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13503. It’s crazy isn’t it! Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13504. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13505. It really was 🙀 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13506. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the videos. Thank you so much for watching 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  13507. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  13508. My heart goes out to everyone affected by the floods in Valencia. That must have been so frightening. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13509. I use a tea strainer to stop the leaves from going into the tea cup as I use leaves rather than a bag of tea. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13510. Very poetic! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13511. I am so pleased that you have enjoyed watching, Gary. Thank you for your lovely comment. Happy and safe New Year to you!🌻🦋
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  13512. That is so kind of you.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  13513. It was like a wild sea out there that day!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13514. Thank you for your lovely comment and for buying my journals too- that is so kind of you. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13515. Hi Sean, good news! The inland waterways did an amazing job of presenting the facts about HVO to the MP Michael Fabricant and as a result, sometime after the meeting; the government have relaxed some of the regulations around buying the fuel. The only problem is, it is still so hard to find a supplier! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13516. Have you thought about trying a narrowboat holiday? That’s what we did a few times first. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13517. It is amazing that the canals still keep running with their 100 year old plus technology! Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  13518. Thank you so much, take care🌻🦋
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  13519. I’ll make sure I update you on my Parkin in the next vlog, but it is very nice and Christmas pudding-like in texture. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13520. That is such a thoughtful comment. Thank you so much, Andrea. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13521. John, you are so in the know with all things boating! I didn’t even know my interview was out yet and which edition it would be in! Does it read ok? I found the whole process quite nerve wracking and waffled a bit, but Ffion was a super person to chat to. Thank you so much for letting me know! Take care🦋🌻
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  13522. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  13523. I don't mind that you think that I am crazy and poor, I am happy and I hope that you are too.🙏 Thank you so much for watching. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  13524. Thank you so much 😊 I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13525. I’m sorry to hear about your loss. You must have so many lovely memories of the walks around St Aidans? I’ll be on the Leeds and Liverpool in the Autumn and Winter, I think. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13526. themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com I hope to have some more in stock by the end of next week.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  13527. Thank you for your guess. I'll let you know if you were right next week. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋🐾🐾
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  13528. Hi Vanessa, the water iris are so pretty aren't they? Thank you so much for your caring comment; I am much more rested now. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻🐾🐾
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  13529. Hi Steve, thank you so much for your lovely comment and for your guess/guesses! I will let you know next week if you were right. If you visit the Etsy site and put in 'TheMindfulNarrowboat,' then my shop will come up as some people are telling me the link isn't working properly? Thank you for asking about it. I have recycled, Zephyr's flat ball, and did that when she wasn't looking, so I will buy her a new one this weekend. I think the red kite flew away as the crow was chasing it off. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  13530. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the videos. Thank you so much for your kindness. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13531. How wonderful! Aren’t they ethereal birds? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13532. It was a lovely break away but I am very pleased to be back. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  13533. Thank you so much, Sian. Unexpected gifts are delightful aren’t they! Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13534. 😂 That is wonderful to know! Have a super week. Take care🌻🦋
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  13535. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much. Take care🦋🌻
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  13536. Thank you so much.Take care 🦋🌻
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  13537. What a great thing to have studied, Melissa. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  13538. Hi Jack, she is very well behaved when she knows that you are watching her 🤭🐾🐾 but as soon as your back is turned, all sorts of mischief takes place! 🙈Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  13539. Thank you so much 😊 That’s so kind of you. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13540. 🤗 Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  13541. That is so kind of you- Dave is a super photographer isn't he? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a great weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  13542. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  13543. When I walk Zephyr, I like to follow my nose and look for interesting, little paths; when I followed that one; I was so excited to see that it had a post box!Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  13544. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  13545. That is so kind of you.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  13546. Thank you so much for taking your time to send me this- how clever that you have cracked the GF bread recipe!🤩 Unfortunately, in an attempt to save his own life from 'bread poisoning', Mr M sold the bread machine!😂 I don't blame him as my bread was awful! Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  13547. That’s very kind. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13548. Hi Shirley, thank you so much for your kindness. It is lovely to know that you look forward to Mindful Narrowboat night🤗 I am glad that the Swan family just glided in the lock with you and I can totally relate to how you felt at the time. Have a super weekend and take care too- see you next week!🌻🦋🐾🐾
    1
  13549. I loved the snail too! What a beautiful shell it had and so clever to dive like that into the water! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻🐚🐌
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  13550. Aren’t they! 🤩Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13551. That is so kind of you, Elisabeth. 🤗 I will have my 2023 book back in stock next week, hopefully.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  13552. I have a licence called a Continuous Cruisers Licence which means that I can live on the water but only if I move once every two weeks in the winter and once a week, in the summer. You have to cover at least 20 miles in a year. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13553. 😂 Nice one!👍 Wow, you must be an expert at how to keep cool living in the desert. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super, cool weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  13554. Thank you so much, Pat!😊 Have a wonderful rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  13555. What a kind comment, Mick- thank you so much 😊 Lots of things phase me; I have a terrible fear of enclosed spaces. My claustrophobia is so bad and gets worse as I get older. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13556. Hi Chris, I’ve had a week off this week to see family, but the vlogs will resume to normal from Friday. Halloween seems to be getting bigger each year here but it’s no way as big as it is in the States. I don’t do anything on the boat as I don’t want to encourage people to knock but when my children were little and we lived in a house we always decorated the house and dressed up. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care 🦋🌻
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  13557. I don’t think there can be any more painful grief than losing your own child. I am so, so sorry that you are going through that. There are no words that I can offer you to make you feel better but please know that I will put you in my thoughts and prayers. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  13558. What a kind comment, Rosemary- thank you so much 😊 I’m am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13559. Thank you so much, for your lovely comment. It was a massive treat to see the skylarks. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  13560. That’s so kind of you! Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13561. I think that I will watch it again too! It’s a perfect Christmas watch isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13562. Thank you for your comment, Tashua. You make an interesting point here. Have a wonderful rest of the week. Take care🌻🦋
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  13563. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  13564. That is so kind of you.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13565. I'm pleased you liked that shot. The daffs are out in some places.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  13566. That’s so kind of you, Karen. I really appreciate that. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  13567. Zephyr loves the hug🤗🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching this year. Happy New Year to you all!🦋🌻🥳
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  13568. Oh, Sandy, I'm sorry to miss you too! I hope the fishing festival was good. It looked like it was going to be really exciting. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  13569. Hello, Paul, Liz and Ernie! Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  13570. Thank you so much, Lee.🌻🦋
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  13571. Swans tapping is so funny isn’t it! They got lucky with your crew giving them rich tea biscuits. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13572. I am so pleased that you are finding the videos cathartic. I wish you all the best in health and happiness. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13573. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  13574. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  13575. You are more than welcome to borrow some of our rain for a while? 🤭 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13576. That is so kind of you. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13577. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  13578. Thank you! Take care🌻🦋
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  13579. Goussec Tambourin. I list my music in the description of each vlog. Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comment too. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13580. It is interesting to see the way the canal can travel over and then alongside the motorway isn’t it? 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13581. Thank you so much, Terry for your lovely comment. The ice strikes in that area then and holds boats in its frozen grip! It’s always an adventure when you’re boating isn’t it? Have a super weekend 🌻🦋
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  13582. It will.Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13583. Hi Robert, I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13584. You are so welcome 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 Take care🌻🦋
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  13585. Great idea!🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13586. You picked a great week to go away- what gorgeous weather! I hope you had a great trip. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  13587. 🤗 thank you ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  13588. Thank you so much, Glyn! I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  13589. Hi Pete, 😂 what a great idea to stage the re-enactment of the bank card rescue! Thank you so much for watching all of the vlogs- you deserve a trophy for that! 🏆 Take care 🌻🦋
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  13590. It is such a soothing sound isn’t it? Thank you for your lovely comment. Happy Easter!🦋🌻🐣
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  13591. Your words are very wise about art and I am hindered by trying to create the exact copy which, like you say is not art. Thank you so much for your comment as it has inspired me to give it a go. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  13592. What wonderful information about your Robin- I didn’t know that! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13593. Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  13594. That is such a kind comment, Helen! Thank you so much. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🤗🦋🌻
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  13595. It must have been incredible there back then? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13596. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching, Ruth. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13597. How kind, Gail. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  13598. All the best for your narrowboat life when it begins! Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  13599. No. Did I say that? She has regular toilet breaks. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13600. Hi Dan, thank you so much for your comment. I have done my CRT consultation survey and added my thoughts and I'd encourage all boaters to do the same. In terms of offering a public opinion, it is tricky as we all have different circumstances- my opinion would suit me, but that might not necessarily suit someone else. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  13601. Thank you, Bill. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13602. That does sound cold but it must have made it feel extra Christmassy too? Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13603. That is so kind of you, Anita- thank you so much! I sell copies of my 2022 and 2023 journal in my Etsy shop themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com I just don't promote it much on my channel. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  13604. Thank you so much, Jeremy- that is so kind of you. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13605. I’m so pleased that you find it relaxing. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13606. Hi Mark, thank you so much for your lovely comment. Electric is definitely the way of the future, but it needs to be more affordable as it is so expensive at the moment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  13607. It really is a life saver when you’re frozen in. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and great week ahead. Take care🦋🌻
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  13608. Hi Mark, I went to spend some quality time with India, my daughter before she goes to live in Cambodia for a year. I’m back now and there will be a vlog on Friday. Thank you for caring. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13609. Hi Vanessa, thank you for your lovely comments. Often the water points are wider apart so you have to travel longer to get to them. If you run out of water, then you need to get quickly to a water point or fill up an aqua roller which you can wheel to the nearest water point. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  13610. Hi Graham, I use a journal called Dingbats; its A5, blank and part of their Wildlife range. The paper doesn't hold water so I keep my watercolour pencils dry in it.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13611. Wow! Thank you so much, Ulla. That is so lovely of you to say.😊 Have a wonderful weekend.🌻🦋
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  13612. It is really spring now.Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  13613. Thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13614. I felt emotional by Sylvia’s grave. It was such an atmospheric day. Thank you so much for watching. Have a great week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13615. Song thrush and snowdrops- what a wonderful combination! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13616. I'll look them up- they sound perfect. Thank you so much, take care🦋🌻
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  13617. I am so pleased that you enjoy my book when you are listening to the birds with a cup of tea. That makes me so happy to know that. Thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13618. You have just reminded me that I haven't seen a dab chick for ages now! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13619. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13620. I hope to have some more in stock by the end of next week, Rachel.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  13621. Dziękuję za piękny komentarz. Super reszty weekendu, uważajcie na siebie🦋🌻
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  13622. We have to all make sure that it doesn't happen- power to the people!✊ Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  13623. 🥳🎉 Congratulations! Thank you for watching! Have a super weekend!🦋🌻
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  13624. Thank you so much 😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  13625. I bet that was an amazing experience? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13626. Oh my goodness- what a special book to have in your family for such a long time! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a great weekend🦋🌻
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  13627. There is about 2000 miles of uk canal to explore from Bristol to York. It's going to take us ages to complete it all. Thank you so much for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  13628. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13629. I didn't know that- what a wonderful thing that is! Our dandelions are so important to our little early pollinators. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13630. That is so kind of you. I think producing a vlog each week is helping me to improve.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13631. Thank you so much ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  13632. Hi John, they really were. I cook them in next week’s vlog. I hope you are both well? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13633. It was a great name wasn't it! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  13634. Hi Neil and Coco! I hope you are well? It’s definitely an adventure here. 😅 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13635. Thank you for letting me know. Take care🌻🦋
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  13636. Thank you so much for your kind comment. My husband's work's code of conduct means that he can't be all over social media, so he stays well back from the camera. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  13637. What a beautiful comment! Thank you so much. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13638. Thank you so much, Leon! Take care 🦋🌻
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  13639. The marine surveyor said that navigation lights aren’t required because narrowboats are only allowed to travel in the daylight. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13640. Thank you so much for your interest in my journals. I sell them in my Etsy shop: themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com Take care🌻🦋
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  13641. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13642. Thank you so much for all of this information. Take care 🌻🌻
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  13643. So many wobbly shots though as I was so excited every time I spotted something! Thank you for your comment.👍🌻🦋
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  13644. That is such good advice. I think it might be the battery like you say. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13645. Collie’s are ultra intelligent so I’m not surprised there! They could probably write it if you have them a pen!🤗🐾🐾 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13646. Of course you can call me a friend! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I remember filming tent caterpillars in my vlog : Rare Sightings in a Saxon Port, from my River Great adventures. I was on the Reach Lode at the time. I haven’t seen any this year yet? As for the crows, that does sound worrying if it was the same time of the year that you normally see them and then you haven’t seen any this year? I know that crows generally stay in the same area. Have trees come down in the locality? Have they lost any nesting sites? I am like you in feeling protective about our planet and wildlife and what I find helps me is by trying to do something practical to help. Perhaps you can ask some questions to see if the crows habitat has been altered in any way? Have a great weekend! Take care🌻🦋
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  13647. It wasn’t as bad as we thought it was going to be. I love Sylvia’s poetry and when she moved to England, she really didn’t like the cold weather did she? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13648. Exactly! Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13649. Thank you so much for such a kind comment.Take care 🦋🌻
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  13650. Hi Bryan, I only had last Friday off so perhaps you didn't see the vlog before that? I am back and vlogging again now though. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the videos. Thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13651. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13652. We have sound proofed the engine boards and it is slightly better now. Thank you so much for watching, Ann. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13653. It’s mushroom season again!!! I love photographing mushrooms. Thank you for reminding me and for your kind comment too. Take care 🍄🍄🍄🍄🦋🌻
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  13654. Absolutely! Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  13655. Zephyr is a very special part of our family; thank you so much for your kind words about her. Take care🦋🌻
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  13656. Definitely, need a short chain! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  13657. That is very true. Thank you so much for watching.Take care 🦋🌻
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  13658. I’ll have to look back at that. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13659. You are so welcome- thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  13660. A dead sock! 😂😂😂 That is funny! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13661. I hope you have got your heating now, John. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13662. I hope you feel better soon. Keep up the Vitamins! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13663. Thank you so much for watching and subscribing. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13664. That’s good advice. I’ll get one. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13665. Is the Labrador rolling a male/female thing? One of my viewers said only their female Lab did it and not their males.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  13666. The cuckoo spit is so clever isn't it? That is normally more visible in early spring, but this time of year is great for froghopper spotting.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13667. It can be challenging sometimes but then so rewarding on others. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13668. Hi Anthony, what a super kind comment!Thank you for your loveliness! Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  13669. Thank you so much for your kind words.Take care 🦋🌻
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  13670. I saw some rolled up papers around Sylvia’s grave but I didn’t want to read them as they are people’s private messages to her. I am so sorry to hear about your personal losses. Life can be so difficult and cruel can’t it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13671. 😂👍🌻🦋
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  13672. It was such a beautiful guest in the boat.Thank you so much for your kindness. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13673. It must have been a beautiful place to grow up in?Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13674. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year, Danny!🥳 🦋🌻
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  13675. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13676. That is so kind of you- thank you so much. I am really excited about starting the new book. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  13677. What a kind comment- thank you so much 😊 Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13678. Hi Paul, there is lots and lots that I don't know about the plants and wildlife that I find but I am so interested in finding out about it all that I sometimes spend hours with my guide books or online researching it. My canal guide is called Pearsons and there is another called Nicholsons; you can buy them online and they are both great books.Thank you so much for your lovely comment, take care🦋🌻
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  13679. Thank you so much, Susan. Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  13680. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  13681. I mostly always use the chock… I didn’t know it was called that but I’m probably doing it wrong! 🙈😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13682. Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  13683. Nick is only doing walk-in sales now but he is on Instagram at Consall Forge Potter.Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  13684. Hi Nanci, thank you so much for your kindness about the vlog and poem. I really appreciate it. I hope it’s not too hot where you are? Have a great weekend 🌻🦋
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  13685.  @nancinowlen3043  I am so pleased to hear that you have a way of keeping you and your dog cool. Sending you a gentle breeze and some cool shade.🌬🌻🦋
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  13686. You’re welcome! ☺️ Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13687. 🤗 A hug to you too, Wendy. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. 🤞 that the boat paint works. Have a wonderful week, take care 🌻🦋
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  13688. That’s so kind of you, Isabel. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13689. I wish you 'behouden vaart' too! Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you. Take care 🌻🦋🥳
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  13690. That is so kind of you, Carl!Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  13691. Hi Lorraine, I bet they were terns as terns will also dip into the surface for bugs which my tern looked like it was doing as it flew away. I remember the Slip, slop, slap phrase from my time in Oz too. It is such a good reminder as it’s so catchy! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a great weekend 🌻🦋
    1
  13692. I travelled the Kennet and Avon when I first got my boat but I wasn't vlogging then really. I loved it. I will return one day. Congratulations on the Green Flag Status that is something to be so proud of. Also, I am very much enjoying the sunny day that we have been blessed with today!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13693. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13694. They were so funny weren’t they? Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  13695. Thank you so much for your interest in my book. I am hoping to have some more in stock next week. I'll put a post out when they are in.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  13696. 😢 I can understand that. Thank you for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  13697. It was thyme flowers, Mary. Growing herbs is such a rewarding thing to do. Happy gardening! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13698. Thank you 😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  13699. If ever you need a stick picking, just let Zephyr know, she’ll be an asset to you!😂🐾🐾 Thank you for your lovely comment. Enjoy the rest of your week, take care🦋🌻
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  13700. Hi Lorraine, thank you so much for your lovely comment. To be honest, I normally mess the locks up in front of an audience too, but I think we just got lucky this time. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  13701. I love the little Labrador in the middle of the daisies- very clever!Take care🦋🌻
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  13702. I am so sorry to hear that you don't have your Bichon anymore. They are such gentle, little dogs aren't they so I can see why your little boys loved him. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  13703. It must have been such a beautiful sight to see a hare so close? Thank you so much for watching 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  13704. The canals and rivers don’t join to the Broads unfortunately. Congratulations on getting your boat. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13705. She was a hoot wasn't she!😂🐾🐾 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  13706. I do.Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13707. Get well soon, Brian- it sounds awful to be so ill.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13708. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13709. Thank you so much, Yvonne. 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  13710. First generation biodiesel is problematic, you are right and that is mixed with the diesel that is sold to boaters now, but HVO is a second generation biodiesel and when I used it a year ago, it started brilliantly in minus temperatures. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  13711. That is so interesting and makes so much sense. Thank you for telling me this. Take care🌻🦋
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  13712. Happy Valentine’s Day to you too, Carl! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13713. I loved following in Charles Tunnicliffe’s footsteps even though I was being blown along! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13714. 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13715. I hope you are well? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. That’s so kind of you. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🦋
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  13716. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  13717. Leucistic traits are genetic so it makes sense that these birds that you saw were related. How beautiful to have a single white tail feather! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13718. That is so kind of you, Barbara- thank you so much 😊 Zephyr has never jumped off the boat and I don’t think she would as she is a very cautious dog. Take care🌻🦋🐾🐾💚
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  13719. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  13720. Thank you so much for your advice! Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Take care🦋🌻🎄
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  13721. The autumn colours kept me going that day. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13722. Oh Jane, I hope you are ok? It doesn’t matter where you are in the world, if you held the Queen in high esteem you will greatly feel the loss. I understand completely how you feel and I think in our modern world it is so hard to find great leaders and role models and the Queen displayed all of those qualities so well. We will support each other as we work through a world without her. Thank you so much for sharing your feelings. Take care🦋🌻
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  13723. Are you, Wendy with the lovely flowers who I spoke to? Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13724. Oh my goodness what a lucky escape you had too! I am so pleased that the tree didn't do any damage. Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13725. It sounds wonderful where you are and a real haven for wildlife. Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13726. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog this week, Steve. My videos are recent but that can have its downside as I don't have any vlogs in the bank for if I am on holiday one week. I am glad the heatwave is over as I much prefer the cold weather and keeping warm than trying to stay cool on a boat. Have any of your crows returned?🤞 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  13727.  @mellow2990  Have you tried small, dried dog biscuits? For the crows that is, not for you!🙊🤭 I have heard that they like them? Take care
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  13728. Autumn is a wonderful season isn’t it? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13729. 😂 All these hidden gems that I am finding secreted away up north! I have realised what I have been missing now. 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13730. What a kind comment! Thank you so much 😊 Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13731. I’m delighted to hear that you view with a brew! 🤩☕️🫖 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13732. The Thames is such a beautiful river! Thank you for your kind words.🦋🌻
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  13733. It is so worth it- believe me! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13734. I am like nervous jelly inside though! 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13735. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 Take care🌻🦋
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  13736. What a brilliant comment- your adventures sound incredible! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13737. Mark says, 9m. It is much deeper than the average canal isn't it?Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13738. Doesn’t it! You are so right. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13739. She very nearly did! 😂🐾🐾💚Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13740. It is being so well looked after, fortunately. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13741. There was a lot of vegetation, Neil which apparently can be used to make biofuel. I wish I knew how as I would collect it and start making it myself. Thank you so much for watching, take care. 🦋🌻
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  13742. You’re welcome! ☺️ Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13743. Hi Simon; I am pleased that your internet is better than it was. Jenny’s funeral was a lovely celebration of her life and her children were incredibly brave. It is so, so sad though. Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  13744. I am so pleased that was better, although I must remember to stop shouting when I am wearing it as I am so used to shouting over the engine, so I had to lower the volume of my voice this time. 😂Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  13745. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13746. Hi Norman, thank you so much for your kind words. I really appreciate them. It is so lovely to know that you enjoy the vlogs. Take care🌻🦋
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  13747. The Railway Children is one of my all time favourite books! Take care 🌻🦋
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  13748. I think there is a story in there isn't there? It's very Beatrix Potter. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  13749. That’s so kind of you Kenny and Michelle. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13750. That’s such a great idea, Mary! 👍 Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  13751. That’s so kind of you, William! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  13752. My clothes are always muddy that time of year so when a car does that it actually gives them a clean! 😂🌻🦋
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  13753. I hope the vlog brought back happy memories! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, Tony🦋🌻
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  13754. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Thank you so much for subscribing too. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13755. Thank you so much, Martin for such s lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  13756. That must have been an incredible sight! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13757. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13758. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Arthur. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  13759. Thank you for watching! Take care🌻🦋
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  13760. Your boat sounds like it is a beauty!Thank you for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13761. You are very welcome, Robert😊 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  13762. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13763. Zeph has been ticking the things off her list already! 🐾🐾🤭 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13764. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13765. Thank you so much for watching, William. Stay warm. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  13766. Hi Julie, thank you so much for your lovely comment. Please don't worry about buying me a coffee, your kindness in words is enough. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  13767. It sounds like your birds have had too much Christmas dinner this year!😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13768. Whoops and the week ahead! I can't believe the weekend is nearly over!😄
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  13769. So many storms! I hope you’ve been ok on NB Betsyray? Let’s hope spring is a good one! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13770. That is so kind of you, Ann! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13771. Exactly!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13772. 😂 It really was the wheel of misfortune! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13773. I just couldn’t stay away! 😂 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13774. Thank you so much; that is so kind of you. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  13775. Thank you, William! Take care 🌻🦋
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  13776. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  13777. Oh, I wish that I could have got there and filmed it for you both then. It's a shame the lock work was going on. I bet your photos are fascinating to look through to make comparisons of how it is like today. Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  13778. Thank you so much, guys! Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13779. Thank you for your kindness. I hope she can find the perfect boat as she was such a wonderful mum to her son, answering all of his questions. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  13780. I'll have to check that one out as I have always wanted to see inside those life boats. Thank you for watching. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  13781. Thank you so much for your beautiful comment, Jayne. I hope they were happy tears? I wouldn't want to upset you. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  13782. Hi Sandy, what a scary experience that must have been in your car; road accidents are so much more dangerous than boating ones, so I am glad that you weren't hurt. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  13783. I do watch and I love their channel. They bring back memories of bringing up our own children and their videos are beautiful. 🌻🦋
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  13784. It is such a relief to know that we can get through the locks. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13785. Thank you, Nanci, I was so inspired by the stories too, so many great people really caring and making a difference! Take care🦋🌻
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  13786. You are very welcome, thank you for your lovely comment, Frances. Take care🦋🌻
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  13787. Delicious 😋 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13788. Thank you so much! Take care 🦋🌻
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  13789. I will keep my fingers crossed for you that you win that narrowboat one day! 🤞Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13790. I hope you are both well? Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13791. What super alliteration in this comment! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13792. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  13793. It is very strange when your children grow up and become independent isn’t it? You made some big changes too when it happened to you, I see. Your home in the country sounds wonderful. Simple life means many different things doesn’t it but I think as long as you have time to appreciate things like the seasons changing around you; the different birdsong that plays outside your window each morning and the thrill of planting and watching something grow, well having that time is all part of enjoying the simple things in life. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Shirley. Take care🦋🌻
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  13794. Thank you, David that is so kind of you!😊 Have a wonderful week.🦋🌻
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  13795. The river or the water in the reserve? It all looked fine when I was there.Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13796. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  13797. Hi Brewster, yep that sheep was right, it was an awful joke! Really baaad!😂 I am glad that you enjoyed the vlog and thank you for such a lovely comment. Have a great weekend.🦋🌻🐑🐑
    1
  13798. It is such a gorgeous shop too! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13799. Oh my goodness! Your poor son😱 Our green shield is a smaller version of your bigger stink bug so it doesn’t bite or release a stink like that. I’m glad that your story worked out in the end. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  13800. Definitely bring on spring! 😄Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  13801. That is so kind of you, Margaret- thank you so much! Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋🐾🐾
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  13802. It never ceases to amaze me either! Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13803. That is such an interesting story- I hadn't even thought about the carpets, but of course it must have been a nightmare! Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  13804. Hi Paul, I hope you are able to find cookies that taste as good as custard creams where you are? It is an essential part of life's enjoyment! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  13805. Hi Mark, you'll have to see what happens next... it is not plain sailing that's all I can say! I do agree with you though about everything happening for a reason. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  13806. I bought them in Hobby Craft and also for Christmas last year, my children bought me some. Take care🌻🦋
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  13807. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13808. Thank you for your kindness. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13809. What a kind thing to say! 🤗🤗 Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  13810. It is a stunning place!Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  13811. I probably did as I spent a lot of holidays there, but I can't remember it clearly. Oh my goodness, it sounds so cold where you are- stay warm and well stocked up. I am hoping to be selling my 2023 book in the New Year🤞 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  13812. I will have to try and find the recipe, but I don't have the bread oven anymore to make it like that again. Mainly because, I couldn't get the bread oven to work for me in the bread department! 🙈😂Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13813. Thank you so much- that is so kind of you. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13814. That is a devastating amount of bird’s lost isn’t it? There is more awareness now and like you, I always live in hope. Thank you for watching. Have a wonderful weekend, take care 🌻🦋
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  13815. Hi Elizabeth, how wonderful that you inspired a young mind to take an interest in birds and wildlife. You will have planted a seed, I am sure which is so lovely. Thank you so much for your kind words. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  13816. What a kind comment! Great tip too. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13817. Thank you so much, James!😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care 🦋🌻
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  13818. Thank you so much, Steve. I will check it out!🦋🌻
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  13819. Thank you so much, Steve. I will check it out!🦋🌻
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  13820. It is a beautiful time of the year! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13821. It must have been a challenge for families with young children. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13822. Thank you so much for watching, Robert. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  13823. There are several different ways and toilets to compost. You only need a little bit of land to hold a thermal compost bin. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13824. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13825. That is such a kind comment. I sell my books in my Etsy shop: themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.comThank you for your lovely comment. Have a happy Easter weekend. Take care 🦋🌻🐣
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  13826. You are so welcome. Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment- take care🌻🦋
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  13827. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super Sunday! Take care 🌻🦋
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  13828. That is such a kind comment- thank you so much. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13829. Oh my goodness- what a beautiful dive bombing that must have been! Thank you so much for your comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  13830. That is so lovely to know. I’m so pleased that you are both enjoying the videos. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13831. 🙈 I'm going to have to practice saying that word. I think it's my Essex accent slipping out! 😂 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13832. I’m so pleased that you found the video calming. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13833. I’m so pleased that you felt connected to your past! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13834. That is such a kind and lovely thing to say, Brewster- thank you so much; I really appreciate it. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  13835. Do you know, I have some and I have not thought about using it on the locks before. Thank you so much for this tip! 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  13836. Do they have live cameras there? Seeing them nest would be amazing. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13837. I watched it too! With their matching jumpers. 😀 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13838. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13839. There were so many lovely stalls at the market! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13840. Thank you so much, Bicyclehub for your lovely comment. I shall have to watch Kes. Take care🌻🦋
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  13841. You’re welcome ☺️ Thank you for watching! Take care 🦋🌻
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  13842. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  13843. Thank you so much! Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13844. They were stunning to behold! Take care 🌻🦋
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  13845. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  13846. Hi Andrew, I’m so impressed with your beautiful poem once again. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  13847. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  13848. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  13849. Hi Chris, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I was moored just before that section and it is really pretty, but there is a faint sound of the M6. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  13850. I’m looking forward to it. Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care🌻🦋
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  13851. What incredible Magnolia facts!🤩👍 I was eating 'Bugles" they are very tasty. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13852. Some of the bridges are amazing aren’t they? Thank you for watching, Sam. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13853. Belly tickles for Purdy please! 🐾🐾🤗Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  13854. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you. I do use my own photos to help me remember the drawings though. Take care 🌻🦋🥳
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  13855. Stratford is a fabulous place to visit. I'm so glad that you enjoyed your time in England. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13856. I am so pleased that you have found my channel!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Take care🦋🌻🎄
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  13857. It is a beautiful part of the world! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13858. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Fiona! I hope the engine problems aren't too serious too🤞 Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  13859. How wonderful to see the Great White Egret nearby!🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13860. I’m so pleased that this vlog brought back some of those special memories for you? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13861. 😂🐾🐾🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13862. That is very kind of you. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13863. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13864. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  13865. I’m just learning and sharing as I go, Tony. Thank you so much for watching😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  13866. It's the two cylinders that were on my bow deck. They are on wheels and can be filled up with 40L of water although you can get even bigger than that. It makes it useful if you run out of water in your tank to carry extra incase of being iced in. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  13867. Thank you for your lovely comment. I'm so pleased that you enjoy the videos. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  13868. It is such a magical time of the day and I can't wait to do it again! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13869. The lambs were so wonderful to watch and so full of character. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I really appreciate it. Have a super weekend🌻🦋
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  13870. It nearly did me in! 😱 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13871. What a relief they don't put points on our boating licences!😅 I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  13872. It really is. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  13873. What a great idea! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  13874. I was doing that until my wildlife camera got stolen 🤭 I had badgers and foxes on film. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13875. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13876. Thank you so much, Deborah! Take care 🦋🌻
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  13877. Welcome aboard! Thank you so much for subscribing! I hope you get your boat soon whatever you decide. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
    1
  13878. Your home town is a great place! Even the rain!🤩 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  13879. That is so true, herons are such amazing birds aren't they? Our House Sparrow is now declining and I have never seen a Tree Sparrow which is so sad. I hope your sparrow numbers are better than ours. Take care🌻🦋
    1
  13880. It’s like anything in life; there are good and bad examples everywhere of the way people treat each other and the place around them. I am sorry that you found rubbish left near the canal. I know a lot of boaters that carry litter pickers with them and everywhere they moor, they pick up what rubbish they can find. My litter picker sits in my bow deck garden for that reason. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  13881. I have thought about that, but I need to do some more research to see how good they are on boats. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  13882. It is so lovely to know that you chill like that during the vlogs- thank you so much for telling me this as it makes me really smile knowing that. 🤗Have a wonderful rest of the weekend and week ahead, Sandy, take care🌻🦋
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  13883. 😂 Very good! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13884. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  13885. Thank you so much for subscribing- welcome aboard! Leaving Bermuda for the UK canals- are you sure!?! Well, I can tell you that narrowboat life is an adventure and you travel through amazing places that you never knew existed and you meet wonderful people along the way; there are downsides but if you want the life badly enough, the downsides only add to the whole experience. Good luck with your move; bring your thermals! Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  13886. Hi Steve, it’s interesting to know that Hershey makes the cream eggs. Chocolate definitely makes it feel like Easter doesn’t it? The bird is a Jay. It is from the Corvid family like the crows. Normally it is very shy but I am finding that the city birds seem bolder and braver around people. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend 🌻🦋
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  13887. Aw,thank you so much, Vanessa!😊 I am so pleased that the vlogs keep you grounded, that is such a special thing to know. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  13888. Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year.🥳 🦋🌻
    1
  13889. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13890. It is so lovely to hear how much that you are enjoying the vlogs, Andrea. Thank you so much for watching them and for your kindness too. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
    1
  13891. Helicopter. I only noticed that when I was editing it! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
    1
  13892. I love Bob Ross!!!! I really should try his style, but I'd need to get the right paints first.Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  13893. That is such a beautiful story isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13894. I will watch that this weekend! Brilliant 🤩 Happy New Year! 🥳 🌻🦋
    1
  13895. Thank you so much for your kind words.😊🤗 Have a wonderful rest of the weekend. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  13896. I agree, Irene. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend 🦋🌻
    1
  13897. They are right, little personalities, those geese. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13898. That is a treasure to find!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13899. They were weren't they!😃 Take care🦋🌻
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  13900. Thank you so much, Irene! Have a great weekend 🦋🌻
    1
  13901. You are very welcome, James 🤗 Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
    1
  13902. It is always so exciting when the first snow of the year falls and paints the landscape white. I hope you have snow one day, again. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  13903. I will have to try and do a vlog about the shorter boats one day too.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  13904. Thank you so much for watching. Have a wonderful rest of the week 🌻🦋
    1
  13905. She really doesn’t like wearing coats. 😢🐾🐾 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  13906. Thank you so much for such a kind and heartfelt comment, Bob. I really appreciate it.Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  13907. How wonderful that Francesca will live on in your photography. That is so beautiful. Thank you so much.Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  13908. What copyright material did I use? 🫣 My music is all paid for by my subscription so I’m presuming I just have accidentally added a photo from somewhere? I’ll go back and check. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  13909. That’s so kind of you. The 2024 journal will be out in a couple of weeks. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  13910. Hi Lynn, it is so wonderful that you find your Mum in the visiting robins. I kept seeing robins when my friend, Jenny passed away in April. They would come over to me and sing and I just knew that she was there. Robins and blackbirds are very special aren't they? I now feel that way about sunsets and thistle seeds too. Thank you for your lovely comment.Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  13911. I have just put a copper coin in each of my vases that I have put tulips in! 🤩 I had no idea about that tip. Does it work for all cut flowers? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  13912. Thank you for your advice. Narrowboats are quite hardy and have been coping with ice and frozen temperatures for years as long as they don't drop too low. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  13913. I love Lowry’s work too. I’ll show some more as I travel along seeing as he was a local boy. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  13914. Jammy Dodgers are really delicious dunked too, but don't tell anyone that I said that! 🤫Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  13915. Thank you so much, Trevor. I am so glad that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a super rest of the weekend.🌻🦋
    1
  13916. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
    1
  13917. Hi Simon, India has got much more used to me filming all of the journeys now and she is happier to be filmed which is so lovely. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  13918. You too, Gary!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy New Year! 🥳🌻🦋
    1
  13919. Isn't it the perfect name!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  13920. That is so kind of you. I made a video on my Instagram page about my art resources:https://www.instagram.com/reel/C74XI_jiumV/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Hopefully this link will work? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  13921. Thank you so much, Barbara. That is so kind of you. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  13922. It is a cosy feeling isn’t it? Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
    1
  13923. I use a service wash. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  13924. Oh I love the idea of it being the very same swallow! 🤩Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  13925. I do love tea and biscuits! 🤭 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  13926. Thank you so much, Harry for such a kind and lovely comment. There is indeed beauty and looking closer allows you to discover even more of it. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  13927. That is very wise; live in the moment of the day and appreciate every minute of it. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  13928. It sounds like you have an amazing life, Anita! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  13929. That’s so kind of you 😊 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  13930. I am so pleased that you found the vlog relaxing- have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  13931. Thank you so much for your kindness, John.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  13932. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  13933. It blows my mind every time too. Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  13934. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  13935. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  13936. Thank you for your lovely comment.Merry Christmas and happy new year! Zephyr says a woofy thank you for her hug. 🐾🐾Take care🌻🦋🎄
    1
  13937. Hi Jean, thank you so much for your interest in my book. It is in my shop: themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com If you visit the shop, you will see "The Nature Journal of a Narrowboater 2022" is in there. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
    1
  13938. That is so kind of you.Thank you, John.Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  13939. Hi Jean, what a lovely comment, thank you so much 🤗😊 Congratulations on buying your narrowboat and for surviving the first cruise! 👍 I use several books for references for different things and a lot of them are in the Collins pocket book variety but for mushrooms, Roger Philips is brilliant although my book of his is quite big. Recently a viewer recommended a book called Food for Free by Richard Mabey which I am ordering for Christmas. I have picked up a lot of ID cards from the National Trust shop which when you go to visit any of their sites you might find. Anyway, happy floaty life and I’m sure to see you one day. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  13940. What a good idea! I might try that myself. 😀 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  13941. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the videos and that you found my channel by chance. Thank you so much! Take care 🌻🦋
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  13942. Oh what a beautiful place that woodland is and it must be stunning to see it alive with spring flowers! 🥰 I hope your fly agaric can grow unharmed because they are so magical to see in perfect condition. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  13943. Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment, Jack. Have a great weekend.🦋🌻
    1
  13944. It was loud but the birdsong drowned it out which was lovely. Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  13945. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I felt that I just had to put Zephyr in this week's journal as she was such a star on our long journey. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻🐾🐾
    1
  13946. Oh it really did! The place is stunning! 🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13947. Zephyr's mum was a fox red which is where she gets her red ears from, even though she is a yellow Lab. Perhaps they are related- where did you get your dog from? Thank you so much for your kind comment about the sketch too. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  13948. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13949. Thank you so much, Phil! Take care🌻🦋
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  13950. Doublet was adorable wasn't she? Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Lydia! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  13951. It is a super city to explore! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  13952. I'm sorry about that but I travel with my husband and he can't be in the vlogs due to his work's strict code of conduct so sometimes I am referring to 'we' as that part includes both of us and other times 'I' because my work is different to his. Take care🌻🦋
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  13953. My mind is boggling about the amusing way that your friend made his presence known? I am sorry to hear about your loss too. Thank you for your kindness. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13954. 🙏Thank you so much! Take care 🦋🌻
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  13955. There is so much flooding across the world at the moment isn’t there? I hope you’re ok? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13956. Hi Vanessa, everything is fine thank you so much for asking. I’ve been visiting family. Take care🌻🦋
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  13957. What a wonderful comment, Simon and how lovely to read about the young you on the old trains. I love stories like that! I have just read that an alternative to sloe gin is sloe cordial which I also might try to make. I was lucky that Mr M dragged me out of the river as my soaked, winter wear was so heavy that I definitely couldn’t have hauled myself back out. The water wasn’t deep though. Have a beautiful weekend🦋🌻
    1
  13958. It took five hours until the water went down enough for Zephyr to get off. It was such a relief to see the towpath again.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13959. Great information! 👍 Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  13960. Really cosy this time of year. 🤗Take care 🦋🌻
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  13961. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  13962. Thank you for your kind comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13963. Oh my goodness! 😃 You wouldn’t want to dive in it today!😳 Thank you so much for such a great comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13964. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13965. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog and the wildlife. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  13966. That sounds like a great trip away? Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13967. You might well see it in next week’s vlog. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13968. That is so kind of you. I’m hoping to print my book for January time. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13969. Thank you so much 😊 take care🦋🌻
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  13970. 🤗 What a kind comment, Lizzie! Thank you so much. I am just lucky to be able to visit these amazing places with a camera in my hand. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  13971. What a beautifully poetic comment, Sue! Thank you so much 😊 Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13972. How wonderful! 🤩 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13973. Four is for the tough weeks! 🤭Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13974. What a wonderful thought!Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13975. Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13976. What a kind comment, Dave! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  13977. I am so pleased that you find it comforting. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I really appreciate it. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13978. It is reasonable compared to the costs that you have in a house- I agree with you. Thank you so much for your comment! Have a super rest of the week. take care🦋🌻
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  13979. Oh no, breaking down on the way home after being away all week is so frustrating for you! I hope you get it fixed very soon. 🤞 Zephyr was entertaining wasn't she! 😂🐾🐾Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  13980. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13981. Good tip! Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  13982. We visited it at the weekend! It’s lovely there. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13983. Wow- thank you so much, Jeff! Have a super weekend, take care🦋
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  13984. Thank you so much, Mitchell.Take care 🦋🌻
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  13985. Fungi fascinate me! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13986. I agree with you. Thank you so much for watching. Have a fab Friday, take care🦋🌻
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  13987. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much, Jean; I really appreciate it. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13988. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13989. Zephyr has such a cheeky side to her which she tries to hide from the camera- I just so happened to catch her on camera in full cheeky mode this week!🐾🐾🤭 Thank you for your lovely comment, John. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  13990. Christine, you are so very welcome. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a super weekend.🦋🌻
    1
  13991. I think the journal was a copy as some people had scribbled on the blank pages at the back- at least I hope it was a copy!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  13992. It felt really good to clean. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend.🦋🌻
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  13993. That's very poignant indeed! Thank you so much for sharing. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13994. Isn’t it absolutely stunning! I’m definitely going back one day. Thank you so much for watching🤗🦋🌻
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  13995. I am so pleased that you found my channel and you like it!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  13996. Thank you so much for your advice. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13997. Zephyr doesn’t like to be on the boat in a lock that is when she freaks out. 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you for watching. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  13998. Thank you so much for watching, John! Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  13999. You are so right that you get lost in the process when starting on the blank page.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  14000. Perfect! Robbie is super isn’t he? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14001. That is so kind of you- thank you so much.☺️
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  14002. Thank you so much, Jane! Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  14003. I remember that same view. It’s a spectacular one from the hill there isn’t it? Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Trevor. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  14004. Thank you so much for your lovely and kind comment. Have a fabulous Friday! Take care🌻🦋
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  14005. They may well be flying off to murmurate over the water somewhere? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14006. It is so lovely to know that you are enjoying the vlogs, Kath. Thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14007. Isn't it a great idea to have all of the equipment ready for beach cleaning!🤩 I think all beaches should have them. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  14008. Thank you for your kind comment. I sell to Canada via my shop. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14009. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  14010. Thank you so much for watching the other vlogs too!😊 I have only recently decided to copy this year’s nature journal as other viewers have asked and I am so flattered by this request. Also, I am trying to put together a nature journal calendar of my favourite nature spots and mooring places. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the videos. Take care🦋🌻
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  14011. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  14012. She is such a sweetheart.🐾🐾🥰 Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  14013. I think when I am physically unable to manage boat life then it would be time to leave or of if I fell out of love with it which I can’t see happening. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14014. Indeed! Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  14015. That is so kind of you- thank you so much 😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  14016. Thank you for watching and commenting. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14017. I didn’t know that! What an interesting fact. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  14018. Hi Alison, thank you so much for your kind comment. My boat is 60ft long. Take care🦋🌻
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  14019. Thank you so much 😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  14020. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Take care🦋🌻🎄
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  14021. Hi Shirley, I hope that inflation slows down too. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  14022. Hello, Anthony! How lovely to again read one of your gems of a comment! Thank you so, so much! Now let me get answering your great questions: I think the 'cut' gets its name as that is literally how it was built, by cutting into the landscape. Normally, we try and moor in different places as we travel, but there are a couple that we have returned to in our travels of over three years, one of which is "Little Venice" in the centre of London. This is £10 per night, but its central location and wonderful view out of the window is a great thrill to be moored at for a couple of days. Both Mr M and I have never felt sick because of our boat, but if you are unwell already, then sometimes the rocking of the boat can make it feel a bit worse and in the heat of the hottest days, the inside of the boat can be unbearable, so sitting under a tree is advisable. I hope that I have answered your questions well enough? Until next time, have a great week and take care! 🦋🌻
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  14023. I hope so too. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14024. It is my pleasure! Thank you so much for your kind comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14025. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14026. Hi Tim, I really enjoy reading everyone’s comments and answering them and I have learnt so much from hearing from viewers. This video helped my channel so much- the algorithm liked it for whatever reason that was and I am so grateful that it did! 😅Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14027. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  14028. That’s so kind, Arthur. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14029. Hi Steve, that is such a good question; I have. I have no idea who my boat is named after? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  14030. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a great weekend🦋🌻
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  14031. I though that too at first, but its nest was on the side that we were, so I think it was just making sure that I wasn't a threat. It's hard to know though. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  14032. What a kind comment. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed this week’s poem. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14033. It was an amazing experience! I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14034. It’s hard work but it’s fun, hard work🤗Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Have a wonderful week 🌻🦋
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  14035. Hi Pete, thank you so much for your comment which did make me laugh😂. I think perhaps the tern was really keen for its moment on YouTube!😀 Mr M really doesn’t want to be filmed and doesn’t like the world of social media very much, but he is really happy about me creating the vlogs as it’s a record of our journey whilst we live on our boat and as far as I am aware he’s not an escaped convict!😆 Thank you for watching and commenting. Have a great week.🦋🌻
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  14036. She’s ball obsessed isn’t she! 🐾🐾🤭 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14037. That is so true, Irene. That's why we should all let the grass grow and flourish. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14038. Hi Michael, Zephyr likes to inspect how well we do the locks. Since then, I have overcome my fear of being inside the lock chamber and I drive the boat through more locks now so Mr Mindful and I can share the heavy work. I explain that in the vlog: My Narrowboating Fear which you might come across soon. Hope you’re having a good day. 🦋🌻
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  14039. Absolutely! 🐾🐾 Dogs are family members. Take care🦋🌻
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  14040. Exactly! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  14041. Hi Chris, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I do travel with my husband too but his work has a strict code of conduct which means that he can't be on social media like YouTube. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  14042. Oohhh, a dehydrator sounds exciting? Does it use a lot of electricity? I shall investigate getting one. Good advice about the onions too. If you crack a vegan, gluten free loaf in your bread machine, please pass on the secret to me and make sure your patent your recipe as you'll be a millionaire! Hope you are both well. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🦋🌻🍞
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  14043. That is very kind of you, Agnes! Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14044. I use Derwent water colour pencils.
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  14045. I wouldn’t like to fall in either! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14046. It was. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  14047. You are very welcome, Edward! 😊 Have a super Sunday!🦋🌻
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  14048. Chester is spectacular! Thank you for your lovely comment, Tracy. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14049. That is so kind of you, Lee- thank you so much. I sell copies of my 2022 and 2023 journal in my Etsy shop themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com but I don't promote it often on my vlog. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  14050. Double trouble!🐾🐾💚 Zephyr is 6 and was born in Newmarket; just in case they might be related. Thank you for watching and commenting. Have a super rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  14051. Hi Frank, thank you for such a lovely comment and I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog and found it relaxing. Have a wonderful rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  14052. Hi Steve, I was so excited to see the fox. They are such special creatures to me which of course you know having my book in front of you. I agree with you about the chin tickling- what a fascinating story though and when the German Yellow Jacket Wasp staggered over the grave stop like that, it made me gasp! Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  14053. They were spectacular weren’t they? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14054. How wonderful that you assisted a swan up your lock! They are such clever birds aren't they? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14055. I am a crazy, old bird lady and would love nothing more than a roof full of feathery friends!🤩 My mum would tell me off too if she knew that I’d used the same knife😂 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care 🌻🦋
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  14056. That is so kind of you, Grant! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  14057. Mostly I travel with my husband but he can’t appear on the vlogs due to his work commitments and the sensitive nature of his job but when I do a lock by myself, you drive in, climb out via the ladder, keep the centre line out to guide your boat, let the water in and then drive out, wait by the lock gate, close it all up and then drive along. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14058. 🤣 What with Mr M, two frequently visiting grown-up children, my dog and several hundred spiders, room is tight in our tiny home. 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Have a wonderful rest of the week, take care 🦋🌻
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  14059. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14060. Thank you so much, Sandy. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Zephyr knows her key words really well and is a great listener. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋🐾🐾
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  14061. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed the video like that; it makes me really happy to know that.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14062. Thank you so much!😊🤗 I really hope my early editing, audio and camera work doesn't put you off!🤭 You are both stars⭐️⭐️ Have a wonderful week, take care🦋🌻
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  14063. £ 1 = $1.26 Thank you for watching. Take. are 🌻🦋
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  14064. 'Care' not 'are'- sorry!
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  14065. Great guessing! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  14066. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it! Take care🦋🌻
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  14067. 🐾🐾🤭 She does! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14068. The river Weaver is magical isn’t it? Zephyr sends you a woof woof too! Thank you for your lovely comment, Nigel. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14069. You are so welcome, Marie. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14070. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14071. Good evening, Jean-Louis. I am so pleased to hear the song thrush is doing well in Belgium. Loss of habitats like hedgerows are one of the main reasons for our declining numbers which is so sad. I absolutely love just listening to them singing. Have a great, sunny weekend and week!🌻🦋
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  14072. Such forward thinking. Why aren’t we all doing this?
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  14073. What a lovely and kind comment- thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  14074. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for watching the vlogs. My book is in my Etsy Shop; themindfulnarrowboat@etsy.com. The book is called "The Nature Journal of a Narrowboater 2022" The one that I am currently working on in my recent vlogs, will be printed at the end of this year, hopefully. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  14075. Thank you so much 😊 That’s so kind of you, Gerald. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14076. Oh the glow worm was just magnificent! I can see why your children were excited to see them in France. I am much better now, thank you so much for asking- Mr M had to work so Zephyr had to look after me instead!🐾🐾😂. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  14077. It was starlings. They are incredible creatures. Thank you so much for watching . Take care 🌻🦋
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  14078. Thank you so much! Hopefully, we're be up and running as normal again soon. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  14079. That's so kind of you, Trish.Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14080. I had a visa for a year, but I started in Darwin and found a job which I loved so I spent six months there! Also, I fell in love with the Northern Territory. Then I went to Cairns and then Brisbane. By then my visa had run out.😢 I had an amazing time and have many happy memories of my time there, but I need to go back one day and visit WA and Sydney. I mean fancy spending a year in Oz and not getting to Sydney! 🫢
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  14081. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed this, Jan as it was so much fun to make. Take care🦋🌻
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  14082. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  14083. It was enormous wasn't it! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  14084. There is so much beauty up here isn’t there! I love it! 🥰 Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14085. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  14086. It really is mesmerising isn’t it!🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14087. What an incredible experience that must have been and to have been enjoying leisure boating as it was all starting. 🤩 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14088. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  14089. If you liked the Famous Five, you’ll love Swallows and Amazons by Arthur Ransome. There are a few films you may enjoy too including the book’s title and Coot Club and The Big Six. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14090. When did that happen? How shocking! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14091. My husband was there too, Gordon but he can't be on social media due to his work commitments and the sensitive nature of his job.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14092. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  14093. They make great cakes too! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14094. 🐾🐾💚🦋🌻
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  14095. I'll have to go back and watch this vlog as I'm not sure which duck it was that you mean, but I am glad that it looked gorgeous as I am a big fan of the ducks. 🦆 Thank you for watching, have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  14096. We'll look out for you Mr Will and hopefully you'll be wearing more clothes than you are on your recent thumbnail!😂 Safe cruising- thank you so much for your lovely comment, take care🌻🦋
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  14097. Great tip! Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  14098. Mark, that is such a kind and lovely comment- thank you so much; I really appreciate it. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  14099. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  14100. Thank you so much for your email, Donna. I will respond personally to it this weekend. I am glad that you asked me to share my thoughts as it helped me to make sense of my feelings more. I hope you are ok? It is a sad time for everyone who held the Queen in high esteem. Take care🦋🌻
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  14101. It was silly of me wasn’t it! 🙈 Thank you for watching. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14102. I'll have a look at that- you've made a good point there. Thank you so much. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14103. It would be great to be able to show you how we work as a team, but until my husband retires from his job that just can't happen. I am so sorry to hear about the experience that you had in your marriage and it is so kind of you to be thinking about me, but let me reassure you that I don't have to do everything at all and it's all equally shared. Thank you for your comment. Happy New Year! 🥳🦋🌻
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  14104. I am delighted to hear that you have been enjoying the vlogs, Michael. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  14105. The barn owl was such a beautiful sight against the dusky sky and the Purton Hulks; it will stay with me for a long time. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  14106. Being around nature really does help, Robin.Thank you for your kindness. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14107. They do don’t they! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14108. Thank you so much for watching even without the biscuit bit! Take care 🌻🦋
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  14109. I wet fox. Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  14110. Thank you🌻🦋
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  14111. It was the 1974 version. I have signed the butterfly petition today for the government to declare a butterfly emergency. I read that report and I have only seen a handful of butterflies this year which is so concerning. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14112. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  14113. How wonderful to have lived in Oz from a young age. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14114. Social media definitely shortens the distance doesn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14115. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14116. Once, I fell in the River Nene whilst trying to film a Ruby Tiger Moth Caterpillar on the stern deck. I retell the story in an old video. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14117. You are so welcome. 🤗 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  14118. Zephyr always makes🐾🐾🤗 me smile too! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14119. You are so welcome. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment, William. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14120. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  14121. 🤗🦋🌻
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  14122. Hi Julie, thank you for such a lovely comment; your 'Strictly on the Canal' made me laugh, but it's so true when it comes to the Great Crested Grebes. They are just mesmerising to watch! It is great to know that you read the article in Waterways World; I was very nervous about being interviewed, and it is really strange to see myself in print, but I am so grateful to have been asked. Anyway, I hope that you have a wonderful rest of the week and thank you once again!🦋🌻
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  14123. That is such a kind thing to say. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  14124. You are very welcome, Nanci!🤗 Thank you for going back and watching the old vlogs. 🦋🌻
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  14125. That is so lovely to hear, Charlotte. Thank you so much for buying it. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14126. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Arthur. Have a super weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  14127. Thank you so much, Marty. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14128. Hi Terry, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I think the fox didn't notice me as I was crouched low on the grass filming a tiny chickweed flower and then, I looked up and spotted the fox moving in the next field. I quickly put Zephyr on the lead and kept her very close to me. Then the fox, came into our field and Zephyr say bolt upright watching, but it came too close for her liking and she barked, only then did the fox see us. That is when it leapt away. I was absolutely over the moon to have spent several minutes watching it like that. Have a super Sunday evening and wonderful week ahead, take care🦋🌻🦊
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  14129. They are beautiful birds aren’t they? Thank you for watching, take care 🦋🌻🦅
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  14130. Hi Peter, the squirrels make some really unusual noises; apparently the crow-like call is a warning to other squirrels about nearby danger and teeth chattering calls are to warn off other squirrels from coming into their territory; and also squirrels purr sometimes too!🐿🐿 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful week, take care🌻🦋
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  14131. Hi Lizzie, I hope your daughter got through her exams ok? It's such a stressful and daunting time isn't it? It must be strange for you, too. I remember that feeling of my babies, suddenly not being babies anymore and the end of the school days. Still now, at the end of every August, I always think back to the mad dashes that I did with Tristan and India to try to get all of their school stuff ready. Well done! Thank you so much for your lovely comment! Time for you to relax now- take care🦋🌻
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  14132. Well, I am very honoured to get a gold star!⭐️🤗 It was so satisfying and rewarding though and I think anyone moored there would have done the same- all hail the Boat Hook!😂Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  14133. Her job comes with accommodation and before that she was living at Uni in Cornwall. She is in her twenties. Thank you for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  14134. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. My husband is still very much part of my life fortunately but he can’t be in the vlogs because of his work commitments and the sensitive nature of his job. Now that more people watch the channel, he is concerned that this might impact on his work so he has asked me not to mention him. One day, when he retires, it will be much more simple. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14135. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog, Paul!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14136. That is so kind of you, Mick. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14137. I climbed the Cloud a few vlogs back and it was wonderful up there, Terry. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  14138. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for the interest in my book too. As soon as I have some more in stock, I will put a post out. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  14139. It’s fascinating boat watching as you go by isn’t it, Ann? They are all so unique. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14140. I am so pleased that you find the vlogs relaxing. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  14141. I was freaked out too! Luckily, it went well though! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  14142. That is so kind of you, Lucille- thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  14143. Thank you so much for your kindness. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  14144. Thank you so much, Margaret! 🤗🤗 It was so good of Richard and Donna to take the day off to help us. Hopefully, I will be able to find out some more about Edith as we’re moving towards Birmingham. 🤞 Have a great weekend 🌻🦋
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  14145. I wish I could send you some! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14146. Well it is lovely having you back and watching again. Good question; narrowboats are tough and can break the ice if it's not too thick, but the blacking can get scraped off and if you pass a boat that's not made of steel, then you could damage their boat by shoving the ice in their direction. Have a wonderful weekend and thank you for your comment.🦋🌻
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  14147. Thank you so much!😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  14148. Good advice but we wouldn’t have been allowed through the closure and we still have to move once the flood had eased which would mean going back but there was another lock closure behind us. I wouldn’t have moved otherwise. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14149. Thank you so much, Glyn for your supportive and kind words. Have a fabulous Friday 🦋🌻
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  14150. I’m so pleased! Happy New Year to you, Mark! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  14151. Very true! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14152. It sounds beautiful 🤩
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  14153. It'll be great to see you again, Will! The engine work that you are describing sounds terrifying- oh my poor Alice Grace!😳😱 I hope she is firing on all cylinders again soon. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Safe cruising- take care🦋🌻
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  14154. I’ve not done that one yet but will be soon . Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  14155. It would be wonderful to be able to fix a butterfly's wings wouldn't it? Don't worry about the Grebes, Steve because the male adult and female adult separate and take their favourite chicks with them so no chicks are orphaned completely.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14156. That is so kind of you, thank you. I did look into publishing, but it is so expensive. Instead, I have printed my 2022 journal and will do the same when I have finished this year’s and then I sell them in my Etsy Shop. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  14157. It must be a Bichom thing but what a beautiful breed of dog they are! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14158. That is so kind of you, but I have worked hard with my practise and now it is getting much better than it was. I am living proof that we can all draw if we have some time to work at it!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  14159. This week it was the Cheshire Blend that I bought from the Rode Heath market. It is delicious! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14160. That is such a wise and helpful comment, Lorraine. Thank you so much.Take care 🦋🌻
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  14161. That is so kind of you. In the description of this vlog, there is a link to my Patron page. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  14162. That is so kind of you. In the description of this vlog, there is a link to my Patron page. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  14163. That is such a scary film! Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  14164. Have a wonderful time on the Norfolk Broads. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14165. Thank you so much for watching, Rowena and for your lovely comment too. Happy New Year!🥳 Take care🌻🦋
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  14166. Thank you so much, James! Take care 🦋🌻
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  14167. Hi John, thank you for your interesting and lovely comment. At the moment, in the UK, it is the season for crane flies which I really should have explained. I would brush a mosquito off, you are right, but a crane fly, also called a ‘daddy long legs’ is harmless. Since reading this, I have researched that your crane flies have a series of names: Jimmy Spinners, Mosquito Hawks and Mosquito Eaters, is that right? Our mosquitoes are quite small. I think, you have inspired me to do some macro photography of our dangly dancers and some more reading about the role they play on our planet. When insects (kind ones) land on Zephyr, it sparks a little joy in me ( I am rather an odd individual) as they travel along together for a while! Thank you, once again for a great comment. I wish both of you a super weekend!🌻🦋
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  14168. Thank you so much, Mike! Take care 🦋🌻
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  14169. Was it Alan Titmarsh? Thank you for watching.Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  14170. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14171. Thank you so much! Take care 🦋🌻
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  14172. Mark, this was so descriptive and heartfelt and I am so grateful for such a kind comment. I am quite overwhelmed by your words, thank you so, so much. Take care🌻🦋
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  14173. That is so kind of you- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  14174. 👍👍 Thank you🦋🌻
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  14175. That’s so kind of you, Arthur. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  14176. The swans will graze wherever they can and often I see them eating in fields too. Thank you so much for your kind comment too. Take care🦋🌻
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  14177. What a beautiful poem. I didn’t know this one! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  14178. Sounds like you had an exciting adventure! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful week, take care🦋🌻
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  14179. I completely forgot about the clocks going back, Louise- well done for reminding me! I hope you have a great Halloween party. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14180. What a kind comment- thank you so much 😊 Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14181. I love the winter too. I was referring to the flooding more than the cold as you can get nice and warm on a boat. I have never had to deal with sudden flooding like that before though and when I looked at the UK flood map, it was the worst that I have seen it in years. It made me realise that every winter, mooring somewhere that doesn't flood is going to have to be considered now. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14182. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  14183. Look on the Rugby Boats website, Boat Finder Brokerage and Whilton Marina site. They are the main ones. Thank you so much for watching! Take care🦋🌻
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  14184. You are right- on older boats they have this system. We have a Webasto central heating system whereby the diesel heat the rads which run throughout the boat. I think the pipework erodes much more quickly on the fire system which is why newer boats have moved more to central heating systems run by diesel. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  14185. I was petrified, Penny! 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14186. Thank you so much, James- that's so kind of you. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  14187. You are so lucky! 🤩 What amazing neighbours🦡🦡🦡🦡 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14188. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14189. I'll have to go back one day as it is such a special part of the country. Thank you so much. Take care🌻🦋
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  14190. It is a LUMIX and I love the colour it gives! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14191. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. A happy New Year to you too!🌻🦋🥳
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  14192. Wow, that is such a long drive to get your internet! 😬 I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog though.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  14193. It is a great experience isn't it and I bet in the summer it was really busy at Foxton? Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Sheila. Have a super rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  14194. That is so kind of you, Kay! Thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14195. Another beautiful poem, Andrew! Thank you so much. The footage I got in one night but I left out seeds and hedgehog food for them. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14196. I have a little Etsy shop called themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com and I have my 2022 and 2023 journal for sale. I am just waiting for more 2022 books to arrive back in stock. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  14197. What a beautiful comment, Colin- thank you so much 😊 Zephyr is often making little noises in the background when I am doing voice overs or reading my poems. 🐾🐾🤗 Take care 🌻🦋
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  14198. Thank you so much. Take care🦋🌻
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  14199. Thank you so much, Mike! I am chuffed that you enjoyed it. I had a ball on this boating trip. Have a great weekend.🦋🌻
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  14200. I will have to go back in the spring and summer to see the gardens at their best. I can see why you visit often. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend 🦋🌻
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  14201. There are signs of autumn here too, but I love autumn on the canal. I am so pleased that you are having a great summer. Thank you for your comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14202. That is such a brilliant story! I always like to get gongoozlers involved with helping with the gates just like you did; it really eases the pressure of being observed so closely doesn't it? I loved the little bow that you did at the end too! Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  14203. Oddball was very impressive wasn't he? Your Collie sounds like a gentle soul?Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14204. I know🤭 Bit of a silly expression considering! Thank you so much for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  14205. Thank you so much for such a kind comment! Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  14206. That is so kind of you, Dale! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy Easter! Take care 🦋🌻🐣
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  14207. Hi Daniel, I am a live aboard and you are right about space; there isn’t much storage for lots of tools, but you can get a mooring spot that has a garden and build a shed. They are hard to find though. 13 year olds need their own space so if you did buy a boat perhaps look for one with an additional bedroom. It sounds like you have a good set up as you are though. I wish you all the best, take care🌻🦋
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  14208. That’s so kind of you! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I do find the teapot lid a challenge!😂 Take care 🦋🌻
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  14209. Thank you so much! Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14210. Happy belated birthday! I’m so pleased that you like your book. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  14211. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14212. That is such a kind thing to say!! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  14213. Thank you so much.Take care 🦋🌻
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  14214. Hi Dai, I understand completely what you are saying and I did have reservations about using the bio diesel based on everything that you have said here. I did a lot of research first as I cannot afford for anything to damage my boat. I chose the company that I am using based on the ingredients that they are now using and the refinements that they have made to previous biodiesel issues. I also talked to other boaters that had been using it for a while and had similar heating set-ups to me too. It is more expensive, and I wait in hope that the price will drop, but I decided that I would forego a few of life's little luxuries in order to put it in my tank. I have done so now for several months and I am really happy with it. I am not pushing any agenda, I am just reporting on what I am doing and how it operates. Have a fabulous Friday and weekend ahead, take care.🦋🌻
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  14215. It was great to bump into you and Martha too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14216. That happens to me all of the time!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14217. Love and happy Solstice to you too, Carole! Thank you for your kind comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14218. That is a good idea. I'm not sure why we haven't got one?Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14219. Hello again Nick and Polly and thank you for commenting. Neil the Seal is turning out to be quite the celebrity and do you know, I think he knows it too! He seemed to smile as people took photos. How amazing it is to discover these things as we cruise around on our boats. Happy and safe travels to you both.🦭🦭🦭🦭🌻🦋
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  14220. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  14221. That is so kind of you. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14222. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  14223. Oh my goodness! That heat is so intense. I really hope that you are managing to keep cool? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14224. What did it say? I will have to look that up. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14225. It is hunkering down and surrounding yourself with things that make you feel cosy time isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14226. Thank you so much😊🤗 Tiny Trekker vlogs. I will check out your channel later. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  14227. Thank you so much, Neil! Take care 🌻🦋
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  14228. Happy New Year to you too! Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14229. Thank you so much, Steve for your kindness in this comment. I have seen Sleepless in Seattle and it is up there as one of my favourite films, but until you mentioned it, I hadn't thought about the house boats- so I shall have to watch it again. I want to be able to do something to help protect our waterways, so far you can sign a petition and write to your MP which I have done, but I thought a video which points out the role that they play might be helpful too. Dave @cruisingthecut did an amazing job of interviewing Richard Parry and it was apparent in this conversation that maintaining the canals as they are is going to be a challenge. I hope they can get funding some way. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  14230. Thank you; I shall try that! Have a wonderful rest of the week. Take care🦋🌻👍
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  14231. That is a wonderful phrase! Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  14232. That is so exciting to know that they have come pouring in, 😁 but sad about the berry crop.😢 I have never seen Waxwing and they are stunning birds, so I will be over the moon if I spot one. If you have any tips for spotting them, please let me know.🙏 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  14233. It is such a beautiful city. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14234. The Scilly Isles are great aren't they? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14235. Thank you, Lisa! 🤗🌻🦋
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  14236. Thank you for your lovely comment., Julie Take care🦋🌻
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  14237. Hi Ruth, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Winter coat, hat, scarf and gloves all still missing so I went charity shopping for replacements and bought the wildest coat I have ever owned!🤩 Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14238. That is so kind of you- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  14239. I haven’t been inside, but I’d love to have a look around. It sounds like you had a great time! Oh and I definitely recommend getting back in touch with coco pops! 👍Thank you so much for watching 😊 Have a super weekend, Take care 🦋🌻
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  14240. Your Bestie, Meg sounds adorable and I’m sure she’ll love the hilly walk. Thank you so much for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  14241. 🐾🐾 Zephyr sends her love too!💚🐾🐾
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  14242. Thank you so much, Jack. Have a super Sunday, take care🌻🦋
    1
  14243. She loves snowball catch!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14244. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a wonderful week, take care🦋🌻
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  14245. That is so kind of you, Lee. I hope you were okay too?Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  14246. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 I’m really pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14247. That is so kind of you, Susanna.🤗 Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
    1
  14248. It’s all going to change! 🤩Thank you so much for your lovely comment Take care🌻🦋
    1
  14249. That is very kind of you, Donald. Thank you so much.Take care 🦋🌻
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  14250. I’m not in charge of that- you’ll have to check the Immigration rules. 👍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14251. You’re welcome! Have a good week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14252. I think it was loosely based on that piece of music. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  14253. Thank you so much, Maria. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14254. Thank you so much, Jenny for your lovely comment and I shall read your email too. Thank you for sticking with me through the earlier audio issues. Take care🌻🦋
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  14255. I’m not sure yet, but thank you so much for such a kind offer! Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  14256. That is so kind of you. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14257. Thank you so much for watching, Sharon. Happy New Year to you. Take care 🌻🦋🥳
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  14258. I travel with my husband but his work commitments and the sensitive nature of his job means that he can’t be on the vlogs. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14259. Such wise words- thank you so much for sharing them. It means a lot. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14260. I agree 🌻🦋
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  14261. Every swan has a tag because officially they belong to the king. A tradition that goes way back to the days when swan meat was considered a delicacy and only the royal family could eat it. Now it’s about making sure that they are protected and never eaten. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14262. One here and there but hopefully lots blooming in the next few weeks. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14263. That horse was so check’s wasn’t it!😂 Thank you so much for watching, Chris. Take care🌻🦋
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  14264. That is an exciting array of mushrooms! Congratulations on your award too! Take care 🌻🦋
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  14265. The museum was such an amazing treasure chest of wonders it really was. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  14266. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14267. That is such a lovely thing to say, Sean! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend!🌻🦋
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  14268. It is in the Labrador gene to be slightly bonkers I think😂🤪🐾🐾 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  14269. Good luck with your new boat! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14270. Thank you so much, Wendy for watching each week and for your lovely comments. I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. Have a happy New Year too!🌻🦋🥳
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  14271. I think your twin skin tanks is a super idea! You put in the miles all over the place and you've never had a problem so they must make a difference. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  14272. That is so kind of you, Deirdre. I sell my journal in my Etsy shop: themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  14273. Thank you so much for your kind words. I am sad to hear that you haven't heard any cuckoos, but I bet you have some amazing wildlife where you are? Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  14274. Thank you so much, Trisha and Walter Cat! Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14275. Thank you so much, Frances! Have a wonderful weekend 🌻🦋
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  14276. Thank you so much that is so kind of you. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  14277. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🐾🐾🦋🌻
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  14278. That is so kind of you. I think I’d be a gibbering wreck on Winter Watch!😱 😂Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14279. That is very kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  14280. I am delighted that you are painting again! Enjoy every minute of it. Thank you so much for watching 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  14281. I am grateful to be having this experience. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14282. Thank you so much, Elissa 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  14283. You are very right, Sparkesman. The Eco-friendly versions of the boat and motor world need to hurry up and be more affordable and available now don't they? Thank you for your comment.🦋🌻
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  14284. Is it? Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻
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  14285. Thank you so much, Jacky for your kindness- you are very welcome. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  14286. Thank you, Jack! Have a lovely week.🦋🌻
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  14287. Hi M Tomlinson, welcome aboard! The old vlogs are very different to the recent stuff, so please don’t judge me too soon!😃 Thank you so much for commenting. Take care🌻🦋👍
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  14288. Thank you so much!😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  14289. That’s so lovely- thank you so much 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14290. You are so welcome!🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14291. Of course!🤩👍 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14292. It is a delicious sweet isn’t it! Dogs are the best friends to have aren’t they? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14293. It was lovely to draw her. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14294. 4k is a nightmare to upload that’s the only thing. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  14295. I am very keen to try some more oatcakes as I had some a couple of weeks ago and they were delicious!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  14296. Thank you so much, Shelley for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  14297. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, take care🦋🌻
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  14298. 🌈🌳 Thank you for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  14299. That is a long journey but I bet it was fascinating? Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14300. Hi Shirley, it must have been wonderful to regularly spot little owl. I wish that I had focused in quicker as it looked so beautiful in the evening light. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  14301. That is so kind of you and you are so welcome.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14302. I’m so pleased that it brought back lovely memories for you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14303. That is so kind of you. Putting the videos together is such a pleasure and I am delighted that you enjoy them. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  14304. Thank you so much, Paul! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  14305. Hi Julian, thank you for your lovely comment and for the great advice. Have a great week, take care🦋🌻
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  14306. That is so kind of you. I am so pleased that you stumbled on my videos and that you are enjoying them. Have a super rest of the week. Take care🦋🌻
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  14307. The scenery here is breathtaking and it is such a privilege to cruise here. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14308. It’s crazy isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14309. Hi Steve, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I don't think Zephyr would approve of any new crew onboard- she likes to be Top Dog!😂🐾🐾 Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  14310. Hi Shirley, I hope the sun brings the red admirals and peacocks to your budlea too. I am pleased to hear that you have some brimstones though as I haven't seen many of them either.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14311. It was more relaxing this week wasn’t it? 😅 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14312. Hi Dave, Zephyr hardly ever barks; but if someone is outside near the boat at night, she barks and if anyone knocks on the boat she barks. She has a really deep, scary bark too, but you'll rarely hear it. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🐾🐾🌻🦋
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  14313. Good point! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  14314. The enchanted raven! Wonderful 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14315. It is a great place to visit. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14316. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14317. Thank you so much! I’ll have to go back and walk through that horse tunnel one day. Apparently the original cobbles are still there. Have a great weekend 🌻🦋
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  14318. Good idea, Eric! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14319. What a beautiful story! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14320. You too- thank you so much for watching!🦋🌻
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  14321. That is such a kind comment- thank you so much, John! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  14322. That is so kind of you! What a lovely comment. 🤗Thank you so much. Take care🦋🌻
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  14323. Hi James, thank you so much for your lovely comment and for going back through the vlogs too! Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  14324. She really is!🐾🐾😊 Thank you for your kind comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  14325. I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your friend too. It is so hard to come to terms with isn't it? I hope you are finding some comfort in nature around you and your beautiful memories.Take care 🦋🌻
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  14326. The buttercups blew me away as I just stumbled on them. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14327. Thank you so much 🤗 I really do love the countryside and it takes my breath away everyday. I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. Have a super weekend 🌻🦋
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  14328. I have a bathroom with a shower and toilet. It looks pretty much like a normal bathroom really. Thank you for your comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  14329. Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14330. Thank you so much, Jacky- I hope it's all fixed soon too! Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  14331. Well, that's something that I've never seen on the canals before!😂 Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  14332. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  14333. Hi there, Phredd, I never really thought about the old bridges falling on us; that is until now!😂🤣 I’ll stay alert when travelling under them from this point onwards. Thank you so much for watching and commenting, take care🦋🌻
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  14334. You have done a much better job with the bread maker than I ever did! Well done. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14335. What a lovely cycle that must be. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14336. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  14337. Thank you so much, Nanci. I am so pleased you liked the vlog. Have a super week!🦋🌻
    1
  14338. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14339. There have been some days this week, which have felt spring-like and everything suddenly seems so light and positive. I am completely with you on loving the early signs of the season. Have a wonderful weekend!🦋🌻
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  14340. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14341. Hi Pete and Lorraine, I hope it stays dry for your walk. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  14342. Thank you so much! Take care 🦋🌻
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  14343. What a wonderful pub that sounds! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14344. I really enjoyed the Parkin and it’s still going so it lasts well. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14345. It was a fabulous trip. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14346. That’s so kind of you. Thank you for your interest in my books too. I have an Etsy shop: themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com where I sell them. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14347. Thank you so much for your kindness. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  14348. Hi Mark, what an image that must have created seeing a peregrine like that-amazing birds. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  14349. Thank you so much, Daniel. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14350. 60 cranes! What an amazing sight and sound that must have been. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14351. Thank you so much ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  14352. There were stairs on the underground at the stations that I was using so she could just walk up them which is good as I can't lift her; she's so heavy! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14353. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  14354. Thank you so much 😊I agree with you about Chris Johnson Art. He is so talented isn’t he? Take care 🌻🦋
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  14355. Yes, if you worked out all of your outgoings carefully. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14356. That is such a helpful comment, thank you so much. We hadn't thought of fuel polishing before and it definitely sounds like a worthwhile exercise considering our fuel sample. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻👍
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  14357. I agree! Take care 🦋🌻
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  14358. Kestrels are magnificent indeed! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14359. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care🌻🦋
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  14360. That's a very good point; this probably was one of his earlier tunnels as he had just taken over from Brindley at this point, I think.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  14361. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  14362. Thank you for finding my channel. I live with my husband but he can’t be on the vlogs due to his work commitments and the sensitive nature of his work. I can’t believe that you used to swim in the Trent and Mersey canal. It must have looked very different to what it does today. That stretch is very pretty though. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14363. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you, Sarah! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  14364. Hi Simon, I hope you are keeping warm too. At least there isn't much mud when it's all frozen! The wildlife amazes me too as they just seem to have an ability to deal with the sudden temperature drop. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  14365. Thank you so much, Steve! I hope you are well? I can’t believe I’ve made 8,000 subscribers!🥳🥳 Have a wonderful rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  14366. Enjoy your towpath walk. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14367. Thank you so much, Jill! Take care🌻🦋
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  14368. That is so true. Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Take care 🦋🌻
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  14369. I can understand that swap being painful. It is beautiful and vibrant around Kew and the Thames. Edith Holden spent her last years around there. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, take care🦋🌻
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  14370. Each video takes about 4 days to produce but they are a pleasure to make. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14371. There’s a film there somewhere😂👍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  14372. Your comment made me really smile😊 Thank you so much for such loveliness. Take care🌻🦋
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  14373. Zephyr absolutely loves a muddy puddle and pile of poop as a way of bathing which is why I was having to bath her! 🤭🐾🐾💚Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14374. That is so true! 🐾🐾💚Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14375. That is so true! 🐾🐾💚Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14376. Wow!🤩 it’s amazing! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14377. I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. To be honest, the mud wins every time! Zephyr doesn't like having her paws wiped, so she swims just before getting in the boat and then I deal with the soaking wet dog issue rather than the mud, luckily I'm not boat proud! 😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  14378. Thank you so much, Angela! Take care🦋🌻
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  14379. Sorry Angel- I mistyped 🙈
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  14380. Dogs are so clever aren't they! Your granite farmhouse sounds adorable; I hope you are keeping warm in this sudden Arctic Blast? Stay safe and have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  14381. I know! 😂 Thank you for watching! Take care🌻🦋
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  14382. Thank you so much, Mark😊 I love writing poetry. Enjoy your week! Take care🌻🦋
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  14383. There are so many little canals there. Thank you so much for watching. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  14384. What a kind comment- thank you so much 😊 xx Are you from Ilford too? Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14385. Hi Julie, I feel really moved by Sylvias’s poetry but I can’t explain exactly why. I think it is the language that she uses and the depth in its meaning. I read about the other lady and her child that you refer to and it is such a shocking addition to the story of her life. I shall have to read Aurelia’s letters now you mention it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14386. I’ll take extra care; don’t you worry 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14387. Hi Terry, thank you so much for such a lovely comment 🤗 I hope you enjoy your time in Brum when you get there. Have a super Sunday and week ahead🌻🦋
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  14388. Oh yes, I should have factored in the biscuit bill!😂 Now that must at least double the total cost of living on a boat for me. Thank you so much for making me laugh! Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🌻🦋😂
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  14389. Zephyr has me so well trained! 😂🐾🐾 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14390. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14391. That is very kind of you, Jim! Rats are pretty though aren't they? Even their back end!🤭 🐀 Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14392. Wow! 🤩 I didn’t know that! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14393. It is wonderful to know that you keep a nature journal too. I am so sorry to hear that you are housebound for so much of the time. You are right that there is always nature to see, hear, smell from the window too.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14394. I think you might be right, thinking about it now🙈 Thank you for watching and commenting.Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  14395. You pay license fees. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14396. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Zephyr was very keen to be involved this week🐾🐾🤭 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  14397. Ah, it's good to know that I'm not the only one who smashes there way around the kitchen!🤣 Zephyr has a way of looking at me sometimes which makes me feel very foolish indeed and that was one of those times🐾🐾😆 That tunnel is not for the faint hearted. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
    1
  14398. Great information! Thank you so much for watching 😊 Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14399. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14400. I’m so sorry about that!🙈 calm resumes in the next one.😅 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14401. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. I am so pleased that you still found me after being unsubbed- naughty YouTube!🤭 Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  14402. Thank you so much, Lee that is so kind of you. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  14403. So am I! It is so awful isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  14404. I was petrified in that tunnel, Rosie!😱 Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
    1
  14405. She was very particular that day! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14406. It was very exciting but nice to get on to calmer water again too. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14407. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  14408. 🦋🌻🐾🐾
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  14409. The two lives do sound very similar so I can see why you miss it.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14410. I’m so pleased that you do too! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  14411. Oh that would be terrifying wouldn’t it!😱😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14412. Well spotted! You are right. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  14413. They are the best bridges in on a canal here that I have seen. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  14414. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14415. They are made for tea aren’t they! 😋 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14416. It is so much better with the map isn’t it? I use it all the time now. Also, I found out that some viewers follow with their own maps too. Thank you for watching and commenting. Take care🦋🌻
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  14417. Thank you so much, Alan! Take care 🌻🦋
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  14418. They came out of the lock which was on the left and were temporarily on the landing there so when they went to cross to the other side, they didn’t see the Danny coming. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14419. Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  14420. I used to collect bird's feathers that I saw on the ground until we had a bad outbreak of avian flu and the advice is not to pick them up anymore. It is a shame as they are wonderful to collect. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14421. Thank you so much. 😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  14422. Happy Xmas to you too!🎄 Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  14423. Thank you, Olivier. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14424. It was my stove fan. It has a very gregarious personality!😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  14425. That is so kind of you, Arthur!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  14426. My heart melted to know that you watch with your grandchildren! 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14427. They are special aren’t they! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  14428. Someone, somewhere needs to come up with a smokeless eco-friendly fuel don't they? Boaters have to stay warm and keep their boats dry in the winter. Thank you for your comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
    1
  14429. Thank you so much, Andrea! Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  14430. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  14431. Hi Steve, thank you for such a lovely comment- it really was a super mooring spot. I’m glad you enjoyed my little joke too!🤭 Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  14432. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14433. No, I have a degree in English and teaching. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14434. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Sandy. I was amazed to hear so many cuckoos in one place too. It has made me think that perhaps they are using the summer solstice as a reminder to leave for their migration back to Africa? Have a wonderful week, take care🌻🦋
    1
  14435. It is truly stunning here, Simon. I hope you were safe in the storm? Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  14436. That’s such good advice. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  14437. I hope so too, Annie, but even though it was a stressful situation, the deodorant held up well!😄 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  14438. It must be wonderful and warm in Australia right now! It is definitely winter here right now. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  14439. It’s warm and dry on the boat thankfully. I hope you’re staying warm and dry too. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  14440. Wow! 🤩 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14441. Thank you so much for your bootiful comment!😊 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  14442. Thank you so much, Stuart for your lovely comment! Take care🦋🌻
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  14443. That is so kind of you, George! Thank you so much. Take care🦋🌻
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  14444. It was incredible how much water there was! 🙀 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  14445. 😂 Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Take care🦋🌻🎄
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  14446. Thank you so much for such a kind comment; I really appreciate it. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  14447. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
    1
  14448. Thank you so much, Nick for watching the vlogs and for your lovely comment. Happy New Year to you and your family!🦋🌻🥳
    1
  14449. That is so true! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  14450. Hi Jean, as soon as I read your message, I was really alarmed that xanthum gum is dangerous for dogs, but I can't find that from a quick internet search that I have just done. Please can you let me know where it is advised not to use this around dogs as I will not use it again. Thank you so much for caring about, Zephyr- it means a lot to me. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  14451. She has to help out with the gardening! 🐾🐾🤭Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14452. She was wasn’t she! 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  14453. Hi Tricia and Mark, I hope you are both well? Did you guess the snack right this week? Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  14454. Great word for the guinea fowl!Thank you for watching, Donna. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14455. You are a poet because you are writing poetry! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14456. There you go- you are part of continuing history!🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  14457. That is so wise and kind. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  14458. It is a shame that they have all gone as this couple showed that you can set up and grow your own mushrooms without over foraging the woods. Luckily, though the mycelium network should still be thriving under the earth, so hopefully, the mushrooms will return to your wood.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  14459. It is spectacular in early spring when it is still quiet and slowly starting to burst into bloom.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14460. It is wonderful to be back! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14461. Wow! That is cold 🥶 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14462. I'm still going to keep on continuously cruising. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  14463. We moved nearer to a road and it was noisy you’re right. Well spotted! Take care 🦋🌻
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  14464. Hi Annie, your tall grass meadow sounds like it was a very special place. There are a few like that up here and it has been beautiful to walk through them. I agree with you that we must take better care of our planet. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  14465. Thank you for your lovely comment, Otter! Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14466. It is so lovely to hear from you, John. I hope you are well? I can't believe that the channel is so close to 10,000! I was happy to settle at 2K🤗 Have a super weekend, take care.🦋🌻
    1
  14467. It is purple loosestrife you are right and it is flowering beautifully here everywhere at the moment. I love it. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  14468. It can be can’t it? Let’s hope for more calm days. 🤞 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14469. How kind! Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  14470. I agree! Thank you for your lovely comment. Happy Easter!🦋🌻🐣
    1
  14471. Oh my goodness! That sounds so stressful and painful! 😣 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14472. I agree with you; for 25 years, I always knew that I was working so I really appreciate this new feeling.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  14473. Many people get by without them though, Catherine, but once you have them, I think it’s hard going back. 👍
    1
  14474. Thank you so much for your lovely comment.😊 I don’t sell the coasters. I just paint them and give them to family and friends normally. Take care🌻🦋
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  14475. Thank you so much, Michael for your lovely comment and yes please to some rain again! 🌧 Have a great week.🌻🦋
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  14476. That’s so kind of you! Thank you so much. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14477. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much 😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  14478. Thank you so much! Take care 🦋🌻
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  14479. That is so true! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  14480. Zephyr was very brave, Jan and I was very proud of her. She's played tons of ball since.Thank you for your lovely comment, take care🦋🌻
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  14481. It really is beautiful 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14482. Hello there, sorry I missed you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  14483. 😂 Luckily no paint in the hair, just on the hull! Take care🦋🌻
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  14484. Your dog sounds adorable! 🥰 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week, Take care 🦋🌻
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  14485. Thank you so much for your kindness. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  14486. That is so kind of you.Thank you for your lovely comment.Merry Christmas and happy new year! Take care🌻🦋🎄
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  14487. Thank you so much, Bob! Take care 🦋🌻
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  14488. Now that your daughter is on the water- congratulations to her and her partner- she will learn all of the names of the birds! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14489. Thank you so much for your comment. I think the money doesn’t cover the maintenance costs of the canal with or without the government funding. There is just so much to work on and the hiring of machinery is so expensive. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  14490. That is such a kind thing to say. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14491. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  14492. 🐛🐛🐛❤️❤️❤️ Thank you so much for watching! Take care 🌻🦋
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  14493. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14494. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  14495. The waterways are special places. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14496. Das ist so ein netter Kommentar – vielen Dank. Aufpassen🦋🌻
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  14497. Hi Jeannie, thank you so much for such a lovely comment. I'll look forward to your visit! Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14498. It’s a canal full of adventures! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14499. That means I must have skinny carrots in my fender! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching . Take care 🌻🦋
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  14500. Hi Steve, what a kind and lovely comment- thank you so much! Enjoy watching Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe and The Flower of Gloster- they are both a great watch. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  14501. Thank you so much, Anthony! 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
    1
  14502. Zephyr salivated when she heard them on the detector; it was very strange? My new book should be out in January sometime. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14503. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the channel. Fancy going to the same school as Paul- what a small world! 🤩 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14504. Good luck! I hope you find what you are looking for. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14505. I won’t be going that far down this time unfortunately. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14506. What a kind comment- thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14507. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14508. I really need to improve the condition I am in as I am shocked by how exhausted the locks made me! 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14509. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14510. I am so sorry to hear that you have had a difficult Christmas. I wish you a happy and healthy New Year. 🦋🌻
    1
  14511. I agree with you. Alice seemed very happy at those speeds.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14512. 🤗🐦‍⬛ Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14513. You’re right there! 😂 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14514. Hi Jenny, the NB artwork was lovely wasn’t it? I will have to go back to see if that was Mr M but I don’t think he is a Guess Windcheater? Thank you for another lovely comment 🌻🦋
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  14515. Hi Steve, thank you for your lovely comment. There was no damage fortunately to the boat. I am glad that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  14516. Hi Mike, I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. I sell my journals in my Etsy shop: themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14517. You are so kind- thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Take care Deirdre!🌻🦋
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  14518. Thank you so much! I am so pleased you like them. Take care🦋🌻
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  14519. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  14520. The world has lost a great example of a human being and I think it will take all of those that held her in high esteem a while to come to terms with her passing. I hope you and all of your country are ok too? Thank you so much for sharing your feelings. Take care🦋🌻
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  14521. That sounds like a wonderful idea. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care🌻🦋
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  14522. Thank you so much for your kindness; we are still waiting for the parts to arrive to have it fixed but if we go slowly and cautiously, we can still move the boat which is such a relief. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  14523. Thank you so much for your lovely comment! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  14524. 🤗Thank you, Wookie! Take care 🌻🦋
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  14525. I feel the same about your birds and critters too! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14526. What a lovely and kind comment, thank you so much, John! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  14527. That’s so kind of you, Pete. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the poem. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14528. Thank you so much. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14529. Is it! I don’t know about that one. 🫣Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14530. Zephyr makes all the decisions! 😂🐾🐾😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  14531. What a kind and lovely comment, Paul! Thank you so much☺️ It is a pleasure to make vlogs for viewers like you. Have a super weekend and stay cool in the sunshine 🌻🦋
    1
  14532. Good luck boat shopping! 🍀Thank you so much for watching. Have a great week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14533. Thank you so much, David! Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  14534. The traditional Gardner engine is so much better for canal boating isn't it? Kinver is one of the prettiest places to be moored on the system, so it must have been wonderful to be there.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14535. Great facts- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  14536. That is an interesting question and so far, I haven't had any experiences like that. I'll let you know when I do. Have a wonderful week, take care🌻🦋
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  14537. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  14538. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  14539. I don’t fish but many do. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14540. It must be difficult being allergic to hazel as it’s wind pollinated? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week- take care 🌻🦋
    1
  14541. Tea is such a civilised affair isn't it? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14542. Thank you so much for watching the vlogs. It is lovely to know that you are enjoying them and I think it is so sensible not to watch the news. In answer to your question about Zephyr and Little Alice, well, we had to sell the small foldaway and get a slightly bigger one which you will see her in, on the River Great Ouse vlogs. We didn't have to put a mat in that one, but the land has to slope into the boat as she refuses to jump in. Have a wonderful week, take care🌻🦋
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  14543. They are such little characters aren't they? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14544. Absolutely- yes!😂👍 We both laughed at this comment. Mr M does work too.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  14545. 🙈 it begins with the same letter though! 🤭 I hope Sylvia won’t mind. Thank you for letting me know. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14546. What a wonderful memory of the trees that came to life! 🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14547. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14548. Welcome aboard, John! Thank you so much for subscribing and for your lovely comment too. Have a super rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  14549. Thank you so much, Margaret for such a lovely comment. I am also, really surprised to learn about these weevils that CRT are introducing to the water. I haven't seen any though? I will keep looking. 👀 Take care🌻🦋
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  14550. It will stay in my memory forever. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14551. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14552. She is a great companion. Thank you for your kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14553. I really want to find more wild orchids this summer! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14554. Hi Christine, so many people are struggling to make ends meet aren't they? We need to all look out for each other and hope for things to calm down a bit.🤞 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  14555. Enjoy looking after the Golden Retriever- they are adorable dogs. Take care 🐾🐾🌻🦋
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  14556. What a lovely story, Harris and you made me laugh with the ‘I hope she didn’t think we were having a pint’ bit😂🍺 It must have been an exciting day, even if you didn’t catch a glimpse of the Queen, but just to watch her pass through your town must have been really special. Thank you so much for sharing this story. Take care🌻🦋
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  14557. I think it is all variable for example my boat is 60ft and I buy the wood that I use in the stove over winter; many boaters forage and then heat becomes free. If your boat is shorter your licence and fuel will be cheaper and it will be easier to heat. The 2 bed flat also depends on where it is and whether you still have a mortgage to pay. Overall though, living on a narrowboat is not as cheap as it used to be.Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  14558. The wetlands was such an adventure! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14559. That is so kind of you. The new sofa is so cosy! I don't think there was a shot of Mr M, but the delivery driver made a fleeting appearance.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  14560. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it! Thank you so much.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  14561. Sorry that I had you stressed; back to relaxing next week…hopefully! 🤞 Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  14562. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super week. Take care🦋🌻
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  14563. Have you started your journal yet, Jenny? 🎨🌻🦋
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  14564. Thank you so much for your lovely comment!😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  14565. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much. 😊 I really appreciate your lovely words. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14566. I waited for the hedge cutter to move along and then took my chances and ran forward because I don’t think the person driving the machine could see me. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14567. Only if the fire goes out! Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  14568. Hi Brian, that is such good advice, thank you so much. I will smile when I think of Jenny.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  14569. It was crazy weather! Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14570. Thank you so much, Mastercraft! It was bright wasn't it. I'd love to have light like that again when I'm cruising but it's been quite grey ever since. I love it when Zephyr hangs out at the side of the boat too. Have a great weekend.🦋🌻
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  14571. Exactly! Zephyr really doesn't like raincoats; her tail tucks between her legs when I put one on her. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14572. Hi Gerry, Campion and Celandine what a beautiful combination! How wonderful that Happy Days will be heading North on an adventure. I hope Wiggie has a special time in Crete with your family.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  14573. I am so pleased that you liked the swallow footage.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14574. 🥶😱stay warm and snuggly! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14575. Hi Irene, thank you for your advice. 👍 Take care🌻🦋
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  14576. 🤗🌻🦋
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  14577. Thank you for watching 🌻🦋
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  14578. Thank you for watching 🌻🦋
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  14579. You are so thoughtful, thank you. We don’t have flood problems just ice ones. We have been iced in since the weekend! We are fine though. Have a wonderful week 🦋🌻
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  14580. That is very kind of you, I send my books anywhere as I do all of my own posting and packaging. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14581. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the videos and my Zephyr!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  14582. Even though it was a a challenge getting through the shallow water, the help from the children, Ranger and CRT worker made the whole thing such a memorable experience and it goes down as one of my favourite boating days! Thank you so much for your lovely comment, take care🌻🦋
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  14583. 🐾🐾💚 Thank you so much 😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  14584. We found the kibble bakery and the pet shop further along from that; Zephyr dragged me in there everyday!😂 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14585. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  14586. Zephyr is such a wonderful buddy to have with me every day.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  14587. I am very old fashioned and I use a ruler! 🤭 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14588. Thank you for your lovely comment. Our boat layout works very well for us. It is 60ft but the longest you can get is 70ft https://rugbyboats.co.uk/lock-sizes/ This is a map which outlines where you can and can't go with a 70ft boat. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  14589. I am so pleased that you like the journal- thank you so much!😊 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  14590. Hi Christine, thank you so much for your lovely comment and a Happy New Year to you too! Take care🥳🌻🦋
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  14591. That is so kind of you, but I don’t have that on my channel. Thank you though. Have a super weekend🦋🌻
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  14592. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  14593. Brilliant name! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week- take care 🌻🦋
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  14594. 👋👋 Hello, Mr Will!🌻🦋
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  14595. Thank you for that tip👍 Take care🦋🌻
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  14596. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. India visits sometimes and so does my son but I live with my husband who can’t be on the vlogs due to his work commitments and the sensitive nature of his work. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14597. That's a great tip!👍Thank you so much. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  14598. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I hope your grandson is enjoying life in London. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  14599. It was such a joy to spot the owl! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14600. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Anna. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14601. Happy birthday to Ruski!!!! 1 year older than Zephyr. Belly tickles from me to Ruski. Take care🦋🌻
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  14602. They are spectacular to look at aren’t they? 🍄🍄‍🟫 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14603. You are so kind, Red! Thank you so much 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14604. Alice is well insulated, thankfully. 😅 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14605. That is so kind of you, Ruth.Thank you for your lovely comment.Merry Christmas and happy new year! Take care🌻🦋🎄
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  14606. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14607. Hello fellow Narrowboaters! Please thank your sister from me for sharing my channel with you. It’s wonderful that you are keeping a journal too. I use Derwent Watercolour pencils and sketch pencils. Look up John Muir Laws Guide to nature journaling as he is amazing for ideas: Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care🦋🌻
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  14608. Thank you so much, Michael!🤗 I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Have a super weekend 🦋🌻
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  14609. We did get our water thankfully. Take care🦋🌻
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  14610. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for watching the vlogs this year. I am so pleased that you got to see Mr M; your comment made me laugh😆 Have a wonderful New Year!🦋🌻🥳
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  14611. Let’s hope that we both find some 🤞 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14612. How wonderful to have them so close to you! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14613. 😂 Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  14614. Thank you so much, Lee! I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14615. That would have made a much better rhyme end but I went with coat for 2 reasons: I used a slight off rhyme because the silk industry was associated with poor working conditions and the death of silk moths so it was not perfect and also a cloak is more like a heavy gown which would have been great for a poem about night whereas a coat has a lighter feel. I am so pleased that you brought this up though as I like to think about words a lot. Thank you so much. Take care🦋🌻
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  14616. I have read that even though the sheep have plenty of food; they can't help but chew the sweet bark, so some farmer's protect the trees with different things to stop the sheep chewing them. Thank you for your lovely comment, take care🌻🦋
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  14617. I’m so pleased that you had a lovely time in Cambodia. India seems to be enjoying it all so far. My coat is so warm and I’m so pleased that I bought it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14618. Thank you so much- Happy New Year to you too! Take care🥳🌻🦋
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  14619. It was delicious! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14620. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14621. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the channel, Todd! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14622. It is a pleasure having you join us! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14623. That is so kind of you, Matt!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  14624. What a kind comment- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  14625. 😂 The cheese section would be just too exciting for Zephyr I think.😂🐾🐾 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  14626. Hi Nigel, well I think from the comments, that I should have applied the potato when it was dry before the rain and also inside to avoid condensation. I'll try it again, next rainy cruise. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  14627. Thank you so much, Jean-Louis for your lovely words. Zephyr is much better now. Take care🌻🦋
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  14628. That is a good question. I can’t think of a canal that is only one way, but I bet there are stretches of water like that somewhere? There are many narrow stretches where you hope that a boat isn’t coming the other way but when it does, you normally squeeze into the reeds or reverse. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  14629. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14630. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  14631. Hi Steve, there is a Narrowboat Association called NABO and they are lobbying the government about the funding. Thank you so much for your kind words about my journal. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  14632. Good idea! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14633. What a wonderful comment- thank you so much! It must be beautiful watching the Canadian Geese flocking in again. There are many sitting on nests here at the moment and I await the arrival of their adorable goslings any day now. Have a fabulous Friday and weekend full of positiveness! Take care 🦋🌻
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  14634. That is so kind of you- thank you😊 I was a primary school teacher but now I teach English online. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  14635. I’ll have to look into that; it sounds really interesting. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  14636. That is very kind of you, Donna! Thank you so much. Take care🦋🌻
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  14637. To see the aurora borealis like that must be so incredible. It must feel like you are part of a magic gift every time you see it? Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Take care 🦋🌻
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  14638. I bet it looks like a winter wonderland where you are! I hope are managing to stay nice and warm. Thank you for your lovely comment- take care🦋🌻
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  14639. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14640. I think Sylvia’s super fans think it is inappropriate to have his name? I’m just guessing though. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14641. I know!🥰 Aren’t they gorgeous! Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14642. Thank you so much for watching. I’m on the UK waterways. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14643. I’m glad you had a blast from the past there! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. ☺️ Take care🦋🌻
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  14644. Hi Glyn, I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. I bet if you practised every week, like I do, you would draw even better than me.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  14645. That’s so kind of you- thank you ☺️ Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14646. I can't use coal on my stove as it really makes my asthma worse, but the boat stays nice and warm with the logs. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  14647. Thank you so much for the welcome! It is a lovely part of the world to be in. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  14648. Hi Sheila, the museum was amazing! They let children that visit to see Santa there, drive those cars out to see him in the micro car. It must be magical for them. Thank you so much for your kind wishes. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  14649. Thank you ☺️ Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14650. 🐾🐾🤭 She loves swings! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14651. I will keep my eyes peeled! Thank you so much for your watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14652. Hi Steve, Coco is an incredible age; I can see why she is such a special part of your life. I wish her well.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  14653. That is spooky isn't it! I hope you enjoyed your trip?Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14654. Hi Sandy, I haven't seen your long message, but if you replied to a reply then it doesn't appear in my 'haven't responded' messages. I can go back and have a look through to find it though. Every message that I have seen, I respond to. Thank you in advance for sending it. Take care🦋🌻
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  14655. Hi Neil, it is lovely to know that you are enjoying the vids. Thank you so much for your lovely comment! Take care🦋🌻
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  14656. You are very welcome!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14657. Thank you🙏🦋🌻
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  14658. That’s so kind of you. I did know that about the catkins as I read about the reason they don’t need attractive flowers. Nature is so clever isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14659. Well I never! A goat lives in the house- what a smart goat to choose bricks and mortar of a field of grass. Thank you so much for telling me as I bet Zephyr smelt it. Take care 🦋🌻🐐
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  14660. They are just like ears when you look closely at them. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14661. Thank you so much.😊 Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  14662. It took my breath away. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14663. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  14664. Hi Tracy, it really is easy to lose yourself watching the insects! Zephyr gets bored of it though 😂🐾🐾 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14665. How wonderful to be riding your horse in the forest alongside the deer! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14666. Please don’t worry- I’m just happy that you watched and enjoyed. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  14667. It’s great to welcome a new viewer to the channel! I hope you enjoy the vlogs. Have a wonderful rest of the week.🦋🌻
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  14668. Thank you, Algernon! The buzzard was just wonderful to observe.
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  14669. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much ☺️ Take care🦋🌻
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  14670. The HVO that I bought had a certificate of Renewable Energy and is only made from recycled industry vegetable waste. The first generation bio fuels were made from palm oil, like you say and therefore a pointless sustainable option, but HVO with the proper certificates is different. You can ask the supplier to show this certificate and the ingredients of the fuel. Thank you for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  14671. That’s so kind of you, Sue. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14672. Hi Roy, there is a vlog this Friday at 4:30 and it is my longest one yet. I hope that makes up for it? Thank you for caring 🌻🦋
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  14673. How clever! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14674. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. Do you really miss all the rain?Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14675. That is so kind of you, Douglas.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14676. The weed hasn’t done that yet because the water doesn’t enter the engine but it cools the keel on our boat. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14677. We used to have a pump out but last year we changed it to a compost toilet. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  14678. It sounds so exciting; I can't wait to visit!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14679. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. I loved my day in Dewsbury. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14680. It really is! 🤩 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14681. Thank you so much, Norman! Take care 🦋🌻
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  14682. Hi Zac- thank you so much for watching and for your questions too. We top up with fuel and marinas and fuel boats come past too on some canals. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14683. That is a very kind thing to say- thank you so much. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  14684. That is a very good bit of advice there! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  14685. I think, the difference between the nettles is noticeable when they are flowering as the dead nettles have a distinct flower of purple or white? Thank you for your comment, Jenny. Take care🦋🌻
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  14686. Thank you so much, Sam😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  14687. That’s so kind of you! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  14688. That’s so kind of you! Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  14689. I don't think the chimney was there anymore. Thank you for your comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  14690. Oh no, that sounds awful, John. When I had the first AstraZeneca, I was ill for a week, but it’s good to know that you are better and all boostered up. I was brought up on Scooby Doo as a child and it frightened me to death half the time, but I loved Scooby and Shaggy and all of their antics! Scoobydoobydoo!🐾
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  14691. That is so kind of you. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  14692. Hi Trevor, the grebes are ok because they are either with the adult male or the adult female. I don't think I explained that clearly so I'm sorry about that. I wish that I could have helped the butterfly though but at least it had a nice shaded leaf to fall asleep on and pass away. That is a nice way to go I suppose?Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14693. Definitely! 🐾🐾🤩 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14694. What a kind comment, Irene.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14695. I love the peanut butter tip!-Thank you so much for your lovely comment, take care🦋🌻
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  14696. It is such a special part of the day but it’s not easy getting out of bed to see it! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  14697. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  14698. It was peaceful . ☺️ Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14699. Hi Leon, I hope you have success convincing your wife as she would love it, I'm sure. My top 3 so far would be: The Cam Lodes off the River Great Ouse, The Chesterfield Canal and now the Droitwich, but one of my favourite moorings is Kinver on the Staffs and Worcs Canal. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  14700. I am so pleased that you have just found my channel, Dennis.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14701. Hi Carl, my joy is real as it's the narrowboat life for me!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  14702. That is such a kind thing to say.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  14703. Thank you for your comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  14704. Hi David, I don’t have links to the music but I get my music from Envato Elements and I list the artists in the description of each vlog. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14705. That is so kind of you. 😊 Thank you so much for watching 😊 Have a super weekend, Take care 🦋🌻
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  14706. That is so kind of you, Gordon! Thank you so much. Have a super rest of the week. Take care🌻🦋
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  14707. I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs on a Saturday morning.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14708. Thank you so much for your lovely comment which makes so much sense to me. There is definitely enough vegetable waste from industry in the UK and weed on the waterways to keep the boats on the system in HVO; let's hope it happens until the day that electric boats become more affordable! Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  14709. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14710. There are so many wonderful human beings in this world aren't there? It sounds like you have had some amazing trips at sea!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14711. It is so pretty! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14712. It was such an exciting moment to see Little Owl!Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14713. That is sad. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14714. 😂 It was so much fun to write! 😂 I hope you have battened down the hatches Chris and that you stay safe in this storm tonight. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14715. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Sian! The winter is an exciting time afloat and it always seems like such an adventure. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  14716. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Frances! Have a wonderful weekend, take care 🌻🦋
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  14717. That is so kind of you, Bob. I sell my journals in colour in my Etsy shop: themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14718. Peaceful is the perfect word to describe it- I agree, Mark. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care🌻🦋
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  14719. I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your wife, John. I really hope that you are finding comfort in the beautiful memories that you shared?Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14720. 🤩 Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14721. 🤩 I’d love to see the trains! Thank you so much for your comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14722. I was holding my breath on the river, but like you said, it all worked out in the end.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  14723. They were such a beautiful family of kestrels! 🥰 Take care 🦋🌻
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  14724. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14725. Nor did I!🙀😂 Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  14726. Alice was amazing! 🤩 Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  14727. I hired a boat there too, years ago and fell in love with boating at the end of the holiday but hated it to begin with! I hit a boat, messed up several locks and found the whole thing exhausting!😂 The Norfolk Broads is beautiful isn’t it? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  14728. That’s very kind of you! Thank you ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  14729. That’s so kind of you 🤗🌻🦋
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  14730. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Steve. Zephyr was a good girl to stay close by. I think that she decided she was safer on the towpath given the boat problems that we were having. 🤭🐾🐾 Have a super weekend🦋🌻
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  14731. Good evening, Michael! I remember how worried I was at the time of this video about moving the boat in those conditions. Since then, we have bought a water roller thingy ( its proper name escapes me) but it means that if ever we can't move again, we have a way of at least getting some water into the boat. I'm glad you enjoyed the vlog. Take care.🌻🦋
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  14732. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Have a super Sunday and rest of the week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  14733. Thank you so much, Ann! Take care 🦋🌻
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  14734. That’s so kind of you. I’m not single though. I am married but my husband works away and he can’t be on the vlogs when he comes back as his job is in education. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14735. That is so kind of you, Lorraine. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. It is terribly sad to see wildlife amidst the waste that we humans have created isn't it?Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  14736. Thank you so much, Anthony. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  14737. Hi Mark, when I first got my narrowboat I headed to Wales and loved every minute of it, but I wasn't making videos then, so I will go back one day to film it all. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14738. Thank you so much for keeping your fingers crossed for us! Take care 🌻🦋
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  14739. I hope you have a wonderful 60th birthday and that you enjoy the books! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14740. Thank you so much, Corinne. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  14741. It's a bit of both; I have learnt the names of most common fungi but sometimes I'll spot one that I haven't seen before and so I go home and look it up in my big Mushroom reference book.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14742. Thank you, Simon 😊 The villages are so stunning to walk around and so well cared for too. I love the alpaca emoji on your comment! I will try and make some sloe cordial this week. Have you made any yet? Thank you for your lovely comment and have a super weekend 🌻🦋🦙👍
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  14743. There was a self drive, hire boat that was moving alongside us in the video. They have a little outboard motor and steering wheel. Jet skis can't travel the canals, but they are allowed in some places along the river. Thank you for watching. Have a great week, take care🌻🦋
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  14744. Hi Sandy, that is such a kind and thoughtful message. Thank you so much. It means a lot. Take care🦋🌻
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  14745. That’s so kind of you. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14746. Thank you so much, William. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14747. Thank you so much! Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14748. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  14749. I get everything mixed up! 🙈 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14750. That is a very kind thing to say, thank you so much. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  14751. I edited out all of my huffing and puffing! 😂 I need to get much fitter, I’ve realised. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14752. Thank you so much! I will never forget that little kestrel family in the tree. Have a super rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  14753. I pay Envato Elements for the rights to use the music. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  14754. You’re so right! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14755. I think it’s the nature keeps me calm. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14756. It was such a special time of the day to travel and I will definitely be doing it again. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14757. Hail to Mr M! He does do an amazing job and is definitely the captain of the ship; he just doesn’t want to be in the vlogs. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care🦋🌻
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  14758. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  14759. Have you been promoting my channel?
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  14760. That is very kind of you. Thank you ⭐️👍
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  14761. That is a very kind comment. Thank you for watching😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  14762. Hi Michael, I will keep my eyes peeled for you, although I have no idea what you look like so be sure to say hi, if you see us on floating past. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I think this county is beautiful. Take care🦋🌻
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  14763. You are so welcome, Lynne, thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋
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  14764. I bet it would! I might have to try that too. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14765. The plan is to live on the boat for at least another 10 years and then to buy a little eco home somewhere, off grid. I'm not sure if it will work out like that, but that's the plan.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  14766. It sounds wonderful where you are! 🤩 Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  14767. Unfortunately, it didn’t make it. 🥲 I shall have to try again. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14768. What a kind thing to do.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14769. Hi Matt, thank you for your lovely comment. I really do need to update my microphones; I'll start looking for one. Take care🌻🦋
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  14770. You are very welcome. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14771. Thank you so much, Lorraine! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  14772. 🦋🌻
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  14773. That is one of my favourite places that I have cruised to.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14774. Hi Francis, thank you so much for your comment. The mountains sound like it was a spectacular trip. I just love this time of year and I try to appreciate everyday whilst we still have leaves on the trees. 🍁🍂 Have a wonderful week, take care🌻🦋
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  14775. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care 🌻🦋
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  14776. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  14777. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  14778. It was on a fact page about the viaduct. I couldn’t believe it either but it said that- look up facts about Wakefield viaduct and you’ll find it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14779. You will absolutely love Tettenhall Museum, Will. It's only open at weekends, but it is such a treasure chest of wonders. Our engine has a very complicated personality it seems!😂 See you soon. Safe cruising, take care🌻🦋
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  14780. 🥶🌻🦋
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  14781. We didn’t do the bottom but we did everything else. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14782. Hi Margaret, the cricket did look like he had his rain boots on didn’t he!😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Enjoy the rest of your weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  14783. Thank you so much 😊 Have a great weekend 🦋🌻
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  14784. Thank you so much, Trish! 🤗 Take care 🦋🌻
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  14785. It sounds scary! I hope you are all safe and well? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  14786. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  14787. They are so delicate yet so hardy aren’t they? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14788. I am so pleased that you find the vlogs beautiful and uplifting that is such a wonderful compliment and it makes me feel so happy to know that. Hopefully, we'll get Alice Grace back to her normal self again.🤞 Thank you for your kindness. Have a super Sunday and rest of the week, ahead- take care🌻🦋
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  14789. Well now that would be an amazing thought! Thank you so much for your kindness. Take care🦋🌻
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  14790. It is safe and calm now 😅 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14791. I recommend listening to Sylvia read her poems aloud. I think they have a unique music of their own and the language is incredible! I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14792. Each year does seem to pass quickly doesn’t it? I’m sure it will this time too. Thank you for your lovely comment . Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14793. I'm so pleased that you enjoy the nature on the vlogs.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14794. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you. Take care 🌻🦋🥳
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  14795. Hi Wendy, it all was a bit comical wasn’t it? 🙊 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend 🌻🦋
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  14796. That is so kind of you- thank you so much, Stephen. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14797. They do don't they! Beautiful creatures.🐷🐖 Thank you so much for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  14798. Thank you for your comment and you are right that mink are a threat to wildlife. I wasn’t sure if they were mink or otter pups so I put the video on Twitter to report my findings at the time. Take care🌻🦋
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  14799. I feel exactly the same about ducking down at the low bridges on the video!😁 Lincoln is full of beautiful wonders to stare at isn't it? 🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  14800. I just feel so lucky to be able to do this. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14801. 😂😂😂 What a great idea! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14802. Oh it’s little feet! They didn’t stop did they? 🤩 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14803. 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14804. What a wonderful idea that would have been, on a nighttime adventure to find the snails! Finding them was one of the most exciting nature discoveries I’ve made and weren’t they just beautiful! Have a great rest of the week.🌻🦋🐌🐌🐌🐌🐌🐌🐌🐌🐌
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  14805. Aw, Ed, thank you so much😊 I am glad that you enjoyed the sound of the cuckoo- it is super isn't it?Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful week, take care🌻🦋
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  14806. That must be amazing to watch! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14807. That’s so kind of you- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  14808. It's a great dry dock isn't it? I'll look out for you on the cut. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  14809. Thank you so much, John! Take care 🌻🦋
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  14810. I am sure you will get lots more bats along the water. The Daubentons is a popular one here. I mention Edith Holden in the Introduction to my 2023 book which is spooky! It was so nice to meet you both and I wish you all the luck in the world with your boaty adventures.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  14811. I’m so pleased that you think so. Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14812. It sounds like you have the perfect spot if you like narrowboats! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14813. That is so kind of you, Karen!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14814. It was you! Thank you so much, Jack! Game changer! 👍🤩 Take care 🦋🌻
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  14815. You’re so right about ‘every cloud…’ Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14816. 🙊😬 So that’s why they ignored me!😂 I don’t blame them now. Thank you so much for explaining that. 👍🤩 Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  14817. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  14818. Oh the poor pigeons! 🥲 The wood pigeons, collared doves and turtle doves are so beautiful. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14819. I hope I haven't misled you as I thought I wrote that when the rain stops, the alder cones open, so I'll have to go back and check that. The dry weather helps the cones to open and then the siskins visit the trees but when the weather is wet, they are more likely to visit garden bird feeders as they can't get to the alder cones then. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  14820. They were lapwings. They make a wonderful call too! Thank you so much for your watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14821. Happy New Year, Nick! 🥳 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14822. I don’t remember that bit? I have a terrible memory though 😃🦋🌻
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  14823. 😂 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14824. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and appreciation. It is so kind of you.🤗 Have a great weekend🌻🦋
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  14825. Absolutely delicious!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  14826. 🤗😂 That’s so kind of you! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14827. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14828. 🤗🦋🦋☺️
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  14829. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it, not as scary as sailing though is it!😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Take care🦋🌻
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  14830. Hi Lyn, it was such a striking beetle the way it shone as it crawled over the narrowboat roof. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care🦋🌻
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  14831. That is such a kind comment- thank you so much. Narrowboating and the canals is such an exciting topic to find out more about. Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  14832. You are so welcome. Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment. Have a great week.🌻🦋
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  14833. Thank you so much for buying my calendar- sorry about Flint the beetle- he is very friendly! Take care 🦋🌻
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  14834. We don’t need to do underneath as we keep moving and it isn’t susceptible to rusting at the bottom, but if you sit in a marina then it will rust after a while at the bottom. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14835. What a heartfelt and kind comment- thank you so much. I really appreciate it. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14836. The more clean energy we can use the better in my opinion. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14837. Hi Jock, that guillotine lock was so tricky and it was lucky that a CRT worker arrived at that moment; I'd probably still be there otherwise! 🤭Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14838. They feel the cold don’t they? Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14839. That is so kind of you, Gayle 🤗 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14840. It was a trip which made me gasp at the engineering and history and then the tunnel was just so eerie! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  14841. The Leckto bricks are supposed to sit on top of embers and then they slowly burn throughout the evening. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  14842. Bugles are impossible to eat in small quantities aren’t they? Delicious! But I ran out of biscuits this week as I didn’t pace myself enough with the packet🤭 so that is why I went with the Bugles. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  14843. Can you imagine an even more helpful Zephyr with her own broom! 😂Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  14844. I think it’s a battery issue. I overuse my computer and it decided to give up whilst we were in the alien alley of the country! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14845. I couldn’t believe it when I saw narrowboat Zephyr! 🤩 What a lovely boat too. Thank you so much for your kind comment, Steve. Take care🦋🌻
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  14846. I hope you had a good Christmas and New Year?🌻🦋
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  14847. Hi Peter, looking back at that footage, it appears that an extension had been welded onto the boat. You see some unusual and unique things on the water sometimes. I’m glad you’re enjoying the earlier vlogs. Take care🦋🌻
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  14848. Hi Simon, I hope your week, has been better than the previous one. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Each of these towns are so unique and beautiful which just makes them a pleasure to explore. Have a super weekend!🦋🌻🐶🐾
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  14849. I am so pleased that you feel like you're riding along on the journey too; that is so lovely to know. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  14850. Thank you so much for your questions. I don't usually smell diesel as we're moving, maybe a bit when we start the boat. The HVO that I have used in my boat has no smell at all. Bees will fly up to 3 miles from their hive, but when we are moving, they make a quick stop and go. Hope this has answered your questions. Take care🌻🦋🐝
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  14851. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for passing on my channel to your friends. That is so kind of you and I really appreciate your support by sharing the vlogs. 🤗🤗 I hope you enjoyed a beautiful walk today. I love looking for the early signs of spring and listening to the busy birds. Take care🦋🌻
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  14852. Thank you for your lovely comment, James! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  14853. Hi Stevie, thank you so much for your lovely comment- perhaps you can call your narrowboat 'Potter' after Harry and the fact that they are slow when moving? I have got a night camera now and it is the most exciting toy to have for me as I get to see wildlife that I wouldn't otherwise be able to film. Have a great weekend🌻🦋
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  14854. Thank you so much, Suzie for such a lovely comment.😊 Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  14855. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  14856. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Take care 🌻🦋
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  14857. Aw Simon, that is such a lovely comment, thank you so much😊 I was over the moon, when I found my little sycamore tree! I really hope the cuckoo flower propagation works too🤞 I think, in terms of the Mindful Narrowboat trail, it will probably be more like "Up the Garden Path!"😂 I really appreciate your support, you have been there from the beginning and I'm so grateful you're still watching each week. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  14858. Thank you so much, Ross!😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  14859. Aren’t they wonderful! 😍 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14860. Thank you so much! Take care 🦋🌻
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  14861. Thank you so much, Nanci! Have a super week🌻🦋
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  14862. That is why, I am glad that we have moved on from all that stereotyping- it's not perfect yet, but it's an improvement. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a wonderful weekend full of recreation. 🦋🌻
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  14863. Thank you for your lovely comment, Terry. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14864. Your Mums cooking sounds like mine! 🤭 Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14865. Hi there, Peter, thank you so much for your lovely comment. The video equipment is mainly my Panasonic LUMIX 2000 and I hold it, as there isn’t space for a tripod. I don’t use it when I am driving though as Will is right, it is too heavy; instead I have a little Go Pro hero 4 I think?( very old) at the bow and I put my phone on a little tripod on the stern with me. Will’s vlogs are so good to watch and he really makes us laugh. He has a great interest in nature and the vlog “How Lucky Am I” has beautiful photography doesn’t it? He did that with his phone. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  14866. Thank you for your lovely comment, take care🌻🦋
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  14867. Her eyes definitely roll at me! 🤭🐾🐾 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14868. That is very kind. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  14869. They are sweet, little birds aren't they?Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  14870. Thank you so much for this advice. Take care 👍🌻🦋
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  14871. 😂👍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14872. Your mum must have some amazing stories to tell! 🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14873. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14874. Ouch! I hope you get it sorted soon. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14875. Great tip! That is so true. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14876. What a great spot to camp in! Thank you for lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  14877. I can't believe that I missed the 'gongooselers' caption! I am quite cross with myself for that...just you wait until I spot some more geese, canal side!😂🤪 Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for future material for the vlogs. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  14878. Nature is a great healer isn’t it! Happy travels 🤗 Take care 🦋🌻
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  14879. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and guess too. I will let you know if you were right next week. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋⁕
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  14880. That is so kind of you. I sell them in my Etsy shop. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  14881. Thank you so much for binge watching! You’re a star⭐️🤩 Have a great weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  14882. Thank you so much for your kind comment. I sell my books in my Etsy shop which I’m hoping to restock again in a week’s time. Take care🌻🦋
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  14883. It’s great to have you following the journey. Take care🦋🌻
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  14884. I really hope you get to see them too! Take care 🐛🐛🐛🦋🌻
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  14885. It’s a super place isn’t it? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14886. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Stourport was lovely! Have a super week 🦋🌻
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  14887. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14888. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  14889. Can you imagine how tough it would have been to leg a boat through a dark and damp tunnel? I don’t even like steering through the things!🤭 Have a super Sunday. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14890. I am totally nutty about nature!🌰😁Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  14891. Hi Sandy, thank you for your lovely comment and guess. I will let you know if you are right next week. I was also surprised to see the ice; I heard it first when I walked across the boat in the morning. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  14892. What a lovely comment! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14893. I am going to have to get some lion’s mane now. It sounds wonderful! Take care🌻🦋
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  14894. 😂 I’ll listen carefully to them next time! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14895. Mark, -22!🥶🥶🥶 I know you said it doesn’t feel as bad but that is such a low temperature. Stay warm and wrapped up. I’d be honoured for you to snip the kingfisher shot for your desktop. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14896. You are so kind!🤗 Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year, Sue!🥳 🌻🦋
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  14897. You did an amazing job at the helm of The Danny! 🤩 It was incredible to follow you along. Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  14898. Thank you so much, Anna for your lovely comment and for subscribing 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  14899. Heidi is brilliant isn't she and her vlogs are super! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  14900. Your journal sounds wonderful! 😍 I use Derwent watercolour pencils but my journal can’t hold water so I don’t add any. The pencils sink well onto the paper and seem to look better a couple of days later! I have just bought Inktense too for some deeper tones. Thank you for watching. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14901. Thank you so much for your kind and helpful comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  14902. Thank you so much, Sandra😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  14903. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  14904. Спасибо за ваш прекрасный комментарий. Хороших вам выходных, берегите себя🦋🌻
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  14905. I’m so pleased that you look forward to the videos. Take care🌻🦋
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  14906. Hi Shirley, what you say is so true about the way flowers in nature organise themselves in complimentary colours. Seeing both the scarlet pimpernel and speedwell together in the dry, cracked, field made me think about the strength of those that overcome difficult times; I was really moved by them, but then I am a bit of an emotional soul!🤗 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  14907. The nature reserve was bringing out all of the birds wasn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14908. Good question, I noticed that too, but I am not sure which bird had been caught, but you are right, it was important enough to have been ringed. Racing pigeons are ringed, so it could have been something like that? Thank you for watching and commenting. Take care🦋🌻
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  14909. Hi Christine, I hope you are having a lovely weekend? I’m so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14910. I will look your video up- it sounds intriguing! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14911. Luckily, they are not all like that! 😅Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14912. It is so scary isn’t it? Luckily, no one was seriously hurt. Thank you for your concern. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14913. That’s so kind of you. Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14914. Hi AzzyTwoz, thank you for your kind words. I totally understand how you must feel about Mr M not wanting to be in the vlogs. I would probably feel the same if I was watching, to be honest, but I have to respect my husband's reasons for not wanting to be in them. I am so sorry if it makes you feel uncomfortable as I wanted to create videos for my viewers to feel relaxed watching.😔 Have a great weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  14915. What a wonderful question! You wouldn’t be able to do the whole system in that time but you’d get a lot of it done if there weren’t any stoppages or breakdowns. It wouldn’t be relaxing though as you’d have to move every day and part of the beauty of this travel is staying and exploring places. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14916. Aw, Gary🤗 what a lovely comment, thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend 🌻🦋
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  14917. I love your story about the robins. It’s adorable. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care🦋🌻
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  14918. That’s so kind of you. Are your videos on YouTube? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14919. I think some magic happened for that rainbow tree to arrive in the Fens. I’d love to see it fully rainbowed! 🌈🌈 Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super weekend!🌻🦋
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  14920. My mouth was the same when I watched them too. It transports you to another world watching them doesn't it?Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14921. 6! 😬 I think I am going to be making more mistakes in the future then! 😂🙈 Thank you for watching. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14922. I’m so pleased it’s like that. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14923. It is a sweet place to cruise through isn't it! 😂Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14924. 😂 I did it because she was getting nervous as the boat was on a big tilt. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14925. I read about that heron behaviour as I had never seen that before either, but they will tolerate each other if there is a lot of food in that concentrated area, so I am guessing that the field they were in had a lot if small mammals in it. It was great to see though. Thank you so much for watching. Have a wonderful week, take care🦋🌻
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  14926. They build up again. My full time job then took up a lot more time. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14927. Hi Linda, thank you so much for finding my channel and subscribing- that is so kind of you. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  14928. Enjoy playing your guitar to the falling snow. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14929. You can moor the boat anywhere that doesn't have a 'no mooring' sign. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14930. There are no fees for a base if you are a continuous cruiser just for your licence. All year round I keep moving. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  14931. I love your outside breakfast table!!!🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14932. That must have been so scary to watch. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14933. John you are so right about needing to wear life jackets and I should have said that in my video. It became a CRT recommendation after a man died in Harecastle Tunnel. I will add it to my description of the vlog today. Thank you so much for raising the awareness of boat safety as it is something you can become complacent about when you live on your boat every day. Enjoy the rest of your week and take care🌻🙏
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  14934. Well done for guessing! I loved drawing the hare. Thank you so much for watching! I hope you had a great birthday too? Take care🦋🌻
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  14935. We will and you too!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14936. I am so pleased that you enjoy the videos.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  14937. That is so kind of you- Zephyr said thank you too. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14938. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I will keep the insects with pleasure!😂 Take care 🦋🌻
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  14939. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14940. That is so kind of you- thank you so much 😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  14941. That’s so kind of you! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14942. Thank you for your lovely comment. The Fens are absolutely stunning and I am loving every minute of my adventure here. Take care, Border Reiver.🌻🦋
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  14943. That is so kind of you. It's tricky to sketch outside and film as the light often affects the camera. I love sitting outside with my pencils and jotter though. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14944. Thank you so much! That is so kind of you. Take care🌻🦋
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  14945. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  14946. I know what you mean! Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  14947. I’m so glad you’re getting better and your emojis are top class🤩. My vlogs currently need organising and the earlier ones are a lot of practising with filming and editing so are not the best, but slowly I’m improving!📸📷🎞 Thank you for taking the time to comment🙏😊
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  14948. Hi Derek, I usually list all of the music in the vlog description. My music comes from Envato Elements. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14949. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  14950. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14951. Murmurations are just magical! Hopefully, you’ll get to see one too🤞 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  14952. Well, thank you so much for returning; it is wonderful to hear from you again. I hope you are keeping well? Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14953. I will have to check that podcast out; it sounds great. That is so kind of you to share my channel too.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14954. It was a bit of an adventure wasn't it, Sandy! All calm and chilled now thought.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  14955. That is such a kind comment- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  14956. I am so pleased.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  14957. You are so right; we are more at home with drizzle and chilly temperatures but below zero or above 25 degrees celsius causes us all sorts of problems here!😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  14958. They were letting Zephyr know that they were in charge and she agreed immediately 😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14959. I know, I am a vegan too and felt exactly the same but at least that herd are just free to roam now and eat the grass here and there. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  14960. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Vanessa. Have a super rest of the weekend and stay cool in the sunshine.🦋🌻
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  14961. Snap!🤩
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  14962. That is such a kind thing to say- thank you so much! I sell my 2022 journal in my Etsy shop and I am hoping to restock those in a few days and then early next year, I will try and have my 2023 book in stock too. Take care🦋🌻
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  14963. Hi Lizzie, you are right, I was desperate for that cuppa! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  14964. She is such good company. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14965. Thank you so much ☺️ I really appreciate your comments and thank you so much for watching the vlogs. Happy New Year 🥳🦋🌻
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  14966. Zephyr is such a great companion and I feel so lucky to have her. 🐾🐾 Thank you for your kindness, take care🌻🦋
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  14967. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much. Take care🌻🦋
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  14968. Thank you for watching, Jay and Zephyr’s talents are indeed endless! However, she wasn’t steering this time; my husband was but he prefers to stay away from the camera. Enjoy your weekend!🌻🦋
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  14969. Welcome to the channel, Andrew and thank you so much for your bread-making tips. I shall try it out, but I think another issue for me is my bread is made with GF flour? I travel with my husband and he just doesn't want to be in the vlogs, although he is really pleased that I am making them as it is a record of our journey. We have two grown-up children who often come and stay on the boat too. Thank you for watching and commenting. Have a wonderful week, take care🦋🌻
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  14970. Thank you so much for your kind comment, Darlene. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  14971. Hi Brewster, never underestimate the beauty of woodlice and slugs!😂 "The many goofy faces of Vanessa" made me laugh🤣🤪 although, I'd rather not look.🙈🫣 Thank you for such a lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  14972. Thank you so much!🤗 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14973. Thank you so much for watching, Lee! Have a great weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  14974. That is so kind of you, Rob! Thank you so much. Zeph enjoyed her pat too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14975. That is so kind of you! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  14976. I would be exactly the same as you. Having an extra pair of hands makes a lot of difference.Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  14977. That is so kind of you. Thank you for finding me! Take care🦋🌻
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  14978. Thank you so much, Jill! Take care 🤗🌻🦋
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  14979. Thank you so much for finding my channel and for your lovely comment too. I am so pleased that you are enjoying it. Take care, Bryan. 🦋🌻
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  14980. Hi Shirley, I am so pleased that you enjoyed this week's vlog. I think that I have at least another 2 and half years of cruising before I cover the whole system and then I will go back and do the parts that were closed or not possible to navigate at the time. Zephyr was cheeky about her tail wasn't she?Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14981. Yes indeedy! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14982. I'll have to look out for The Cage when I get there. It was two, little mince pies this week with tea.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  14983. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  14984. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  14985. Zephyr is always up to something funny! 🐾🐾Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14986. Thank you so much for answering my question. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  14987. That is a good idea! Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care 🦋🌻
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  14988. Hi Peter and Gaynor, that’s so sad about the bullfinch. I know that there is a disease, spread by bird feeders which has impacted on the chaffinches where they look bloated- is it the same thing? Perhaps I should report it to the nature reserve as they have a feeding station. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14989. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  14990. Thank you for watching, take care 🌻🦋
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  14991. I agree with you that the Jay should have a more magnificent name; it is such a beautiful bird. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  14992. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14993. I haven't passed there yet, but now when I do, I will see if I can talk to them about HVO- great tip- thank you. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  14994. Thank you so much for your kind comment- Monica. I wanted to keep the seed too, but then I thought- how will it germinate? Take care 🦋🌻
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  14995. Well, I hope you enjoyed seeing the sun!🌞 Thank you so much for watching, have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  14996. That is such a kind comment.Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  14997. One thing that I will say is check the difference in having a permanent mooring and continuously cruising and then how that might impact on day to day living with your cat. Good luck! I hope you find what you are looking for. Take care 🦋🌻
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  14998. I am delighted that you really enjoyed this one. The Bird Man did have a nice coat didn’t he? Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Enjoy the rest of your week. 🦋🌻
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  14999. Hi Steve, ravens and crows are tricky when apart but ravens are much bigger and are mainly found in clifftops or by the sea. I don't think that I have ever seen a raven, but I have seen crows, rooks and jackdaws; rooks have very distinctive, silvery beaks and jackdaws have a grey, lower head. There is also the hooded crow which I have never seen either- it has a black head like a hood on grey/silver upper wings. I would love to meet a raven and a hooded crow. Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  15000. That is so kind of you. I haven’t tried that before. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15001. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15002. I hope you’re having a great night! I’ve just read this and I’m in my pyjamas now! Stay safe in the storm. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15003. She stayed mostly inside of the boat as she didn't like the wind noise.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15004. I can only draw from the photos that I take as I can’t remember tiny details- I have a terrible memory!🤭 I have definitely become more familiar with wildlife since living onboard although I have always had a love of it. I used to play the guitar(badly) so no musical talent really at all. Thank you for your kindness. Take care🌻🦋
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  15005. Thank you so much. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15006. Cats are so beautiful and totally in charge aren’t they? Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15007. Thank you so much for your lovely comment about Zephyr.🐾🐾 On this occasion, she dropped the stick without even trying to get through the gate. Many, many times before, she has tried to get big sticks through small spaces and it always ends up with me doing it for her, so I think this time, she just decided not to bother even trying. It really made me laugh.😂 Have a great rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  15008. Hello John, it is always wonderful to see a comment from you. Please tell your wife that if I had made the biscuit bars they would not have resembled biscuit bars and would probably have been more like biscuit bricks! 😂 They were oat bars and were shop bought. The thing with leaving the Peak Forest and Macclesfield Canal is that they were so spectacular that anything following them is going to have its work cut out to compare; that aside, I have really enjoyed my first week on the Trent and Mersey. I am truly honoured that you have The Mindful Net at home! 🤩Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15009. Hi Sandy, thank you for your lovely comment. How exciting to be planting runner beans and sweat peas! I hope they grow well for you. Are you able to hang baskets outside your windows too? Have a super weekend.🌻🦋
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  15010. I agree. 🌻🦋
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  15011. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  15012. 🙈 I know- I'm such a wally sometimes! 🤭 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15013. #17 Our Narrowboat’s Caen Hill Flight and Alarm Call https://youtu.be/Y3cvFcp3E7A it’s one of my old videos so it’s very rough around the edges in terms of filming and editing. It was a great day though. Thank you for your comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15014. I remember that saying about tonsillitis too!😂 How funny! Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  15015. 🐭💚 Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  15016. The duck hatch is full of wonders sometimes! Take care🦋🌻
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  15017. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  15018. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Take care🦋🌻
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  15019. That is such a kind comment. Thank you so much ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  15020. Welcome aboard, Jacqueline!🤗 Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for watching the videos. My book for 2022 is being made but it is taking a while. I was thinking about doing Christmas cards instead of a calendar, what do you think? Take care🌻🦋
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  15021. Thank you so much, Sian. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15022. She loves that shop!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15023. Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  15024. I am very well thank you and I hope you are too?Thank you for your lovely comment- have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  15025. My long term aim would be to have an electric boat too, but it is so expensive at the moment. Once upon a time, we used to be so innovative didn't we- what happened? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  15026. Thank you so much ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  15027. 😊🦋🌻
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  15028. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15029. What a beautiful comment- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  15030. You’re welcome. I’m not on drugs though 🤭 It’s spending time in nature that chills me. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15031. Thank you so much for your kind comment and your interest in my books. I have an Etsy Shop and there will be some books in stock there tomorrow. You can find it at themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  15032. Your boating adventures sound like they were really exciting, Ann! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care🦋🌻
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  15033. There is so much beauty to see, so I totally recommend staring at things for a while.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  15034. That’s so kind of you. I really enjoy what I’m doing. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15035. Hi Lizzie, your poor pheasant! Do you think he’s been fighting other males? Your garden sounds like a nature’s soap opera; it must be wonderful to just watch it for a while. I bet, if you head to a reed bed nature reserve near you, you’ll hear a cuckoo. It is a sound that will make you jump for joy when you’re near it. I hope you are managing with all of the different pollens in the air. Is your village saying “no to the mow?” I hope so 🤞 ooh that rhymes!😂 Thank you for your lovely comment! Have a wonderful rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  15036. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15037. It was so much fun! Thank you for your lovely comment, Nigel. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  15038. Good point! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  15039. I am married but my husband can't be in the vlogs as his work doesn't allow for a social media presence. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  15040. That is so lovely to know! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  15041. It’s been a lot quieter lately- thank goodness 😅 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15042. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the video! Happy New Year to you too. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  15043. Thank you so much.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  15044. It must have been wonderful to watch the peewits and redwings around you. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  15045. 👍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15046. It must have been beautiful to regularly walk those hills! 😍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15047. It was so special. Thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15048. The bridge names are great aren't they as they tell a story of the landowner or local person of significance from the past. Holly the Cafe Boat is a super channel isn't it?Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15049. That is so kind of you, Steve! I wish you a very Happy New Year too! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  15050. Hi Sue, I hope you enjoy the vlog? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15051. Snap on being a night 🦉! Thank you so much for lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  15052. Frohe Weihnachten und guten Rutsch ins neue Jahr🌻🦋🎄
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  15053. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed the poem, Karen. Thank you for working your way through the vlogs.Take care 🌻🦋
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  15054. Please don't give up with your drawing. My artwork was awful when I first started, but giving myself a time each week to sketch has really helped me slowly get better and I enjoy it more and more each time. I love the Canadian Geese as they seem to be less aggressive than the greylags; in fact you're often see a greylag living with a group of Canada Geese where it has been chased off by the other greylags and they accept it so well.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  15055. Thank you so much, Chris! The River Avon is stunning isn't it. I can't believe you handle those locks single handed though- they are so tricky. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  15056. I have O2 and Three networks. Thank you for watching. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15057. What a beautiful looking bird your golden crowned sparrow is! 🤩Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15058. You are so right! I bet all of the other waterbirds were so grateful to that cormorant! Thank you for watching and commenting. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  15059. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  15060. Apparently, the River Severn 5 star bores are the second largest in the world, so I am glad that it wasn't one of those that came along. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  15061. I hope you continue to dodge the winter! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15062. Imagine trying to get up Everest! 😳Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15063. Hello to you and Blaze! Thank you so much for your kind comment. I am so pleased that you both enjoyed the recap of the year. Have a super week ahead, take care🐾🐾🦋🌻
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  15064. That’s so kind of you, Susannah! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15065. I am a great believer in wind, solar and hydro power- anything that prevents us from taking any more fossil fuels out of the ground. I think we could be so much further ahead than we are at using renewables. This also means that we could have refined the use of wind turbines so that they have a negative impact on birdlife. I believe that if we continue to use fossil fuel energy, then we will accelerate the heating of our planet which in turn will not only eradicate our bird populations but it will also impact on all living things. Sorry, Norman, but I wanted to answer your question with my own honest opinion. Thank you so much for watching the vlog. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  15066. 🤩 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15067. Let’s hope 🤞 Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  15068. Thank you so much, Hatty! Take care 🤗🌻🦋
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  15069. Hi Robert, I love the fact that you all have a bet to see how many biscuits I will have! I was sorely disappointed not to have anything with my tea this week and I will make sure that doesn't happen again! Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super weekend, take care🍪🍪🍪🍪🦋🌻
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  15070. You are so welcome!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care🌻🦋
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  15071. It is sad to see and only caused my such a tiny amount of people. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15072. I have learnt so much about editing and am still learning now. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15073. 😂 I have so many incredible adventures when I get lost; I think I would be dangerous with flares and a local guide would find me so irritating as I walk at the pace of a snail so that I can study each nettle for insects! You are so right about the ease of navigating the canals easily though. Thank you so much for your kindness. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15074. It is well worth the effort to be here! 🥰 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15075. Thank you ☺️ Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15076. It was a lovely break but it is also great to be back too.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15077. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and kind words, Tessa. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. If I get round to publishing my little journal, which I hope to do by the end of the year, then I will let you know. Thank you so much for the interest in buying a copy. Have a great week. Take care🌻🦋
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  15078. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Terry. Zephyr woofs a 'hello!' too.🐾🐾 Have s super week, take care🦋🌻
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  15079. I hope to have it in my shop in January. Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15080. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  15081. How wonderful to have spent two Christmases on a narrowboat! Thank you so much for buying my calendar; that’s so kind of you. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15082. 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15083. Have a wonderful cruise; I hope the sun shines on you all!Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15084. That is such a good idea! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  15085. Thank you so much for making me feel better about our boat bump by sharing yours too! I hope yours wasn't a bad one? I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  15086. What a great place to walk Lexi! Zephyr loved it there. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15087. That is so kind of you, John! Thank you so much. I use Derwent Watercolour Pencils but I don't add any water in my journal as the pages aren't water colour paper. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15088. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Wishing you and your family a Happy New Year!🌻🦋🥳
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  15089. Congratulations!!! That’s wonderful news. I’ll get my wave ready for when I see you on the water. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15090. What a kind comment! I think my camera is very generous with the lighting. 😂 Take care 🦋🌻
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  15091. Oh my goodness- your poor head!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  15092. Wasn’t it a noisy outboard!😃 But it was a great place to be. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15093. Hi Sandy, there seems to be many fishing competitions along this canal. It is such a wide stretch of water though which means that us boaters can give the fishermen and women the space they need. I hope your husband has better luck next time. 🤞 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  15094. Thank you for watching, Arthur. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15095. Thank you so much! I hope you have a lovely New Year too.🌻🦋🥳
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  15096. Hi Max, thank you so much for your lovely comment. There is a process for getting Zephyr back in the boat which is hectic!😆 It is made easier by having the pramhood at the back of the boat and there is loads of Labrador hair! I brush her out regularly, but Labradors do shed don’t they? Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  15097. That is such a kind comment. I had a pump out toilet for 4 years and then changed to a compost toilet. I changed because the pump out machines were often broken and the toilet smelt unpleasant. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15098. It is so sad, but so true😢 Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  15099. 🐾🐾🤭 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15100. Thank you so much Billyboy! Have a wonderful weekend🌻🦋
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  15101. Thank you so much, Jack. I think the sunset was an omen too as I had been searching the sky for a glorious sunset since her passing and it wasn't until I was on my way back to my boat that I saw one. It moved me to tears.Take care 🦋🌻
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  15102. True! 😂🌻🦋
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  15103. That is so kind of you. Thank you for such a lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  15104. Thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15105. The best time to see a barn owl is at dusk over a field where you know that they may be living in old barns somewhere. I have never seen a Tawny or Little Owl and I would love to see them too. Let's hope we both get our wish soon.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15106. That’s so kind of you, Lucinda! I hope you’re having a good week? Take care 🌻🦋
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  15107. Jayne, I will never tire of you telling me how much you enjoy my vlogs. It is so lovely to hear.🤗 Thank you so much for taking the time to tell me. Have a wonderful rest week, take care🌻🦋
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  15108. That is such a kind comment! I use a Panasonic Lumix 2000, a second hand Go Pro and my phone for filming.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  15109. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much. Happy New Year! Take w🥳🦋🌻
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  15110. It is very special here! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15111. It is a gorgeous place isn’t it! Thank you so much for watching. Have a great week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15112. There have been lots of adventures. I am so pleased that you're enjoying watching them. Thank you so much. Take care🌻🦋
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  15113. That is so kind of you, Erica! Thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15114. That is so true as I love the Macclesfield Canal and I can stop at different places as I travel back along it. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15115. The tunnel was definitely an adventure with Mr M turning it into a theme park ride!😂 Thank you for your lovely comment, take care🌻🦋
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  15116. She enjoyed being outside and liked the cafe’s treat jar more. 🤭🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15117. It is like a ballet isn’t it, Brad? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15118. You have to have a cuppa whilst watching, Nanci!🫖 Thank you for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  15119. Thank you for your lovely comment, Shannon-take care🌻🦋
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  15120. Thank you so much, Shaun! Have a great rest of the week.🌻🦋
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  15121. I'm so pleased that you're going to pick up Edith's diary again. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  15122. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Robins are very special birds aren’t they? Zephyr loves your comment 🐾🐾 Have a super weekend 🌻🦋
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  15123. You are very welcome! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  15124. Hi Mark, that is so kind of you to buy my book- thank you so much. I am so pleased that you find the vlogs peaceful too. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  15125. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15126. I am so touched that people tune in to watch the vlogs and viewers like you, Mary return too. Zephyr really has shown us all how exciting socks can be! 😂🐾🐾Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  15127. Isn't that amazing news about the Red Admiral! They are such beautiful butterflies to see and I have seen so many of them this week on the dry days. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  15128. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  15129. Thank you so much for your lovely comment! Take care 🦋🌻
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  15130. 7 Labradors! That’s a lot of love, loyalty and biscuit munching going on there. 😂 They are such wonderful dogs aren’t they? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  15131. Thank you so much, 😊 Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  15132. Brilliant! Thank you so much for letting me know. It’s a great name for a boat. Have a great week 🌻🦋
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  15133. How wonderful! Schools trips are always the things we remember aren’t they? Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  15134. I hope you have a wonderful holiday and that the weather here is kind to you. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15135. I had a fear of the locks too. I think it stems from my claustrophobia and being in a 200 year old chamber which fills up with water whilst you sit in it! I am much better than I was though. I hope you feel better about them with time too. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15136. Great information! I rode on that steam train and it was a magical day! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15137. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15138. I am so glad that you enjoyed the vlog. Thank you so much for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  15139. You are right about adders and dogs! Luckily, Zephyr hasn’t had that yet. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15140. Thank you for watching and commenting. Have a great weekend🦋🌻
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  15141. Thank you so much for watching, Edward and Daisy! Take care 🦋🌻
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  15142. Thank you for watching. I hope we can continue to live on the canals for as long as possible. Have a super week. Take care🌻🦋
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  15143. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for your guess. I will let you know next week. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  15144. I’m glad that your cat enjoyed the mice on the screen. 🤗 I was really impressed with Dewsbury and the market was full of amazing fruit and veg! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15145. What a kind and lovely comment, Peter. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  15146. Sorry, that disappeared very quickly! 🤭Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15147. Zephyr loves popcorn but she prefers her dentasticks!Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15148. 🤗 Thank you so much, Andrea! Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  15149. Thank you! Take care 🦋🌻
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  15150. We will definitely renew our RCR licence right away next time! Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Paul. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  15151. Jean-Louis, it is sad when the world loses fine examples of human beings and those that lead by example up to the very end. Thank you so much for your comment. I hope you are ok? Take care🌻🦋
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  15152. It's baffling isn't it?Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15153. Oh this sounds wonderful! Do you have a channel then? Thank you so much for sharing watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15154. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it, Suzanne- thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15155. I bet it looks so beautiful where you are. I hope you are staying warm.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  15156. I’m so pleased that you are finding the vlogs relaxing. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15157. I know! 🙈 Luckily, it was safe. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15158. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15159. Hi Steve, I used HVO a year ago and since I couldn't get hold of it, had switched back to diesel, but the diesel that boaters are sold is made up of 7% first generation bio diesel which does cause problems- you're right. HVO is not the same thing and is far superior to first generation bio diesel and hadn't been in my tank for a year before all the engine issues happened. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  15160. Hi Nick, I hope you are well! Thank you for your lovely comment. Enjoy your weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  15161. Happy travels to you and your dog! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15162. That’s so kind of you, Pete. My new journal is in my shop at the moment. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15163. Thank you so much 😊 That’s so kind of you. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15164. I hope this one felt more relaxing?Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15165. Hi Nick, yes I think they might have to limit the use. The Gloucester and Sharpness which it turns in from is quiet anyway so I don't think many boats will all try and make their way there at once. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  15166. Hi Dave, thank you so much for your kindness; I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. Happy New Year! Take care🥳🌻🦋
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  15167. Thank you so much 😊 that’s so kind of you. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15168. Thank you, Don for your lovely comment. I am very lucky to be able to make time to appreciate nature so if others enjoy my discoveries too, it makes it all that extra bit special. Take care🦋🌻
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  15169. Oh my goodness! What unique tips. Brilliant 🤩 Thank you so much 😊 Well all be having good hair days now!😂 Take care 🦋🌻
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  15170. Thank you so much, Sam. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15171. Thank you for your lovely comment, Wendy. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  15172. It’s the boat safety scheme I think and then you get a certificate for it. I travel with my husband but he can’t be in the vlogs due to his work commitments and strict code of conduct about social media. Thank you for watching😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  15173. Hi Tessa, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I hope so too. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  15174. Popcorn and tea is a great combination!Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15175. I bet watching a concert there is such an incredible experience! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15176. What a kind comment, Penelope and Pippa! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  15177. Hi Chris, that is such a kind comment. I love the little pollinating insects- they are just so beautiful to watch.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  15178. Some of the moorings are Private and run along the canal. That means they pay to stay there long term. If a boat has been left on the visitor moorings too long, then CRT check them and send an email or message to the boat owner. Sometimes if boats are still left or without a licence, they are towed away. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15179. 🤗 That is such a kind comment- thank you so much! Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  15180. Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  15181. You are so kind, Anthony- I really appreciate your words.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  15182. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15183. I’m so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. Thank you so much for your lovely comment Take care🌻🦋
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  15184. Hi Chris, thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. I highly recommend 'Mushrooms' by Roger Philips as he is like the guru for all things fungi. I love this book of his that I have. Also, Wildfoods Uk on YouTube are great for finding out more about mushrooms. In terms fungi, we are only tapping the surface of this incredible world beneath our feet and I am sure they hold the answers to many health and environmental issues that we need to solve. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋🍄🍄
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  15185. Zephyr started training me from a very early age! 🐾🐾😂 Please pass on a belly rub to Charlie from me.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15186. Zephyr knows her sticks doesn’t she! 😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  15187. Me. I do all of my own filming and editing- I love the creative process! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15188. Good luck with the move! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15189. It sounds like a lovely walk. Thank you so much for watching 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15190. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  15191. 3 winter snow storms in one week! I hope you're okay?Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  15192. Thank you so much for your kind words, Vickie!😊 Merry Christmas to you too!🌻🦋🎄
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  15193. Zephyr is so funny isn’t she? 😂🐾🐾🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week- take care 🌻🦋
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  15194. Hi June, for part of the week, my husband is there but he can’t be in the vlogs due to his work commitments and the sensitive nature of his job, so really I am not doing that well. I hope you are happy and enjoying life? Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15195. I think that’s just how to water comes out in that lock? Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  15196. Brilliant information! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  15197. Thank you so much for your patience with the old vlogs. I really didn’t know what I was doing with the whole filming and editing thing back then🙈😂 Zephyr knew what she was doing from the very beginning though which is fortunate 🐾🐾🤗 Have a super rest of the week. Take care🌻🦋
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  15198. Oh my goodness! Tuel lock was so scary 😧 and it didn’t go as I expected it would. 😳Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15199. Great information there- thank you so much! Take care 🌻🦋
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  15200. Thank you for entering the competition. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15201. That is so kind of you 🤗 Thank you so much. Have a super weekend 🦋🌻
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  15202. Oh Maureen, you've been ill for 3 weeks, that is awful! I really hope that you are starting to feel better? I am glad that you found the vlog calming though- autumn is displaying some perfect filming opportunities this year. Have a wonderful, restful weekend. Get well very, very soon, take care❤️‍🩹🌻🦋
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  15203. It didn’t waste any time with that fish did it? 🫣 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15204. Thank you so much for your kind and lovely comment. It was fun when we had got out the other side in one piece!😄 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  15205. I hope your friends are ok? It really hit Ireland hard didn’t it? Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15206. It’s me, Mr M and one Labrador and sometimes my two grown up children come and visit too which is lovely 😊 Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  15207. It was so scary!😱 Thank you so much for watching 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  15208. Hi Sandra, I really hope that your weary soul builds again very soon. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the videos.Thank you so much for watching. Wishing you mindfulness and happiness. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15209. What a lovely comment-thank you so much ☺️ Happy New Year! 🥳🦋🌻
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  15210. What a great story! It must have been exciting being on such a big ship. I would have fetched the carrots!🙈Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15211. Thank you so much, kind Lee! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  15212. It was spectacular to stumble across. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15213. It’s great fun! 🤩 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15214. I’m so pleased that it arrived! Thank you so much for buying it. Happy New Year! Take care🥳🦋🌻
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  15215. Thank you so much! I’m doing lots of practice to try to improve. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and great week ahead. Take care🦋🌻
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  15216. That is so lovely to know. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15217. I didn’t know that. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15218. I am so pleased that you enjoy the channel, Melissa!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15219. 😂😂😂 I need to employ you as my 'Title Consultant' I wish that I had thought of that!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  15220. Thank you so much! 😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  15221. Hi Margaret, yes you are right its other names are Lady's Smock and Milkmaids, such super names! I hope that I can propagate it from the leaves. I read that it works best from the basal leaves, so I picked both the stem and basal leaves. 🤞 The Whiplash Rove beetle was beautiful wasn't it? 😍I read that it gets its name because if it is crushed against human skin, it can leave a nasty rash, and then I thought, who would crush it against their skin?😳 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  15222. That is so kind of you, Arthur! Thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15223. Thank you so much!😊 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  15224. Hi Sue, I hope you are ok? It was a mammoth journey but it went so smoothly and Zephyr was such a wonderful companion too. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15225. You are so welcome, Christine!😊🤗 Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  15226. 🤗🐾🐾💚 She is such a wonderful companion. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15227. I’m so pleased that you found it enchanting. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15228. That is such a kind comment. I think it's great that you watch with a glass of wine.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  15229. No? I bought her secondhand so I’m not sure why she is called Alice Grace? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15230. I’d love to spot a Redpole! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15231. Thank you 🙏 Take care🦋🌻
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  15232. So do I. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15233. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15234. Thank you, Trev! How's your new job going? I hope you are enjoying it. Have a wonderful weekend!🌻🦋
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  15235. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15236. It is so exciting isn’t it, Nick!!!🤩 Zephyr didn’t want to leave the snow, until I mentioned dentastixs on the boat!😂🐾🐾 Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15237. Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  15238. Others have said that they think they are daffodils too. I might dig one up and see, but first, I'll wait a couple of weeks to see if they form a beautiful, yellow trumpet flower and then I will know for sure. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  15239. That is so true. They are so beautifully transparent aren’t they? Thank you so much for watching, take care🌻🦋🐾🐾
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  15240. Thank you for your lovely comment. I didn’t know about the severe winter of Sylvia’s death but I read that she really didn’t like the cold weather. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15241. Hi Richard, it sounds like you have done lots of messing about in boats too. The Ashby is gorgeous isn’t it? I was there throughout the winter last year, frozen into its beautiful water. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  15242. 🤭🐾🐾🦋🌻
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  15243. Thank you for my belated Merry Christmas and to you too! The yellow footed birds are Little Egrets and they are wonderful to watch mud shuffling. Have a superdooper week, Jenny! 🌻🦋🤗
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  15244. Zephyr would never sleep through the sound of biscuits!🐾🐾😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  15245. I agree with you. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Happy and safe cruising- take care🌻🦋
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  15246. I would have to learn how to do that, but it would be a lovely skill to have. Take care🦋🌻
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  15247. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15248. It’s a good thing you had that survey isn’t it? Happpy boating. Take care🦋🌻
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  15249. It does give tremendous pleasure doesn’t it! Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15250. Thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  15251. Thank you so much for your kindness, Mudassir, but I am happily married. My husband just doesn't appear on the vlogs due to work reasons. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15252. 😂🐾🐾💚 It was a game with a completely indecipherable set of rules! Thank you for watching and commenting. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15253. Thank you so much for your kindness. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15254. Oh my goodness, Jill! That must have been wonderful! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15255. It is Iron Oxide which they believe seeped into the canal after the tunnel was built.Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  15256. 😂 Thank you for your humorous comment, Rodney. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15257. Hi Pete, thank you so much for your lovely comment and welcome aboard! I only found out recently, after I had removed the monkey, that it was a "Heywood Monkey" as someone on Twitter told me the story. Then I felt guilty that I had removed a transfer that related to its previous owners home town! Now, I am half thinking that my daisy painting will be cursed by the Heywood Monkey!🤣 🐒 It must have been amazing to spend 10 years on the middle levels and the rivers around there. I absolutely loved it, especially the River Great Ouse. Happy cruising and have a great week.🦋🌻
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  15258. That’s so kind of you. I’m so pleased that you like it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15259. I'm not sure the guinea fowl would approve! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  15260. We all have a responsibility to look after our surrounding area don't we? Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  15261. It’s a Vetus engine. I’m away from my boat this week so I don’t know what distance I’m currently on but it’s measured in hours so I’ll let you know when I get back. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15262. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15263. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15264. Bella sounds wonderful and what a beautiful thing you did to rescue her. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15265. The marinas charge the boats their own fees which vary up and down the system but some of that money goes to CRT too. As boaters in marinas use the system less than us, they will not be billed the surcharge. Thank you so much for watching and commenting, take care🌻🦋
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  15266. 🤭 I’m much better suited to canal servant I think! 🤣 That is such a kind comment. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15267. Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15268. Hi Chris, thank you for your lovely comment. I hope to see more amazing fungi this week too. Great to know that your atmospherics were good this week.😀👍 Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  15269. Thank you so much, Francesca!🤗 I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a super weekend, take care 🦋🌻🐾🐾
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  15270. I totally agree with you! 🌻🦋👍
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  15271. Luckily, I’ve not fallen in the canal. I had a quick dip accidentally in the river Neme though. The canals are about 4 -5 foot deep. Thank you for watching, take care 🦋🌻
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  15272. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  15273. I keep forgetting that🤭 Perhaps that's where, I am going wrong! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  15274. Thank you so much for such a kind comment, Yvette. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15275. I am so pleased that you find the vlogs relaxing, John. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15276. Narrowboats really are tough things! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15277. What a wonderful comment, Steve! Your Mum sounds like an incredible lady; it’s wonderful that you still have her poetry books. You should be a proud Yorkshire man- your county is magical! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15278. That is so kind of you, Tim! Thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15279. They are an important early source of nectar here for our little pollinators. Thank you for watching and commenting. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  15280. Thank you so much, Jay! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  15281. I use Derwent Watercolour pencil. They are lovely to work with.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy Easter! 🦋🌻🐣
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  15282. That’s so kind of you, Ruth. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  15283. I am so pleased that you have been waiting for this vlog- that is so kind of you! Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  15284. Hi Ronald, it is good for the engine to run it once a day if we're not cruising so even though it does put hours on the engine it is not doing it any harm. With the wren, I heard it first as they are such loud birds and then I stopped and spotted it.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  15285. You're right there. Thank you for your comment- take care🌻🦋
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  15286. You’re welcome ☺️ Debbie! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15287. Thank you so much, Dianne. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15288. I have not seen one since and I will never forget that day! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15289. Oh my goodness, WanabeHippie that is such a compliment and I am delighted to be compared to Beatrix Potter, just to have 1/10 of her talent would be amazing. I am beginning to put something together as viewers like yourself have mentioned it, and I will let you know when there is something concrete at the end of it. Thank you so much though, your comment is so kind and means a great deal to me. Have a wonderful rest of the week. Take care🌻🦋
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  15290. Which email have you been sending your photos to? I use themindfulnarrowboat@gmail.com and I do get back to anyone that emails me, but it normally takes me a week to catch up on them. I don't remember seeing your email? I will probably do another Zoom, so don't worry about missing this one.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  15291. I know! They swear at each other so beautifully don’t they!😂 Thank you for your comment 🦋🌻
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  15292. I hope to visit tomorrow. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15293. Hi Jayne, thank you so much for your lovely comment. It was such a special week to be able to sit and film the fox- what a beauty too!🦊 I am very grateful to Mother Nature for that one! 💚 Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  15294. I am so pleased that you find the vlogs restful- that is lovely to know. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  15295. I think your hometown is wonderful! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15296. It’s hard to turn unless you have a space wide enough so you keep on going. Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  15297. Thank you for such a kind comment! Take care 🌻🦋
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  15298. I am sowing the seeds in next week’s vlog but as mine will be in pots I’ll never have liquorice just pretty flowers. I was told that the roots can spread very quickly around a garden so you might need to contain it? Happy planting! Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15299. Thank you so much! Take care🌻🦋🎶
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  15300. Steam trains are wonderful aren’t they, Sue? Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15301. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  15302. Happy Valentine's Day too, William!Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15303. Very wise saying! Thank you so much for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  15304. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15305. Welcome to the channel, Micheal! Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to make such a lovely comment. It’s great to know that you find the vlog relaxing. Have a super rest of the week 🌻🦋
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  15306. You deserve a medal for watching my vlogs all day!🥇 Thank you so much😊 Have a wonderful rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  15307. I’m so pleased. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  15308. 😊 That is so kind of you! Thank you so much. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15309. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15310. You too! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15311. It’s one that I bought from ‘field studies guide’. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15312. My favourite was Peter Rabbit. It is a stunning village! Thank you for your lovely comment, Nigel. Take care🦋🌻
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  15313. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  15314. I’d watch something like that too!😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15315. Margaret, you are such a star and your comments always make me smile- thank you so much🤗🤗 I have an amazing book called, Mushrooms by Roger Philips which is so detailed about which fungi you can and can't eat, yet still, I am very cautious and have not been brave enough to try. My daughter, India has cooked and eaten Turkey Tail in a broth, but she is much braver than me. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻🍄🍄
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  15316. 🤭 Thank you so much for your comment. Have a great weekend🦋🌻
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  15317. I have just watched this and it is beautiful- you are right it does sound like my intro music today.Thank you for this. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  15318. Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  15319. The first generation bio fuel was not good stuff and you are right, it damaged engines, so I am surprised to find out that it is being mixed with diesel and that is what boaters are filling up with at marinas and along the system, but HVO ( made from pure veg oil from industry waste and not palm oil) so far has not been shown as causing any problems and when I used it a year ago, it was great. Thank you for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  15320. Thank you for your lovely comment. I’m so pleased that your book arrived safely. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  15321. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15322. I’ll have to read the book one day! The heron was definitely looking down on me!😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  15323. It is like watching fish isn’t it! 🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15324. Falling asleep during me vlog is a huge compliment for me! Thank you so much, Indi and take care🌻😊
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  15325. Welcome aboard GLB60 and thank you so much for your lovely comment! It sounds like you have exciting times ahead and I wish you the best of luck with your move; you won't regret it. Wishing you a wonderful week!🌻🦋
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  15326. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs, Joan. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  15327. Hi Margaret, thank you for your lovely comment. The Tapioca Slime looked good enough to eat, didn't it?🤭 We were foraging for wood and using old, disused pallets which we keep finding dumped and then as the weather has got even colder, we have bought some extra logs too. Thank you for your guess 🦋 I will let you know if you are right next week. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  15328. Thank you, Chris! Have a lovely weekend.🌻🦋
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  15329. I am so pleased that you found my channel- thank you so much for such a lovely comment too. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  15330. So do I! 🤩 Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15331. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  15332. I absolutely agree with you about the opportunities boat life offers, but I also hope that we don't have any expensive problems,😳 the fan belt is ok as far as boaty issues go. 😅 Now, Brewster, how can you not find Dog Sick Slime, beautiful? And that tiny, almost invisible to the naked eye, beetle that lived within its slimy home? Beautiful🥰 I hope you weren't eating your tea at the time!🤭 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  15333.  @brewster3987  😂You're right there. Scrambled egg might have been a better name🤭
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  15334. Hi Christine, I’m so pleased that you found the vlog relaxing. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15335. That’s so kind of you- the effort to get here was really worth it. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15336. That’s a relief to know! Thank you so much, Terry! Take care 🌻🦋
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  15337. Oh really!🫣 I better be more careful then as I suddenly think I’m superwoman in them.😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15338. Glad to hear it wasn’t aliens!👽 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15339. Hi Chris, baking soda and cinnamon are natural repellents and vinegar, bay leaves at least that way you protect both yourself and the ants from anything harmful. You could also buy a pet anteater! 😂 I hope it resolves itself. Enjoy the rest of your week, take care🌻🦋
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  15340. It is still lost and lonely somewhere without its chimney head to sit on!Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  15341. I’ll look into that. Great advice. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15342. Oh, Brewster, Sesame Street brings back memories of when my children were little and waking up at ridiculously early hours, Sesame Street was a life saver! You are right about the colour orange and this week's vlog. Zephyr likes to sit on the sofa and stare over the edge of the dinette like that when I am working or just when she thinks it is time for her to have some more attention. It really makes me laugh! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋🦊
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  15343. I'm glad you think so!😂Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  15344. They sound like they were beautiful bike rides? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  15345. What sensible advice! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15346. I’m so pleased that it brought back those memories for you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15347. Hi Karen, thank you so much for your lovely comment and for buying my book too. I have found an amazing printing company who really care about doing a great job. Have a super week! Take care🦋🌻
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  15348. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  15349. I absolutely love learning about nature and I’m sure, if I hadn’t been brought up in towns and cities, I would have started learning about it at a younger age. Boat life is the perfect way to find out about the wildlife around you. I hope you are keeping cool in your boat in this heatwave. Have a super week!🦋🌻
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  15350. 😂 I need to get a fly ID book! Encourage a big spider to move in above each door and those flies won’t bother you anymore.
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  15351. It would wouldn't it! Take care👍🦋🌻
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  15352. Thank you so much, Chris for such a lovely comment.😊🤗 I totally recommend the Leicester Line and River Soar; it is so green here and there is so much to explore too. You are right about the pond skaters, looking like drones- I hadn't thought of that before, but they so do! Have a wonderful rest of the weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  15353. Thank you so much, kind Lee! Take care 🦋🌻
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  15354. That is my favourite all time Beatles song! The blackbird has such a warm song that some say is melancholy but I don’t find it so; it’s so soothing, I think. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15355. It was all a bit of a shock but I'm so pleased that we got through. Thank you for your lovely comment, Gary and Irene. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  15356. Thank you for commenting. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15357. Thank you so much for your guess, Suzanne. I will let you know next week. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  15358. It's a great place to cruise- when we first started cruising we were on the beautiful Shroppie, but we'll be back one day. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  15359. It's a great place to cruise. When we first started cruising, we did the Shroppie and loved it- we'll be. back one day. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  15360. Welcome to the channel! Thank you so much for your kind comment. You can stay!🤗🤭 Take care 🌻🦋
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  15361. Hi Elina, thank you for your lovely comment. I will keep you updated as to how the winter preparations are going.👍 I am looking forward to seeing how much cooking can be done on the wood burning stove top. Take care🦋🌻
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  15362. Thank you so much. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15363. What a lovely comment- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  15364. I'm sure you would be fine; once the fire is going, it's all super toasty inside. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  15365. What a kind comment! I am so pleased that you found my channel.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15366. That is so kind of you, William.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15367. Very wise advice! 👍🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15368. I hereby name the pond snail, Tom Flop!👍😃 I watched it like you, fascinated about how it would choose to make its entry into the water. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  15369. Thank you, Jean-Louis! It’s interesting you say that about French boat names on the UK system as I discovered the small boat that we have here which we call a ‘butty’ comes from the French word, bateau! I am saving up to buy one of these as a little art and craft studio which I can tow behind my boat. Have a great week.🌻🦋
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  15370. I hope you're having a good summer out there? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  15371. That is such a beautiful poem and I'm so touched that you have written it. You can do it though; there is no such thing as flaws when it comes to art; everything is just the development of your style.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  15372. Thank you so much for your comment, Sheila- Quidanbob is a super name isn't it? Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  15373. Zephyr really does love a ball!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  15374. That is so kind of you, David! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  15375. Not very often. The last time I filled up was at the beginning May on the Peak Forest Canal so that means that we had only used 78 litres in that time for heating and propulsion.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15376. It depends on Mr M’s work schedule which varies. He is always on the boat for at least a few days a week. My new book will be ready in a couple of weeks. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  15377. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  15378. Hi Simon, you must have loved living in this area. I will hopefully get more time to explore Ely and include it in a vlog. I have got a new camera and I am still getting used to it but I’m finding it’s great for macro filming. I love insects so hopefully, if the weather picks up, more insects will emerge. Alas, the camera is not waterproof so the sun better make an appearance soon! Thank you for your lovely comment and take care🦋🌻
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  15379. You are so kind, Irene. Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
    1
  15380. That’s so kind of you 😊 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15381. That is so true!Thank you so much for your wise words. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  15382. That’s so lovely to know, Gordon. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super Sunday! Take care 🌻🦋
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  15383. 👋👋 A belated wave for passing! We pulled Little Alice onto the bank edge so she wouldn't fill up with rain and sink. It's a good job that we did as the amount of rain we've had this week is unbelievable isn't it? Have a wonderful rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  15384. That’s very kind of you, Paul. Thank you. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  15385. Thank you so much, Lee! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  15386. Full of mischief and character. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15387. A crumpet is made from batter and is only baked on one side and a muffin is made from a ball of dough and is cooked on both sides. When you toast a crumpet, it is better to toast it so that it is very crispy on the holey side, in my opinion. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15388. Thank you so much ☺️ take care 🌻🦋
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  15389. Zephyr entertains me every day with her antics.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15390. I am so pleased to know that you are surrounded by the birds and butterflies. It sounds so beautiful. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15391. Thank you so much 😊 . Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15392. That’s so kind of you, Simon although I did have a little cry in that lock! 🥹Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week, Take care 🦋🌻
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  15393. Welcome aboard, Josephine! I’m so pleased that you found me. Thank you so much for watching, take care 🦋🌻
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  15394. I sense from your comment that you are not a fan of dogs? I agree with you that we should be responsible dog owners, but a well behaved, well trained dog, can bring a lot of happiness to someone. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  15395. 😂 Your comment really made me laugh! Thank you so much 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15396. Thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  15397. Hi Jack, thank you so much for your lovely comment! Fortunately, the floods haven't impacted us on the boat here. I hope you're ok? It is terrible to see so many people affected. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  15398. Thank you so much for such a kind comment and for subscribing too. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15399. It’s wonderful there isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15400. The summer is a great time to cruise, Ann.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15401. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15402. What a lovely comment, thank you so much!🤗 I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog- see you next Friday! Have a wonderful rest of the weekend.🦋🌻
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  15403. I'm so pleased. Thank you, Nanci!🦋🌻
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  15404. Thank you for your lovely comment. I have mentioned about mooring regulations in some videos but I will do another vlog about it when the season changes as the mooring rules change then too. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15405. How wonderful that you have a magnolia tree in your garden. It will be something to look forward to over the next weeks, waiting for the flowers to open up. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  15406. Thank you so much for this information; I think I'll save up for extra solar instead. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15407. That’s so kind of you. I am just sending my book off to my printer so when I know more, I’ll put a post out. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15408. Hi Charles, I was using it over a year ago and it was brilliant; no toxic smell, the engine started first time on the freezing days, it heated the radiators very quickly and was a great fuel to use; the only thing is, it is slightly more expensive the fossil diesel.Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  15409. That’s so kind of you! Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
    1
  15410. They are now used for leisure mainly but some are still used for industry too. Black water is dealt with differently depending on what kind of toilet you have but it doesn’t go into the canal. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15411. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  15412. That’s so kind of you ☺️🌻🦋
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  15413. Jack, you are so welcome and thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  15414. Hi Roy, thank you so much for your lovely comment and for watching the playlists. I am glad that you are enjoying them. When we are on the river, we are moving between 4 and 6mph- if it is an empty stretch, but on the canals we move at a chug. When I drive, I rarely get out of tick over speed!🤣 I do speed the vlogs up a bit in places too. Have a wonderful week, take care🦋🌻
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  15415. I will restock it again on Thursday. I had some in the shop at the weekend. Thank you so much for your interest in it. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15416. Welcome to the channel, Randy and what a pleasure to have you aboard! Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely comment. It really means a lot to get feedback like that. I do really appreciate this opportunity that I have and sharing what I discover, on my journey along the water, with likeminded souls, is such a privilege. Take care, Randy🦋🌻
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  15417. Thank you for your lovely comment John and Jean. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  15418. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  15419. That is so kind of you, Mike! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  15420. Thank you so much, Marcia and Barry. Zephyr loves your comment too. Take care 🐾🐾🦋🌻😊
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  15421. Welcome aboard! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I’ll know who to ask for information if I come across some interesting ant activity! Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻🐜
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  15422. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15423. Hi Maxine, thank you so much for finding my channel and making such a lovely comment too! Happy New Year🥳🦋🌻
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  15424. It is incredible up there !🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment Take care🌻🦋
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  15425. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15426. Hi Teresa, all is well here and I hope all is well where you are too. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Wishing you a wonderful week!🌻🦋
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  15427. That’s so kind of you. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15428. 🦦🌻🦋
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  15429. That is a very spooky coincidence! 🤩 How wonderful to have a cuckoo clock though. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  15430. What a beautiful comment which made my face and heart smile! Take care 🦋🌻
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  15431. Great advice- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  15432. Time does pass quickly, you’re right. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15433. Thank you ☺️ Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15434. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15435. You are very right, Debbie.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  15436. Thank you for your kindness.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  15437. Aren’t they spectacular birds? 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15438. It is so beautiful!🤩 Take care 🌻🦋
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  15439. It wasn’t very cosy a minute ago as I lit the fire and forgot that the chimney cap was still on!!!😱 Thank you so much for watching. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15440. That’s so kind of you! The wren is wonderful isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15441. He works away for part of the week and when he is with me, he can’t be on the vlogs because he works in education and with vulnerable families. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15442. That is so kind of you! It was such a relief to be safely moored at the end, Sue! Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15443. I can’t get over how amazing that picture of Zephyr is! You lucky thing enjoying your spring. 🤩 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15444. I read that ivy lives harmoniously with the tree. I know what a valuable resource it is for bees and then the berries in winter feed the birds not to mention the safe coverage for small wildlife that might be exposed during the winter months. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15445. That is so kind of you, Daphne. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  15446. That is so lovely to know. Thank you so much ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  15447. 😂 You will have many more laughs along the way as I am always mispronouncing my words! 🙈😂Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15448. It’s a great spot! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15449. Definitely foolhardy but to be honest CRT and Peelports wouldn’t have let us out there is they thought we were in danger. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15450. Hello Joy and Mr Darcy! The birds are really coming out to be fed aren’t they? I’m feeding them so much outside the boat and they are sitting on the roof at times. I hope you are treading carefully on the towpaths- they are very treacherous at the moment. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15451. I shall have to look that author up, Debra👍 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  15452. We seem to be very lucky with the herons here at the moment. Thank you so much for your kind wishes. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  15453. What a great phrase!🤭 Thank you so much for watching! Take care🦋🌻
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  15454. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. "paint-dripped orange trees" I love that phrase! Have a great weekend.🌻🦋
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  15455. That is so kind of you 🤗 Thank you for your lovely comment. Happy Easter!🦋🌻🐣
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  15456. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15457. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  15458. How exciting to spot otters.!🦦 You can email me the footage at themindfulnarrowboat@gmail.com I would love to see them. Happy New Year to you all!🦋🌻🥳
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  15459. Welcome to the channel, Lynne!Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15460. That’s so kind of you. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15461. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15462. I was excited to spot the Brent Geese too! Have a great Christmas and New Year to you and your family. Stay safe🌻🦋
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  15463. Sad but very true 😢 Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  15464. Great tips! 👍Very useful for boaters. I am still learning about our engine. Thank you so much for your watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15465. What a kind comment, Ann. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  15466. A saucer of water! 😂 You are so right! 👍😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Billy. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15467. Aww, Andrew- that is so kind of you- thank you😊 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  15468. Great advice! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  15469. It has been very, very grey hasn’t it? I am looking forward to a blue sky and some sun even if it is freezing!🥶 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15470. Thank you for your comment. I am saddened to learn how bad things are where you are. I hope those issues are resolved soon. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  15471. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  15472. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the old vlogs too. I really appreciate your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15473. We don’t have vast wildness but we have meadows, wetlands and some areas which are wildish. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15474. What a lovely comment! Beatrix is a heroine of mine. 🤩 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15475. Once I’m through the lock closure; it should be a much slower pace again. 😅Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15476. I agree that they shouldn’t have been released like that, but neither should they have been brought to the UK in the first place for their fur. It’s a sad situation. I tweeted that I had discovered them after I realised that they were mink and not otter. The world would be a wonderful place if all human beings worked together to maintain the balance of nature by seeking only to make it even better. Thank you for your comment, Border Reiver🌻🦋
    1
  15477. I have decided not to put too much emphasis on Christmas now and just make the most of the day. You are so right about how easy it is to stay in touch now. Thank you for watching and for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15478. Thank you so much, Judith! Take care 🌻🦋
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  15479. That is so sweet of you, Diana- thank you so much 😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  15480. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much . Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻
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  15481. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, The Health Junkie! I hope you find what you are looking for. Have a wonderful rest of the week. 🌻🦋
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  15482. Anamalia bio: the Great Crested Grebe chicks chances of survival. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15483. I used to only see the oyster catchers when I went to the coast, so it's always lovely to see them by the rivers and canals. Such characters to watch. Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  15484. He has been working away a lot recently but he is still very much part of the Mindful Crew. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15485. It is great to be back! Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  15486. I’m sending you love and compassion too- I’m so sorry for your loss. Thank you for your kindness. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15487. It is a great city to visit. Take care🦋🌻
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  15488. Wonderful, emoji pattern!🤩🌻🦋
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  15489. It is friendly by the water isn't it? I think it brings the best out in people.Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  15490. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  15491. That’s so kind of you, William! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15492. She is working overseas and I won’t see her until July 😢 but she is happy and that makes me happy. Thank you for asking. Take care🌻🦋
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  15493. I am pleased that I am doing it the right way then. Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  15494. Welcome to the channel, Joy! I am so pleased you enjoyed the Song Thrush; they are such special birds aren’t they? Let’s hope their numbers pick up🤞Take care🌻🦋
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  15495. It's so kind of you to look back on the old vlogs. They are very rusty, so please forgive my early attempts at vlogging! 😄🙈Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  15496. My husband can’t be in the vlogs as his work has a strict code of conduct about being on social media. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15497. 👍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15498. I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. Take care🌻🦋
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  15499. You ask a good question, English Veteran. All I know is finding happiness, living in the present, helping others and protecting our planet is what I try to focus my attention on as these make sense to me. Thank you so much for your comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  15500. It’s a brilliant market! 🤩 So much better than a supermarket for produce. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15501. I bet that was tricky? Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  15502. That is so kind of you; I really appreciate your thoughtfulness.Thank you so much🤗. Have a super rest of the week. Take care🌻🦋
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  15503. If you don’t have fuel to keep your boat warm then it would be very dangerous out on the frozen water. Luckily, we stock up well for the winter. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15504. 😅 All safe now! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15505. Irene has super taste in biscuits! Zephyr is such a stick connoisseur isn’t she? 🐾🐾😂 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15506. That is so sweet of you- thank you so much, Chris. Take care🦋🌻
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  15507. Thank you, Kelly!😊 Enjoy the rest of your week, take care🦋🌻
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  15508. Thank you David for your kind words. I feel very lucky to have seen the owl; nature is just wonderful isn’t it? Have a great week.🌻🦋
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  15509. What a sense of accomplishment though! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15510. Thank you so much for your lovely comment too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15511. That is so lovely to hear, Nanci! Thank you so much 🤗😊 Have a super Sunday and wonderful week, take care🌻🦋
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  15512. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  15513. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15514. The weather is alarming all over the world at the moment. I am so pleased that they are putting flood protection measures in where you are. Human beings are very resourceful so I am hopeful that more prevention schemes will be happening which have a positive impact on the environment at the same time.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  15515. Your daughter will love Hebden Bridge! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15516. Hi Angela, thank you for your lovely comment. It would be great to see you! Have a wonderful week and take care 🌻🦋
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  15517. It is so special when the family are onboard. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15518. I have read that about Great Crested Grebes but I thought swans stayed together until the cygnets leave? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15519. Great word! Thank you so much, take care🦋🌻
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  15520. It is so sad to see the rubbish, Patricia and I understand completely what you are saying. If ever I saw someone doing it, I would have a chat with them about the damage they are doing as I bet they don’t really think about it all. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15521. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Take care🌻🦋
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  15522. 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 🦋🌻
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  15523. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  15524. He can’t be in the vlogs due to the work he does in education which means he can’t be on social media. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  15525. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy New Year! 🥳🌻🦋
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  15526. 🦋🌻
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  15527. Happy New Year!🥳🦋🌻
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  15528. Hi Lorraine, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I wish that I had seen some bats too, but hopefully one day, I will return and spot them. 🤞🦇 The quote by Einstein is spot on isn't it? Thank you for your interest in my journal. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  15529. That is so great to know.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday, take care🦋🌻
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  15530. I hope so. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15531. I second that! Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment. I really appreciate it. Take care🦋🌻
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  15532. I can’t remember where I got the life jacket from? I think it was a chandler in Falmouth? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15533. I totally see that too when it comes to the intricate nature of their wings. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15534. I’m so pleased that you enjoy them! Thank you so much for watching! Take care🦋🌻
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  15535. Do they fit on a narrowboat? They sound interesting. Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15536. Hi Pete and Lorraine, you are so right, skin is waterproof and rain is great for my roof plants too.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  15537. Welcome aboard, Andrea and thank you for finding my channel! I really appreciate your kind comment too😊 Have a wonderful Friday and weekend ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  15538. It was! 😂 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15539. Thank you so much! We loved our Coventry trip so much; it's a super place to take a boat. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  15540. Yes Tony the pub was open but sadly I didn’t visit that one. It looked like a nice pub.though. What is Halfpenny Toll? Did I miss something good? Thank you for your comment👍🦋🌻
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  15541. Thank you for your lovely comment.Merry Christmas and happy new year! Take care🌻🦋🎄
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  15542. Me with a drill!😱 I’d turn my boat into a sieve😂😂 Great advice though- thank you so much. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  15543. Me with a drill!😱 I’d turn my boat into a sieve😂😂 Great advice though- thank you so much. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
    1
  15544. It was such a special moment that I will cherish forever.Thank you so much.Take care 🌻🦋
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  15545. And the same to you too! Thank you so much for watching. 🌻🦋
    1
  15546. Hi Margaret, I bet The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe was amazing to see in that theatre! Wow!🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a great weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  15547. Well, it's a good job that I don't smoke then! 🙈Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15548. I hope that it doesn't get too hot for you, Louise. Sending you a gentle. cool breeze. Take care 🌻🦋🌬️
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  15549. It’s a great word isn’t it! I thought it was apt coming from Gulliver’s Travels and us being on the ship canal. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15550. Hi Sheila, they are such special times of the year aren't they? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  15551. Thank you so much- that is so kind of you. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15552. That’s so kind of you, Peter. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 Take care🌻🦋
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  15553. I agree with you. This is an old vlog so since then I lower my music and have more nature sounds.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 👍🦋🌻
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  15554. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  15555. You are welcome, Roger! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15556. Thank you for your lovely comment, Anthony. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15557. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15558. I am so pleased that you are alikin the lichen and mosses as I love them!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  15559. Thank you so much for your lovely comment; I am so pleased that you are enjoying the mix of the vlogs. Take care🌻🦋
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  15560. They absolutely love the stuff don't they? 🐾🐾🤭Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15561. I’m not always a single handed boater as my husband is normally there when we are travelling but he works away for part of the week and he can’t be in the vlogs for professional reasons. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15562. Thank you so much, Vanessa. Spending time with nature makes me very happy. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  15563. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  15564. What a kind comment- thank you so much 😊 It’s a very sweet offer to send me biscuits but I’m moving a lot at the moment and being in the right place to pick something up is tricky. Thank you so much though. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  15565. Thank you so much, Nanci! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  15566. Hi Trev, lovely to hear from you! It is great to know that you saw a pair of yellow wagtails too as their numbers are low. What beautiful birds they are too! Happy cruising. Take care and thank you so much for your comment. 🌻🦋
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  15567. Thank you so much, Michael😊 The scenery was beautiful and the sunshine after the rain made it even better. Have a fab Friday, take care🌻🦋
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  15568. Hi Shirley, thank you so much for your loveliness🤗🤗 I would like to revisit the gardens of Packwood House in the summer when the garden is at its best. I bet it looks amazing then! Have a super weekend🌻🦋
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  15569. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  15570. I'm so pleased that you enjoy the music.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15571. Thank you so much, Shirley! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  15572. Thank you so much for your kindness. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15573. What a beautiful and kind comment, Mark. I am so grateful to you for your supportive comments this year. We hope to have grandchildren one day too, but for now, just seeing Tristan and India happily living their life is enough for me. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you. Take care 🌻🦋🥳
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  15574. That is so kind of you, Malcolm and Sheila.Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  15575. That is very true. It is such a super way to travel. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15576. Hi Sandy, I hope that you are well. Thank you so much for such a kind and thoughtful comment; I really appreciate it. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  15577. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Thank you so much. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15578. I’m so pleased that you like it. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15579. Hi Simon, I hope you are well? I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. I definitely do get flummoxed when I have an audience watching me driving- you're right there-😬 Hopefully, we'll be up and running as normal again soon. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  15580. Definitely- but I would say it depends on what you want out of life? There are many practical issues to sort out that if you can sort out will make life afloat and continuously cruising much easier. Every year, we learn something and make a tweak or change to make it easier and more comfortable to live like this. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15581. It is a fantastic place. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  15582. What a kind comment. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  15583. Hi Ann, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I know what you mean about not quite trusting the water. Happy cruising! Take care 🦋🌻
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  15584. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  15585. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. It so super to know that you felt uplifted and relaxed. Ah the fox was a beauty and it was such a privilege to spend some time with it. Jenny from Australia is such a sweetie and I love the books that she sent. Have a wonderful rest of the week, take care🦋🌻🦊
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  15586. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. The camera always alters the colour slightly; but my books are a direct scan of my journal and as near to the original as possible. I’m so pleased that you enjoy the videos. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15587. My daughter is a fab cook! 😋 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week- take care 🌻🦋
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  15588. I am so, so pleased that you are enjoying the poetry; that means such a lot to me to hear that. I love writing it. I recommend listening to Frank Skinner's Poetry Podcast because he takes the poetry to established poets and makes it so enjoyable to listen to and understand; I learn so much from listening to his podcast.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  15589. Thank you for watching and commenting!🌻🦋
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  15590. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15591. That is so much easier for me to pronounce now- thank you! Take care🌻🦋
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  15592. I am so pleased that you have enjoyed the vlogs over 2023, Paul! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  15593. What a wonderful Christmas that sounds like! 🤩 Thank you so much. Merry Christmas and happy New Year to you too, take care 🦋🌻🎄
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  15594. Thank you 👍Have a super Sunday🦋🌻
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  15595. That’s so kind of you. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15596. I need to find a better word don't I? Magnificent might be better as it encapsulates the design and then the construction of the bridges which continue to wow me the more that I am on this canal.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  15597. Chris Johnson art did the portrait of Zephyr! Isn’t it wonderful! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15598. What wonderful advice from someone who clearly knows his stuff too!Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  15599. I am so saddened to hear that you have lost two sons. What a horrific thing to have to endure. I hope you are finding ways to cope with the pain? I wish you all the best in finding comfort where you can. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15600. I am pleased that you enjoyed the vlog.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  15601. They are a super breed aren't they? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15602. 😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15603. This is such a lovely and kind comment. Thank you so much😊🤗 I really appreciate your support. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  15604. I think he has written a book too. He really went through it afterwards didn’t he? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15605. That is so kind of you.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  15606. Thank you for your watching-take care🌻🦋
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  15607. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it, Mark. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15608. I subscribe to Envato Elements and I think they are worth every penny. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15609. Thank you so much, Will. I hope you managed to get off the Lancaster before that closure? Have a lovely weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15610. I’m sending you a virtual hug! We’ll get through this and relish every call and time we have with them! Good luck to your son. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15611. I am not sure? Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15612. I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs, Frances! Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  15613. That's amazing that you have nearly watched all of the vlogs- here's a medal for that🏅! Thank you so much for your kind words. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  15614. I love watching cormorants fishing- they are incredible catchers. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15615. I’m glad too! It was a relief 😮‍💨 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15616. Oh my goodness! Was it a nice carpet? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15617. Hi Simon, I admire and respect bees so much. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋🐝
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  15618. Thank you so much for your kindness, Billy.Take care 🦋🌻
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  15619. Hello Anthony! I've not heard from you for ages; I hope you are well- happy new year to you too. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  15620. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  15621. Good luck with your boat research!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15622. Hi Jenny, I think you need to revisit the glass factory and buy yourself a piece. Venice is beautiful isn’t it? I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. India is having an amazing time and sends some wonderful photographs everyday. Have a super Sunday and week ahead.🌻🦋
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  15623. Hi Robin, thank you so much for this advice-👍 I hope it gets sorted soon too🤞 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  15624. How wonderful! Thank you so much for the share. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15625. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  15626. Zephyr is up to all sorts of tricks! 😂🐾🐾Thank you so much for watching. It's great to have a 'no screens day' Take care 🌻🦋
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  15627. How wonderful to be doing yoga where the barn swallows fly! Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  15628. Sounds wonderful 🤩 Take care 🌻🦋
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  15629. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it, Esther. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15630. So much great music has come out of Manchester hasn’t it!🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15631. I’m so pleased that you like the videos, Karen. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15632. Hi Sue, that’s good advice. I’ll see what I can do. Thank you so much for your lovely comment Take care🌻🦋
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  15633. I am so pleased that you like the flower on the side of the boat. I am hoping to paint something different on the other side when the weather improves. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  15634. 🤩 What an amazing trick; I can't wait for it to rain again so that I can try it out! Thank you.👍 Take care🦋🌻
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  15635. That is such a kind comment. I sell my books in my Etsy shop`: themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com and at the moment I have some of my 2022 and 2023 journal left.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  15636. I'm not sure why there was a designated place to pee- that is a very good question! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15637. 2ft 8 I think? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15638. Thank you for your kind comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  15639. The things you see indeed! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15640. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  15641. We don't have a water strainer on our boat.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  15642. An extra biscuit makes it all worthwhile. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15643. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  15644. Spooky! 😂👍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  15645. Hi Steve, the fan definitely blew cooler air with the bottle behind it. I had a screwed lid at the end so nothing dripped out but when I started using the ice blocks, that are normally used in cooler bags, it was much better as the water is contained inside of those. Next, I am going to buy some more of those Dimplex fans and strap a bottle to the back of each one. I will then try closing all windows and doors to properly test the air conditioning system. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a great weekend 🌻🦋
    1
  15646. I am going to set up a water pump just like you've described next summer! Thank you so much for this tip. Take care🌻🦋
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  15647. I am going to set up a water pump just like you've described in the summer. Thank you so much for this tip- take care🦋🌻
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  15648. That is such a lovely comment! Thank you so much. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  15649. Thank you so much! Enjoy the rest of your weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  15650. I’m so pleased that you know now. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
    1
  15651. Hi Anthony, it is lovely to hear from you and to find out how much that you enjoyed this week’s vlog. I haven’t yet seen daffodils in flower where I am but my mother in law in Somerset has flowering daffodils in her garden and they have been in flower for a couple of weeks now. I bought a bunch though this week and they are flowering in my vase. I just love their sunshine trumpets; they make me feel so excited for spring. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week 🌻🦋
    1
  15652. Hi Bob, it is such a beautiful mooring spot isn't it! But don't worry the whole world is not watching The Mindful Narrowboat, so you'll secret will be safe.🤫Thank you so much for your lovely comment, take care🦋🌻
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  15653. That is so true. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  15654. Thank you for your lovely comment.Merry Christmas and happy new year! Take care🌻🦋🎄
    1
  15655. Bless, Vince- he is so kind. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15656. Wow! 🤩 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15657. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  15658. I’m so pleased that you see the progression. I am learning so much about how to improve my filming and editing. Thank you so much 😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  15659. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it!Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  15660. Every day is an adventure- you're right! 🤩Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  15661. Thank you so much ☺️ Take care🌻🦋
    1
  15662. Hi John, let’s not tell the fishermen about Neil the 🦭! The bush cricket was such a little character but when we moored up it had disappeared from the garden. It was lovely to get up close to it though. Thank you for your lovely comment and have a super weekend!🦋🌻
    1
  15663. That’s so kind of you, Carl! Thank you so much. I really appreciate it. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  15664. That is so sad to hear and you are so right that the habitat loss is the main reason for their decline. Now that they are on the Red List though, it should mean that they are protected, so hopefully, more of their nesting sites will not go under the concrete.🤞 Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  15665. Thank you so much 🤗 It is so lovely to hear how much you enjoyed it. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  15666. That’s so kind of you, Lee. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  15667. I have been teaching myself for the past four years now. The more I practice the easier it becomes but there is still a long way to go. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  15668. I didn’t know that but it makes sense. 🤗Thank you so much for watching. Have a great week. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  15669. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment, Jeff🤗 If I get to 10,000 subscribers I will be amazed! Have a super weekend🌻🦋
    1
  15670. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I will be making copies of it for the New Year. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  15671. I really hope you find the fulfilment that you are looking for, David. Thank you for your beautiful message. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15672. How right you are, JonathanH658!👍⭐️Thank you for your comment, take care🌻🦋
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  15673. Welcome to the channel, Ed! 👋 It is lovely to know that your wife kept a nature journal too; I'm sure her artwork is a real treasure of yours. You asked about my journal- well I have scanned in 2022's diary and sent the jpeg files to the same printer who makes my cards and calendar. It is going to take a while though as he has to resize them all and arrange them onto pages to be made into books. I want to keep the cost low, so I haven't published- I'm just getting copies made. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend- take care🦋🌻
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  15674. Well, I am chuffed that I have provided a great example of something! 😂Thank you so much. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  15675. I hope you had a wonderful walk with Kate this evening. I now have a craving for a KitKat! 🤭Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  15676. John it is so lovely to get a comment from you. I was worrying about you both the other day as I hadn't heard from you. I hope you are both well and happy and that you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Thank you so much for your kindness and support and for always rooting for me. Your words of encouragement and loyalty to the channel have made such a difference and spurred me on. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  15677. What a kind comment. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  15678. Thank you so much for your kindness, Wendy.💚 I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog and the wildlife. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  15679. That is such a kind comment, thank you so much! David Johns is great isn’t he? Have a super rest of the week. Take care🌻🦋
    1
  15680. That’s so kind of you! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15681. They are the very same biscuits. Very little beats Scottish shortbread- it’s delicious 😋 I hope you enjoyed yours? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15682. I’m so pleased. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15683. A storm on a boat is so cosy if you are securely moored. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15684. That is so lovely to know. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15685. 🤗 Thank you so much! That is so kind of you and I really appreciate your comment, Mike. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  15686. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  15687. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. The paint is, fortunately waterproof and it hasn't stopped raining yet so the test of its waterproof effectiveness is ongoing! I have printed my 2022 nature journal which I am having reprinted so I can restock it in my Etsy shop. I am so delighted with how well it sold as I never intended to sell the journals that I keep. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  15688. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Fortunately the paint is waterproof😅 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  15689. What a lovely idea! The birds must follow you around. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15690. I am so pleased! Thank you so much for buying them. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15691. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the birdsong. Happy Easter! Take care 🦋🌻🐣
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  15692. It makes such a difference. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15693. You are very welcome!😊 Thank you for watching! Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  15694. It really was, wasn't it? 😂😱 Thank you so much for your kindness about my journal too.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15695. Thank you so much, Carl! Take care 🦋🌻
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  15696. Two sisters! You poor thing 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15697. Thank you so much, Matt.Take care 🦋🌻
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  15698. It overheated, I think. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15699. Crampons to the rescue!🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15700. Thank you so much kind, Anthony! Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15701. How wonderful to bump into an historian- that must have taken you back a bit! 🤭Thank you for the information👍 I think I would need a gin and tonic before attempting the French locks then. Take care🦋🌻
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  15702. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Take care 🦋🌻
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  15703. That is so kind of you, Hazel. I never take this life for granted. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15704. Thank you or your lovely comment, Jackie! Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  15705. That is very kind of you, Ann. I sell my books in my Etsy shop. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  15706. How wonderful to have Chester as your special place, Shirley! It is so beautiful there isn’t it? I hope you have a brilliant long weekend away there. Enjoy! Take care 🦋🌻
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  15707. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much 😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  15708. I hope it is nice and warm inside where you are? Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Louise. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15709. It is lovely to be back. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  15710. I have a son and a daughter. My son is 25 and my daughter is 23. Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  15711. 😂 I really did pile them up didn’t I!😂 Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  15712. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  15713. Jennifer you are so kind! Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Happy New Year to you. Take care 🌻🦋🥳
    1
  15714. Oh my goodness well done on saving a building from collapsing- that sounds like it was a frightening but rewarding experience? Thank you so much 😊 Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15715. I have just looked up your Northern Harrier and seen that it is the most owl-like out of the harriers. It’s good to know they are in strong numbers where you are. What stunning birds they are! Thank you for your kind comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  15716. It was so magical and I am over the moon that I eventually got to see an otter.🦦 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend and stay cool in the sunshine.🦋🌻
    1
  15717. Winter light is magnificent isn’t it? The sun just needs a chance to break through the clouds. I hope you get some sunshine this week. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15718. I use a go pro at the front of the boat so I suppose that would do the same thing? Good idea though.Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15719. I’m so sorry to hear that you had a turbulent week. I hope the weekend treats you better. Thank you for your kindness. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15720. Thank you so much! Take care 🦋🌻
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  15721. It was! 😱Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15722. You are so welcome, Frances! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful week. Take care🦋🌻
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  15723. I am so sad to hear about your Golden Retriever and wonderful friend. It sounds like he/she filled your days with joy for 13+ years.Thank you so much for such a lovely comment.Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  15724. It must be wonderful to live so close to a nature reserve like that! Only the tiniest pinch of nutmeg and remember to sweeten it with what you like to sweeten things with- enjoy! Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  15725. Very true, Glynn! Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  15726. That’s so kind of you! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  15727. You are very welcome. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  15728. 🌻🦋👍
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  15729. 🤗 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15730. It’s delicious 😋 isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15731. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  15732. Dogs are very special creatures aren’t they? 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15733. I agree. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15734. The noise is awe inspiring isn’t it! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15735. It must be great to kayak through as you won't scare off the wildlife.Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Glyn. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  15736. Hi Jenny, thank you so much for your super lovely comment.🤗🤗 I have had your beautiful photos on my easel as soon as they arrived. It's my little piece of Australia, floating around with me! I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a great weekend.🌻🦋
    1
  15737. Fingers and toes crossed please 🙏 🦶🦶Thank you so much, Will. Hopefully we’ll see you soon. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  15738. I am so pleased that you return. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  15739. Another very useful comment 🤩👍 Thank you so much. Take care🌻🦋
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  15740. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment! It is absolutely wonderful to see more people subscribing to the channel and I am so grateful to have such kind viewers like you. Have a super weekend.🌻🦋
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  15741. 🦋🌻
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  15742. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  15743. Hi John, it has got to be the best spot on the Peak, don't you think? Did you take the badgers with you though? 🤭Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend and happy, sunny cruising. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15744. Very well! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15745. I use Derwent water colour pencils. I really like them. I haven't tried Aquarelle before. Thank you for your comment, take care🌻🦋
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  15746. That is so kind of you- thank you so much for watching too. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15747. You’re so welcome 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15748. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15749. I feel your pain! But I bet it was a delicious soup? 🤭😋 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15750. That is so kind of you- thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15751. That’s so kind of you, Daisy. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  15752. It really is a stunning place. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15753. That is so kind of you.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  15754. Thank you for your comment. We'll investigate it. Take care🦋🌻
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  15755. I am sorry about your aunt too, Dianne. I look back on the lovely memories that I have of my auntie and cherish them. Thank you for your kindness. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15756. Hi Border R, thank you for watching and commenting. I now have a windlass holster but I keep forgetting to wear it! Take care🦋🌻
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  15757. I am so pleased that you have found my vlog. I love your country so much that I named my daughter after it! Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15758. Thank you so much for watching with Daisy. Happy New Year to you both. Take care 🌻🦋🥳
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  15759. It must be very handy to have a builder’s eye?!? How wonderful to still have the rations books.🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15760. Hi Patricia, I live with my husband but his work has a strict code of conduct which means that he can't appear on the vlogs.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  15761. Just watching the vlog is reward enough for me. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15762. We’re not far from your home town so perhaps the mistle thrushes like it around here. There must be lots of mistletoe in the area? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15763. It was yummy, unfortunately no bread ever was that I cooked in that machine, so sadly it has been sold. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  15764. What a lovely thing to say! Thank you so much for your kind comments and I am so pleased that you enjoyed the video.🙏🦋🌻
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  15765. My husband travels with me but he can't be on the vlogs as his work has a strict code of conduct about being on social media. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15766. 😂 And Bryan doesn’t use up any electricity either! Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  15767. Hi Jenny, I was so lucky to see the kestrels and I will always remember their little faces, tucked in the hole of the tree. I am really enjoying reading your comments. Take care🦋🌻
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  15768. What wonderful advice! I had no idea there were all these effects for fly-sheets- brilliant!🤞🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  15769. It is water hog hound and you are not the first to say that; in fact many towpath folk look at the fender and then smile at me! 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15770. I hope you enjoy it!Thank you for watching on the tele.Take care 🌻🦋
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  15771. Thank you so much, Sian. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  15772. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15773. The tern is my favourite sea bird because it just mesmerises me with its aerial ballet display and the way it dives. I look forward to their arrival every spring. Then, when I read about how far they travel to bring food back to their young, I had even more respect for them. Love them🥰 What’s your favourite bird? Take care🌻🦋
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  15774. I will post all about it next week on YouTube. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15775. That’s so kind of you, Jenny! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15776. Hi Sandy, he was hiding from the camera but out there in the storm too. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15777. They were sadly the last two in the packet! 😂Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy Easter! 🦋🌻🐣
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  15778. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  15779. It’s not a nice sound is it? Thank you so much for watching. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend 🌻🦋
    1
  15780. To get to the River Weaver; the other way to get there is over 50 miles, so we chose the Ship Canal way.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15781. Hi Mark, I bet the creatures watch us from the wall and roll their eyes at us! 😂 I love those old, stone walls and the older the better as like you say, they have become an unseen world of wonder. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15782. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15783. Well fancy a whole lake being named after, Zephyr! She would love to dive into it I’m sure! Thank you for your kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15784. That’s so kind of you. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  15785. What a kind comment! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  15786. Thank you so much for binge watching the vlogs, Lorraine. I hope it cools down for you. Thank you for your lovely comment. Happy New Year!🥳🌻🦋
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  15787. Thank you so much. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15788. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  15789. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  15790. Thank you so much- I am chuffed that you enjoyed it! Take care😊🌻🦋
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  15791. They were wholemeal digestives.😋Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care.🌻🦋
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  15792. I use the Canal Companion- Pearsons guide. They are great. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15793. Thank you so much. 🤗 Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  15794. Thank you so much, Anne. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15795. So true. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15796. They are fascinating to look at aren’t they? Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  15797. Thank you so much for subscribing and for your lovely comment. Happy New Year!🥳🌻🦋
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  15798. How wonderful it must feel to know that your continuous cruising life is beginning! I am so pleased for you all. I am also completely chuffed to be Carol's favourite vlog! Enjoy the rest of your evening, planning some amazing narrowboating adventures and I'm sure we will meet on the cut one day. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋🍷
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  15799. I love the seasonal changes. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15800. Thank you so much for watching! Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  15801. Hi Annie, I hope you are well? I am so pleased that I didn't meet a cassowary too!Thank you so much for your lovely comment, take care🦋🌻
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  15802. I subscribe to a website called Envato Elements and my monthly subscription gives me access to an enormous array of wonderful music. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15803. You too, Stephen! 🌻🦋
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  15804. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  15805. Thank you so much, Arthur😊 What a lovely comment!🤩 Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  15806. That is so kind of you. I’m so pleased that it makes you feel like you are there. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  15807. That is so kind of you. I’m so pleased that it makes you feel like you are there. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  15808. Well naughty Google! Well done for sorting it out though. It is lovely to hear from you again. The Dipper may well have been thinking that! 😂 Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15809. Hi Brewster, I hope you are well? It is lovely to hear from you. Zephyr really does deserve a medal doesn't she? 🐾🐾🥇😂Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15810. Hi Lydia, thank you so much for such a beautiful comment. I really felt so comforted by those signs in nature and I am so grateful that I experienced them.Take care 🦋🌻
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  15811. It is time, I think for you to track down a treacle tart. Happy hunting! Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  15812. Thank you for your nice and platonic comment. It is very kind of you. Have a great day! Take care🦋🌻
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  15813. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it- thank you so much!Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  15814. Thank you so much- take care🌻🦋
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  15815. Hi Stevie, thank you so much for your kind words. We are still waiting to have it fixed but we can move the boat which is a relief. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  15816. I’m really not that organised. Cleaning a boat doesn’t take long and when you open my cupboards, lots of things fall out! 🤭 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15817. Hi Raymond, how many biscuits and what I have with my tea varies, but 4 is a good number, I find generally.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care 🌻🦋
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  15818. Thank you for your lovely comment and for buying my book too, Rachel. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15819. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15820. That is so kind of you. I hope you fulfil your narrowboat dream. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15821. So much for water!🙀 It’s all calm again now. 😅 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15822. What a kind comment, Andrew- thank you so much. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15823. What a great waxwing tip; I'd be trying that this weekend, if it wasn't going to be so windy- an apple might fly off and find it's way back through one of my windows!😂 I think your granddaughters fairy garden sounds wonderful; how magical! 🤩Thank you for your lovely comment- take care🌻🦋
    1
  15824. Thank you so much, David😊 It is so lovely to hear how much you like the channel and boat. Have a wonderful rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  15825. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Mr M is such a rotter isn't he? Have a wonderful week, take care🦋🌻
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  15826. What an amazing day experience that must have been! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  15827. Thank you so much, Paulette. I hope you get your journal soon.Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  15828. That poor lady; I sometimes have that effect on people! 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15829. I was amazed to read about that quick repair using only wheelbarrows and spades! 🤩 Our wildlife has really struggled this year hasn’t it? But a hoopoe has arrived in Swansea hasn’t it? I can’t believe that! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  15830. Hi Sally, it was so lovely to meet you both. Thank you so much for Zephyr's treats and for giving her some attention; she loves getting attention! It is so kind of you to watch my vlog too. Have a super Sunday and week ahead and I'm sure we're see you again soon x Take care🌻🦋
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  15831. You too! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15832. 🙈😳🫢 Oh my giddy aunt, is that true about daisy chains!!!!??? Well that would be a whole different channel!🥴😂 I might have to rethink that name. Thank you so much for educating me. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15833. I think this comment has come in twice so I hope that you have got my reply from the first one? Take care 🦋🌻
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  15834. I hope you get some sunshine this weekend. Thank you so much for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  15835. Hi Wendy, oh it must look so magical and Christmassy in southern Quebec right now; I hope you are managing to stay nice and warm though? Thank you so much for your lovely comment and I'm not quite sure what's happened to my viewing numbers either!🤪 Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
    1
  15836. An electric blanket sounds like a great idea! Not sure we could run one on the boat though? It gets lovely and toasty on a boat if you keep the fire stoked in winter and we have only been frozen in a couple of times but not for too long. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Enjoy your time with the grandies! Take care🦋🌻
    1
  15837. I haven’t seen hardly any kingfishers this year but as soon as I got onto the Bridgewater Canal, they were everywhere! 🥰Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15838. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  15839. That is so kind of you, Lucinda. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  15840. That is a good idea, Brenda👍 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15841. Thank you for your top tip!👍🙌 Take care 🦋🌻
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  15842. Thank you, Richard. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15843. Welcome aboard and thank you so much for subscribing too! I also really appreciate your kind and lovely words and I apologise as I have learnt that I called the beautiful NZ Cabbage Tree a 'palm tree' in this vlog and as you are from New Zealand, I hope you were not offended.😬 Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
    1
  15844. Welcome aboard, Susie and thank you so much for your super lovely words about the vlogs. That really means a lot to me. Have a wonderful rest of the week. Take care🌻🦋
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  15845. You are so welcome. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15846. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Marilyn. The Aqueduct was not the most sheltered but it was still beautiful. Oh those poor Jackdaws, they do like a chimney 🙈 Take care🦋🌻
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  15847. Brilliant! I love this! Thank you so much 😊. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15848. I agree!
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  15849. Hi Steve, thank you so much for your lovely comment. It is great to be back and sharing the vlogs again. You are right that it is called a Murder of crows which I think is a bit harsh on the poor birds don't you? I am so pleased that you enjoyed the video. Have a super rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  15850. Thank you so much, Mick! Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  15851. Yes, she is very independently minded! 🤭🐾🐾Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  15852. Thank you so much for watching! Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  15853. What a lovely comment, Mario! Thank you so much for taking the time to write it. Good luck with your search for a watery home. Have a wonderful rest of the week. Take care🦋🌻
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  15854. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  15855. How wonderful!💚🦋🌻
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  15856. You really must. It sound’s magical.💚🌻🦋
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  15857. Hi Sandy, it is lovely to hear from you. It was a worry at the time, but it is all sorted now and working well. Thank you for your comment. Wrap up warm and stay safe in that Arctic blast. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  15858. I am so glad that you are enjoying the wildlife. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a great week, take care🌻🦋
    1
  15859. Stay warm and safe in your cosy van. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  15860. Thank you so much, Jean! That is so good of you. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15861. Possibly? Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15862. I am so pleased that you do.Thank you so much! Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
    1
  15863. That is so kind of you, Mark. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  15864. I will look forward to watching that. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  15865. Oh wow! I walked down to the end of the canal and saw those moorings- they are absolutely beautiful; you must have loved it there. Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  15866. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  15867. 🤗 Thank you! ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  15868. That is so kind of you- thank you so much, Alan! Take care 🦋🌻
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  15869. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  15870. Thank you so much, Susanna! How can you not resist those mice. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15871. Thank you so much!😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  15872. Thank you so much 😊 Have a wonderful weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  15873. It can be. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
    1
  15874. Seeing a Bittern flying overhead must have been amazing!Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  15875. Thank you, Diane! I feel very lucky to be able to cruise through such a beautiful place. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  15876. Happy New Year to you too, Chris. I am so pleased that you got back ok. What an adventure you must have had in the ice and freezing conditions. I bet you were relieved to get back and safely moored. You had an otterly good year too last year with your otter spots in the marina so I wish you some more of that for 2023. Happy New Year!🌻🦋🥳
    1
  15877. You’re welcome, take care🌻🦋
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  15878. Hi Christine, the Glass museum was brilliant and such a bargain for what you could do there. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a great weekend🦋🌻
    1
  15879. Thank you so much for your kindness, Leanne. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15880. That is such a kind and lovely comment, thank you so much🤗 Have a great weekend🦋🌻
    1
  15881. Thank you so much 😊 that’s so kind of you. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15882. It sounds simply beautiful where you are.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
    1
  15883. You weren't really going that fast; it's just I am used to narrowboat speed so everyone is Lewis Hamilton compared to us. You did give us a wide berth and there were hardly any waves. Thank you so much for watching my vlog. I hope that I haven't offended you... Lewis Hamilton is a hero of mine!🤩 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  15884. 😂 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15885. I do! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15886. Thank you so much.Take care 🌻🦋
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  15887. I’m so pleased that you enjoy the videos. Thank you so much for watching! Take care🦋🌻
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  15888. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. Tixall Wide is a stunning place to visit.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Take care🦋🌻🎄
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  15889. I’m so pleased that you are ok! It was so worrying watching the news about the hurricanes. Thank you for watching. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  15890. 🐾🐾😂 She made me laugh too! Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Sheila. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
    1
  15891. How exciting to have your boy back home! A full nest again, Lizzie. Enjoy every minute of it. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
    1
  15892. I recommend it, Christopher.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  15893. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  15894. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15895. 🤗 That is so kind of you, Nanci! Take care🌻🦋
    1
  15896. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  15897. Hi Steve, it's uncanny how the lyrics to the song fit with the vlog this week! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a great week.🌻🦋
    1
  15898. I am so touched that you feel bonded with Zephyr too. She is such a lovely companion.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  15899. Thank you so much! Have a super week. Take care🌻🦋
    1
  15900. I'm showing my age aren't I with that one! 😂Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  15901. The Peak Forest Canal has been on my bucket list since I started narrowboating. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  15902. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15903. You are so kind- thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  15904. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  15905. It’s such a surprising canal isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  15906. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15907. I’m so pleased you do that! Thank you so much for your lovely comment Take care🌻🦋
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  15908. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much. Take care🌻🦋
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  15909. It really is exciting! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  15910. Hi Vanessa, as the canal is not yet restored there was no other boat traffic on it when we were on it and I imagine that there are only a few small boats and work boats on it at the moment. Thank you for your lovely comment, take care🌻🦋
    1
  15911. You are very wise!🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  15912. Hi Connie, I am sorry to hear that your calendar parcel was opened. Please can you let me know what the condition is like when you see it. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  15913. I teach age 7-12, all subjects and also English as a foreign language. This is all online. Thank you for your question. Take care🌻🦋
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  15914. Thank you so much for caring about Zephyr. Labradors have two fur coats and were bred for cold conditions so the advice is unless they are very old or sick, they don’t need a coat but I have a coat for her just in case she shivers. When I try and put it on her her tail goes down and she loses her happy bounce. Have a super week. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  15915. Thank you so much, Cathy! Take care🦋🌻
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  15916. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15917. 🤗Thank you so much! Take care 🌻🦋
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  15918. Thank you ☺️ I’m so pleased that you enjoyed that. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  15919. It didn’t rock like a sailboat would but it definitely moves. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  15920. Hares are magnificent creatures aren't they? I have yet to see them boxing, but every early spring, I look out for it.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15921. Happy New Year to you too! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  15922. Thank you for your lovely comment, Norman. Happy New Year to you too! 🥳🦋🌻
    1
  15923. I love the River Nene!🥰 Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Tessa. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  15924. I’m so pleased that you are both enjoying the vlogs. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I sell my books in my Etsy shop: themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com Have a super week. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  15925. We do have it and I remember filming it years ago as it’s such a wonderful looking plant and it can see why the leaves would make great toilet roll as they are so soft. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15926. 🌻🦋
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  15927. Zephyr would love Malta! But then again who wouldn't? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  15928. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I was eating oat cookies which are very delicious. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
    1
  15929. It was such a magical evening cruise! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  15930. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Happy New Year! Take care🥳🦋🌻
    1
  15931. I hope you are ok, Russell? It’s strange isn’t it? At least we can all support each other as we go through it together. Thank you so much for your comment. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  15932. Thank you so much for watching, Glenn. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15933. I hope you enjoy a wonderful, well deserved country walk. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  15934. I am so pleased that you are on your boat now!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
    1
  15935. Well, it was 925 before you watched, so thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  15936. Loss of habitat is the main cause as they will only nest on the ground, so they need a long grass/crop field. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  15937. Thank you so much for watching along on Saturday! I have seen that my shop has sold out today, so I have ordered some more to be printed and hopefully it will take two weeks. With the addresses, sometimes if you put too many words in one section, it doesn't like it, so if you are asked to put a city, then just one word works. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  15938. You’re very welcome, Ruth! Have a great weekend and week ahead!🌻🦋
    1
  15939. It was such an adventure but I am so glad that nothing came the other way! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  15940. The diesel issues are sorted fortunately. My husband drove the boat through the bridge. He has to remain private for professional reasons. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week- take care 🌻🦋
    1
  15941. It was such a beautiful duck wasn't it? Take care🌻🦋🦆
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  15942. Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  15943. I am so pleased that you found it a calm video.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  15944. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15945. I am so grateful to you friend too! Thank you so much for watching and your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  15946. It is something we should never take for granted isn’t it? Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  15947. That is such a kind comment- thank you so much! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
    1
  15948. The robin stole my heart too. As I am moving all over the place it is tricky to send anything- that is so kind of you though. If you email me, I might be able to email you an address when I'm near something more central.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
    1
  15949. Hi Caroline, it is great to know that you are both enjoying the vlogs. That is a very good point about the solitary bee hotel. I took mine down over winter as it was starting to fall apart and nothing was in it. Thank you for your lovely comment.🤗 Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
    1
  15950. Oh no, Lorraine! I wish you and your family a speedy recovery. Rest up and get well soon. Take care❤️‍🩹🦋🌻
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  15951. I didn’t know that! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week! Take care 🌻🦋
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  15952. It is such a lovely time of the year. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super weekend, take care 🦋🌻
    1
  15953. See you next Friday, Steve! Take care🦋🌻🐾🐾
    1
  15954. Weren’t they kind to stop and help? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15955. Welcome to the channel, Angela! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15956. How wonderful! Thank you so much, Nanci! Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  15957. It is so Christmassy to read some Beatrix Potter isn’t it? Take care🦋🌻
    1
  15958. Hi Peter, you are right, there definitely seems to be less swifts and swallows this year and they arrived much later due to the cold weather, I think? My boat is 60ft long and I have been continuously cruising for two years now. How exciting that you will begin a boating life of your own! I know some single handed cruisers and they tell me that they have developed systems for dealing with the locks. Robbie Cumming has a brilliant vlog and he is a single handed cruiser so you can see how he manages. I think the main thing is the locks and mooring up which might need some practice but you’ll be fine. Boaters are always around to help each other though, so you won’t be alone. Where will your adventure begin? 🦋🌻
    1
  15959. Hi Peter, I have been reading about the hedgehog decline and it seems that there are a whole range of factors at play, but it is so sad that they are vulnerable to extinction. What is hopeful though, is the conservation around them and making people with gardens aware of how to make their habitats more hedgehog friendly and safe. We also need to encourage more insect friendly environments so that there will be a better food supply for them too. I am positive that we are all becoming more aware of our planet’s needs and many like you, are trying to make a difference. I am so pleased that you feel happier about single-handed cruising and that everyone answered your questions. We are all here to help each other. Have a great week.🦋🌻
    1
  15960. Beautiful 🤩 thank you so much! 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
    1
  15961. I am a Yorkshire tea fan too and also Assam loose leaf 😋Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  15962. That is very kind.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15963. That is so kind of you, Paul!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  15964. Thank you so much 😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  15965. 🤣 I think you’re right!🤣 Have a wonderful rest of the week🦋🌻
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  15966. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a great week. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  15967. That is so kind of you!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  15968. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  15969. We had a very special send off with India and now she is in her new home and starting day 1 at her new job tomorrow. Doesn’t time fly? Thank you for watching and your lovely comment too, Wendy. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  15970. Thank you so much for your lovely comment🤗 I am so pleased that you found it entertaining. Water Rolling could definitely be an Olympic Sport!🤣 Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  15971. What excellent advice, Border R! I shall order one👍🌻🦋 Take care🪴🌿
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  15972. 👍🦋🌻
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  15973. Hello Karen, Drew and Captain Jack! It was lovely meeting you too and having a chat. Thank you so much for your kind comment and for watching the vlogs.🤗 Safe cruising on beautiful LarkRise. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  15974. Hello, Jenny! I hope you are well? If you watch the week before’s vlog, you’ll see I made a special thank you to you for your lovely and kind gifts that you sent me. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
    1
  15975. Hello, Jenny! I hope you are well? If you watch the week before’s vlog, you’ll see I made a special thank you to you for your lovely and kind gifts that you sent me. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
    1
  15976. It was a real treat to listen to the live music echoing around the priory walls; she had a beautiful voice. Luckily, the water didn't make me ill, but it did teach me to read notices more carefully!🤭 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  15977. I am so pleased that you found the vlog magical, Mary.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  15978. I’m delighted that you enjoyed it, Simon! Isn’t spring an exciting time of the year? It seems that everywhere I looked this week, there was something new and beautiful to see. Still haven’t found the bittern yet though! Thank you so much for your kindness and have a great weekend and week ahead!🌻🦋
    1
  15979. Yes who was that! 😂🫣 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15980. Oh my goodness! I can't believe that you had an earthquake whilst watching. I hope everything is ok? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super, earthquake-free weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  15981. I am so pleased that you found me and enjoyed the vlog.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
    1
  15982. I really get excited about slime mould!🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  15983. I really should do that, William. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15984. You are so welcome! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15985. Hi David, It sounds like life is going to get very exciting for you in 12 months! Before we moved onto our boat, we watched many narrowboat vlogs, and still do, to help us prepare. There are so many great ones for practical tips and how things work. Then once you are on your boat, there is an amazing boating community, Facebook pages and Narrowboats that Tweet, which have really helped us with any questions or problems that we may have had. Once you start cruising, it is all about experiencing the different things and getting into a system for water, fuel, rubbish, maintenance, where/how to wash clothes etc... This took us a year or so to settle into a pattern that suited us. The best thing is that learning all of it and getting to grips with how boat life works is actually really fulfilling. I am always happy to help answer any questions that you might have too. Good luck with it all. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
    1
  15986. Hi Margaret, the memories are so important aren't they? I have spent many hours pouring over them all and it has been a great help to me. Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  15987. Thank you so much for such a kind and lovely comment. I wish you and your family a wonderful New Year!🌻🦋🥳
    1
  15988. What wonderful observations of the swallows you have made! That time spent watching them must have been magical. I loved sitting on that bridge with them. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15989. Thank you so much 😊 and for following too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  15990. Hi Jack, you are so right about Shirleywich and its salt production- it is such an incredible place for wildlife now. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  15991. Thank you for your kind comment. Have a lovely weekend and week ahead!🦋🌻🐜
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  15992. Hi Debbie and Dave, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I do live on narrowboat Alice Grace full time. I try and build in a week every few months to go and visit family and friends now that I’m so far away, but then I’m back to my floating home again. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  15993. It was like stepping back in time following the wonderful steam ship! 🤩 Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15994. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Zephyr is a great dog. I love all dogs but Labradors have a special place in my heart. Have a great weekend.🌻🦋
    1
  15995. That is so kind of you, Terry. Thank you so much. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  15996. That is so beautiful! Butterflies are very special. I think, you just know don't you when your loved ones are close by? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15997. Simon, your comments are always so lovely to read. I am so pleased you enjoyed the vlog. It’s an absolute pleasure to make a video that is going to be appreciated. Have a fantastic weekend and week ahead!🌻🦋🌟
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  15998. That’s so kind of you. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  15999. Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  16000. What a beautiful story retold in such a captivating way! Thank you so much for sharing it. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16001. It's a spooky tunnel isn't it?Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  16002. It was hot here for one day which was lovely, but it's back to cold and rain in the NW.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  16003. That is a lovely idea. I just need to organise myself to do that. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16004. I am very relieved to hear that you have had your tea and cookie! 🤩 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16005. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. I saw your order yesterday, Phil- thank you so much. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  16006. Thank you so much, Peter. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16007. Thank you so much!🤗 I love her dearly. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻🐾🐾
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  16008. It is an incredible feat of engineering isn’t it? Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16009. When we start our journey south we will do it slightly differently now. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16010. What a kind comment. It sounds like you live in a fascinating place? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16011. It is such a privilege to film nature and I am so happy to know how much you appreciate watching it. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Steve. Take care🌻🦋
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  16012. I’m learning as I go because I really enjoy it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16013. That is so kind of you! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care🦋🌻
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  16014. A great saying! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16015. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16016. 👍 Good to know. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16017. I have a husband but he won't appear on the vlogs as his work has a strict code of conduct about appearing on social media. I am on my own on the boat sometimes when he works away though and I don't get scared because I always make sure that I am moored in a secure place first. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  16018. There is still peace and tranquility to be found in some places especially off season. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  16019. That is a good question with a long answer. I will try and cover that in a vlog, I think. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16020. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  16021. Hi Lorraine, thank you for your lovely comment and it’s good to know that you would have bought chips too!🍟😂 Enjoy the sunshine 🌞🦋🌻
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  16022. 🤗🤗Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. I really appreciate it. It is great to know that you are watching from Canada too. Have a super weekend🌻🦋
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  16023. Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16024. That is so kind of you, Sheila-thank you. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  16025. That is so kind of you to say. I don’t think I’ll ever sell it though. Thank you for your lovely comment, take care🦋🌻
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  16026. Thank you so much!😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  16027. 🙌🙌🙌🙌 It’s gone now though 🥲🥲🥲 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16028. Thank you so much. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  16029. Thank you, Jean-Louis, at this time of year it is very exciting to observe the migratory birds that visit and I am sure that you are doing the same in Belgium. I hope that you are able to get out and walk around that nature reserve and that it brings you much happiness. Stay safe.🌻🦋
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  16030. I’m so glad those birds are paying you a visit. You are lucky to have such a variety!
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  16031. I'm so pleased that you look forward to the vlogs.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy Easter! 🦋🌻🐣
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  16032. That is such a kind comment. Thank you so much! Take care🌻🦋
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  16033. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you, Richard! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  16034. New Islington is a great marina isn’t it? I hope you like your new marina too? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16035. I bet you have amazing adventures out at sea! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16036. We weren’t there fortunately! I’m so relieved that nobody got hurt. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16037. I think that we made the situation a lot worse by bringing so much water down with having a boat right behind us. They got it sorted really quickly. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  16038. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  16039. I really appreciate that. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  16040. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying them. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16041. You’re welcome ☺️ Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16042. It is a beautiful place isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  16043. It’s a syrup made during the sugar refining process. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  16044. What a lovely comment- thank you so much. Take care🦋🌻
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  16045. The seagull was such a star wasn't it?Thank you so much for watching.Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  16046. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs, Ben. Thank you so much for commenting and welcome to the channel! Take care 🌻🦋
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  16047. The air up there was amazing! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16048. Great advice! Thank you so much for your kind words about my book too! Take care 🦋🌻
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  16049. That is very kind. Thank you so much. Take care🦋🌻
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  16050. Hi NB Will, it’s a pleasure to read and answer comments but I am not the quickest at replying. I get there in the end though 😂 I hope you are well? The Lancaster Canal looks amazing 🤩 Take care🦋🌻
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  16051. I was panicking inside!😂 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16052. Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Take care 🦋🌻
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  16053. A long time ago, I cruised on the broads; it is so beautiful, but you can’t get a narrowboat there. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16054. That is so kind of you, Lorna! Thank you so much. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  16055. That is so kind of you; it's great to know that you are enjoying the vlogs.Thank you for your lovely comment. Happy New Year! 🥳🦋🌻
    1
  16056. That is so true! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16057. 🦉 It was a beauty owl wasn't it? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  16058. It was a beautiful owl wasn't it? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦉🦋🌻
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  16059. They are so addictive aren't they! 😱Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  16060. Hi Paul, it was lovely to meet you. I will definitely return to The Queen Victoria because the service and food were amazing. Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comment too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16061. Thank you so much for your great comment. You are right about the amount needed but for the boating community solely there should be enough from recycled industry waste to make HVO for our boats. Also, if they collected all of the canal weed across the whole system which has a much longer life span now- I saw it in October this year, and produced it in the UK, in say one of the many, disused canal warehouses, then it could be cheaper too? The CRT could sell it to the fuel company and make some money. Of course this is all pie in the sky, but it could be done if the legislation changed. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  16062. That’s so sweet of you! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  16063. Isn’t he! 👍🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16064. You are so welcome, Frances! 🤗🤗 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  16065. You are so kind and I really appreciate your comments, Matt.😊 Thank you so much!🙏 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  16066. I need to get myself one of those.👍 Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  16067. Hi Nick, I hope you are well? Thank you so much for your kind comment. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  16068. It was a bit too thick for me to want to push through it as there was a little fibre glass boat up ahead and I was worried what a sheet of ice heading towards its hull might do. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super Friday and weekend ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  16069. Some boaters recently told me that they make a so much noise on the boat roof and don’t generate much power. I was thinking of getting one before I heard that. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  16070. Hi Sue, it has definitely rained a bit lately hasn't it? It is a magical island, I totally agree with you.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  16071. Hi Frank, I think I can only talk from my own personal experiences and to date, even when moored in London, I have been ok. There have been attacks, but I am not sure what the whole story is there. I try and avoid mooring near pubs and pedestrian bridges and city stops are planned so that the moorings are either secure or look safe. When I lived in a house, I had my car stolen and thieves came through my back door when I was at home with my two babies. Don’t be put off boating. Thank you for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  16072. It is a strange way of doing it isn’t it? Thank you so much for your lovely comment Take care🌻🦋
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  16073. That is such a kind comment; I really appreciate you taking the time to make it. Thank you so much. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16074. That’s so kind of you! Thank you so much for watching 😊 Have a super weekend, Take care 🦋🌻
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  16075. It will be so nice to have some brighter and warmer weather. Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  16076. Oh yes! 🤩 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16077. I will do- that is so kind of you!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  16078. I’m so pleased 😌 Thank you so much for watching! Take care🦋🌻
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  16079. Thank you so much, Mary for such a kind and lovely comment.😊🤗 I have no idea really how YouTube's algorithm works, but I am so pleased to hear from viewers like you that enjoy my content. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  16080. That is so kind of you, Fran. Thank you so much for watching 😊 Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16081. Hi Chris, it is lovely where you are; I remember we took a taxi from there to Cheltenham to take the steam train into the Cotswolds. I do love the rivers now, especially the wildlife that they attract. Thank you for your lovely comment. Happy and safe cruising. Take care🌻🦋
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  16082. Thank you so much. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  16083. It’s cheaper than a house. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16084. 🤗 You are so kind, Jan! Thank you for your another lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  16085. How lovely! Great to have a viewer from Belgium; I used to take my children on the canals of Bruges when they were little as it is such a beautiful place. Thank you for subscribing and have a wonderful week!🌻🦋
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  16086. I definitely recommend St Aidan’s Nature reserve; it has so many exciting birds there. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16087. Thank you so much for watching, Chris. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  16088. You are so welcome. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend🌻🦋
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  16089. It’s always such a treat having guests on board. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Ruth. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16090. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I am so pleased that you enjoyed this vlog! Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16091. Hi Steve, I'm just uploading my vlog ready for Friday, so it should all resume again as usual hopefully. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for reading my journal too. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  16092. I hope he is ok? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16093. What a kind comment, Tristan- thank you so much 😊 The rose petal tea looked and smelt better than it tasted 🤭 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16094. It’s £5- I forgot to mention that bit! 🙈Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16095. I’ll have to investigate that👍 Thank you so much. Take care🦋🌻
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  16096. Hello Simon, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I didn’t get any ants inside the boat- not that I have noticed anyway- plenty of spiders though which I enjoy watching. I read your brochure last night and I think your boat is brilliant- I’ll send you an email this evening. I am so excited for you🤗 Have a great weekend 🦋🌻
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  16097. What a wonderful memory, Tony! I have only seen black swans once before and that was in the Isles of Scilly, aren't they magnificent! 🥰 Thank you for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  16098. Well I am always delighted to share it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  16099. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  16100. Welcome aboard and thank you so much for subscribing. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  16101. Thank you so much, George!Take care 🦋🌻
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  16102. She is a canine boomerang isn't she!😂🐾🐾Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16103. Hi Will, yes it is the same problem; I think it is all part of our boats little personality at least we know what it is and how to fix it now, well Mr M knows how to fix it! I hope you are well? Happy and safe cruising! Take care🌻🦋
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  16104. Autumn is wonderful isn’t it! 🤩 The portrait blew me away. I am so pleased with it. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16105. Thank you so much! Take care🦋🌻
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  16106. Thank you so much, Jeff! That is so kind of you. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  16107. I’m so pleased you find them soothing. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16108. 😋 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16109. Thank you for your lovely comment, Peter! Take care🦋🌻
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  16110. Hi Margaret, I think it was a steam traction engine but I'm not completely sure. The sound of it from across the valley was simple magical though.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16111. It is so lovely to hear from you, Fabienne and Marc! It was a pleasure helping you and thank you so much for the whisky- that was so kind of you. Hopefully, we'll see you on the water again one day.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  16112. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Susie. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. Have a super weekend🦋🌻
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  16113. Oh my goodness, I don't know how you did that flight all by yourself. Incredible! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a great weekend.🌻🦋
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  16114. Very true about dogs! 🤩🐾🐾 Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16115. Thank you so much, Francis. Foxes are indeed such beautiful creatures and I was over the moon when I spotted this one. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋🦊
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  16116. It really did. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16117. Thank you so much, Daniel. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16118. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  16119. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  16120. Hi Chris, I hope that you are well? We will take our time on the Staffs and Worcs and enjoy every moment of it. I will keep filming at night and put any exciting discoveries in my vlogs. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  16121. That is very true.Thank you so much.Take care 🌻🦋
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  16122. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  16123. What a lovely comment- thank you so much! I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. Have a super rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  16124. Thank you, Sandy for such a lovely comment. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a great weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  16125. Cornwall is a beautiful part of the world isn’t it? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  16126. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  16127. 😂 Very funny, Wendy! We clearly have the same sense of humour! 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16128. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  16129. Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  16130. That is so kind of you, Christine. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  16131. Let’s hope🤞 It would be spectacular to see the Northern lights. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16132. I am so pleased that you found some quiet time this week. It is so important to find a bit of peace and I am honoured that you chose to watch my vlog in it. Have a wonderful and quiet weekend; thank you so much for your lovely comment, take care.🌻🦋
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  16133. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16134. 🐾🐾💚Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  16135. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16136. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  16137. It was so impressive to see.Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16138. What a great quote and how spooky that you posted it that same day! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16139. That’s so lovely to know! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16140. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16141. I am a silly sausage aren’t I!🙈 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16142. Thank you! Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  16143. Thank you so much! Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16144. It is so pretty in Frampton on Severn! 😍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16145. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16146. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs, Barbara.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  16147. Thank you for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  16148. 🤗 Thank you, Nanci! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  16149. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16150. How wonderful that your work was in the forest! I am so pleased to hear that you are enjoying your retired life. I named my daughter after your beautiful country; as it is one of my favourite places that I have been in the world. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  16151. I will be now👍 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16152. That’s so kind of you😊 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16153. Hello Brian, you are so right about making warning toots and we definitely do that, but perhaps I haven’t filmed it. I don’t use a GoPro to film so, I only show elements of each cruise and that might be why you haven’t heard it. Thank you so much for commenting. Wishing you sunshine and happiness🦋🌻🌞
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  16154. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  16155. Kindness makes the world go around doesn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16156. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  16157. The canals are little treasure troves aren’t they? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  16158. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. The post office also told me the same but I buy my labels via Etsy and when I send them like this they seem to arrive much more quickly. I hope your friend likes their gift. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  16159. Sadly, that kettle is no more as it lost its sparkle, took a very long time to boil and fell apart around the spout. 😢 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16160. It was a bit of an extreme sport wasn’t it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16161. 😳 Thank you so much for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  16162. I’m still learning too, Margaret. We can learn along together. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16163. 🤗🤗 What a lovely comment- thank you so much for your kindness. I really appreciate it. Have a great weekend🦋🌻
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  16164. What a kind and thoughtful comment, Leo- thank you so much! I still teach online as I would miss it so much if I didn't do some sort of teaching. I love your ideas for additions to my journal this week!🤩 Take care🌻🦋🐑🐶
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  16165. Good point!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  16166. You are so welcome, Malcolm. Thank you for watching.Take care 🦋🌻
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  16167. The canal feels like time has stood still and I like that a lot. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16168. Thank you so much for watching even though it was an accident!😆 I am so glad that you enjoyed it and I hope you accidentally watch the other vlogs too. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  16169. We’re all safe now fortunately. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16170. Thank you so much for watching and commenting, Red. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16171. I am so pleased that this made you laugh. Laughing makes the world go round!😄 Take care 🦋🌻
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  16172. Hopefully it wine back to calm this week. I’m so sorry that you didn’t enjoy the vlog. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16173. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16174. The corvids are a wonderful bunch of very clever birds and I love them too. Thank you for your comment.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  16175. Thank you for your kindness. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  16176. My husband doesn't want to be in the vlogs, but he supports the channel and enjoys the fact that we have a log of our narrowboating adventures. Thank you for your question. Take care🦋🌻
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  16177. She really makes me laugh! 🐾🐾🤗Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16178. Well they took one look at me and quickly left so it wasn't that intimidating for me! 😂 I think that I must smell! 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16179. It’s so hard to judge because the boat is 60ft in front of you with no way of seeing. 😱Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16180. 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week, Take care 🦋🌻
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  16181. Thank you so much for your kindness, Andrew.Take care 🦋🌻
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  16182. Good question! A lot of paperwork is sent via email; if I order something, then I use post restante where possible or family addresses. Thank you for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  16183. Go with your gut instinct when mooring. I like to moor with other boaters nearby. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16184. I might not show it but I do get worried in a lot of the dangerous situations. Thank you so much for your kindness. Have a super week! Take care 🌻🦋
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  16185. I hope you gave us a wave!👋 Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a great weekend🦋🌻
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  16186. You are so kind! Thank you so much. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16187. 😂 Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  16188. That is so kind of you! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16189. My husband can’t be in the vlogs as he works in education and with vulnerable families so it would break his code of conduct to be on YouTube. I live alone for part of the week as my husband’s work is too far away for him to commute. Both my children are in their mid twenties and live abroad but come back and visit when they can. I don’t go into too much personal stuff in my videos as they are about narrowboating and nature. Hope this explains it, Carol. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16190. Mainly the Pearson’s Guide. It’s a great map book. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16191. Thank you so much, Mike for such a lovely comment😊 Have a super weekend and stay cool in the sunshine 🦋🌻🦦
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  16192. Hi Tessa, that fox definitely looked like it had been through some challenges didn’t it? I’m sure it will be fine though as it bounced along the towpath quite happily. Thank you so much for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  16193. Hi Tessa, that fox definitely looked like it had been through some challenges didn’t it? I’m sure it will be fine though as it bounced along the towpath quite happily. Thank you so much for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  16194. That is so kind of you, Jill. Thank you so much! Have a super week. Take care🌻🦋
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  16195. 🌻🦋👍
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  16196. What a great comment! I don’t know about the difference in red kites’ calls I’ll have to look that up. Thank you for this. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16197. The kestrel family were one of my highlights! They nest in the same place each year apparently, but I’m not near Henley this year to check on them. 🌻🦋🐤
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  16198. What a lovely memory of your Dad, Jan. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16199. What a wonderful hobby that must have been. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  16200. What amazing memories of the canal! Thank you so much for sharing them. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16201. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  16202. Herbal school sounds wonderful! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16203. Good question. I think, it's the European as that one migrates from Africa in the summer and I think the African swallow doesn't. My bird book just refers to it as a swallow- Hirundo rustica. Thank you for your comment, Andrew.🦋🌻
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  16204. So true! 🐾🐾💚 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16205. I teach online, run my little Etsy shop and edit my videos. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16206. 👍🌻🦋
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  16207. Hi Lorraine, I put the licence cost in at the beginning which is the CRT cost. Unless you mean something different? Let me know and I can mention it in the next vlog. Take care🦋🌻
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  16208. Oh that is the RCR- River and Canal Rescue and you are right about including that, so it is at the end of my list of costs. 👍🦋🌻 @lorrainerichardson3280 
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  16209. I really did! I hope you did too? Thank you for watching the old vlogs. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16210. Thank you for your lovely comment, Lynda. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16211. Thank you, Laurie! Take care🦋🌻
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  16212. Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16213. Hi Lozzy, your trip to Anne Hathaways cottage sounds wonderful! I still don’t know why our boat did that in the lock? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16214. That’s such a kind comment. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  16215. I agree with you, Ann- all wildlife is wonderful and plays an important part in the life cycle.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  16216. That is so kind of you- thank you so much for taking your weekly check with my vlogs!Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  16217. Very true! 🐾🐾😂
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  16218. You are very welcome. Thank you so much for watching, Trevor- take care🦋🌻
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  16219. Hi Michael, I am so pleased that you find the vlogs relaxing; that is wonderful to know.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  16220. Thank you so much for your kind comment. I'm not a single traveller though. My husband can't be in the vlogs due to his work commitments and the code of conduct that he has signed which means he can't be on social media. I am so pleased that you enjoy the poetry and nature in the vlogs. Take care🌻🦋,
    1
  16221. It was such a relief that both boats and their crew were all safe afterwards😅 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  16222. I hope you can fulfil your dream of having this lifestyle too. Thank you for your comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16223. I'm so sorry to have ruined your lunch! 🙈 Technically, it's not really poo though, as it's undigested bones and fur so probably more like vomit. 🤭 Oh dear, I don't think I'm making it sound better am I? Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  16224. Zephyr is just so grateful that you think she is good. 🐾🐾🤗Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16225. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16226. It was such an exciting moment for me.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16227. Give Jess a hug from me. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16228. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16229. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16230. I’m awful at it! 🙈 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16231. It’s a great life! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16232. It was stunning 🤩 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16233. It was so scary! 😱 Thank you for watching and for your lovely comment, Dianne. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16234. Thank you for your lovely comment, Jim- I shall have to get some tips from you if you are a painter!👍 Take care🦋🌻
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  16235. Thank you so much, Ed.Take care 🦋🌻
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  16236. That is so sweet of you!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16237. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  16238. 🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend🦋🌻
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  16239. I hope you enjoyed your coffee and choccie biccie! 😋 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16240. Thank you so much😊 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  16241. If you walk along the canal this time of year with the bare branches and berries, you'll see lots of birds, Vanessa- I promise you. Take care🌻🦋
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  16242. That’s so kind of you, Ann! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16243. Great tip- thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  16244. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  16245. Thank you so much, Sandy! Have a wonderful week, take care🌻🦋
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  16246. It is isn't it. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16247. How wonderful to know that they are doing well in the Great Ouse. It's special that river! I agree with you that the best place to see wildlife is in its natural habitat.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16248. I hope you have some sunshine soon too.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16249. I’m so pleased that you felt like that. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16250. I use a Panasonic LUMIX 2000. It’s a great bridge camera to film with. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  16251. I’m so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. Thank you so much for watching them. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16252. Hi Andy, thank you so much for your kind comment. My mother-in-law lives in Somerset. You are from a beautiful part of the world. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  16253. Thank you for your kindness. The whole gas incident was such a worry, but I'm glad that it's all sorted. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16254. Well you are very welcome! What a lovely comment, thank you so much. Take care🦋🌻
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  16255. Oh my goodness the temperatures that you have are so, so cold; I can't even imagine how we would cope if it was to get that cold here. Many years ago, the canals would have frozen enough to ice skate, but not anymore. The water beneath the surface stays pretty much a liquid. Thank you for your lovely comment. Happy New Year!🥳🌻🦋
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  16256. That is such a kind and lovely comment and you really made me smile! Thank you so much. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  16257. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much, Keith. Take care🦋🌻
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  16258. Thank you so much of your lovely comment and the appreciation of 'an itch and a scratch!' Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  16259. 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16260. Hi Sean, it is utterly beautiful and there is so much to celebrate when you look closely around you. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  16261. That is such a kind comment, thank you so much, Dougie! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  16262. I’m so sorry but they’ve all sold out. Thank you so much for your interest in them though. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16263. That is so lovely to know. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16264. I am so pleased that you enjoy that part as I love to make a cup of tea! Thank you for watching and commenting. Take care🦋🌻
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  16265. 😊 Thank you so much . Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16266. That is so kind and patient of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  16267. I have such beautiful memories of Foxton Locks. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16268. Hi Lacy, my heart sank as soon as the gentleman said that he didn't think the house was there anymore, but she lived in several other houses in her lifetime which are on my route now, so I will keep on trying. 🤞 Zephyr loves a big hug, so I will pass one on to her🤗🐾🐾Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a great week🦋🌻
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  16269. Not me. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16270. 😂 I’m so pleased you share my humour! Have a super week, take care 🌻🦋
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  16271. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year- take care🌻🦋🎄
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  16272. Zephyr won't let me take responsibility for her ball- she is very possessive. 😂🐾🐾Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16273. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Rick and for the added information. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  16274. It is like hieroglyphics isn't it! Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  16275. Beautiful!Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16276. Thank you ☺️ Lucinda! Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16277. Thank you so much for your lovely comment,Terry. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16278. Hi Vanessa, thank you so much for your kind and lovely comment. I don't think I have got what I would like to see which is the option to buy afforadable and sustainable HVO, but I won't give up hoping. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  16279. Please give your husky a hug from me. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16280. Volunteers like that really amaze me; it's just brilliant to hear stories like that isn't it? I totally recommend the wildlife cards too.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16281. Oh let’s hope for a waxwing! 🤞 It’s a quiet for them at the moment. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  16282. What a lovely memory! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16283. That is such a lovely thought, thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  16284. You are so welcome. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  16285. That is very apt isn’t it? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  16286. Hi Steve, that must have been awful to have had no power or heat for a week; I hope that it's all sorted now. Well done for feeding the birds throughout the winter.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  16287. I will let you know how it goes! If I survive! 😱😂 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16288. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16289. Thank you so much, James. It was a magical place and I can totally see how Tolkien was inspired. Have a super weekend 🦋🌻
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  16290. Thank you so much for finding my channel. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16291. I am so pleased that you enjoy the English countryside on the vlogs. My husband travels with me, but he won't be on the vlogs as his work's code of conduct doesn't permit him to be on social media.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  16292. I’m so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16293. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16294. Walking and being mindful really helped me this week; it always plays a big part in my life but particularly at the moment even more so. Thank you for your kind words, Robin.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  16295. I use Derwent watercolour pencils. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week- take care 🌻🦋
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  16296. That was lucky then! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16297. We’re all safe now. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16298. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care🦋🌻
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  16299. Thank you for your lovely comments! You know, the busier you are, the more you should make time to walk very slowly and look, listen and smell the nature around you. People must think I’m a mad woman when they see me doing just this, but it brings me sanity. Stay safe, Will. 🌻🦋
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  16300. Perfekk exactly!
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  16301. 😂 I haven't seen them fly like that before. It was so interesting to see.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16302. Thank you so much for such a kind and thoughtful comment, Irene.Take care 🦋🌻
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  16303. 🏆That is for watching all of the videos and being so patient with the dodgy editing and filming of the old ones. Thank you so much! Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  16304. That is so kind of you, Eileen! Thank you so much 😊 Happy sailing. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16305. Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  16306. Happy New Year too! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16307. How wonderful! You must have created such a safe a swallow-rich environment for them. They should come back each year now.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16308. Thank you, Pamela. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16309. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16310. Oh yes please with your wish list especially the baby owls! 🥰 I am absolutely chuffed to bits that you are appreciating poetry too! Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  16311. Thank you so much for your encouragement, Raymond, it is very kind of you and I really appreciate it. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  16312. Hi Simon, I'm not sure where I would have been without my painting assistant, Zephyr!🤭🐾🐾 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I just need for a break in the rain now to finish the painting. Happy boating! Take care🌻🦋
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  16313. Hi Brewster, it's always lovely to hear from you! I haven't ever thought of using my photography like that before; I bet there are some amazing examples out there, so I'd have to get practising a bit more first. Thank you so much for planting the seed though!🤗😊 At the moment, I really enjoy making the vlogs and chatting to my wonderful subscribers- like you!😁 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  16314. Thank you so much for your comment. The birds in this vlog, walking up the tree were treecreepers- they have white bellies and a mottled brown/ yellow markings, but nuthatches are bigger birds and their colours are more striking- blue, grey, orange with an amazing black eye stripe. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  16315. Thank you for watching. Happy New Year! 🥳🌻🦋
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  16316. Hi Anthony- I hope you've had a good week so far? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16317. Thank you so much James; that is such a lovely idea. I really appreciate it. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  16318. The snowdrops in the graveyard sound beautiful! Crows calling like that is wonderful isn’t it! 🤩 I agree that it wasn’t the worse storm ever. Thank you so much for watching and for your great memories too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16319. 🤗🦋🌻
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  16320. We don’t even have 1/10 of them here! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16321. It is such a magical season isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16322. It’s very wintry all of a sudden isn’t it? Stay warm and dry. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16323. Thank you so much 😊 🐾🐾Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  16324. I am so pleased that you liked this poem. I will have to go back and read it as I can't remember this one very well? Take care 🦋🌻
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  16325. What a great attitude you have! 👍🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16326. It sounds like you have a very exciting life, Anita! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16327. That is very kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  16328. Thank you so much 😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  16329. That’s so kind of you. I am so pleased that you like it. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16330. It's a great place to visit and it will be beautiful when it is finished. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  16331. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  16332. Lovely! 😊
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  16333. Oh to be a fly on the wall! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16334. Hi Jenny, welcome to the channel. Floods are more of a problem on the rivers. If a flood is due or heavy rainfall and you are not on a floating pontoon then, you can put poles in the ground to to tie so you will rise up with the water and stay tied on. Boats do come off their moorings though in floods and it is very dangerous when the water then drops suddenly and your boat is half on land.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16335. I am so pleased that you met Zeph! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  16336. It was such an adventure. Thank you for watching and your lovely comment too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16337. You are so welcome, Christine.🤗 I am so pleased that you enjoyed the birds; I really enjoyed watching and filming them too. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  16338. I really appreciate your comments, Christine!🦋🌻
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  16339. Our narrowboat has mushroom vents running all the way along it and our boat is checked every 3 years to make sure we have enough ventilation. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16340. Hello!
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  16341. Hi Simon, isn’t it funny when they tap away at the hull? Crows on the roof make me laugh too when you hear their tiny feet on the steel. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16342. I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. Thank you for your kind comment about Zephyr the Labrador too. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16343. I will ask her for you. Thank you for your kindness 😊🌻🦋
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  16344. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16345. I try and visit as many of the places as I can along the way! Narrowboat life sounds perfect for you because you can go as slow as you want on the water and everyone loves to chat. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16346. That’s so kind of you. Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16347. Tamworth is lovely isn't it? Are the beautiful pigs still there by the canal? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16348. Thank you so much 😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  16349. Thank you so much, Steve what thoughtful and kind words and it made me feel much better reading them. Have a wonderful week 🌻🦋
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  16350. I have a toilet and shower onboard. It’s a walk through bathroom but has doors that shut off the front and back of the boat. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16351. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  16352. That is so generous of you! 🤩 The winter is chucking everything at us at the moment isn’t it? Stay safe and warm. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16353. It’s great to know that you enjoy discovering the places that we visit too. I count my blessings that I’m able to do this and I never take it for granted. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  16354. What an absolutely brilliant story and how exhilarating the whole experience must have been! Thank you so much for sharing it with me. You really made me laugh when you mentioned what your friends had said, but I think the scarecrow look is totally this season, well that’s what I tell myself everyday anyway! Have a great week.🌻🦋
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  16355. What an incredible thought that would be! 🤩 To have a tenth of Edith’s talent would make my day. Have a great weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  16356. 😂 True! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend🦋🌻
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  16357. That is so kind of you, Katherine! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  16358. Thermals are a life saver aren't they! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  16359. Thank you so much, Alexander! Take care 🌻🦋
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  16360. I’m so pleased that you found time to relax. ☺️ Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16361. Thank you so much, Yvonne! Have a super week. Take care🦋🌻
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  16362. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16363. Neil the seal was wonderful 🤩 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16364. What a kind comment- Jan!Thank you so much!- Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  16365. Zephyr really loves train travel for some reason? 🐾🐾😄Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16366. Redwoods are magical trees; they were so calming to walk amongst. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16367. That’s so kind of you. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16368. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16369. You are so kind, Irene. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you. Take care 🌻🦋🥳
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  16370. Thank you, Nanci! I am glad you enjoyed it. Take care🦋🌻
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  16371. 😂 It always takes me ages to turn the boat.Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16372. The daffodils are stunning here!😍 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  16373. Thank you so much, Ruth and for all of your support this year. 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  16374. Brilliant !🤩 Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  16375. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16376. 😂 That’s all to come! If I survive this one. 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16377. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  16378. I am so pleased that you are finding the vlogs relaxing.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
    1
  16379. That’s so kind of you, Ed! Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  16380. 😂🐾🐾 I know! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16381. I remember the fruit bats when I was in Australia years ago, they would all fly out of the rainforest at dusk and then hang on the wires near the flat that I was staying. The sheer size and beauty of them was incredible. It is so sad to hear that so many are under threat now. I hope they can be saved.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16382. Thank you so much- that is so kind of you! Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16383. Thank you so much for your comment and I agree with you about how stunning it is to see so many Red Kites again. I bet it was wonderful seeing them in beautiful Scotland. Take care🦋🌻
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  16384. That is so kind of you!😊 Thank you so much. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  16385. Thank you so much for such a kind and lovely comment. I am really touched that you are interested in my journal. Have a wonderful week, take care🦋🌻
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  16386. It was beautiful to moor the boat in your home town! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  16387. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  16388. 🤗 Thank you so much for such a beautiful comment. Have a wonderful weekend!🌻🦋
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  16389. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the videos. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  16390. Thank you so much, Anthony!😊 Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16391. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  16392. Thank you so much, Teresa! 😊🤗 I am so glad that you enjoyed it. Have a wonderful weekend and take care🦋🌻
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  16393. Thank you so much for your advice. Take care🦋🌻
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  16394. She doesn’t mind! 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16395. Zephyr is such good company and always makes me laugh!😂🐾🐾 Thank you for your lovely comment. Happy New Year! Take care🥳🦋🌻
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  16396. Thank you so much for watching, Maureen. 😊 Have a super weekend, Take care 🦋🌻
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  16397. 🤗🦋🌻
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  16398. That is so kind of you! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  16399. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Sheila! A Happy New Year to you too- take care🦋🌻
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  16400. Liquorice has so many powerful properties doesn’t it! 🤩 Just a teeny pinch of nutmeg though if you are making your cacao. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16401. That is such a kind comment- thank you so much. It is my special time of the week, each week, when I sit down and fill in my diary. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  16402. Hi Linda, I hope you are well? Don't worry about the bridges, we didn't phone all of them as they saw us first. I'm not 100% sure that you are supposed to call anyway? It's lovely to know that Chester watches the vlogs- it must be strange for him to have another dog in the living room! 😂Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  16403. I was so excited!Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16404. What a beautiful comment- thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16405. Thank you so much, Harry. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16406. Happy New Year! 🥳 Take care 🌻🦋
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  16407. I am so pleased that you came along with me to Gloucester and I hope you get back to it soon. It is such a pretty place to stay in. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care.🦋🌻
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  16408. I found Stoke to be so friendly, full of fascinating history and wonderful nature. I think the government needs to invest more money into places like Stoke so it gets the love and attention that it deserves. Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  16409. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16410. Thank you so much, Lee! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  16411. Wow, you have written a book, that's going on sale- congratulations, what an amazing achievement! 🥳 What is it called? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  16412. I travel with my husband mostly when he is not at work. He can't be in the vlogs because his work has a strict code of conduct about being on social media.Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16413. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
    1
  16414. Hi Anthony, I am so pleased that you got to see the thatched cottage with the climbing roses, but I will still keep looking in the spring time to see if I can get footage of a thatched cottage with roses in bloom. In terms of the locks getting easier ,well on the different water systems some locks are easier than others to operate. I sometimes really struggle with the gates and Mr Mindful does those ones whilst I drive. The frozen canal question will be answered in next week's vlog! Thank you for your guess. I'll let you know if you were right next week. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋🦭
    1
  16415. Many years ago, Jean, I felt so detached from the world in which I lived and I spent too much time thinking inward, so I taught myself, very slowly at first, to spend time noticing the simple and beautiful things in the world. It took me a while to break the cycle that I was in, but now I can't stop discovering the amazing world of nature around me and I love sharing it too. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I wish you a week of beautiful discoveries- take care🦋🌻
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  16416. Thank you so much for your kind comment, Anthony. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  16417. The flowers are loving the rain! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  16418. Thank you so much for your lovely comment🤗 It is wonderful to know that the vlogs are making you feel happy. Reading comments like yours makes me feel happy too. Have a great weekend🦋🌻
    1
  16419. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Ricardo.Take care 🦋🌻
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  16420. I had a super time away and the sun shone every day- ( oohhh that rhymes!😂) Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16421. I have heard how wonderful the bakery is; fancy it all starting with an oven in a pigsty. Then Jim Wedges took over and he had been baking since the age of 12. No wonder it’s so successful. Have a super weekend 🦋🌻
    1
  16422. That is so kind of you! I am so pleased that you enjoyed it.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16423. You are so welcome! Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend 🌻🦋
    1
  16424. Sadly, I am not doing that much anymore. My work schedule has impacted on that big step count. I still walk a lot but not 60,000 steps! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  16425. It is a good life and I never take it for granted. I wish you a good life too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16426. Hopefully one day, your murmuration will return if the trees stay there. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16427. I am married but my husband has to work away for part of the week each week and as his job is in education when he comes back to the boat, he can’t be on the vlogs. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16428. Hi CMS, that is so sad to hear about the Red Underwing eggs. Hopefully, they laid more elsewhere?🤞 Thank you for watching my vlog and taking the time to comment. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  16429. You’re so welcome, Terry and Dianne! Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
    1
  16430. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much! Have a super weekend. 🌻🦋
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  16431. That is so kind of you, thank you so much. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  16432. Thank you so much, Robin! Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16433. It works via the heat from the flue. It is so effective. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16434. It really is! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  16435. I am so pleased that you found it relaxing.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16436. Her tail suddenly went into her top tail wagging speed didn’t it?😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16437. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  16438. Brilliant! Thank you so much for doing that. Let’s hope we can stop that development. Take care🦋🌻
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  16439. Well, Lorraine, it is so lovely that you visit each week with us- thank you so much. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  16440. Thank you so much for finding my channel and for your lovely comment too. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16441. Thank you so much, you too! Take care🦋🌻
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  16442. It really is. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16443. That is so kind of you, Brian!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  16444. 😂 I’m so glad that you thought so! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16445. I am going to get one of those- that's really good advice!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  16446. What a wonderful memory you have! That must have been such a beautiful sight to see too. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  16447. Thank you so much, Jack!😊 Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  16448. A gas meter sounds good 👍 Thank you for your lovely comment, Ann. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16449. Thank you so much for finding my channel and for your lovely comment too. Happy New Year! Take care🌻🦋
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  16450. Hello lovely, Christine and thank you for your kind comment. I hope you are having a good week and that you have a super rest of it too. Take care🌻🦋
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  16451. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  16452. Ah that explains the lack of water! Thank you so much for that. I’m glad you still enjoyed it here though. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16453. I’m so pleased that it brought back those childhood memories of liquorice for you, Ruth. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16454. Time has flown!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16455. 😂 It sounds like a weird mix doesn’t it! 🤭 Thank you so much for watching, Margaret. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16456. A Friday evening with a sewage works! 😂👍 Stay safe in this storm, Simon! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16457. How wonderful that your wife fed the mice and that they had babies too. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16458. I am so pleased that you found it relaxing. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  16459. Great tip! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  16460. Thank you, Roy. Have a great week, take care🌻🦋
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  16461. What an incredibly kind and selfless person you are. I am sure there will be a time in the not too distant future where I will have to face the same situation and I hope that I am as caring and considerate as you. You deserve all the best happiness for your future.Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16462. It is so special to me to get feedback like this- thank you so much. 🤗🤗 I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. Enjoy the rest of your weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  16463. The ducks were like judges on Strictly Come Dancing weren’t they? 😂 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16464. I’m happily married but my husband has to work away and can’t be in the vlog for professional reasons. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week! Take care 🌻🦋
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  16465. The countryside was so beautiful 🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a great weekend 🌻🦋
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  16466. That’s so kind of you! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  16467. Thank you so much, Stephen. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16468. It’s a great canal isn’t it? Such an adventure! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16469. Hi Gerry and Marlene- that is so kind of you- thank you so much. I hope you both have a wonderful Christmas; it was so special getting to meet you this year. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  16470. I will have to do that to pay my respects to Sylvia Plath- I love her poetry. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16471. Something is very wrong to have such a succession of animals in a small space dead in the canal. How did a rabbit get into the canal? Otherwise I would have said that toxic farm waste has got into the water? I think that definitely needs reporting to CRT. Let me know how it goes as that is so sad. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  16472. Oh my goodness that sounds terribly frightening, Sue! This time of year must be so difficult for you especially when you walk your dogs. I love that drawing of Zephyr. It’s in a frame now on the boat wall. Thank you for watching and your lovely comment too. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  16473. You are so kind- thank you so much, Nanci! Take care🌻🦋
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  16474. That is so kind of you. Welcome aboard!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  16475. It’s a great day out isn’t it? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  16476. I completely agree with you about Labradors! I bet you have some wonderful memories of the ones that you had growing up?Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16477. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  16478. That is so kind of you. Spring is wonderful, I agree and seeing it all begin is extra special.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  16479. My Christmas was lovely thank you ☺️ I hope you had a good Christmas too? Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  16480. You've gotta laugh haven't you! 😂Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  16481. I was a teacher for 20 years and then a headteacher for 5 years. I loved my job but it took over my life. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs, Ric. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16482. Hi John, I hope you are looking after yourself. I am so glad that you find the vlogs relaxing. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and encouragement about my journal too. It is so kind of you. Have a super Sunday evening and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  16483. The volunteers are amazing aren’t they! 🤩 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16484. Thank you so much that's such a kind comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  16485. Thank you so much! I'm so pleased that you enjoyed the poem. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16486. Thank you so much, Mike!😊 Have a great week 🦋🌻
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  16487. Thank you for your kindness, Debs. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16488. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16489. Thank you so much! Have a super rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  16490. Thank you for being one of those views, Mel! Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  16491. Thank you so much, Christopher. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16492. It is more laid back, but you are right there are still lots of chores to do. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16493. What a lovely thing to say😊 Thank you so much🤗 Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  16494. The view of the cathedral from different spots around that area is breathtaking! Please do email me the painting, I'd love to see it. Thank you for your kind words.🦋🌻
    1
  16495. We are waiting for spare parts to arrive and then an engineer is going to fix it for us. The problem is though, we don't really know why it happened so we could have it fixed and then the whole thing happen again? The reassuring thing is, we can still move the boat, cautiously and it charges the batteries fine too. Thank you so much for your concern. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  16496. I didn’t know that about the same name as another abductee! That is so strange. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16497. Parma violet ice cream!!!!🤩🤩😋 I have got to try that!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16498. I can't help it! She really makes me chuckle. 🤭 Thank you for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  16499. That is so kind of you. Happy painting 🌻🦋🎨
    1
  16500. That is so kind of you, Pete. The Wash is on the plan in the next couple of years hopefully. Thank you so much for watching 😊 Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16501. That is so kind of you. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16502. I stay in a place for a week at a time mostly. I have to move every two weeks though as that is the licence that I have. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  16503. What a compliment!🤩😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16504. I have been searching for a telescopic fishing net as it would be ideal to take on walks with me and Zeff. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16505. It's really interesting and I'm not sure if it's just where I have gone at that particular time, but the canals don't seem as busy as my first couple of years onboard. I really think we got a bargain though when we bought Alice. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16506. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  16507. You are so welcome🤗 Thank you for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas to you in Australia too! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  16508. You're so welcome! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  16509. Thank you so much, Helen😊 The Purton Hulks really moved me and so I am so pleased that your enjoyed the footage of it. Have a wonderful week, take care🌻🦋
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  16510. Leon, that is such a kind comment- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  16511. What a kind comment, William. Thank you so much. It sounds like you are interested in the narrowboat life? Take care 🦋🌻
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  16512. Thank you so much😊 Have a great rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  16513. Wow!🤩 It sounds amazing on the Lee! Thank you so much for your lovely comment, take care🦋🌻
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  16514. I hope you had a lovely time with Kari! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16515. Hi Pete, you’re right I’ve got to travel the whole network! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16516. Thank you so much for watching the vlogs and for your lovely comments. Happy New Year to you too!🌻🦋🥳
    1
  16517. I’d love to see twite! 🤩 I’ll keep my eyes peeled. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16518. Hi Wendy, I hope you’re having a good week? Sorry it’s taken me so long to get back to you. So many people take pilgrimages to Sylvia’s grave; I had no idea until I saw the pens and notes left for her. It is quite incredible really. Thank you so much for watching. Have a great week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16519. Good idea! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16520. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  16521. Well, I'm chuffed to bits with this comment, Suzie☺️ Thank you so much! Sending you sunshine and a cool breeze🌞🌬 Take care🦋🌻
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  16522. I shall definitely say ‘hi’ if I pass them. Thank you so much for watching, Nathan and have a wonderful weekend!🦋🌻
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  16523. Sorry about that! 🤭 Back to calm next week…hopefully 🤞 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16524. What a lovely comment! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16525. It is soooo cold isn’t it! 🥶 cruising was an arctic adventure. I hope you are staying warm too? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16526. 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16527. It was magical being there! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16528. Hello to you in Wisconsin!👋 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  16529. I recommend a visit to the pottery museum as there is so much more information about the fascinating history of clay. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  16530. I know!🙈 Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  16531. What a lovely comment- thank you so much! Zephyr would love to join the lionesses.🐾🐾❤️ Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16532. Thank you so much for your kindness- and belated happy birthday from me; I hope you had a special day. Enjoy your book! Take care 🦋🌻
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  16533. It really is a great idea. You can download the Revolution App to see where the nearest ones are. It also notifies you when your washing is finished so you don't have to hang around. They use eco friendly washing powders too and will take huge loads of washing and blankets. The driers are amazing too and the washing is bone dry when it comes out. I hope more of them start appearing.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16534. It is lovely to have you here again! Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  16535. 😂 That’s so spot on! Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  16536. Thank you so much! 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  16537. I am flappable- especially when I run out of biscuits!😂 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16538. It is a beautiful part of the country. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16539. Wow! 🤩 I’ll have to try that. 👍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16540. 🙈 it was a bit quirky wasn’t it!😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16541. That sounds so intense; I hope the temperatures cool down soon for you. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a cool and relaxing rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  16542. The Rochdale is full of surprises but it’s so beautiful too. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16543. No, I just old- 😂I’m in my 50s. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16544. You are very welcome!
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  16545. Thank you so much 😊 I’m so pleased that you enjoy the videos. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16546. What great stories of Blaze and Bentley- thank you so much for sharing these. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16547. I’m so pleased that you found it peaceful. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16548. Oh my goodness what an incredible owl to see and how beautifully you retold your encounter too! What a great comment! Thank you so much 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16549. I am excited too! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16550. There is no job too big for the Boathook! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  16551. Yum! 😋 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16552. I hope you have a lovely time on the Avon; I'm sure that it will be beautiful in the autumn! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  16553. It’s great isn’t it? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16554. Thank you so much, Helen! Take care 🌻🦋
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  16555. It’s just stopped flickering today. I will order some more LEDs as replacements I think now that you have reminded me. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16556. Dalmatians are beautiful dogs; it must be lots of fun having two of them as companions. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16557. I am so pleased that you got to see your regular haunt from the river. Thank you for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  16558. James, you are so welcome and I always appreciate your lovely comments. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  16559. The blackbird really was a rock star wasn’t he?😂🎸 I’ll keep looking for those Dippers. Thank you for your lovely comment, Steve! Happy Easter!🦋🌻🐣
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  16560. 😂 I like popcorn with tea sometimes; it was the sweet/salty variety.Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16561. Hidden away somewhere! 😂 The peregrine was stunning. 🤩 Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16562. That is so supportive and kind of you, Jan.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16563. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16564. That is so kind of you, thank you so much. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  16565. That is so kind of you, Alan!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16566. I mainly photograph what I am journaling first as I have my dog with me when I am out and she would get quickly bored if I sat in the field and started sketching. That is the preferred way of doing it though. I don't like picking flowers or anything and bringing it back anymore as it could be food for other wildlife or a habitat for a small creature, so photos is what it is for now. Thank you so much for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  16567. Oh my goodness! I really hope you are ok? ❤️‍🩹 Our NHS staff are unbelievable aren’t they? Thank you for your kind comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  16568. That is brilliant! Tea first and then not much milk so the tea is nice and orange!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  16569. I wouldn’t know how to fill it! 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16570. I'm so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16571. That is so kind of you- thank you so much. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16572. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  16573. 🥳🥳 Whoop! Whoop! Have a custard cream weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  16574. It really is a great canal and I totally recommend it. Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  16575. I can't imagine what it must be like for anyone living in a war-torn country. Peace should never be taken for granted should it?Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16576. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much for watching 😊 Have a super weekend, Take care 🦋🌻
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  16577. Hi Linda, I hope you are well! Happy birthday for next week🥳 . Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  16578. Thank you for your comment, Brian. Have a wonderful week.🌻🦋
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  16579. Hi Alistair, thank you for your comment. I do speed the video up a bit to complete the journey on the vlog. I think it might look faster on the video? I still appreciate your point though as it is a good thing to think about. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  16580. Thank you so much! 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  16581. I am so pleased that you find them like that. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16582. Thank you so much, Red- take care 🦋🌻
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  16583. What fantastic information and how incredible that two different birds have the same series of songs! The blackbird song is one of my favourites. I was so lucky on that particular cruise as so much wildlife came out to play! Thank you so much!
    1
  16584. Hi Ann, I didn’t contact them to let them know the information was not right but maybe I should now you’ve reminded me. Thank you so much for your kind words. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16585. What a lovely comment, thank you so much!🤗 It is great to know that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a super rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  16586. I hope you are having a good week? Thank you so much for watching my vlog. Take care🦋🌻
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  16587. What a beautiful comment- thank you so much ☺️ I am delighted that you like your book and so grateful to you for buying it. Have a super weekend, Brad. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16588. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
    1
  16589. That sounds like a brilliant book title!👍🤩
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  16590. You must see some incredible bird life where you are? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  16591. Sei il benvenuto! Grazie mille per il tuo bel commento. Stai attento! 🌻🦋
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  16592. I really enjoy fungus hunting every autumn; it fascinates me!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  16593. What a brilliant poem, Tony! Thank you so much. Happy New Year! Take care 🥳🦋🌻
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  16594. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! 🦋🌻
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  16595. It was a moment that I will forever cherish. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16596. I hadn't heard of a twaite shad either, but now that I have, I would really like to see one. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  16597. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  16598. Thank you! 🌻🦋
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  16599. Hello 👋 and welcome 🤗 to the channel. What a lovely comment to read too so thank you so much for that. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16600. Thank you for your lovely comment, Rodney. I have practised hard with my drawing and slowly it is improving. It’s good to look back and see that progress though. I am proof that anyone can draw if they have time to practice. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16601. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16602. I'm so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs and reminiscing about your own narrowboat days, Sylvia.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  16603. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  16604. It is such good stuff isn't it? 😋 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16605. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16606. It really did. Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16607. The geese hang out around the Methodist Church and the section of canal near that. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16608. Great tip! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16609. Yum!😋 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16610. It’s great have so many steam railways isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16611. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs, Lucinda. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16612. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I was absolutely fine after drinking the water, although I glow in the dark a bit now!🤭 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  16613. Thank you for reminding me about this day as it was all about boaters coming together to overcome the perils of winter! You meet such wonderful characters along the canal and those out in winter really seem to look out for each other. Good luck with your future boating adventures too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16614. 🦋🌻
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  16615. Hi Shirley, thank you so much for your lovely comment. Zephyr likes to listen very hard to what I'm saying in case I mention 'biscuits'. It was funny though as she did nod her head and point it exactly where the boat graveyard was- perhaps she'd seen something edible lying there!🐾🐾😂 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  16616. Congratulations! That’s wonderful news on your job. Please don’t worry about rushing into being a Patron, just enjoy having the extra money. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  16617. Hi Debba, I hope you find the sun and relaxing winter that you are looking for; always keep your distance from a T-Rex- have you seen Jurasssic Park! 🦖🤭 look after yourself- 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16618. It is a stunning part of the world! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16619. I’m so pleased that you find it relaxing. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16620. It is incredible how such a piece of engineering was built such a long time ago. It’s like the canal system itself which amazes me too. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16621. 👻 👽 There are some strange goings on here! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16622. It was wonderful to watch. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16623. Enjoy your meal. I hope you find the vlog relaxing, Louise. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16624. My husband is with me but he can't be on the vlogs due to his work commitments and the sensitive nature of his job. My dog also has a say in the decision making process too! 😂🐾🐾 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16625. Zephyr would like what you’re having then if you’re a carnivore! When my son stays, she loves it as I always cook meat for him. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16626. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the channel. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16627. I knew what you meant. 👍🤗🌻🦋
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  16628. My Christmas was wonderful. I hope yours was too?Thank you for your lovely comment. Happy New Year! 🥳🦋🌻
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  16629. It is always nice to remember the good times isn't it?Thank you for your lovely comment, Ann! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  16630. 😂😂😂 Very clever! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16631. That is so lovely to know, Mike! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  16632. Thank you so much.Take care 🦋🌻
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  16633. It suits me well and I am so grateful to have this opportunity. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  16634. I am so sad to hear how stressful your week at work has been. I really hope that you have a better week next week. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  16635. I think wear and tear has loosened it. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16636. That is so true, Ruth. There are so many kind and caring people out there. Have a terrific Sunday and week ahead!🌻🦋
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  16637. 😊 Thank you so much! Have a super weekend, Mike🦋🌻
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  16638. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16639. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  16640. 🤗😊 Thank you, Virginia, take care🌻🦋
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  16641. Balls are definitely number 1 for Zephyr too. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16642. Thank you so much 😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  16643. I’m so pleased that you find the vlogs calming. Zephyr loved her chin scratch. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16644. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  16645. Thank you so much 😊 The common darters little face was adorable 🥰 Take care 🦋🌻
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  16646. Paul, both are delicious and smell amazing as you cook them! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful week, take care🦋🌻
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  16647. It is a magnificent bird to watch in the air. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  16648. That is so kind of you- thank you. I sell my journal in my Etsy shop: themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com at the moment it is my 2022 version and in the new year, I will put the 2023 one in there, but I have a few more entries to go first. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  16649. You are very welcome, Clive. I’m delighted that you enjoyed the vlog. Take care🦋🌻
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  16650. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Wishing you and your family a happy New Year!🦋🌻🥳
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  16651. I’m so sorry. The next vlog should be much calmer. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16652. I have arranged a postal vote using a family address. It is really important to me to vote. Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comment too! Take care🦋🌻
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  16653. Suzy, I am so worried about you. Do you have someone that you can talk to, or family that can help you? It is important that you have people who you trust, who you can turn to when you are feeling like this. I'm sure you would help a loved one if they felt the same. Narrowboat life is cheaper than renting a house or paying a mortgage, but the price of narrowboats is still quite high at the moment. I have done a vlog about the costs of living on a narrowboat which might be helpful. Spending time outside with nature is a great healer though. And I would always recommend to anyone feeling trapped to walk slowly somewhere beautiful and take time to notice the wonderful wildlife around you. I hope you find a solution and learn to love life again.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Take care🦋🌻🎄
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  16654. I am so please that Gracie Lyn is feeling better!🤗 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16655. Zephyr loves your comment! 🐾🐾💚And so do I! Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  16656. Thank goodness for the volunteers, I say!🌻🦋😀
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  16657. Isn’t the news absolutely shocking at the moment? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16658. I live with my husband but he can’t be in the vlogs due to his work’s strict rules about being on social media. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16659. 😊 Thank you so much! Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  16660. I was relieved by the tidal Thames but it was absolutely stunning to cruise on. I think the Rosehip oil is good but not that good, so I’m afraid the face will probably be recognisable next week! Take care.🌻🦋
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  16661. That is so kind of you. Thank you for your lovely comment. Happy New Year!🥳🌻🦋
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  16662. The CRT don't own the rights to the non-towpath side so you would be trespassing, I think? Good question though.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16663. Hi David, until followers of the channel started asking about buying a copy of my journal, I really didn't think about publishing it and I am overwhelmed and really chuffed that people want to have a copy. At the end of this year's boating adventures, I am going to publish it and then hopefully anyone who would like to buy a copy, can. I want to do it in as a sustainable way as possible, so I am exploring that now. As for the wonderful otter, when I stopped looking it appeared! Just beautiful!🦦 Have a super weekend and stay cool in the sunshine.🦋🌻
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  16664. I have an Etsy shop themindfulnarrowboat.Etsy.com which I am restocking next week with more 2023 journals. Thank you so much for your interest in them. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16665. The Caldon Canal was Brindley’s and the Trent and Mersey Company’s work. The locks would have been built in 1779. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  16666. 😱😂 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16667. It certainly is lovely; I was blown away by the stretch from Shrewley to Turner's Green!🤩 Warwick is beautiful too. Thank you for watching. Have a great weekend.🌻🦋
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  16668. You are very welcome. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  16669. 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 🌻🦋
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  16670. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  16671. Hi Tessa, blackbirds are so special aren't they? It must be wonderful to have them singing in your treetops! There was a chiffchaff, you're right. They're also in full voice now. Tie bars- brilliant- you've taught me something there.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super Easter weekend. Take care🌻🦋🐣
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  16672. I hope you hear a cuckoo soon 🤞 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful week, take care🌻🦋
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  16673. The Rideau sounds wonderful especially the winter skating! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  16674. I went with two biscuits this week but they were rather big and I was a bit greedy- all those locks though meant that I had worked up an appetite! 😂Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16675. Zeph really doesn't like her coat one little bit. Labradors were bred for swimming in freezing cold water which is why she overheats quickly in any additional layers. I put one on her though if it is considerably below zero. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16676. Thank you so much ☺️ Take care🦋🌻
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  16677. Hi Magnus, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  16678. I am so pleased that the channel calms you. That is so lovely to know. Thank you for your kind comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16679. I’m glad you liked it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16680. Getting to school must have been tough in that weather? Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16681. I can't remember what I said in this vlog to spark this comment🤭 I'll have to go back and check it again. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16682. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  16683. Hi Graham, thank you so much for stumbling on my channel and for making such a kind comment too. Happy Easter! 🦋🌻🐣
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  16684. Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year, Chris! 🥳 🌻🦋
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  16685. I would love to start a podcast but I don’t have a spare moment to put one together. That is so kind of you to suggest it though. Have a super rest of the week. Take care🌻🦋
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  16686. You are so welcome!🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  16687. Thank you for joining us. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16688. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the channel. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16689. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs, Josh. The school trip bit made me chuckle! 🤭 I'm glad you liked your visit to the UK when you came. I loved the year that I spent in Australia when I was younger. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16690. Thank you so much! 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  16691. Tring is one of my favourite mooring spots, overlooking the beautiful reservoirs. What great wildlife spots you've had there! I am concerned about the lack of kingfishers too. I think the wet weather that has continued from last summer onwards to now has impacted on the success of kingfisher chicks, but I am hoping I am wrong and they have just become extra good at hiding.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16692. Take care🦋🌻
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  16693. I will look them up- thank you so much. Zephyr won’t put a coat on if she has to put her paws through the legs; it has to go over her back and do up under her tummy. She is a fuss pot! 🙈🐾🐾🤗 Take care 🌻🦋
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  16694. I’m going to have to read this book. I can’t believe that I hadn’t heard of it until now. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a great week, take care👍🦋🌻
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  16695. What a lovely comment, thank you so much for watching it twice too! Have a wonderful rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  16696. Hello Mary, it’s so lovely to hear from you. I hope you are okay? Thank you so much for such a kind and thoughtful comment🤗🤗 Have a super week. Take care🦋🌻
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  16697. I have heard 2 pack is excellent. Thank you for watching, Mike have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  16698. Hi Louise, I hope you are okay this week? Thank you so much for letting me know that you are okay though as I was worried when I didn't see your message, although there is never any pressure to comment. Look after yourself. Wishing you mindfulness and happiness. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16699. 🤗🌻🦋
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  16700. That is so kind of you. My shop has sold out at the moment, but I am hoping to have some more in stock by the end of the week. It is themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.comThank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  16701. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16702. Enjoy your brew! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16703. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I'd drink my tea in a bucket if I could!😂 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  16704. I appreciate that you get to the end of my vlogs. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16705. I can’t wait to explore the Rochdale- what a great way of describing it! Manchester is a brilliant city to be moored in and I agree about its vibrancy. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16706. I’m so pleased that you like it. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16707. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16708. I really should but I forget every time! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16709. Thank you so much, James! Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  16710. It’s one of my favourite places on the waterway! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16711. Hi Simon, getting a pram hood is a complete game changer, especially with your doggie. It also makes the boat warmer in the winter. I wouldn't be without our one now.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  16712. It is wonderful to have you back onboard, Tony! Thank you so much for watching 😊 Have a super weekend, Take care 🦋🌻
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  16713. That’s so kind of you, Christopher! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16714. Thank you so much! Have a super week and stay cool in the sunshine 🦋🌻
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  16715. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  16716. I am over the moon with the portrait of Zephyr. Chris did it using pencils! What a talent 🤩 I bet you could paint if you had practice time each week. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16717. 😂Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16718. It must be so wonderful to sit and watch the foxes like that! Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  16719. Thank you for such a lovely comment. Bournville isn't the easiest chocolate to get hold of but I think it is still sold in the big supermarkets. Have a wonderful week, take care🦋🌻
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  16720. When we set off, it wasn’t that bad but I understand what you are saying. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16721. It’s like a seaside resort isn’t it! 🤩 what a great place to take your grandchildren. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16722. It’s definitely a magical experience when you see a kingfisher! Have a good week🌻🦋
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  16723. Thank you so much, Heidi! Take care 🌻🦋
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  16724. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16725. Welcome to the channel 🤗 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16726. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16727. Hi Sue, I love that name 'Bishy Barnabee!' Thank you so much for your kind words; I really appreciate them.X Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  16728. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16729. You sound very healthy!Thank you for watching and commenting. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16730. That is very wise advice, Steve. Thank you so much 😊 Also thank you for your lovely comments too. Take care🦋🌻
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  16731. It was such a relief! 😅 There’s another storm in the way tonight though! 😱 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16732. You’re right about Zephyr enjoying a spot of gongoozlerling!😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend 🦋🌻
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  16733. Hi Simon, when the sun shines, even if it is for a few seconds the whole boat lights up and reminds me that soon, we will have the wonderful feeling of surviving another winter on the canal and watching the spring unfold before our eyes. I hope you are feeling better now xThank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  16734. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16735. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16736. That is such a kind comment, thank you so much, Lionel and Mary. I really appreciate your thoughtfulness.Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
    1
  16737. Thank you for your lovely comment, Julie- have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  16738. Thank you for finding my channel! Take care 🦋🌻
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  16739. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend! Take care🌻🦋
    1
  16740. Thank you so much, Lynn🤗 I’m so glad that you enjoyed the vlog and thank you for your kind words. Have a wonderful week 🦋🌻
    1
  16741. I understand what you are saying and you don't need to say 'sorry' it's just that they were having a competition and I was going to have to go up and down and disrupt it all; it's just the way, I am. They didn't expect me to apologise and they were so friendly. Thank you for your comment, take care🦋🌻
    1
  16742. Oh my goodness, I am binge watching this now! It's brilliant. Thank you so much for recommending it.👍🌻🦋 @Bicyclehub 
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  16743. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for watching the vlogs. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16744. That’s so kind of you, Pauline! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  16745. That is so kind. Thank you so much 🦋🌻
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  16746. I’m so pleased to hear that- thank you so much 😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  16747. Love to you and Walter Cat too! Have a wonderful weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  16748. Hi Sandy, the mixer does all of the hard work for you; it's brilliant, so I am hoping one day, I'll have a gf/vegan bread that doesn't look like a doughnut! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend. Take care🦋🌻🍞
    1
  16749. How amazing!🤩 That is such a beautiful idea too. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16750. What a kind comment- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  16751. That’s so lovely to know. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  16752. Pigs have a place in my heart too.🐖 Thank you so much for your lovely comment, take care🦋🌻
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  16753. Thank you for your lovely comment. Outside noises are all just part of living on the water. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16754. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  16755. That is so kind, Gillian! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16756. It is always such an exciting time of the year to wake up and walk across the boat to the sound of the ice creaking beneath my feet! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16757. Snap! Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16758. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  16759. Thank you so much 😊 Have a great weekend 🦋🌻
    1
  16760. Cheshire has been stunning! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16761. I’m so pleased! 😌 Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  16762. Phew!😅 I normally get things like that wrong.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16763. Thank you so much, Sam! 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  16764. Hi Ken and Bet, it is lovely to hear from you and I hope you are both well. Thank you so much for your kindness. Have a super Sunday and wonderful rest of the week. Take care🌻🦋
    1
  16765. That is so kind of you; just a warning though- my old vlogs are very hit and miss when it comes to filming, editing, audio and pretty much everything as I was such a beginner! 🤭 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16766. Thank you so much 😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  16767. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16768. Thank you 🐾🐾🤗🌻🦋
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  16769. Congratulations!Take care 🦋🌻
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  16770. As soon as you are safely moored and the fire is on; the whole experience just seems like an epic adventure and the fear subsides. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16771. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Staying cool on a narrowboat can be so difficult, but I am getting better at finding new ways to do it. Take care🌻🦋
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  16772. 😂
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  16773. That is so interesting to know the colour change made so much difference! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16774. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16775. You’ll have to book a trip to the UK and take in the Danny! Heidi’s brilliant isn’t she? 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16776. Their invisible turns are incredible aren’t they? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16777. It is a great time to be snug and cosy isn’t it? Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Tessa. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16778. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Zephyr is never happier than when she has found herself a big stick! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  16779. It’s an amazing nature reserve! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16780. I did have a lovely explore of Coventry and I was so impressed with the city. Take care🌻🦋
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  16781. Thank you 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  16782. Thank you so much, that is so kind of you. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  16783. I am so pleased that you enjoyed gliding along the river with us! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  16784. You are so welcome🤗. It is always lovely to have you join us on our journey. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  16785. Dogs are great fun aren’t they? Mine needs a more skilled opponent than me though! Thank you for watching and commenting. 🙏🌻🦋
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  16786. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16787. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the content. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  16788. Hopefully, we can get back to relaxing next week!🤞 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16789. They were starlings, Jenny. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16790. That is very kind of you!😊 Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  16791. Your Mom is amazing! 🤩Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  16792. Hi Paul, I am so pleased that you find the vlogs enjoyable. Well done for being a member of the RSPB too!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  16793. I hope your operation goes well. Thank you for your lovely comment. Big hugs to Noodle please. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16794. It really was exhilarating to cruise in those conditions.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  16795. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  16796. Thank you so much for watching! Take care🌻🦋
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  16797. I am so grateful for our waterways. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16798. I hope you see a Dipper one day. They are doing well along the River Goyt if you're ever nearby. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16799. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Take care🦋🌻🎄
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  16800. You are so right, Dianne! We all have days like this and normally we look back and laugh about it afterwards. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16801. Stay warm! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16802. That is so kind of you, Glenna. Thank you so much 😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  16803. Ever since I bought the summer hat, it has rained! 🙈😂 When it is sunny, I will be wearing it. How amazing that you have been spotting the web nets of the wonderful ermine caterpillar and I found the white ermine moth on the aqueduct wall! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16804. You are so welcome, Malcolm! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  16805. That is so kind of you and well done for guessing the head gasket had gone. Thank you for your kindness. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16806. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the wildlife! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  16807. Hi John, it’s so lovely to hear from you! Happy Thanksgiving to you all!!!🥳 I hope it was a very special celebration. I also hope you didn’t get any mid roll ads as I have set my YouTube account so that doesn’t happen? I’m so pleased you enjoyed the vlog and I’m delighted that it made you laugh too! 😂 Phil is the engine magician, so I’m sure he can fix Alice Grace🤞🤞🤞🤞 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  16808. What a kind comment- thank you so much 😊 Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16809. Thank you for the tip! Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16810. Thank you so much for watching the old ones. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  16811. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog and poem. It was so much fun to write this week.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16812. Thank you so much- that is so kind of you! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  16813. That books sounds wonderful! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16814. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16815. The yellow canoe has gone now. I agree with you.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16816. That is such good advice, Andy! We’ll definitely note it down now. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  16817. That is such a kind comment. Thank you so much. I'm so pleased that you discovered my channel! Take care 🦋🌻
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  16818. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16819. Your caravan sounds so beautiful and cosy. Thank you for watching, Lozzy. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16820. Thank you so much for watching, commenting and subbing; how kind of you! Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16821. Welcome to the channel, Cathy! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  16822. Thank you so much for stumbling on my channel and for taking the time to make such a lovely comment! Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  16823. It is a lovely time of the year. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16824. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16825. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16826. What a great tip! I hope you get to return one day. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week, Take care 🦋🌻
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  16827. Ladybugs makes much more sense than ladybirds to me.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  16828. 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week, Take care 🦋🌻
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  16829. 🐌🐌🐌🐌 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16830. I am so pleased that you find the vlogs uplifting. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  16831. I did have a little cry in that lock though!🥹🤭 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16832. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for watching each week. Happy New Year to you and your family.🌻🦋🥳
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  16833. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  16834. That is so kind of you, Sandy! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16835. Aw, thank you so much, Kelly! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  16836. Very wise words, Ann. 🤩Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16837. You obviously know your stuff! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16838. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16839. Thank you so much for watching 😊 Have a super weekend, Take care 🦋🌻
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  16840. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  16841. She was a wonderful person. Thank you so much. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16842. Oh Sandy, I am so, so sorry for your loss. That is such sad news and I am lost for words. I really hope that you are managing ok? Sending all of my love and sympathy xxxx🕊
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  16843. Thank you so much, Deborah! Take care 🦋🌻
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  16844. What a kind comment- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  16845. Hi John, I hope you are well? The swan was the male with the nesting swan that we went past, so I understand why he is being protective. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Enjoy the rest of your week, take care🦋🌻
    1
  16846. That is so kind of you!. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16847. Very true!😂😂😂 Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  16848. I can’t park a car very well either! 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week, Take care 🦋🌻
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  16849. What a kind comment- thank you so much. I really hope you are not in too much pain? Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  16850. Hi Mike, thank you so much for such a lovely comment. You are only the second person to have mentioned the movie, "Where the Crawdads Sing" to me. I have watched it and I think the girl's drawing is amazing so I am very flattered to be compared to her. Blessings to you all too. Have a wonderful week, take care🌻🦋
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  16851. She loves her narrowboat life 🐾🐾 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  16852. That is so kind of you, Sam. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  16853. You are so kind! Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. take care🦋🌻
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  16854. You had your biscuits early! 🙀 Very cheeky! 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16855. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Zephyr makes me laugh too; she went to all that effort to carry the stick all the way to the park exit and then decided she would leave it there!🐾🐾😂 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  16856. Oh dear!😅 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16857. That is so kind of you!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  16858. That is so kind of you- thank you! Take care 🦋🌻
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  16859. That is so kind of you- thank you! Take care 🦋🌻
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  16860. That is so kind of you- thank you! Take care 🦋🌻
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  16861. We don't have a low water signal on our boat but we check the expansion bottle and do an engine check before every cruise.Thank you so much for your helpful comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
    1
  16862. I am wondering the same thing too! It’s so curious isn’t it? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  16863. Well I hope you feel better very soon and I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16864. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  16865. She loves the settee! 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  16866. Hi Mario, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I have an Etsy shop where I sell my books and I am hoping to have some more in stock by Thursday. It is themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  16867. Congratulations! 🥳 That’s such exciting news! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  16868. Of course 21 again! 😂Thank you so much for watching, Malcolm and Sheila. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16869. Hi Peter, my husband is very busy with his work so he wouldn’t have time to help me with the videos. I love creating them though. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16870. That’s so kind of you! Thank you so much 😊 Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16871. It is an absolute pleasure to be up north, Pete and Lorraine.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  16872. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  16873. Oh Simon, this is such a brilliant story and it had me in fits!😂 What clever children you have.🤩 That is a beautiful spot by the canal there too. I bet your children have wonderful memories of that holiday. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  16874. I’m going to get one- good idea! Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16875. What a kind comment, Cliff- thank you so much 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  16876. Manchester is super! We love it here. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16877. Love and hugs back at you both! 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16878. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16879. I made that decision because I aim to try and create a relaxing vlog, so I am so pleased that you appreciate that decision. Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  16880. You are very welcome, Alan! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  16881. That’s so kind of you, Andrew. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16882. What a kind comment, Hank! Thank you so much. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16883. It’s so kind of you to comment 🌻🦋
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  16884. That’s so kind of you, Graham. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 Take care🌻🦋
    1
  16885. Thank you so much for subscribing. I was so bad at filming and editing back at the beginning that I made some of the vlogs private in the end!😂 After the first year, they get a bit better. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  16886. I really hope your dream comes true!🍀 Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 Take care🌻🦋
    1
  16887. That is such a lovely idea, Steve but I have now painted something. Thank you so much for your suggestion though; it would have been perfect. I hope that you are enjoying your week. Take care🌻🦋
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  16888. Thank you for the welcome! Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  16889. It is all part of the boating life. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16890. Thank you so much! 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  16891. It's been a chilly Jan hasn't it? Next is a hurly burly storm! Stay safe and warm, take care🦋🌻
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  16892. Hi Ruth, it really was a wonderful day out. It did look like it had escaped from a bath tub didn't it!😂 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  16893. Only occasion!😂 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16894. Happy New Year, Elliot! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  16895. Zephyr is fine Deborah? I’m not sure what I said in this video but please don’t worry as she is her normal, quirky self. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16896. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  16897. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  16898. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment, Terence. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16899. That is so lovely to know. Thank you so much 😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  16900. That’s so kind of you ☺️ Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16901. It’s a Cookworks bread maker which I’m sure would make perfect bread if it wasn’t done with GF bread flour. It makes great puddings and jam as well! Thank you for watching. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  16902. You are so right. Sorry about that. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16903. It was so scary!🙀 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16904. 🤭 I know what you mean by this! Last winter, I had to visit a town to do some post office stuff and I realised that people were staring at me in the queue, then I looked down at the amount of mud on my boots and trousers! It literally, is impossible to stay mud-free if you live on a boat. 😂Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16905. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  16906. I look forward to eating them!🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16907. Hi Marty, thank you so much for your kind comment. I am selling my journals in my Etsy Shop, but I am currently waiting for more stock. I just don't mention it very often. Have a super weekend, take care 🌻🦋
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  16908. Zephyr always cheers me up too! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16909. Thank you so much 😊 What a kind comment. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  16910. Thank you so much 😊 . Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16911. Hi Paul, yes there are some gorgeous homes along the river and all so unique. The boathouse one was special wasn't it? Thank you for watching and for commenting. Happy cruising! Take care🌻🦋
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  16912. Ah it goes on and on but you can’t get your narrowboat through it. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16913. It was delicious 😋 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16914. Before I can be a 'master of succulents' my plants have to survive at least a year, so far they have lived with me for three months. I am so cautious not to water them too often, that I hardly ever water them. Today, they started looking a bit brown...I don't think they will last a year! 🙈 Thank you for watching and happy indoor gardening! 🌻🦋🪴
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  16915. You are so welcome. It is a pleasure. Take care🌻🦋
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  16916. Chocolate season is here! 😋 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16917. 🐾🐾🤭 That she does! Thank you for commenting. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16918. Thank you so much!😊 Have a fabulous Friday and weekend ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  16919. Hi Richard, thank you for your comment. My journals are in my Etsy shop. themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16920. Welcome to the channel! Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  16921. Hi Dougie- that is so kind of you; I do like a nice strong looking cuppa!Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  16922. Thank you so much, Josh😊 I haven't done my reading yet, but I will when I get some time. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  16923. Thank you so much for your kindness. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  16924. Imagine if we hadn't read that sign- what a vlog that would have been!🤭 Zephyr is so human sometimes isn't she? Just not when she's rolling around in fox plop. 😂 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  16925. That sounds really interesting. I might try that. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16926. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it, Andrea. I hope it wasn't like a school day though?!😊 Thank you so much for your lovely comment!🤗 Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  16927. That is such a kind comment; thank you so much! I love Edith Holden's work so that is a huge compliment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16928. Thank you so much for buying it and letting me know that it arrived. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16929. It is a gourmet treat worth having! 😋 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16930. Such a lovely thing to say, thank you, Rob! Take care🦋🌻
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  16931. 🤗🌻🦋
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  16932. The blinds are already doing their job which is good. Adding the thermal lining didn't cost much at all either. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  16933. I am so pleased that you have had a good week this week, Louise. Take care🦋🌻
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  16934. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16935. I’d love to see an otter again! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16936. They are aren’t they? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16937. Thank you, John. It must be so wonderful to stand under the branches where you are. If you get any time, i would really appreciate a little video clip of it. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16938. It all worked out in the end- thankfully. 😅 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16939. That is so kind of you, Tony. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog and thank you so much for buying my book too. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16940. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  16941. I take Zephyr outside to the toilet 3x a day and pick it up with biodegradable poo bags. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  16942. Your grey hares sound wonderful! The canals are very quiet at night mostly. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16943. Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Have a wonderful week, take care🌻🦋
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  16944. Thank you so much, Bette! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  16945. What a beautiful description that you have given about the starlings! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  16946. They are stunning aren’t they? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16947. What a difference in temperatures! Stay cool. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16948. It's the best isn't it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16949. I didn't see any flying ants, but you could be right. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  16950. Hi Jane, you are right that it isn’t standard English to write using SAT as a present verb, unless of course someone actually ‘sat’ you by directing you to a seat, but I am sure that I use it in conversation and anything goes with speaking! I hope!😂🤞 Thank you for watching and commenting. Take care🦋🌻
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  16951. Having both would be even better!🤩 Thank you for your comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  16952. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16953. Hi Pete, it's always great to read your memories! It must have been wonderful at the time to see so many swallows; sadly they, along with the house martins and swifts are in a rapid decline. Buildings, even some churches have put nets up to stop them nesting, but there is a movement to try to get all new builds to install swift bricks in them. There are other factors contributing to their downfall in numbers, so we need to do everything to encourage them to visit us and nest successfully. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  16954. Oh Annie, they are wonderful, little birds aren't they! I am so pleased that you get excited about them too. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16955. Thank you so much for the bumble bees and lovely words, Malcolm😊🐝🐝 Have a wonderful week, take care🌻🦋
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  16956. It is lovely to be back, John. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16957. I don’t know what they were called and now my mind is boggling? Jelly Ear does grow mainly on elder though- you’re going to have to tell me? Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  16958. That is such a kind comment, Paul- thank you so much. Zephyr really wasn't impressed by that Bulldog; I thought it was adorable though. In terms of HVO, I think it is so ridiculous that we have mountains of canal weed which can be made into fuel which would run beautifully in the engine and not cause a problem to air quality, or water pollution and yet we can't do anything about it without piles and piles of legislation that needs to change. Anyway, I'll get off my soap box now! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  16959. James, you are so kind.🤗 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  16960. 😂 When I was a teen, I worked in Boots the Chemist in Romford and I use to go clubbing in Hollywoods! 😂 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16961. It was such a special moment to be there. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16962. Thank you so much, Lydia. I hope that you are well? Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  16963. I have had terrible issues with audio and so I am being extra careful with how I edit. I have a cheap clip on mic and a middle of the range Joby mic which I also do my voice overs with but I make sure the settings on my editing software are set to external mic and 80% All audio then gets enhanced and I select the setting for voice enhancement too. Thank you for your comment though as it makes me feel better about the ongoing issue I have with audio. 😃 Take care 🌻🦋
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  16964. Thank you so much, Paul for such a lovely comment.😊 I hope you keep nice and warm too. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  16965. Have a wonderful weekend in Oz! Take care🦋🌻
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  16966. 🦋🌻
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  16967. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you. Take care 🌻🦋🥳
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  16968. That is so kind of you. Thank you ☺️ Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16969. I love cats but Zephyr doesn’t. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16970. I think that it’s very kind of you to be feeding the caterpillars 🤭🐛 It must have been wonderful to watch the bridges on the Weaver when it was full of big boats? Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16971. What a lovely question! If it’s been a particularly challenging week, then I reward myself extra biscuits or for special occasions I might throw in an extra few too! 😂 Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16972. Thank you so much! Take care🌻🦋
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  16973. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  16974. You are very kind 😊 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16975. I think I’m more stupid than brave 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  16976. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  16977. 🤗🤗 Thank you so much! Have a great weekend🌻🦋
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  16978. That’s so kind of you. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16979. Barn owls are magical birds aren’t they? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16980. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16981. Thank you for watching. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  16982. Mr M is my husband. He works away for part of the week and as his job is in education when he comes back to the boat, he can’t be in the vlogs. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16983. I’ll have to look those up! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16984. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. The nature reserve was incredible wasn’t it? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16985. Exactly, Gerry! Thank you so much for watching. I hope you are enjoying your cruising. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16986. They are so like kites aren't they? Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  16987. They are the perfect comfort food aren’t they? 😋 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16988. It really is. 🤗Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16989. Great tip, Steve! We are going to do that on every journey now.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  16990. That’s so kind of you. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16991. Thank you so much, Rachel! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  16992. Thank you so much, Lucinda. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16993. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  16994. Oh those places have wonderful names! I can’t wait to visit them. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16995. My husband sold the bread machine because he couldn’t face eating any more of my bread!😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  16996. I am hoping for a calmer 2025! 🤞Thank you so much for watching.Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  16997. Thank you for your kindness. I am so grateful to have 50k subs and have my sights set on trying to keep them! 🤗 Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  16998. Thank you so much, Andrew! It was such a peaceful cruise that evening; I’m so pleased you enjoyed watching. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  16999. Thank you so much, Sue! I hope you are feeling better? Have a relaxing weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17000. You are very welcome, Edward!😊 Peace to you too, take care🦋🌻
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  17001. Hi Steve, kingfishers eat minnows like you said and sticklebacks, but they will also eat insects and shrimps too. I really appreciate your kind words.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  17002. Thank you so much for watching, Dianne. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17003. Thank you so much for your kind comment. I write all of my own poetry and I find it so rewarding to do. They are not masterpieces but it is such a mindful exercise. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17004. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  17005. Thank you so much. I have just practiced a lot and I know that you could draw too if you really wanted to. I promise you. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17006. Hi Steve, I hope you are well. I have just finished painting the butterfly today, so it will probably be in the next couple of week's vlogs. It is tricky finding the right time to paint as the boat needs to be facing the right way and the weather has to be good enough. It's done now though! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  17007. You are so right about how important our canals are here and it will be so sad if they are left to deteriorate due to the recent government cuts. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  17008. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  17009. Thank you so much, Sheila for your lovely comment. It was such a relief to get through that lock. Have a super weekend and a happy new year to you too! Take care🦋🌻
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  17010. It is great to know that you try and guess what I will draw in my journal each week. Do you guess it correctly? If I have seen something that I've not seen before in terms of an animal's behaviour or a new species of something then, I will add that to my journal; or if I see something that I have not journaled about before. I have not seen Oxford Sandy and Black pigs before and I did not know that they were once near to extinction which has led to their protection, so I just had to put them in this week's entry. If you would like to go to my coffee/tea page, which you don't have to, but as you have asked, there is a link to it in the description of the vlog. It should then take you to my coffee page. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  17011. Hi Christine, thank you for your lovely comment. I will be featuring the steam train in next week’s vlog as I took a trip on it. I wished I’d explored Arley more now, so I’ll have to go back and do it again some day.!😃👍Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  17012. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I do indeed like a train! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  17013. Hi Lizzie, I do really love the corvids- there is something so beautiful about them. Zeph is a poser isn't she!😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  17014. It sounds like you have a lovely home. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17015. It was such an experience following such a beautiful boat! 🥰 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17016. Thank you so much for watching and you are right it is very important to try and enjoy life when you can as much as you can. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  17017. She got extra treats that day! 🐾🐾 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17018. The amount of cast iron on it. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17019. Essex girls have had to endure a lot of stick over the years which makes us a hardy bunch! 😂👍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17020. Essex girls have had to endure a lot of stick over the years which makes us a hardy bunch! 😂👍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17021. That’s so kind of you, Robert. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17022. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Welcome to the channel. Take care🦋🌻
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  17023. How exciting! I hope it all went well?Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17024. That is so kind of you- I put a stabiliser on the footage when I was editing to take out some of the shake which helped. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17025. It's not an intrusion, John so don't worry. Thank you so much for your concern. Take care🦋🌻
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  17026. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and Zephyr is delighted that you called her smart! 🐾🐾Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
    1
  17027. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17028. I think that campion will be deep under the snow which is on its way. I’m ready for spring now!🤩 Zephyr would eat that jam tart if it was at her level. 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Wrap up warm. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17029. Hi Paul, I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog and fairy art, the plant for wishes is a dandelion and I used to do the same as a child. How wonderful to think that every stem is a fairy! Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  17030. That is such a kind comment. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  17031. That is so kind of you, Deborah. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  17032. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 🌻🦋
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  17033. Mr M. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17034. Thank you so much for watching, Richard. Take care🌻🦋
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  17035. I think the mining bees are amazing! The Ashy mining Bee is one of my favourites too. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17036. You are very welcome. Take care🌻🦋
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  17037. Hi Liz, I’m a big fan of the switch it off and on again fix! 👍😃 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17038. Thank you so much, Josh😊 I think that it will have to be Christmas reading now as I have been so busy. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  17039. Speckled Woods are so appropriately named aren't they? How wonderful that you remember dipper watching that day too.Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  17040. I am so pleased. Your comment has made me smile too.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17041. It was frightening and exciting all rolled into one, Sue!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17042. It was £900 to repair the engine. They didn't charge me for any electricity that I used when I was on their hook up either. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  17043. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much ☺️ Take care🌻🦋
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  17044. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17045. Zephyr definitely got treats as she wouldn’t let me get away with forgetting them! 😂🐾🐾Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17046. Dogs are truly beautiful companions to have.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17047. That is so kind. Thank you so much for watching! Take care🦋🌻
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  17048. I will be having nightmares about them now! 🤭 Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17049. I will be having nightmares about them now! 🤭 Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17050. That is such a kind request. I will be restocking in a couple of weeks and I will have both the 2022 and 2023 books. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17051. What a beautiful comment- thank you so much! Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  17052. That is so kind of you, Ian. I sell them in my Etsy shop: themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com I have some 2022 books left and I'm restocking my 2023 books at the end of next week.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy Easter! 🦋🌻🐣
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  17053. Thank you so much, Sian- that is such a kind comment. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed the video. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  17054. It's all about protecting it now, isn't it? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  17055. You are right; it should have a poem of its own shouldn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  17056. That is such a kind comment- thank you so much!☺️ Have super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  17057. I’m so pleased! 😌 I’m also grateful to you for watching until the end of the video too. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17058. You have been off grid for a while which is a super achievement- well done! 👍🤩Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17059. I don’t miss a house at all yet… Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17060. 🙌 It is great to know that I was winning there at one point! Happy watching, take care🦋🌻
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  17061. I’m so pleased that you have found my vlogs- I hadn’t thought about doing a video of all of the journal entries- I like that idea! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  17062. 🤔 blue bridge, you say… I wonder why? 🤔😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17063. I agree. Two is like a mini mischief. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17064. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs, Lucinda. Thank you so much for watching them and commenting too. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17065. Thank you for coming along with us! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  17066. I’m so pleased. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17067. Thank you so much! Take care🦋🌻
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  17068. Probably busy with the main pavements. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17069. The wildlife is amazing here!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17070. Hi Daniel, thank you so much for your lovely comment🤗 I am so pleased that you enjoy sitting down at night with your wife to watch the vlogs. I hope it cools down for you soon, but how crazy is that to have a freezing 🥶 blast like that too! Have a super weekend 🌻🦋
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  17071. I'll check out your steam trains, Phil! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  17072. Hi Kat, I hope to have some more in stock by the end of next week.Thank you for your interest in my book. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  17073. I get very excited with anything like that! Zephyr always finds the movement of trains so soothing and nods off! 😂🐾🐾 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17074. Thank you so much, lovely Frances!😊 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  17075. That sounds like a good idea. I have heard though that the diesel stoves get through a lot of diesel which means having to keep finding somewhere to fill up. This is only what I've been told though. Thank you for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  17076. Thank you so much! I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17077. Smudge sounded like he was a wonderful dog🐾🐾💚 Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  17078. Happy chocolate eating! 😋 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17079. You’re so welcome, Stephen. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17080. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  17081. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  17082. Well you lived and worked in a beautiful place. 🥰 This canal is so peaceful too. Yesterday, I spotted Early Marsh Orchid and the Bee Orchid here, which because of your handle, I thought you might like to know. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful week 🌻🦋
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  17083. I will do that with her now! 👍🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17084. It is such an exciting way to travel there. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17085. Your friend's German Shepherd sounds wonderful! Do cats play fetch? That is amazing. 🤩Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17086. Isn’t it a wonderful book? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17087. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the poetry, James! Thank you so much for your kindness- take care🌻🦋
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  17088. I love jackdaws and their cheeky ways. Thank you for commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17089. You live in a beautiful part of the world. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care🦋🌻
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  17090. I am so pleased you found the vlog, Dougie! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17091. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  17092. I have no idea? Good question. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17093. Thank you ☺️ I hope you are okay though? Take care 🦋🌻
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  17094. I hope you had a good time when you went? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17095. What a beautiful comment. Thank you so much for sharing it with me. It must be so difficult to lose such a close loved one like that? It sounds like you are living in a wonderful part of the world and I'm sure that you must have some incredible photographs of the wildlife where you are. I am so pleased that you have a Labrador companion as there is something very special about being best friends with a dog. Take care and thank you once again for watching.🌻🦋
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  17096. That’s so lovely to know. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17097. You’re welcome. ☺️ Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17098. Weren’t they beautiful! 😍 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17099. Do you know what is causing the bee deaths where you are? That is so sad. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17100. It sounds beautiful where you are.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  17101. Oh please update me on your mindless kayak adventures with your collie! They sound like they are going to be amazing 🤩 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17102. I completely agree with everything you have written here which is why I think that every home should be insulated and have solar installed instead of subsidies given to keep people paying energy bills and being locked into depending on the gas and oil companies that make giant profits out of them. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  17103. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  17104. I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching, Tony. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17105. Oh a fluffle of bunnies! 😍 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17106. Hi Helen, thank you so much for such a lovely comment. I hope that your foot is feeling better. Take care and happy cruising. 🦋🌻
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  17107. Thank you so much, Ronald for such a kind comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  17108. Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  17109. J’ai passé un bonnes vacances merci! Avoir un merveilleux week-end! Prends soin 🦋🌻👍
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  17110. That is so kind of you. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  17111. Hi Mary, it does seem strange doesn't it? But in this week's vlog, tomorrow, I find something else out which makes me think that our engine damage could have been caused by something else. Thank you for your concern. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  17112. Hi Mick, thank you for your lovely comment. My motivation came when my children grew up and left home. I was a headteacher working crazy hours to pay a mortgage on a family home that had empty rooms. That is when I decided to take a year out to travel on a narrowboat. My husband travels with me but he can’t be in the vlogs as his work has a strict code of conduct about being on social media. 1 year has turned into 5 as I have managed to make a living working online. I don’t have the job security I had before and I stopped paying into my pension but it’s the risk that I wanted to take. I gave 25 years to the Education system and I loved it but I love this way of life even more. We both do. Have a super week. Take care🦋🌻
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  17113. I follow my nose…which means I am in fact often lost!🤭 But never for too long. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17114. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  17115. Zephyr has several jackets, but she absolutely hates them. Her tail goes down and she moves like a robot in them. Labradors are bred from Canadian water dogs which used to jump into freezing water to retrieve fish, so I think that is why she never shows any visible signs of looking cold. If she did, I would only do short walks with her and then bring her back in the warm. Thank you so much for your concern about her though- that means a lot to me. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  17116. I haven't considered doing a kickstart, so I might look into that. Thank you so much for suggesting it and also thank you for watching and commenting on the vlogs. Happy New Year to you and your family.🦋🌻🥳
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  17117. Exactly! 👍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17118. It is beautiful there. I was on that waterway during Covid. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17119. My husband and I. He can’t appear on the vlogs for work reasons though. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17120. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  17121. This one was a thistle seed. August is the time of year for the different thistles to seed like that. Other plants disperse their seeds in a similar way too like the dandelion. Thank you for watching.Take care 🦋🌻
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  17122. I am learning a lot about Vetus recently! Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  17123. Welcome aboard, Captain G and thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and rest of the week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  17124. Hi Ruth, how true about the look of bread! Unfortunately this weekend I made a bread that looked dreadful and tasted like it looked🤭🍞 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  17125. How wonderful to think of a summer's day eating lunch under the shade of the trees!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17126. The milder weather has made such a difference hasn’t it? Thank you so much for such a kind comment. I really appreciate your lovely words. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17127. I love owls. I am so keen to try and spot a tawny or little owl as I have never seen one in the wild before. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  17128. Oh Gerald, I’m so, so sorry for your loss and the pain you must be feeling. There are no words that will make you feel better but I am pleased that you are finding some comfort in the vlogs. The messages that fill the comments section of this particular video are so helpful too. Alfie will be experiencing the loss in his own way so the fact you have each other is so special. I am thinking about you both. Take care x🌻🦋
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  17129. Oh my goodness- I love that because it’s such a magical place. 🤩Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17130. Oh my goodness, that is cold! 🥶 I hope things warm up where you are. Thank you so much for your kind words about my videos. It really means a lot to me. Have a wonderful rest of the week, take care 🦋🌻
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  17131. I have had time to relax, Marie- how thoughtful of you! Thank you so much for watching. Have a great week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17132. Francis, thank you so much for such a lovely and kind comment. You are a ⭐️! Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  17133. Sometimes there are days that call for an extra biscuit!🤭 What a lovely and kind comment- thank you so, so much. It means a lot. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17134. I met up with Narrowboat Will a couple of years ago. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17135. It is fascinating to read about the mills, but the working conditions must have been awful for those inside. It is lovely when the buildings are preserved though and made into good use without changing too many of the external features. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17136. It’s so good to hear from you! I was worried when I didn’t get a comment last week, not that you need to write one, so don’t feel you have to, but it is always lovely to receive your thoughts. Good to know you’re well. Have a wonderful weekend and week ahead!🦋🌻🐜
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  17137. Steven, I looked back over my footage and I couldn’t find the aqueduct film. I am having storage issues at the moment so it must have something to do with that.
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  17138. It’s so lovely to have you join us every Friday, Ed. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17139. That sounds like a great thing to do. I hope you enjoyed it.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17140. 👽 Are you sure though? 🤔 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17141. The challenges that we are facing with the boat at the moment are all solvable and fixable; they don't impact on our health and that is why I can smile through them. As long as the people I love are healthy and happy, then I am happy too. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and your Bond reference to the Goldeneye was very funny too! 😂Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  17142. What a wonderful sighting of a bellowing of bullfinches that must have been! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17143. That is very kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  17144. Stay warm! That’s very cold 🥶 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17145. Hi Lyn, thank you so much for such a lovely comment. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the sights along the way. You are from a beautiful part of the world too with some amazing wildlife. Take care🦋🌻
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  17146. Jayne, thank you so much for such lovely words and I hope you continue to have a wonderfully peaceful week, take care🦋🌻
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  17147. You live in a beautiful place, Pamela.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy Easter! 🦋🌻🐣
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  17148. Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year, Monica!🥳 🌻🦋
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  17149. That is great advice. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17150. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog, John. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment too. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17151. It made my day! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17152. Your thanks is more than enough and your lovely comments too. Thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17153. Hi Paul, I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs- thank you so much for such a lovely comment; I really appreciate it. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  17154. To you too! 🥳 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17155. Thank you so much for such a kind comment, Darlene🤗 It is a pleasure to take you with us on our travels. Have a great weekend🦋🌻
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  17156. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much, Sue. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17157. That is so kind of 😊 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  17158. Thank you so much, James- take care🦋🌻
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  17159. What a lovely comment, thank you so much!😊 Chip's Memorial is looking beautiful isn't it? I can see why Alan and Gary are favourites of yours; they have a real passion for the waterways don't they? Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  17160. Chadderton is such a pretty place. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17161. It is always so sweet to hear the ducks and swans nibbling at the weed on the hull. I bet your boat looks beautiful now! I hope life gets back to normal for you so that you can explore these two stunning canals. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17162. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  17163. That’s so lovely ☺️ Thank you 🌻🦋
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  17164. Thank goodness for Mr M as my diy skills are awful! 🤭 Thank you for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17165. Thank you so much, Ann! Take care 🤗🌻🦋
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  17166. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17167. That chimney got knocked off on the Caldon Canal and we have a new one now. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17168. We powered through somehow and it was such an adventure, albeit short! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  17169. It must be very exciting to live in central London. We moored there a couple of years ago and had an amazing time. Zephyr loved walking through Kensington Park. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  17170. We took the chimney off and internet pole. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17171. Thank you so much for this tip (sorry for the pun)😂 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17172. Weren’t they! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17173. You are very welcome. Thank you once again for sharing your beautiful poem. Have a wonderful weekend and week ahead. Stay safe.🌻🦋
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  17174. I have been watching Taylor’s Aboard coverage of the breach. It’s so frightening isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching.Take care 🦋🌻
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  17175. I’m so pleased that you are finding the videos calming. Thank you so much for your kindness. Wishing you mindfulness and happiness. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17176. That is so kind of you, Rebecca. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17177. It was so scary 😱 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17178. That’s so kind of you. I am so pleased that the videos are an escape for you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17179. Thank you so much for watching this year and for your lovely comments. Wishing you a wonderful New Year!🌻🦋🥳
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  17180. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year, Robert!🥳 🦋🌻
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  17181. Great comment! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  17182. Thank you for your lovely comment. The wind is a super power for the Fens. Take care🦋🌻
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  17183. That is so kind of you- thank you so much!Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17184. That is such great advice! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  17185. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  17186. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Josef and for buying my book too. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17187. Zephyr is the star isn’t she!🐾🐾🤩 I hope you don’t have to wait too long until you can retire. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  17188. What a kind message! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17189. I know that I often get lost, but I would be really lost if I ended up in the Amazonian jungle!😂 I'd love to go though!👍 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  17190. It’s lovely to have you back and watching. Heidi’s great isn’t she? Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  17191. Thank you so much, Brian.Take care 🦋🌻
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  17192. That’s so kind of you, Colin. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super Sunday! Take care 🌻🦋
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  17193. What a lovely comment, thank you so much for taking the time to message it. Have a wonderful week 🦋🌻
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  17194. Thank you so much. It really does relax me. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  17195. It certainly was! Thank you so much for watching. Have a great weekend too🦋🌻
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  17196. I haven’t got there yet, next year I will! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17197. Yep, that's Zephyr in a nutshell🐾🐾🤭Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  17198. Hello Diane! I hope that you and Reece enjoyed your holiday? Thank you so much for commenting and for sharing the amazing story of the peregrines. Please keep me updated and if I can do anything to help get those nest boxes on the church, just let me know. Make sure Greg starts putting his wonderful photos on social media so others can enjoy them too.👍 Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  17199. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for starting to watch my vlogs. It is lovely to have you joining the journey. Happy New Year to you!🌻🦋🥳
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  17200. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment🤗 Take care🦋🌻
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  17201. Thank you so much😊 That is so kind of you. Have a super Sunday, take care🌻🦋
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  17202. Take care🌻🦋
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  17203. Hi Paul, you wouldn’t have bread envy if you saw my most recent attempt! 🤭🍞 I don’t think it’s going to make the edit of next week’s vlog as it is so embarrassingly appalling. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  17204. Alice Grace was incredible! I can't believe how well she performed that day.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17205. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17206. Hi Anthony, thank you for another totally amazing comment. I shall now set about answering your questions: Firstly, our stove doesn't heat the water on our boat; when we run the engine, it heats the water, or if we are not moving, we can heat the water via our Webasto heating system. Other boaters that I have met have always been so kind and friendly. Your question about boat laws is a good one too; when cruising you should keep to the right hand side if you see a boat coming towards you; however, sometimes it might be too shallow, or there might be an obstacle on the right, so boaters just make their intentions very clear as to which way they are going. I find heights scary but Mr M is fine on the high aqueducts. Advantages and disadvantages of living on a boat for me is quite simple, I only think there is one disadvantage for me and all the rest are advantages and that is when it is very hot. I find the boat very hard to live in and so does Zephyr. However, we are making adjustments now to cope better when this happens. Have a great week and thank you once again!🌻🦋
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  17207. It was so scary! But the guide booklet really helped. Thank you so much for watching.Take care 🦋🌻
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  17208. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17209. That is such a kind comment- thank you so much! Take care 🌻🦋
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  17210. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  17211. I am so pleased that you enjoy them. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17212. 😂 I have one posh coat which only comes out on rare occasions! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  17213. Thank you 🐾🐾🤗 Take care 🌻🦋
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  17214. Stay safe too! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17215. Thank you so much for your guess. I will let you know if you are right next week. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋🌼
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  17216. It is an absolute pleasure to make these videos and I am delighted that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  17217. You are so welcome! 🤗 Thank you for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17218. I know! It was very greedy of me 🙈 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17219. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  17220. Stay warm and well too, Vanessa 🦋🌻
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  17221. Hi Robert, starlings are magnificent to look at, especially in the sunlight; they are like disco balls in bird form! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  17222. Lots of good questions, Stephen and here are my answers: I never expect anyone to buy me a coffee or become a Patron which is why you will never hear me ask for that in my videos; I also refrain from asking viewers to like or subscribe; I want to create videos where you can relax and watch without anything being expected of you. I need to be paid somehow though because I dedicate a lot of time to my videos; this is why I have one ad at the beginning and one at the end and it’s why I run a separate business on the side of my channel. I pay all of my taxes too. I set up Patron and a Coffee page because some viewers wanted to support my work which is so kind of them and this encourages me to keep producing content too. If creators on YouTube didn’t get financed for their hard work in some way, then YouTube wouldn’t be able to offer the viewer such an exciting and useful array of videos as no one would be able to afford to make content - this would then be left to massive companies like the BBC and Netflix to provide all of the entertainment. You are welcome to join the list of creators out there- that is also the beauty of YouTube, anyone can become a creator. Finally, you ask me about why I say ‘we’ well that is because I am married, my husband works away so doesn’t live on the boat full time but he is a very important part of my life. When he is on the boat, he can’t be on the vlogs because he works in education and supports vulnerable families so being on social media is breaking his code of conduct. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17223. That is wonderful! Smell is such a powerful memory trigger isn’t? Thank you so much for watching. Have a great week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17224. I'll check that out. Thank you. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17225. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  17226. 🤗🐾🐾 That’s so lovely! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17227. Ohh, I love this! I will look the channel up and see what work they are doing. I wonder why the native population has collapsed? Thank you so much for sharing this with me. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  17228. Thank you so much, Lee!😊 Have a great weekend🦋🌻
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  17229. Thank you so much! 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  17230. Thank you so much for watching and commenting, snood twin! 🤩👍 Have a super week. Take care🌻🦋
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  17231. 🐾🐾🤭🤗 Zephyr cracks me up! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17232. Wise words! We ended up reversing but my goodness it was a challenge and a half🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Have a great rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  17233. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  17234. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17235. Thank you so much, Margaret.Take care 🦋🌻
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  17236. I’m so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. I sell my books in my Etsy shop: themindfulnarrowboat.Etsy.com I will be restocking on Thursday. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17237. I bet you had eagles and all sorts of amazing birds in your bird count!🤩Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  17238. Well I am so grateful to the algorithm too! Thank you so much for finding me and subscribing! How lovely that you knew the area well too. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  17239. He did decide on where she was buried. It is hard to know what really happened as like you say it isn’t completely known. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17240. You are so welcome 🤗 Thank you so much for watching and for your kindness. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  17241. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  17242. That is so kind of you, Christine. I really appreciate all of your kind support this year. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  17243. Hi Shirley, it was exciting passing Holly the Cafe Boat; I just missed their opening times. After I saw where that tree had come down, I shuddered. It’s so sad to see a tree come down too😢 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17244. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  17245. Thank you so much, Rebecca! Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17246. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17247. Make sure you say hi if I pass by! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17248. Hi Pete and Lorraine, the CRT will probably come and dredge the canal before the summer but they haven't been yet. In next week's vlog, you'll see what happens when I try and get through them.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  17249. I’m so sorry about that but the weather and having to go away meant that I didn’t get the time to do it justice. Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  17250. I really enjoyed writing that one so I’m so pleased that you liked it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  17251. Each book is a complete copy of my original and I add some little extras too. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17252. I loved my time in the fens. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17253. Hi Kev, thank you so much for your lovely comment. How wonderful that you had a local Muscovy duck and terrapin on your G.U kayaks. I hope the terrapin returns; it's probably doubled in size! I think that I was the star- struck one to meet NB Will! Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  17254. 💚🐾🐾🦋🌻
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  17255. Thank you so much 😊 Robert! Have a wonderful weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17256. I am so, so sorry to hear that you lost one of your best friends yesterday and I hope you are ok? My thoughts are with you. Thank you so much for still taking the time to make such a lovely comment too. Take care🌻🦋
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  17257. Sometimes he works from home and sometimes he stays away; he is lucky that his work pattern can be flexible like that. Thank you for watching! Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  17258. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  17259. Thank you for your lovely comment. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed the nature. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  17260. What a kind comment, Arthur- thank you so much! I am really pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  17261. Not quite yet!Thank you for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  17262. Do you not like snow, Sian? It is like Christmas falling from the sky! ❄️❄️❄️🥰 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17263. I have just listened to that song and it's so gorgeous!Thank you for your lovely comment.Merry Christmas and happy new year! Take care🌻🦋🎄
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  17264. Hi Glenn, thank you for your lovely comment. D.I.Y would be hilarious to watch as I am absolutely useless at it!😂 I’ve filmed me cooking in some of the older vlogs, but I don’t cook anything that is special enough to film. I’ll give it some thought though. Have a super week. Take care🦋🌻
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  17265. Very high adrenaline- hopefully back to some calm next week! Thank you for watching, Andrew. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17266. Thank you, Indi! Oh to live the Durrell’s life! 🐌🐌🐌🐌🐌🐌 Have a lovely week!
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  17267. Thank you so much for your lovely comment- don't feel too homesick as we have had a lot of grey, grey, rain too. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  17268. You are so welcome. Thank you so much for watching, Vanessa. Take care🦋🌻
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  17269. It was lovely to get back onboard. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  17270. 👍 Thank you ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  17271. I’m so pleased that you found the vlog relaxing. Thank you so much for your lovely comment Take care🌻🦋
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  17272. You are so welcome, Pancrazio!🤗 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  17273. That is so kind you! 🤗Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  17274. Yes please; there is always room for more tea!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17275. I’m so pleased. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17276. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the little birds. They are fabulous to watch and the dipper is such a talented little thing too. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17277. There are some rare species among the 16, but it is incredible to think that we have so many varieities isn't it? Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17278. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it, Carol. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  17279. Hi Sandy, I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. When it comes to doing the locks, some of them can be really tough and so I prefer to do the driving through those ones as Mr M is much stronger and quicker than me at doing the paddles and gates. It is really good to do them though as it does keep you fit. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  17280. You are very welcome! Take care🦋🌻
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  17281. I was very lucky that there weren’t any trains cancelled along the way. It could have easily been a different story. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, take care🌻🦋
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  17282. Thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  17283. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  17284. I’m so pleased, Neil. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17285. That is so kind of you. It’s definitely reduced my stress levels by living afloat. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  17286. That sounds just wonderful! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17287. What a kind thing to say! Thank you so much. 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  17288. I can still remember the smell of that swan mussel now! 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17289. I live on my own for part of the week as my husband has to work away, and when he comes back, he can't be on the vlogs as his job is in education, but he is there when we are travelling and helping to drive or do the locks.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17290. Thank you☺️ Take care🦋🌻
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  17291. Thank you so much, William! Take care 🌻🦋
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  17292. That is so kind of you, James!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
    1
  17293. Hi Shirley, what a lovely comment- thank you so much 😊 I look forward to reading your comments too. Have a super weekend, take care 🌻🦋
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  17294. Thank you.Take care 🦋🌻
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  17295. It’s very unsummer-like. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  17296. Thank you so much for your lovely comment!🤗 I am so pleased that you are finding the videos relaxing. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
    1
  17297. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
    1
  17298. Thank you for wishing India a happy birthday, Canucklehead and for your lovely comment! Take care.🦋🌻
    1
  17299. They really are such happy, little birds aren't they? As they tumble and dip in the water.Thank you so much for watching. Have a good week too. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17300. It was a grey squirrel but you are right it was rather ruddy looking wasn’t it? Possums are adorable and it must be so wonderful to sit and sketch one! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17301. Thank you so much 😊 Your comments are just lovely to read. Take care🦋🌻
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  17302. If you have the skills to do a project boat then definitely go for it as you can make it into exactly what you want. It all sounds so exciting! 🤩 I’ll wait for the picture to arrive. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17303. A pot of tea and a packet of biscuits is the perfect answer to everything, I find! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  17304. I travel with my husband but his work commitments means that he can’t be in the vlogs. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  17305. Well, Richard that is a lovely decision to have to make! Go for it! Why don't you book a holiday on each first and then decide. Good luck with choosing. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  17306. Thank you so much, Ruth! That is such a lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care🦋🌻
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  17307. I am a complete nutter! 😂😂😂 Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17308. Thank you so much, Jack! Take care 🦋🌻
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  17309. How wonderful to have a drawing by Winnifred Austen on your boat and of a nuthatch too. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  17310. It sounds absolutely wonderful!🤩
    1
  17311. Oh to have some hot and humid weather! I think asking a chandlers is a great idea although once I can use the washing machine that will mean that I’ve actually got to do my own washing again!😂 Have a great weekend and week ahead!🦋🌻🧺
    1
  17312. Oh Frank how beautiful to have bought lesser celandines in memory of your friends. I am so sorry for your loss. I'm sure you must have some amazing memories of all of you together over that long time? Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  17313. Nice to see you too! Have a super weekend and stay safe and warm. Take care🦋🌻
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  17314. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  17315. Where do you buy your filters from? Thank you for this information👍 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  17316. Zephyr is such a gentle soul and she was great company on our train adventure that day. I agree with you about biscuits too! 🤭Thank you so much for such a lovely comment.Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  17317. That is so kind of you!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
    1
  17318. Thank you for your lovely comment, Peter. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  17319. That is such a kind comment. Things have definitely changed haven’t they? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17320. Hi Helen, my family joke about my pencil collection; whenever they ask me what I want for Christmas, I always ask for Derwent watercolour pencils and they roll their eyes at me! You can never have enough pencils!😂 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  17321. If I keep the door open, the heat will warm it up slightly. Thank you so much for watching. Have a great week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17322. It appears that I am a whole year behind everyone else!🙈🤪 I have corrected the cupboard now. Have a wonderful week. Take care🦋🌻🦦
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  17323. Hi Pete, thank you so much for your kindness. I agree that seeing the bird singing really helps to remember that sound for a later date. Have a super week, take care. 🌻🦋
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  17324. Thank you so much, Suzanne! Take care 🌻🦋
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  17325. They are similar aren’t they, but I don’t often see coots on the canal, they normally prefer the lakes and rivers. I couldn’t find any adult coots anywhere. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17326. It is very similar to your hawk. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17327. You are so right, nature is never boring. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17328. I’m so chuffed that you are enjoying the poetry despite not being into it. That is so great to know. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  17329. You are so welcome, Paul! Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  17330. It’s great isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17331. I’m glad you enjoyed it, Mary! Thank you for your lovely comment, take care🌻🦋
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  17332. You are so welcome, Glenn! Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  17333. I can assure you that it doesn’t happen very often! 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17334. That’s so kind of you. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  17335. Hi Rob, thank you so much for your lovely comment and yes, I think I am operating at about 365 days behind everyone else🙈😳 I can't believe, I wrote the wrong date, but on the plus side, I am chuffed that people have watched the video long enough to notice- otherwise, I don't think that I would have ever realised! Have a super weekend and stay cool in the sunshine.🦋🌻🦦
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  17336. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  17337. That’s so kind of you. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17338. My husband is with me for part of the week. He can’t be on the vlogs as his work is of a sensitive nature and he has signed a code of conduct that he can’t be on social media. When he isn’t there, Zephyr keeps me company. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17339. Thank you for taking the time this year to comment on my vlogs, Ray. I am delighted that you have enjoyed them. I hope 2021 brings you health and happiness! 🌻🦋
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  17340. Thank you so much, Heather.Take care 🦋🌻
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  17341. There are a lot of channels to choose from too! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17342. Green bush crickets are so pretty aren't they? The speckled bush cricket is green and I remember having one of them on board when we were on the River Great Ouse. I am so pleased that you like your journal, Lydia- thank you so much for buying it. Have a great weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  17343. Thank you, Malcolm. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17344. It depends what it is, but the boat has a weed hatch that lifts up and then you put your hand into the cold water and untwist or cut off what is caught. Mr M is the expert at it ( thankfully) but I will film me doing it next time so you can see. Thank you so much for your watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17345. It sounds like you are out on the water a lot too. It is a wonderful place to be isn't it?Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17346. That is so lovely to know. 😊 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17347. Thank you for watching! Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  17348. Thank you so much ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  17349. Thank you for watching, Richard. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17350. Oh it must be beautiful to be in Burgundy right now!- I am very touched that you have still found time to watch the vlog though; thank you so much. Have a super time- take care!🦋🌻
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  17351. 😂 Well summarised! I wasn’t so cool inside though; I thought we were going over that weir. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  17352. I'm so pleased that you have found me too!Thank you for your lovely comment. Happy New Year! 🥳🦋🌻
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  17353. They are wonderful, musical birds aren’t they? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  17354. I’m so happy to know that you get excited spotting the wildlife too! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17355. 🤗🌻🦋
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  17356. I don't think that I could survive your winters, especially in a narrowboat!🥶Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  17357. Very true. 🤩 Take care 🌻🦋
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  17358. That is so kind of you, thank you! Take care🦋🌻
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  17359. I am so pleased that you are enjoying it.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17360. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17361. My husband has slightly different reasons for choosing this way of life which when he retires one day, I hope he will share with you all too. Take care🦋🌻
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  17362. We must have the same sense of humour!😂 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  17363. 👀👽👽👀 🤭 Thank you so much for watching, Billy. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17364. Hi Lorraine, thank you so much for your kindness and encouragement, although I will admit, I had lots of advice shouted to me from the men at the side!😂 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  17365. Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  17366. Hello, Graham! It was so nice chatting to you too and meeting your gorgeous doggies.Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17367. Great fact!👍 Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  17368. I have given up combing my hair!😂 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17369. Thank you so much for watching, Robert Take care 🌻🦋
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  17370. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17371. Hi Robert, lots of memories for you again. It is a spectacular looking mill isn't it? I couldn't resist the cake- back to biscuits again next week! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17372. 😂 Very funny! 😂 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17373. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much 😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  17374. Thank you so much for your interest in my books. I sell them in my Etsy shop themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com I am so pleased that you enjoyed the video. Have a super rest of the week. Take care🦋🌻
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  17375. It all started when my youngest left home, so both my children were off seeing the world (I have two grown-up children). I missed them terribly and I was working ridiculous hours trying to pay a mortgage for a house with empty bedrooms. That was my motivation.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17376. Hi Brewster, thank you so much for such a lovely comment; I am so pleased that you have some favourite camera shots- I like the blue tit one too. I was lucky with the light in that one. I hope you are well? Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  17377. I totally recommend keeping your own diary! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17378. That is such a kind comment. I have an Etsy shop where I sell my books: themindfulnarrowboat.Etsy.com thank you so much for your interest. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17379. Oh wow! That was your Auntie Gertrude's bench; I am so sad that she passed away, but it is lovely that we are now sharing this comment about her and keeping her memory alive. Thank you for commenting. Have a super week. Take care🦋🌻
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  17380. A gold star ⭐️ to you too for watching all of the old ones! Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17381. Thank you so much! Take care🦋🌻
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  17382. That would be a good idea. They don’t use that system. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17383. Oh my goodness, Simon; that all sounds so scary. Was it after the heatwave- do you think it could have been severe dehydration? Something else that India's boyfriend told me recently about the iPhone 12 worried me as well, as I have just got one and that is, in France they have told all that have got them to send them back as they omit a wave which is considered unsafe there- her boyfriend is French which is how he knew. We don't seem to have a problem with it here in the UK, but I will only use mine on speaker phone now. This is probably all useless information for you but I really hope that they can find out what caused your memory loss. I am so pleased that you are feeling more like your old self though. Take care🌻🦋
    1
  17384. Thank you so much for such a detailed and clear explanation. You obviously know your stuff! 👍🤩 Take care 🌻🦋
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  17385. I have a link in the description of each vlog, Sam. That’s very kind of you to offer but there’s no pressure. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17386. 🤭 To be honest, I wouldn’t know what to do with all that money! 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  17387. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17388. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  17389. 2 books and I hope in January to have my 3rd one in my shop too. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  17390. 🤭 Oh yes! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17391. Thank you ☺️ 🐾🐾🤗Take care 🦋🌻
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  17392. Hi Roy, you might not have canals, but you have spectacular wildlife and the Great Barrier Reef! I love AZ😍 Thank you so much for your comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  17393. Hi Roy, you might not have canals, but you have spectacular wildlife and the Great Barrier Reef! I love AZ😍 Thank you so much for your comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  17394. That is a massive difference in temperature! I'll have to try and get some for the boat for when we have another heatwave. Thank you for your comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  17395. Hi Mick, my husband is with me for part of the week and works away for the rest of the week but I never get lonely as I have Zephyr and my work keeps me very busy. Thank you so much for your kind comment 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
    1
  17396. I live onboard with my husband but he doesn’t want to be in the vlogs. Thank you so much for watching, have a super weekend 🌻🦋
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  17397. Thank you so much 🤗 Have a super Sunday and week ahead🌻🦋
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  17398. I am so pleased. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17399. It sounds like you had an amazing time on your narrowboat- what wonderful memories. Mr M works very hard and his work commitments mean that he isn't always onboard, but he does so much behind the scenes to help with the boat. He can't be in the vlogs though as he works in education and with vulnerable families so he isn't allowed on social media. Filming and making the vlogs is my work and I love it. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17400. What a super tip- I will try and do that walk! It sounds wonderful. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy planting! Take care 🦋🌻
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  17401. I hope you slept well? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17402. Very true! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17403. I am so sorry to hear about your wife. That is so young for her to die. I hope you are ok? Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17404. You never know- you might get the narrowboat of your dreams! Good luck 🤞 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17405. There must be some wonderful roundabout meadows where you are then! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17406. What a kind comment- thank you so much! Take care🦋🌻
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  17407. I would never sell myself to TV/ not that they’d want me!🤭 I love my community of followers and being on YouTube. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17408. You are very welcome. Thank you for watching, Nanci! Take care🌻🦋
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  17409. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  17410. That is such a kind comment. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  17411. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  17412. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much. Take care🦋🌻
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  17413. I visited Consall Forge Pottery when I was on the Caldon Canal and bought it there. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17414. Hi Deb, I am also glad that I had a map too!😅 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I have always had an interest in nature but I have started to learn more about the wildlife around me since I have been on the boat. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  17415. I’m so pleased that you enjoy them! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17416. It is going to be a big project isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17417. Thank you so much😊 Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  17418. Mr Mandarin really made me laugh too. He is so much smaller than the Mallards, but every little squeak he made had them running off in a flap! 🤭 The Revolutions have an app and it tells you where they are located in the country and it tells you when your washing is ready so you don't have to sit there and wait. Also, you can get a huge load in one go and do big blankets too. They use all eco products in their washes too.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17419. That is such a kind comment, Christine- thank you so much 😊 I really appreciate it! Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17420. I'm so pleased that your veggies got the water that they needed. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  17421. Thank you so much, Mike for such a lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  17422. Hi Simon, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I haven’t seen any ducklings yet! It’s always so wonderful seeing them on the water. I hope you are well? Take care🦋🌻
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  17423. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I will pass on your message too. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17424. That is so kind of you, Michael! Thank you so much for watching 😊 Have a super weekend, Take care 🦋🌻
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  17425. Thank you for the voluntary work that you do to maintain our waterways! Welcome to the channel too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17426. I did hear you and I am going to use one from now on…promise! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  17427. That’s so kind of you! Thank you so much. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  17428. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17429. Nick is a great potter isn’t he! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17430. 🤗 Thank you so much, take care🦋🌻
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  17431. I totally agree with you about learning from the ants! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  17432. Thank you for entering...hmm...a leopard slug, I know a great vlog with one of those in it! 🦋🌻👍 Take care
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  17433. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17434. Thank you so much, Vicky! Take care 🌻🦋
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  17435. 🤗Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend.🦋🌻
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  17436. Hi Pete, I have read that habitat loss and a declining number of large orchards have impacted on bullfinch numbers. They are magnificent birds and their song sounds quite haunting.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  17437. Yep! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17438. You have to get your boat lifted out for that. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17439. What a kind word! Thank you so much, Trevor. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17440. What a wonderful word! 🤩 It is suent sometimes but I wouldn’t say that describes continuous cruising in the winter months. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17441. Thank you so much, Ronald! 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  17442. It is such a spectacular place! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17443. You need to find what is called a 'winding hole' which is where the canal has a wider section. That is the only way you can turn your boat around on a canal.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  17444. It was an incredible feat wasn’t it! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17445. It was so beautiful there. 😍 Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  17446. Thank you so, so much for such a lovely comment and for watching this year. It is great to know that you have enjoyed the vlogs. Happy New Year to you and your family.🦋🌻🥳
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  17447. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you, Faith! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  17448. That is so kind of you!🤗 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17449. Thank you so much for watching and commenting, Paul. Its lovely to know you are enjoying the vlogs. Take care🌻🦋
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  17450. Can you remember them though?😂🥴Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17451. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17452. This all sounds like such a traumatic experience. I hope you are better now? Take care🦋🌻
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  17453. I didn’t know that about the biscuits!!! 🤩 I’ll have to go back! 😃 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17454. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  17455. Thank you for your lovely comment, Frances. Have a great weekend🌻🦋
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  17456. It really was a team effort. I couldn’t have got out of those locks without Mr M! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17457. Hip, hip hooray! Hip, hip hooray! Hip, hip, hooray! 🤣 Have a terrific week, Expat Expat!🦋🌻
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  17458. I really recommend visiting them; it was beautiful up there. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  17459. Steve, thank you so much for your lovely comment. It really means a lot to hear how you are finding the vlogs a relaxing escape and it is very kind of you to take the time to tell me. Please look after yourself during this difficult time.🌻🦋
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  17460. What a kind thing to do, trying to help boost my channel. I really appreciate that. Thank you so much! Take care 🌻🦋
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  17461. Hi Mark, Chester was a magnificent stop and I wish that I could have stayed longer. I struggle with zoos even though I know they do some amazing conservation work; it’s just seeing the animals in cages which makes me feel uneasy. I hope wherever you are next week that you have a good time. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17462. I have learnt my lesson! 😂 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17463. Thank you so much ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  17464. I’m so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. Thank you so much for watching them. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17465. Thank you, Simon for your lovely comment! Yes, hopefully next week, we can get back to a vlog that is more relaxing! Until then, I am going to continue to look for more varieties of fungi; I’ve got a fungi ID app on my phone now! Have a lovely weekend and great week ahead.🌻🦋
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  17466. It's a great combination!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  17467. I absolutely love Scotland. It is one of my favourite countries to visit. The wildlife is spectacular, the views are breathtaking and the people are so friendly. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17468. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  17469. So do I! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17470. Hi Katie, that is such a lovely comment, thank you so much 😊 Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  17471. I have started to wear gloves this week. I get a pair and then lose them normally. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17472. Happy shopping! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  17473. Hi Josh, thank you for your kind words about the vlog and the reading recommendation. I am not familiar with Friedrich’s philosophy. Have a great week, take care🦋🌻
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  17474. Thank you for your lovely comment, Shirley! I am so glad that you enjoyed the bird shots. Take care🌻🦋
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  17475. It all worked out in the end fortunately. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17476. Seeing the young ones must have been adorable! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17477. I’m so pleased that you enjoy the videos. Thank you so much for the birthday wishes too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17478. That is so true. Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17479. You are so welcome, Margaret- thank you for such a lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  17480. It was a hot mess getting there! What a great expression 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17481. Good question. I would do less in one trip if I was travelling alone. There are many solo boaters though who have great systems for managing the locks: Narrowboat Will and Heidi the Narrowboat Pirate are great channels to watch to see how solo boating is done. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17482. You are so right, Julian. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  17483. Thank you so much for your kind comment. I hope you get to experience narrowboat life too one day. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17484. Hi Wendy, thank you so much for such a lovely comment. I was so excited to hear the bats that I missed them flying behind me for the first few minutes! 😂 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17485. That’s so kind of you, John. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17486. It is so kind of you to take the time to comment, Rob. I really appreciate it. Thank you so much. Take care🦋🌻
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  17487. It can be very scary can’t it? I’m glad you’re ok. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17488. You too! 🦋🌻
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  17489. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it, Mary. It was such an adventure being in Manchester on NB Alice Grace. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17490. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17491. Oh how wonderful! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17492. That is so kind of you, but we'd all be staring at walls and running away from chickens! 😂Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  17493. Hi Lydia, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I made a 'super tea' which my daughter, Indi has got me drinking and actually, I really like it as it is so warming and spicy: ginger, turmeric, cayenne pepper (tiny pinch) black pepper, rosehip syrup, but you can sweeten with maple or any syrup , hot water and lemon. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋🍵
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  17494. Thank you so much for watching, Matt. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17495. Thank you 🐛🐛🐛🦋🌻
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  17496. Hi Gary and Irene, I hope you are both well? Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  17497. Thank you for your watching. I’ll have to listen again- take care🌻🦋
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  17498. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17499. You’re right there. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  17500. You would love it there, Nicola! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17501. Thank you so much ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  17502. Thank you so much, Phil! Take care 🦋🌻
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  17503. I’ll go back and have a look at that although I’d be surprised if it was nesting this time of year? Well spotted. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17504. Thank you for your lovely comment, Annie. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  17505. India, is a natural boater but she prefers to be under the water in her diving gear! 😀 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17506. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and great week ahead. Take care🦋🌻
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  17507. It is called: themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17508. It was definitely an adventure! Thank you so much for watching! Take care🦋🌻
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  17509. Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17510. 🤗 Hello you two! How lovely to hear from you. I hope you are well. Thank you so much for the 11 subs congrats- I am still pinching myself!😂 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  17511. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  17512. I'm so glad that you enjoyed the vlog and thank you so much for your kind words about the drawings; it means a lot to hear that. Have a great week. Take care🌻🦋
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  17513. If you pass back that way, it’s well worth mooring up and having a walk around. Thank you for your comments; have a lovely weekend! 🐌
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  17514. You are very wise. We just didn’t want to get stuck behind the closure. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17515. That’s a relief! 😅 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17516. What a kind comment! I am impressed that you guessed the cormorants! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17517. Thank you for your lovely comment, Deborah. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17518. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17519. It sounds like that was a special memory with your family, Mark. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17520. Thank you so much! Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17521. It did fortunately! Take care 🦋🌻
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  17522. I will go there when I’m in York and I will put flowers on her grave too. Thank you for telling me about this. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17523. I am so pleased that you found the vlog relaxing.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care🌻🦋
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  17524. Robins are so special aren't they?Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17525. Hi Simon, your comments are always brilliant for giving me ideas for vlog content! I will be briefly stopping in Godmanchester, so will look out for the bridge and then I’m sure I will be off to find the woolly mammoth too! Have a super week.🦋🌻
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  17526. Stay well and warm too! Take care🦋🌻
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  17527. That is so kind of you-Thank you so much for such a lovely comment.Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17528. Thank you, Simon but I regret talent is in low supply for me; I’m sure you must have heard the saying ‘if you can’t do, teach’ 😂 My husband works but not from the boat. I’m glad that Marsworth the swan can look after itself but I wasn’t that impressed by its behaviour with the other swans! Birdsong is beautiful at the moment isn’t it? Have a great, sunny weekend and week ahead!🌻🦋🌞
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  17529. It was! Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 Take care🌻🦋
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  17530. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  17531. I hope you are having a wonderful time in France! Thank you so much for still watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care🦋🌻
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  17532. Thank you so much, Edward. Have a super rest of the weekend and stay cool in the sunshine.🦋🌻
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  17533. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17534. I teach online, sell my journals on Etsy and make some money with YouTube. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  17535. I haven't shown the boat properly so please don't be worried. Our stove is in the middle of the boat and we have two fire escapes on both sides.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  17536. Zephyr has to take a tablet form flea treatment because she swims daily and it is not as effective if the dog goes into water. I think there is some cover for ticks in what she takes, as they will jump on her but they don't often bury in her skin.Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Richard. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17537. Thank you so much for your wise words. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17538. I thought it was so bold and beautiful 😍 Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17539. If Zephyr is on the towpath then my husband is with her if I’m driving. She doesn’t like the locks if she is on the boat but she loves watching them from the top. The buildings were old mills I think? The area was lined with cotton mills in days gone by. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17540. Victorian Farm sounds like a wonderful series to watch. I will have to look it up.Thank you so much for your lovely and kind comment, Jan. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17541. Why would PC Godfrey make something like that up when it did him more harm than good? It is a credible account from what I have read. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17542. That is very kind of you. I have a link in the description of my vlog but I am just happy for you to watch the videos. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17543. That’s so kind of you both. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17544. They are but they are made of steel and so they don’t hold the heat as well as a house. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17545. It was so worth the climb- even though it half killed me!😂Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  17546. It is very pretty isn’t it! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  17547. I am so sorry that you found it painful to watch, John but the swan was absolutely fine and I would never have posted the clip if it wasn’t. I watched it swim back, get out onto the bank and shake off its feathers. All feathers looked fine and it looked in good health. I just couldn’t understand why it wanted to walk up the weir like that? Perhaps, I shouldn’t have included it in the edit, or I should have filmed it looking fine at the end. Thank you for your comment, John. Take care🦋🌻
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  17548. Happy New Year to you, Ann! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  17549. Hello, Anthony!👋
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  17550. Dziękuję za miły komentarz. Miłego tygodnia, trzymajcie się 🌻🦋
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  17551. Hi Christine, I was so nervous, but as soon as I turned that junction the sense of relief was amazing! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  17552. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog, Irene. Thank you so much 😊 Have a wonderful weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17553. Good luck! The early videos are a bit hit and miss. 🙈🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17554. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  17555. What a kind comment! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  17556. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Take care🦋🌻🎄
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  17557. Welcome aboard, Lynnefromlyn! Thank you so much for subscribing and for your lovely comments. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  17558. So true!Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  17559. Hi Chris, I was worried about the rabbit too, so I looked up that sometimes rabbits climb to get to food and they can get down as long as they have a tree or something to get down on. I think this rabbit would have been able to get back as it had got up there in the first place. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🐇🌻🦋
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  17560. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17561. What a lovely comment, thank you so much, Terry.😊 The bat had the same outline as a Daubenton's from the ID site that I was using. It was too big for a pipistrel, like you say and its ears were too small for the long eared variety. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend🦋🌻
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  17562. I have just started watching them and they are so nostalgic! Thank you for the recommendation. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17563. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog, Anthony! Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  17564. Thank you so much for finding my channel and for your lovely comment too. Have a super Sunday and week ahead- take care🦋🌻
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  17565. Oh I am absolutely delighted to have a subscriber in Katie! 🐾🐾💚 And you of course! 😄 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17566. Oh I have lost it!🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 Take care🌻🦋
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  17567. Thank you so much! Have a super weekend 🦋🌻
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  17568. That sounds like such an uplifting experience in very frightening times. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17569. 🐾🐾 Zephyr sends you a wag and a woof!🐾🐾
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  17570. Thank you so much, Danielle! Take care🦋🌻
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  17571. I hope your narrowboat dream comes true🤞 Take care🌻🦋
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  17572. That is so kind of you. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17573. The boat is in storage and we sold the canoe. We think an inflatable one might be better as towing a tender is tricky on a narrowboat.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17574. Mr M was driving the boat. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  17575. Thank you for your lovely comment. How long do your homemade paper logs burn for? I used to make paper logs and recycle tea bags in them as well, but I found they didn't burn for long, but if you have found a good way of making them last- I'd love to know! Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  17576. What a wonderful story of the care you were showing to the lapwings. You are right about my earlier videos. I changed the format to make them a bit longer. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17577. That’s so kind of you. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17578. Unfortunately, I have sold out, Kevin, It is kind of you to try and buy one though. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17579. Thank you from me and Zephyr 🐾🐾🤗 Take care 🦋🌻
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  17580. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
    1
  17581. CRT have people that record the license numbers and each person is in charge of a stretch of the waterways. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17582. Aren’t the grumpy snowdrops wonderful, Simon! I hope we have a gorgeous , sunny spring. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17583. Hi Jack, thank you for your lovely comment. I thought it was very strange when the sheep came so close to Zephyr; my dog was actually quite frightened by it! 🐑 Have a great week!🦋🌻
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  17584. Welcome to the channel, Mike. Thank you for your kind comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17585. It really is a gorgeous place. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Take care🦋🌻🎄
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  17586. Thank you for your lovely comment, Mary. take care🦋🌻
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  17587. I know! I feel a bit guilty about that! 🙈🤭 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17588. That is very kind of you- thank you so much! Take care🌻🦋
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  17589. Happy Birthday to you! 🥳🥳Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  17590. Happy New Year to you too, Anthony and thank you for such a beautiful comment. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the first vlog of 2023. Your thoughts are always a delight to read. Have a great weekend🦋🌻
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  17591. Hi Jack, thank you so much for your lovely comment. How interesting about the rock houses and the fact that you did a course there. Have a super weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  17592. You are very welcome😊 Thank you so much for watching and commenting, take care🦋🌻
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  17593. They are studs that strap to the bottom of your shoe to stop you slipping on the ice. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17594. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. It is so special to know how much you enjoy the vlogs. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  17595. Thank you so much! Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  17596. You can see how he was inspired by his surroundings. Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17597. How wonderful to have spent sometime beneath a walnut tree! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  17598. 🤗Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Steve-Dave. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17599. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment, Elizabeth!😊🤗 I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. Have a wonderful rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  17600. It was hard work but my dry dock buddies were great company so it made it a lot of fun too.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17601. Dear Corey, thank you so much for your lovely message. I am so grateful to you for watching from all the way back. The missing vlogs are so awful in filming, audio and editing that I made them all private and to be honest the first hundred or so need the patience of a saint to sit through😂 but slowly you see I am improving. Also, my drawing is very basic as I am learning that skill too. What my vlogs show you is that anyone can do what I am doing and you don’t need any experience to start with. Enjoy and good luck too! 🤗 Take care 🦋🌻
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  17602. It was a great train!Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  17603. ☺️ Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  17604. 🥶 Stay warm! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17605. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  17606. Thank you for finding me and still being here too! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  17607. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  17608. 🤭 I am too freakin twee aren't I! I am so sorry about that, but thank you for your comment because it did make me chuckle! I should start my vlogs with "Time for twee anyone?"😂 Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  17609. Hi Rebecca, I have only ever seen grass snakes but they are absolutely beautiful. I live in hope of meeting an adder. It must be wonderful to have your own snake companions?Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17610. That’s lovely to know. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17611. Thank you so much, Rozanna! 🤗🤗 It is so kind of you to say that you would buy my book. That really means a lot.😊 I also like your name for my stove-top pudding, 'Reduction" sounds so much less severe than "Demolished"😂 Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  17612. I love the name “Gumboot Pudding!”🤩😆
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  17613. It is such a struggle to try and grow anything isn’t it? Let’s hope it improves soon. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  17614. 🤗 Thank you so much for such a lovely comment! 😊 Have a great weekend🦋🌻
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  17615. I’m glad he was around then too! Thank you so much for your lovely words about Shakespeare 👍 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  17616. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I might see you cruising then? As for my drawing; I started as a complete beginner and so I kept looking at different techniques; then I just decided one day that I would draw by breaking each section up into a series of shapes rather than map everything out and that seemed to work for me. Each week, I feel more confident. I am a great example of how anyone can learn to draw. I would never call myself a skilled artist though. Happy cruising. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17617. What a lovely idea to pass on your knowledge like that to the future generation! Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  17618. Hi Steve, the company that I was buying it from put up the price to an unaffordable rate, so I contacted Crown Oil but the amount I need is to small for them to deliver. Sadly, I’m back to diesel until I can find a new supplier. I want to keep using HVO and it’s so frustrating to not be able to get it. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Enjoy the rest of your week, take care🌻🦋
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  17619. Thank you so much, Sue!🤗 You are so kind💚 Enjoy the rest of your week, take care🌻🦋
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  17620. They do look similar don't they? I love learning about the flora and fauna overseas. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  17621. Thank you for watching- take care!🦋🌻
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  17622. Thank you so much 😊 That’s lovely to know. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17623. It is a sad world at the moment isn’t, Wendy? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  17624. Thank you so much for joining me each week, Lorraine. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  17625. That is so kind of you- thank you so much, Ricky! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  17626. Well there you go- every day is a school day! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17627. What a kind comment! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  17628. 😊🌻🦋
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  17629. What a kind and lovely comment- thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend! Take care 🌻🦋
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  17630. And to you too, Richard! Thank you so much, take care🦋🌻
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  17631. That is so true. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17632. What fascinating facts! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  17633. Thank you so much, Mary!Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  17634. I did the same. I still can’t believe what I saw. 🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17635. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17636. 😊 Thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  17637. Wow! 🤩 Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  17638. I had no idea that you have some many red kites up there. I haven't seen one for a long time now so it will be great to see them in the sky again.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17639. 🥰🦋🌻
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  17640. Thank you so much, Denise! Take care 🌻🦋
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  17641. Zephyr melts me too! 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17642. Phil is such a character isn't he? And brilliant with engines. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  17643. Such an inspiring couple weren’t they? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  17644. My husband works away for part of the week but when he is on the boat he can’t be on social media as he works in education and with vulnerable families so it would be breaking his code of conduct. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17645. Hi Jack, thank you for your lovely comment.😊 Of course you can ask what camera I have! When I did the vlog "Working From My Floating Home" I used my phone and a Nikon Coolpix 500, but that stopped working, so I have replaced the Nikon with a Panasonic Lumix 2000. I use my phone for speaking to camera and the Panasonic for wildlife shots. I hope that helps. Take care🦋🌻📸
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  17646. You’re welcome! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17647. What a kind comment! Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  17648. John, your dad sounds like he was a real character and judging by the communication that I have had with you, I would say you are probably a lot like him. I am always happy for you to pass on his jokes as it is important that we find time to laugh in life isn't it? Have a wonderful week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17649. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  17650. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  17651. 🦋🌻
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  17652. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Kenneth😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17653. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I really appreciate your kindness. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  17654. We discuss everything and he maintains the boat too. We divide the jobs equally. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super Sunday! Take care 🌻🦋
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  17655. I love the simplicity of a daisy! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17656. I bet the Mon and Brec was wonderful though! Congratulations on winning the biscuit challenge- it is rare that only 2 make the plate. 😂 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  17657. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Keith. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17658. That is so kind of you. I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs.Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17659. It’s a superb mooring spot isn’t it! So is Little Venice. Thank you for watching and commenting. Have a super Sunday🌻🦋
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  17660. I think the waterways are magical too! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  17661. I bet you have some amazing birds where you are! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17662. Phew 😅 It’s good to know that I’m not alone with the case of the Castletons! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17663. You are so right! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  17664. What a kind comment, Wendy! 🤗🤗 Thank you so much! 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  17665. Isn’t it!🤗🥰 Have a wonderful weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17666. It must have been amazing to have grown up by the canal is west London! I love London by water. Thank you for your lovely comment. Happy New Year! 🥳🌻🦋
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  17667. Hi Simon, I am so pleased that you are feeling better and able to spend time on NB Betsyray again- that is such good news. You are right about Sod's Law and our policy- that'll teach us!😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  17668. Thank you so much Doxie! 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  17669. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17670. It is cheaper than a house- you’re right. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17671. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Apparently, the reasons for starlings to murmurate are: to keep safe from predators, exchange information with each other and to keep warm. It’s amazing isn’t it! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17672. I can't wait to see the bluebells! Take care 🌻🦋
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  17673. Thank you for your comment, Hereward. The solitary bee lays its egg in a brood cell and then that is the end of its parenting so will never return. When the new bee is ready to leave the hotel, it will require nectar and pollen and as I live on my boat, I will always be moored near those sources and I only grow nectar rich flowers. I understand your concern though which is why I read about solitary bees before getting the hotel. Thank you once again. Take care🦋🌻
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  17674. 😂 Very good! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17675. It is a beauty isn't it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17676. Thank you so much, Gene. 😊 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  17677. That’s so kind of you. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17678. I really was drawn to it and the drawings are so lovely. I also like the fact that the gardeners all put it together. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a great weekend.🦋🌻
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  17679. You are so welcome 🤗 I really appreciate your kind words. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 Take care🌻🦋
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  17680. Hi Lutz, I hope you have a beautiful autumn. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17681. It was delicious 🤤 Thank you for watching. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17682. I was so taken by the pond snail and I watched it for ages as it worked tirelessly to get to the water! They do such an amazing job of keeping the water clean by eating the algae and waste. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  17683. It’s a great place to moor and visit. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  17684. That is very true! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  17685. Chocolate!😋 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17686. Mine was a complete mess when I finished cooking!😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17687. Thank you so much, Barry!Take care 🦋🌻
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  17688. I am so pleased that you are watching each week; that is so kind of you. I was posting my journals.Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  17689. Well, you did a brilliant job- thank you so much and thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  17690. I’m utterly ridiculous sometimes aren’t I?🙈😆 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17691. Thank you so much! 👍🦋🌻
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  17692. Hi Peter, thank you so much for your lovely comment. My 2023 journal is currently with the printing company so hopefully, it will be on sale in the next couple of weeks. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  17693. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17694. Hi Jane, it's all about the practise for me. I really couldn't draw at all well before I started keeping a journal and now I see how practising each week has really helped me. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17695. That is such a kind thing to comment- thank you so much! Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  17696. Hi Simon, thank you so much for your lovely comment and great tip about the stove. At the moment, my fire isn't hot enough for the sticking to happen, but now I will buy a cast iron trivet if that starts happen. Do you do a lot of cooking on your stove? I would like to do as much as possible now. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  17697. A roast dinner on the stove! Wow 🤩 What roast do you do?
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  17698. That’s so kind of you. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17699. She loved her hug! 🐾🐾Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17700. Hi Trevor, it sounds wonderful to be able to sit and watch the birds on the feeder from the comfort of your home. When I moor somewhere, I check for the signs of wildlife like the tracks, holes in the grasses where a small mammal may have passed through, droppings and I also spot what plants are growing so I know what sort of insects to spot on them; then I am just patient and wait to see what appears from these spots. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  17701. Yes it does doesn’t it! That used to completely spook me out as a child watching it. Thank you for watching and commenting, take care🦋🌻
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  17702. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17703. It is so good for lowering blood pressure isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17704. Thank you for your lovely comment. Happy New Year!🥳🌻🦋
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  17705. Thank you so much, John! Take care 🦋🌻
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  17706. Thank you so much 😊 the stomping seagull stole my heart too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17707. Hi Mike, I will definitely be repeating the early morning cruise! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17708. If the fire goes out in the winter it is very cold on the boat but when the fire is going it is super toasty. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17709. I won’t now either. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17710. The comments are so kind and I feel blessed to have such wonderful followers, yourself included. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17711. That’s so kind of you, Peter. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17712. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Lydia. It was sad and haunting wasn't it? The owl took my breath away. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋🦉
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  17713. That is so kind of you, thank you so much, Frances! Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  17714. Wise words, Gary!- Thank you so much. Have a super weekend- take care🦋🌻
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  17715. There is so much of it around the canals. I'm pleased that you like it. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17716. Thank you so much!Take care🦋🌻
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  17717. Thank you so much and Zephyr sends her woofy love. Have a super weekend and stay cool in the sunshine 🦋🌻🐾🐾🐶
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  17718. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  17719. Autumn is one of my favourite times to cruise for that reason. Thank you for watching- take care🌻🦋
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  17720. It’s not bitumen- it’s Keel Black. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week, Take care 🦋🌻
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  17721. Oh Mary, what a beautiful comment, thank you so much!🤗 You inspired me to put my vlogs in order which I have now done and that playlist links to the end of this video. Thank you once again. Have a great weekend🦋🌻
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  17722. It’s crazy isn’t it! 😱 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17723. The flooding is what I was referring as it has caught us out twice now. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17724. Hi Tom, we couldn’t get a guide for the River Great Ouse but we used a map which was very detailed and we bought from the lock keeper at Stanground Lock. I have a PDF of it so if you email me, I can send it to you if you like. My email is themindfulnarrowboat@gmail.com Thank you for your lovely comment, take care🌻🦋
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  17725. I didn’t go back for more which makes a change!🤭 Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  17726. Zephyr loves her boat life!🐾🐾 She is an excellent swimmer, but even still, she won't jump in the canal unless she knows that she can get out by herself- she has always been a cautious dog. Thank you so much for watching and for your comment. Have a super Sunday!🌻🦋
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  17727. Every comment was so helpful and warm wasn’t it? My friend, Francesca used to support others with their grief as she lost her baby boy when he was 21 months old so she would love the fact that there is a space on YouTube somewhere where she is doing the same even in her passing. Thank you so much for your beautiful comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17728. How exciting! I scan each page in and send them to my printer, Mark at Hullbridge designs and then he puts it into a book format and makes the books for me. I haven’t published as that is so expensive and there is very little profit so I print and sell in my own shop. Good luck! Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  17729. It was a bit of an adventure, Sandy but the tea and biscuits set it all right again.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  17730. Happy New Year to you too! Thank you for watching!🌻🦋
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  17731. ☺️ thank you ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  17732. It takes a whole afternoon or morning to complete each week but I normally write the poem the evening before. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17733. That is so kind of you. I am lucky to have such gorgeous scenery to film. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17734. How wonderful and generous of you ! 🤩 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17735. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17736. Thank you so much, Bob! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  17737. We certainly have had some weather haven't we! Let's hope it all calms down now. 🤞Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  17738. Thank you so much for your kindness! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  17739. It was really funny to see her so keen, but quite quickly she realised that it wasn't really that exciting after all! Thank you so much for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  17740. It does doesn’t it. Such a beautiful place though 🥰 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17741. Thank you for your kindness. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  17742. I have watched ants nests as I am a great fan of ants. I haven’t filmed one yet properly though. Good idea! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17743. 😂 You're so right! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  17744. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  17745. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the greenery. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  17746. I like to think that Zephyr was blowing the duck a kiss! 🐾🐾❤️ Thank you so much for your kind comment, Ann. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17747. I’m so pleased that you are catching up. My old videos are very rough around the edges as I didn’t really know what I was doing with a camera! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17748. Hello the crew of Naga Queen! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  17749. Zephyr will take off one day won’t she? 😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17750. Oh that is just so lovely to know. Thank you so much!🤗 Have a great week.🌻🦋
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  17751. It is like a winter wonderland here! 🥰🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17752. You have your business in a beautiful place! The Chesterfield canal is such a gorgeous stretch of water. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, take care 🦋🌻
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  17753. Thank you, John! Take care 🌻🦋
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  17754. Hi Kenny, thank you so much for subscribing and welcome aboard! I am so pleased that you enjoy nature as you'll find a lot of it in my vlogs as I am totally obsessed with learning as much as I can about the wildlife around me. Also, I was waiting for someone to challenge me with the first floodlights as I know that many football clubs claim to be the first and on the Wolves website, they have done just that!😄 You seem to know your stuff though, so I will believe you for now.👍 Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  17755. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  17756. Thank you so much, Stephen. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17757. No jam in the cupboard otherwise I would have done. 😋 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17758. Thank you so much, Frances. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  17759. I’m so sorry to hear about your dog passing away. You must be heartbroken. Sending you a 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17760. That’s a super quote there! Thank you so much for sharing it. Have a super week, take care 🦋🌻
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  17761. Hi Brad, I sell my 2022 and 2023 journal in my Etsy shop: themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com Thank you so much for your interest in buying it- that is so kind of you. Take care🦋🌻
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  17762. Hi Lizzie, I hope you are all well? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I did indeed get a wildlife camera for Christmas and until I got to this week, I was only managing to capture dog walkers and their dogs, but Middle Earth came up trumps! It took a lot of persuading for India to let me film her, but I am so pleased that she did. Have a super weekend and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  17763. It was sooooo spooky in there! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17764. Hi Steve, I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. I am glad that you thought that crossing the river wasn't the most stupid thing that I have done and I think because we got to the water point unscathed that it turned out that it wasn't too.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  17765. I agree. Thank you so much for such a kind comment.Take care 🦋🌻
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  17766. What a fabulous comment, thank you so much 😊 Each season has something beautiful to offer doesn’t it? Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  17767. Thank you, Ivan. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17768. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Julie! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  17769. Zephyr is the best company wherever we take her. She really makes me laugh and she has such a gentle nature. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a great weekend 🦋🌻🐾🐾
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  17770. Wow! It sounds like you have lots of adventures driving all around. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend and drive safely. Take care🌻🦋
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  17771. Thank you so much 😊 🤗 Take care 🦋🌻
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  17772. Thank you so much, Anthony. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17773. How wonderful having a surname which means, ‘bird’! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  17774. Thank you so much! Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  17775. There are terrapins in the canals that people have released there after deciding they don't want them as pets anymore. I filmed one a couple of years ago.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  17776. What an amazing gathering that must be! It’s a wonderful pub. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  17777. What a kind comment. Zephyr says thank you for the kiss! 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17778. Thank you so much, Paul. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17779. It’s such a beautiful place isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17780. They are beautiful birds aren’t they? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17781. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  17782. Thank you so much! 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  17783. No but I need to visit a physiotherapist now! 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17784. That’s so kind of you, Rosemary. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  17785. I think starlings are beautiful- on their own, glistening in the sunlight or as a murmuration, but then again, I also love pigeons!😁 Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  17786. 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 🦋🌻
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  17787. What a great starling interaction! My friend’s son raised a starling that was abandoned and it used to sit on his shoulder and it would answer to its name. They are very magical birds aren’t they? Take care 🌻🦋
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  17788. With so many windows my boat has become my floating bird hide!😂 Thank you for your lovely comment. Happy New Year!🥳🌻🦋
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  17789. I’m so pleased that it reminded you of your Mum’s tales. It must have been so difficult to live through the big freeze. Thank you so much for watching and for your kindness too. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17790. Thank you for your support!
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  17791. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  17792. They are funny aren’t they? 🤗🤭It’s lovely to hear from you, John. Thank you so much ☺️ Take care🦋🌻
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  17793. Mr M currently has his head in the Canal Companions Guide for Birmingham and loves nothing more than to read up on the places that we are going to visit. He loves the travelling to new places part of narrowboating and the cruising too. Thank you so much for your lovely words too. I really appreciate it.🤗🤗🦋🌻
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  17794. Hi Pancrazio, thank you so much for your lovely comment. Autumn is just super for fungi spotting and there seems to be such a variety at the moment. 🍄 It was lovely to see how beautiful Chip's little cross looked among the tiny flowers and mushrooms. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  17795. That’s so kind of you. I’m so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17796. The hard work was worth it! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  17797. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  17798. That’s so kind of you! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17799. That’s so kind of you. Freckles was a delight to draw. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17800. Hi Simon, you had tonsillitis too, but did you have your tonsils removed afterwards? I am so glad that you enjoyed the cruise, isn’t it nice to be able to see the water again? Here’s to seeing foxes one day! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻🦊
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  17801. You are so welcome. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17802. What wonderful information! I am a huge fan of the Cabbage Tree now. 🤩🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17803. That’s so kind of you. I have an Etsy shop: themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com where I sell my books. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17804. That is so kind of you, Scotty’ Thank you so much 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17805. They really are. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17806. I think it's great that you're jumping around the vlogs like that. 'Making a Pig's Ear of It' is the vlog with the Tamworth Pig. They are stunning creatures and one was particularly interested in Zephyr. I hope you enjoy watching it. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  17807. That is so kind of you. I only print copies of my journal to sell. Congratulations on being a published poet! Take care 🦋🌻
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  17808. Welcome aboard and thank you so much for your lovely comment. Hooray for the arrival of Fieldfare😍 Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  17809. That is such a great idea! I will have to start Zephyr on that training.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care.🌻🦋
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  17810. I’m a bag of nerves in a long tunnel! 😬Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  17811. I'm so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  17812. Thank you so much. Happy New Year! 🥳🌻🦋
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  17813. It was! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17814. I am so glad that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much 🤗 Have a super weekend 🦋🌻
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  17815. Hi Sandy, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am learning as I go and making plenty of mistakes along the way when it comes to knowing the names of all of the insects. I use books and identification keys as well as apps. We are going to go all the way to Sharpness. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  17816. It is a wonderful transformation to see nature reclaiming the space isn't it? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17817. That's right!Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  17818. It must be the gentle rocking of the water? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17819. Hi John, you have been such a positive support to my channel and I really appreciate your honesty. Thank you so much for your comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  17820. When I am looking for music to go with my nature pieces, I always start with searching through the cello music that I have. It doesn't always work out with this instrument, but I just love the sound of the cello! I am so pleased that you enjoyed the combination of music and images in this vlog. Thank you so much for watching and commenting, take care🌻🦋
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  17821. That is so true! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17822. I love sketching outside but it's not always easy to film and sketch at the same time. Thank you for your kindness. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17823. 🙈 what a thing to say!😂 May be this year, I’ll see fish🤞 Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  17824. The mushrooms were delicious! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17825. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  17826. It is wonderful to know that you are watching and enjoying the vlogs all the way from beautiful NZ! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17827. Yum! 😋Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17828. It turned out to be a great place to stay, even though we didn’t choose it. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend 🌻🦋
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  17829. Welcome to the channel, Peter!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17830. Thank you so much for not noticing my terrible turn; I think I would have done it better, if had had closed my eyes too! 😂 Have a super week, Deb! Take care 🌻🦋
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  17831. Oh my goodness! I bet that was such a beautiful sight and how lovely that they are coming back. I would love to see a pine marten. Have a super weekend and stay cool in the sunshine🌻👍🦋
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  17832. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Peter. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17833. Thank you so much, Richard. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17834. Thank you so much Chris and Alan! It is such a beautiful place isn’t it? Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  17835. Oh Billy, a technical question; I am not great at these!🙈 Let me explain to you in terms of running my engine; I only need to run the engine once a day, in the evening, in the winter for an hour with my solar set up and in the summer, normally, I don't need to run the engine at all to charge up the batteries. In the winter, I turn my fridge off at sunset and the wifi box too just to protect my batteries. Thank you for your question. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  17836. I think your biscuit game is wonderful! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17837. I recommend a visit; it is a fascinating place. Thank you so much for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  17838. Thank you so much, James and snap with the favourite book!🤩 Have a wonderful rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  17839. Hi John, I have just looked this up on CanalPlanner and there are 3 boats named Elk. Are you thinking of having a boat built and naming it Elk? Thank you for watching and commenting. Take care🦋🌻
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  17840. If you look at Boat Listings on CanalPlan.co.uk, you might be able to see if it is one of the three that are listed as being called Elk. It sounds lovely to have such wonderful memories of your time spent on it.
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  17841. Sadly, it is true that there are less garden birds. The same for butterflies and moths. We need to do more to protect them. I have a multi-fuel stove. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17842. Thank you so much for the encouragement. I really appreciate it. I will definitely keep on going. Have a wonderful weekend, take care.
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  17843. Thank you so much! ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  17844. I’ve not done that before. Komvoy sounds fun! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17845. That’s so kind of you, Don! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  17846. I was petrified in places! 😂Thank you for your kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17847. At last some dry weather! Enjoy it. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17848. Thank you so much, Mike. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
    1
  17849. Hi Lionel and Mary, I still get excited over rainbows! 🌈🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17850. Thank you so much for watching the vlogs and for your lovely comment. Love and happiness to you and your family too.🦋🌻
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  17851. Oh if only I could sing like Mary Poppins! 🤩 What a lovely comment. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17852. What a wonderful story about the beavers and the pond skaters. They are great insects aren’t they? Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  17853. Hi Lorraine, the fuel is not being used like it could be as it is so hard to get hold of. Cars and road vehicles are not allowed to use it at the moment due to tax rules. I found out how I could get some from a boater who had found New Era Fuels which is one of the only companies that will sell to individuals. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and week ahead 🌻🦋
    1
  17854. Being brought up in Ilford and Forest Gate is character building isn’t it! 😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17855. She really is!🐾🐾 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17856. Chris is an amazing artist isn’t he? Thank you for your kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17857. Thank you so much, that is such a lovely comment😊 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  17858. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17859. Hi John, I was shocked about that factory too and I also, couldn’t quite believe how many tomatoes their greenhouses used to produce; I would happily settle for being able to grow just one!😃 Thank you for watching and for your advice last week which you can see, I have taken! Have a super weekend!🌻🦋
    1
  17860. More jam on its way!🤩Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  17861. I am honoured to be your favourite! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17862. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  17863. We were told by the engineer after our engine issues to only have a small drop at the bottom of ours. It is one of the quirks of our engine. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  17864. The big boat traffic uses the MSC at high tide so Peelports keep the narrowboats back until this is over to avoid any issues. I would love to go further along it.Thank you for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17865. Thank you so much, Rikki! Take care 🦋🌻
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  17866. You are very welcome 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17867. That's right but not with much detail as it was in the distance. Take care🌻🦋
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  17868. You sound full of wonderful talents, Carol. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17869. Jenny really did go far too young.Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Deb. I really appreciate it. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  17870. Well what a right pair we are! I felt guilty that I wasn’t bringing you a good Crick show and you now feel guilty for encouraging me to promote the channel at the Crick show. Well you made me feel so much better with your comments last week so I hope that I can reassure you that you must not feel guilty. You weren’t to know how I would feel, after all, I’m on YouTube so it should be natural for me to feel at ease in the boating YouTube world. I think I only realised myself when I was there how shy I am about it all! What a great video from the NB Unlocked Team though!🤩👍
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  17871. What a great comment and so useful too. Thank you so much! I hope you’re enjoying a beautiful autumn. Take care🦋🌻
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  17872. I received your sunshine today- how very kind of you.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17873. The bow thrusters are broken. ‘We’ is me and my husband. He works away for part of the week and he can’t be in the vlogs as his job is in education. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17874. I’m so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs, Leslie. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17875. You are such a star, Anthony! 🤩Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  17876. Wow! 🤩 I will have to look out for the little owls when I’m next at Dunster Steam Train Station as I have got family down there. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17877. Thank you so much, Chris for the great advice. It’s good to know how much you liked the Middle Levels as I was starting to get worried about the lack of boaters visiting this part of the system. I thought there must be something that put them off? I will definitely pay the fee for those moorings. As for the vlogs, I’m so pleased you are enjoying them! Hopefully, I will release my next one today. Take care🌻🦋
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  17878. 😂😂😂 This comment had me in stitches, Jenny! Mr M is my superhero, maybe like "The Invisible Man". He is the brains behind our narrowboat life: working out where the nearest service points are, what things are needed for certain river crossings, how to fix things when they are broken ( when I have broken them) and just being wonderful really. I do the cooking and cleaning, but he works longer hours than me. We were best friends for four years before we got together, and that is the success behind our marriage, I think..that and his incredible patience!😁 Thank you for your lovely comment. 🦋🌻
    1
  17879. Possibly, but I am very happy with my stupidity and loss of savings! 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17880. What an kind thing to say! Thank you so much. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  17881. Thank you for your lovely comment, Paul. I visited Beeston near Nottingham and it was such a pretty place to take the boat. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17882. The story has a happy ending doesn’t it? Thank you so much for watching, take care 🦋🌻🦢🦢
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  17883. That is such a kind thing to say, Peter. I wouldn't ask anyone to support me as we are all feeling the pinch of additional costs. If someone chooses to be a Patron, I am always overwhelmed with their kindness and generosity. Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  17884. What a kind comment- thank you so much! Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  17885. They are brilliant! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17886. Thank you for such a lovely comment, Steve. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the videos. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17887. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  17888. It is such a coincidence that you have just watched this vlog as I mention it in my vlog which is going out this week and I talk about the way the kestrel hovers like that. It is such a shame that the kestrels didn't return to your tree in Hamstead Heath. Thank you for another lovely comment, take care🦋🌻
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  17889. 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17890. Oh that storm was such a near miss! Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  17891. It is vast- you just can’t travel through its vastness as it’s all silted up. 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17892. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! I hope you will like your book. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17893. Sunshine makes such a difference! Cornwall always gets the most sunshine too! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17894. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17895. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17896. It was an incredible sky and an amazing garden💚 Take care🦋🌻
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  17897. It was such an adventure on the Chesterfield Canal!🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17898. That is such a kind comment. Thank you so much! Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17899. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17900. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  17901. Little, green herons!🥰 Wonderful!🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17902. Thank you, Glyn. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17903. Hi Simon, oh I was so excited when I saw that otter! I really hope I see another one again one day soon and I'm sure you'll have your otter day now that you are on the water more. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  17904. It is so wonderful to know that you are watching all the way from beautiful Perth W.A. I hope you enjoy the vlog! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  17905. That is so reassuring to know.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17906. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much 😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  17907. My husband travels with me mostly but he can’t be on the vlogs due to his work’s strict code of conduct about being on social media. Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  17908. Good idea 👍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  17909. Your bread sounds delicious! 😋 Much better than my bread 🤭 Take care 🦋🌻
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  17910. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  17911. I’m so pleased. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17912. Wrap up warm! Thank you so much for watching 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  17913. I think the ground crew might communicate with the Boat crew by radio already? That’s a good question. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  17914. Hi Lorraine, I am glad you liked the rainbow eucalyptus; it's a beauty isn't it! Thank you for your lovely comment. Enjoy your week!🌻🦋
    1
  17915. I’m so pleased that you have got your book, Tim! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  17916. I loved my stop in Halesowen. It is a super place to visit. Thank you so much for watching and commenting, Christine. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  17917. Thank you so much for watching the vlogs this year. Happy New Year to you and your family!🦋🌻🥳
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  17918. Absolutely!🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend🦋🌻
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  17919. She is 7, Carl. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17920. I am so pleased that you have found my channel! Thank you so much for your interest in my book too. I will have some more in stock on Thursday. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
    1
  17921. Sadly, I have never seen a tree sparrow. Their numbers are much lower than the house sparrows. I would love to see one. Have you seen any? Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  17922. Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17923. That is so kind of you, Robin. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  17924. Thank you so much, Jean-Louis! The grebes are fascinating creatures to watch and I am glad you enjoyed it. Have a lovely week and take care.🌻🦋
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  17925. It all went well thank goodness! Thank you so much for your kind comment, Dianne. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17926. Hi Jenny, what a lovely comment, thank you so much! There isn't a river clean up that I'm aware of; if the debris is close to the boat and we can reach it safely, then we take it out and dispose of it. On the canals they have working parties that clean up the water though. Most boaters that I know have litter pickers on their boats and we often pick up rubbish on the towpaths. In terms of laying down in the grass, really I shouldn't do it as there is a risk of tick bites, but I just can't help myself- when I was in Oz though, I didn't lie on the grass for fear of snakes and crocs that might be sunbathing by the river!🐍🐊 Have a great weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  17927. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  17928. I hope they keep Burn's Bog from development. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17929. You are so right; I think unless you have found yourself a plot of land in the middle of nowhere to build a home and you generate all of your own energy and have your own well, then you are going to be paying more. Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  17930. Wow! That sounds amazing 🤩 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17931. What a lovely, comment! Thank you so much DB😊 Have a wonderful rest of the week. Take care🦋🌻🐾🐾
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  17932. Walking is such a great mood lifter isn’t it and when the sun comes out- well it’s absolutely perfect then! 😍 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17933. It's such a crazy thought isn't it! Thank you for your comment, take care🌻🦋
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  17934. Thank you, Michael for your kindness about the vlog! I hope watching this winter set of videos isn't making you feel cold.🥶 Take care🌻🦋
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  17935. You are very welcome, Helen. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋🍄🍄
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  17936. Thank you so much. Take care🦋🌻
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  17937. That is such a kind and lovely comment, thank you so much😊 Have a wonderful rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  17938. He doesn't want to be in the vlogs as his work wouldn't approve of him being on social media. One day, when he has retired, I hope he will appear on them more. 🤞 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  17939. It is ok to disagree with me. I don’t know this river yet although I’m getting to now. It is very unusual for a canal to flood that’s why it took me by surprise. Now that I am tracking it on an app, I feel more confident. I’m not ready for a house yet though.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  17940. It’s amazing isn’t it! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17941. The mill really was outstanding and I totally recommend a visit.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17942. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it, Christine! Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  17943. It really is one of the most beautiful places that I have been. Thank you for reminding me to do the tic check too. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  17944. It is a beautiful place; you must have loved growing up there? Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17945. 😂Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17946. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17947. Thank you so much 😊🌻🦋
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  17948. Thank you so much for such a kind and lovely comment. I really appreciate it🤗 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  17949. That is such a kind comment- thank you so much. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  17950. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17951. Thank you so much! Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17952. Thank you so much. Take care🐾🐾💚🌻🦋
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  17953. Hi Paul, I don't have a background in either art or nature, but just a love of both. Thank you so much for your interest in my book; I have my 2023 one on sale at the moment on themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com and then next Thursday, I hope to have the 2022 journal back in stock too.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  17954. I will look that book up and see if I can get it. They sound wonderful!. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17955. Thank you so much😊 I really hope that they get their nest box too.🤞 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  17956. Hi Jack- it is such a great canal isn't it? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  17957. Hi Tessa, you raise so many interesting points here and there are many things to consider.I believe that our waterway system could be used more effectively to generate green electricity like putting hydropumps at every lock and weir; humanure waste bins at every service point to reduce the issues at pumpouts and elsans and cut the cost of fixing and running them; collecting pennywort, pondweed and azolla from the water and then recycling it to companies to make HVO...I could go on but the waterways have so much possibility. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  17958. I think you should definitely visit your DNA origins- what a great idea!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy Easter! 🦋🌻🐣
    1
  17959. Thank you, Jada for joining The Mindful Narrowboat and for commenting. Take care🦋🌻
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  17960. Thank you so much, Murray. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17961. That’s so kind of you, James. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17962. Hello to you all the way to Canada!👋 Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super Friday and weekend ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  17963. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17964. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  17965. Oh my goodness your fall sounds so painful! I hope you are okay now? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17966. It really is a huge undertaking to maintain the canals isn’t it? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17967. How beautiful! Take care 🌻🦋
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  17968. Hi Lorraine, don't worry, I won't risk my identification of onions and eat them. I will watch them closely and see what they become. The bird was a jay and it is normally quite shy, but for some reason, it wasn't really bothered when it saw me filming from the other side of the road. When it puffed its head up like that though, I think it might have been warning me off by showing me how big and scary it can be! Beautiful birds though. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend.🦋🌻
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  17969. I really hope the people that have moved nearby start to encourage wildlife back into their gardens. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17970. Thank you for your lovely comment. It is great to be back. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  17971. Let's hope it gets a bit calmer!Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17972. I’ll have to do a video about that one day, but it’s enough to live on for a simple life. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17973. Welcome aboard, Dave! Thank you for such a lovely comment and it's super to know that you are a nature lover. It is very kind of you to go back through the videos, but please forgive some of the earlier film and edit work; I was teaching myself back then. Have a wonderful rest of the week. Take care too.🌻🦋
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  17974. That is so kind of you, Wendy! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17975. How beautiful! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  17976. It is great that you try and guess and getting it wrong doesn’t matter at all! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17977. Hi Paul, I can't help myself when it comes to spotting something exciting living or growing nearby! I must sound utterly ridiculous😂🙈 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17978. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  17979. Your childhood on a boat sounds idyllic. Thank you so much for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  17980. Sometimes, it is nice to sit and catch up, so I am really happy that you are doing that, Jack.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  17981. Thank you so much, Connie! Take care 🌻🦋
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  17982. Hello Guy, thank you for taking the time to comment and I am so pleased that you like the vlogs! I passed through Upware at the weekend and it is a very pretty place that I will stop at on my way back. Have a great week!🌻🦋
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  17983. It was so worth the trip to be at Chadderton! What a pretty place it was! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17984. Thank you so much for such a lovely comparison, Julie. I rather like the idea of the channel being a soothing balm! I agree with you about the old buildings; when I see those that have been preserved, it makes me feel so connected to the past. I am so glad that you are enjoying the adventures on the canals. Take care.🦋🌻
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  17985. You are so welcome 🤗🦋🌻
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  17986. Thank you so much, Robert. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17987. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it this week, Anthony! Take care 🌻🦋
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  17988. She is a good girl. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17989. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much!🤗Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  17990. That is very kind of you 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  17991. That is such a kind and lovely comment- thank you so much☺️ Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  17992. Thank you so much for your lovely comment! Welcome to the channel. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17993. Thank you 😊 It’s a Klausberg KB look it up on Amazon and read Kevin Dacre’s whole review; it is a work of art! Have a super weekend 🌻🫖🦋
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  17994. That is such a kind comment- thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  17995. I think there is a breakdown of costs somewhere and a lot of the money goes to maintenance? Thank you for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  17996. 😂 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  17997. I am very grateful for your encouragement and support. I never set out thinking that my journaling would be worth selling. You have raised an interesting point that I hadn’t considered, so I’ll look into it now. Thank you so much 😊 Have a great weekend 🦋🌻
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  17998. 🤩 What an incredible ancestor! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  17999. Thank you so much for watching.Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  18000. Hi Rolf, I did a calendar in the end and I will do one next year now too. Thank you for your support. Take care 🦋🦋
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  18001. Hello Heidi, thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. I haven't published anything yet, but I hope to publish my journal at the end of this year. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  18002. It is a very mindful way of life if you want it to be. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  18003. I hope your brother was ok as Ireland had a terrible time in that storm? Enjoy spending time with him in Tasmania. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18004. That is an amazing memory that you have! Thank you for your lovely comment. Happy New Year! 🥳🦋🌻
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  18005. Thank you so much! It is lovely to know that you enjoyed it. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  18006. Thank you, Frances!🤗 Take care🦋🌻🐾🐾
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  18007. She would love that! 😂🐾🐾🤗 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18008. Hi Elizabeth, I put a video out every Friday at 4:30pm. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18009. Thank you so much, Cindy! Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18010. Hi Christine, thank you so much for your lovely and kind comment. I don't think that I will ever sell the original journal, but I will do some copies at the end of this year for 2022's sketches and poetry. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  18011. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  18012. Sally sounds like she would be lots of fun on the boat! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18013. I work really hard behind the scenes but I am so grateful for this lifestyle. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18014. She is such a treasure, she really is!🐾💚🐶
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  18015. I loved the range of food that he had in his shop too and such good products. I also love the smell of essential oils when I stepped through the door...yum!😋 🦋🌻
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  18016. That is so kind of you. I might do some artwork separate to my journal one day. Thank you for your kindness. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18017. Hi Helen, thank you so much for your lovely comment. The light was beautiful that day; and amazing to cruise in. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  18018. Rain sounds wonderfully calming on a boat, but the bashing of the solar panels in the wind just doesn't have the same effect for me. My book is on Etsy which guests can buy on without creating an account. It's themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com I appreciate your interest in buying a copy. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  18019. Thank you so much, Richard. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18020. Great tip about the can! Border Collies are so intelligent; I bet it’s overthinking the whole hoover, blender thing. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18021. Hi Chris, I’m so glad that you are ok and well! I can’t believe you were at Crick and I didn’t see you; it would have been lovely to have a chat and catch up. Thank you so much for your kind words about the channel; it is so lovely to watch it grow. I am very lucky to have such wonderful subscribers too. It must be super to be out cruising again although sad to leave the otters behind. We changed our route due to family arrangements and this part of the waterways is just beautiful! Anyway safe and sunny cruising, Chris 🌻🦋🌞
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  18022. That is so kind of you, Peter!Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18023. 👋 Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18024. Thank you so much😊 I am really pleased that you liked it. What a lovely idea to send the picture and poem to the Harborough mail; I'm just a bit bashful when it comes to that sort of thing though which is really odd considering I have a YouTube channel! 🤪 Have a great week, take care🌻🦋
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  18025. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog this week.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18026. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  18027. It must be wonderful to be at Foxton in the summer with all of the plants there and hustle and bustle of excited gongoozlers and boaters. I really enjoyed my experience. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  18028. Hi Steve, I contacted the bat conservation charity as I was concerned to see the bat in the day and I thought that someone might have disturbed its habitat. That is when they informed me that this time of year, they might brave coming out in the day ,after hibernating over winter, if they are very hungry. I know what you mean about the swan story. What is really strange is the whole time that I was in Wolverley, I didn't see any swans and normally they are a common sight on the canals. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend🌻🦋
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  18029. Thank you so much, John! 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  18030. It is a stunning place! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18031. Glenn did you mean this comment for someone else? Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18032. I hope your computer issues are all sorted? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care🌻🦋
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  18033. That is so kind of you. I sell my books in my Etsy shop and there will be more in stock on Thursday. themindfulnarrowboat.Etsy.com Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18034. You are very welcome, Brian. Take care🦋🌻
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  18035. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18036. That’s a great idea! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18037. I am so utterly chuffed that you like my channel so much! Honestly, it is so lovely to read your comment and I have to pinch myself that you are talking about my videos. Thank you so much for your kindness. Have a great rest of the weekend and week ahead. Take care🌻🦋
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  18038. I really appreciate your kind comments and support. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 Take care🌻🦋
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  18039. Thank you so much 🤗 that is so kind of you. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  18040. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18041. Thank you for your lovely comment. I am so pleased that you enjoy the videos. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  18042. I really hope that you are okay? I wish that whatever is making you feel blue eases very soon.Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18043. Thank you ☺️ Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18044. That yew tree took my breath away and to stand under it on the cliff edge was incredible as it was alive with birdsong. You are right about the folklore and symbolism of the yew- especially around the afterlife which is why they are often in churchyards.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  18045. Really what owl? I wish I’d have known at the time. Thank you for watching, take care🦉🦋🌻
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  18046. What a kind thing to say. I practice hard at my art. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  18047. I will be and I also do it every year; it's such an enjoyable thing to do isn't it? It must be wonderful to have a garden mooring and watch your regular visitors and new ones arriving?Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18048. How beautiful that your father said that about the kingfishers! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18049. What a kind comment- thank you so much 😊 I sell copies of my journals in my Etsy shop, but I haven’t published them through a publisher as it is so expensive. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18050. I shall have to get a pair of sloggies, Jenny; they sound just the ticket for boat life. Thank you for watching and commenting. I can't wait to see your paintings. Take care🌻🦋
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  18051. It is soooooo pretty!Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  18052. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18053. That’s the plan! Thank you for watching Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18054. Thank you so much Sandy and Ruski. We’ll keep going through the winter as long as we don’t get frozen in! 🥶❄️⛄️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  18055. Hi Simon, hope you are ok. I am waiting for the video to process into HD which for some reason is taking ages? I don’t have patrons, so when it has processed all will be able to view it. I might put it out later on in the week now as releasing it late on Sunday evening is not a great time. Maybe on Thursday, a day after the football; we might all need some moments of mindfulness then! 🌻🦋👍⚽️
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  18056. Hi Zoe, my son will love your comment about the ‘good looking’ bit!😃 My painting is in the bow deck!😂 Thank you for your kindness though. Have a wonderful week. 🌻🦋
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  18057. It was such a character! 🤗 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18058. Hi Simon, I hope you are well and keeping warm? Fuel is such an interesting subject which I never thought I’d ever say, but it fascinates me!😂 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  18059. The Bridgewater happened after my last edit so I will mention on Friday. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18060. Thank you for the tip! Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18061. Hi Joseph, top of Narrowboat Alice Grace's policies is more funding for the canals! 🤭Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18062. Oh dear, I hope it is open and running when we get there!🙈 Great idea to pick the garlic though for a salad. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18063. Good question, the mosaics came long after the Tudor times, which is why they remain intact. Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  18064. They are so much fun aren’t they! A crash of rhinos is brilliant isn’t it 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18065. I hope you are well and recovering speedily since your op. Thank you for watching, Helen. Take care x🦋🌻❤️‍🩹
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  18066. That is such a kind thing to comment- thank you so much. I really appreciate it. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  18067. I haven't tried anymore bread recipes yet, but I will put them to the test. Thank you so much for sending me the tips. You are a star⭐️ Take care and keep on shining bright.⭐️🌻🦋
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  18068. I'm so pleased that you found it mindful, Lorraine.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a happy Easter weekend. Take care 🦋🌻🐣
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  18069. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. The canals are amazing places to travel on. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  18070. Thank you so much for watching, and you are very right about the venom being harmless. 👍 Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  18071. 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 🦋🌻
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  18072. 😅 Indeed! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18073. That is so kind of you. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18074. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  18075. I’m still travelling with my husband but he works away a lot. My work is all online and I move to a new place each week so if I wanted to, I could easily become detached from everything. Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18076. I will try my best to.👍😄 Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18077. Thank you so much AnnMarie for your kindness. Have a great weekend! Take care🌻🦋
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  18078. How wonderful! 🥰Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18079. That is such a kind comment- thank you so much, Scott! Take care 🦋🌻
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  18080. Thank you for your lovely comment, Lucinda. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18081. Hi Charlie and Barbara, thank you for your lovely comment. I was in your area last year; it’s a shame we missed you as Zephyr would have loved running around with your dogs. They sound wonderful! Have a super week, take care🌻🦋🐾🐾
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  18082. That is so kind of you, Michael! Thank you so much 😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  18083. To be honest, I think I am more of a Radagast too!😂 Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend 🦋🌻
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  18084. It’s wonderful that you come along with us too! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18085. There are less and less restrictions about dogs now but some shops still don’t allow them and some taxi drivers refuse. I was lucky with the taxi on that particular evening. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18086. Hi Vanessa, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I feel so fortunate to have this opportunity on my boat that I can’t help but smile. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  18087. It really is isn’t it? Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18088. Great idea! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18089. Thank you 🌻🦋
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  18090. Now alligators, that would be an interesting vlog wouldn’t it! I have put off the weed hatch inspection but it steered well today so hopefully it’s ok. I will check that this week. My next vlog should look very familiar to you as we have left the River Cam now. Thank you for your lovely comments and have a wonderful week!🦋🌻
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  18091. That’s so kind of you. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18092. Hi Sandy, I really hope you and your dog are ok in this Arctic Blast? We are managing ok, but it is more icy than snowy here. I do say "gorgeous" a lot don't I? 😂 I'm so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  18093. Thank you so much, Phil! Happy New Year to you too, take care🌻🦋🥳
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  18094. No, but I love Scotland! Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  18095. It would make a wonderful book all about their adventures! 🤩 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18096. That is so kind of you, thank you so much 😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  18097. A tea dance is like a ballroom dance but at lunchtime. They were all the rage back in the day but the Roman Lakes put events on every now and again to replicate that time. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18098. It must look absolutely beautiful in northern Canada right now! I have lived onboard for five years now and I have never felt unsafe. I live with my husband, but you won't see him on screen as his work doesn't permit a social media presence. He often works away though and still then I don't feel unsafe. Having Zephyr makes a big difference as she barks really loudly if anyone passes the boat at night. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  18099. 😢 oh no! It’s gone away now though? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18100. 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18101. Well you have just made my day- there must have been some good lighting when I filmed that one! 😂Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  18102. What a kind comment. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  18103. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  18104. Nanci, I was so lucky with the wildlife. Zephyr is great on Little Alice now but we have to lift her on. Thank you for watching and have a lovely weekend!🦋🌻
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  18105. You can’t achieve the top without having the bottom in place. Well spotted. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18106. That is so kind of you, Zoe- thank you so much. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18107. 🙈 Do you mean to say that I spent all that time on a fruitless task? 🙈 That sounds completely like me!🤭 At least I met a lovely lady and her son and found a scooter! Thank you so much for watching and commenting.Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  18108. She is my best friend 🐾🐾🥰 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18109. What a kind comment! I am so pleased that you found the channel. Thank you so much! Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  18110. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  18111. The lollipop was a bit of an experiment! 🤭 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18112. It’s a Scottish word for a kind of dreamy state- like thinking when you’re day dreaming. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18113. That is so kind of you, Lee. Thank you so much.Take care 🦋🌻
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  18114. Thank you so much, Tania! Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18115. Thank you so much ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  18116. That is so kind of you- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  18117. What a kind thing to do, Lorraine! Thank you so much ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  18118. There are many single-handed boaters on the waterways, but I am doing the locks with my husband. He can't be on the vlogs due to his work's strict code of conduct about being on social media.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  18119. And to you too! 🤗Take care 🌻🦋
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  18120. Hi Rob- what a lovely and kind comment, thank you so much! ☺️ I have just had a look at Never More Than 4s vlog about their bioethanol stove and I am very impressed- thank you so much for the recommendation! Take care 🦋🌻
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  18121. What a kind comment, thank you so much, Dan!🤗 It is such a special thing to see the snowdrops; even though the winter isn't over, it's like a sign that it won't be long. Have a super Sunday!🦋🌻
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  18122. Thank you so much for such a lovely, kind comment. I am so pleased that you like my drawing. I have practised hard since moving on my narrowboat, so I can't call myself a natural artist, also I can't draw from memory very well, so I take lots of photos and use them to draw from. I would love to do an art course, so I might start looking out for a good one. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  18123. How wonderful! Say hi to Chas from me! Enjoy every minute of it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18124. 🙈 I made a big mistake and got my Castletons muddled up! I will apologise in next week’s vlog to all those that I have led up the garden path. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18125. I really can’t say but there is a Facebook page which shows how badly people have moored so you might find it that way? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18126. Hi Shirley, the road where you live sounds beautiful in its autumn glory. Your father grew up in a lovely part of the world. It is gorgeous here. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful week, take care🌻🦋🍂🍁
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  18127. That is so true! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18128. Thank you so much! Take care 🌻🦋
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  18129. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend🦋🌻
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  18130. I am a Gemini- spooky! 😃 Take care 🦋🌻
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  18131. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for watching the vlogs. I wish you, too health and happiness and I will let you know when my book is ready. Thank you so much for your interest in it. Take care and have a great rest of the week.🌻🦋
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  18132. Ruth, it is an absolute pleasure! Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Have a great week 🦋🌻
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  18133. Thank you so much, Susan. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18134. That’s so kind of you, Irene. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18135. What delicious teas you drink! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18136. Hi Simon, the church bells ringing out across Thurmaston and the empty streets really made the day significant. The drink is definitely, as you say, a concoction and India started me drinking it as a 'super tea'. It is actually really warming and nice, although not one for dunking a biscuit into! I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  18137. What an incredible family history you must have! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18138. My advice would be to try and keep a small property and rent it out or Airbnb it. You can stay in a marina too as an option. Good luck with following your dreams. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18139. Hi Jack, I have kept my dentist in Essex and visit when I go back to see my family and I register as a visitor if I need to see the doctor. It takes 16 days as a guest to be accepted into the surgery. That way, I can get my inhalers as I’m asthmatic. Thank you so much for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  18140. 😂 Eventually! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18141. 🐾🐾🤗
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  18142. You are so welcome. Thank you for watching and commenting.Take care🦋🌻
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  18143. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18144. I have never seen an elephant hawk moth before but I filmed a White Ermine moth. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18145. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it, Robin!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18146. I know what you mean. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18147. Slime moulds are upon us and I am so excited to see how many different ones that I can find this year! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  18148. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the videos.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  18149. Oh Veronica, I am crying reading your beautiful comment. The blue tit on your car window- what a truly powerful moment that must have been? I am so pleased that you are finding those moment when Terry is still near. Thank you so much for your kindness.Take care 🦋🌻
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  18150. It was so lovely to meet you too and I’m so glad that you kept watching afterwards. Thank you so much for your lovely comments and support. I hope you and your family have a wonderful New Year!🌻🦋🥳
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  18151. You are so welcome, Mark! Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely comment. The autumn colours are really starting to pop this week which is wonderful to see. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  18152. Zephyr is a Labrador retriever.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  18153. Thank you so much for subscribing! I am so pleased that you like the vlogs too. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  18154. What a lovely comment, thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  18155. Thank you for your comment, David. We left on Saturday but had a bit of an adventure which I will vlog about in two weeks! It was great to meet you. Take care🌻🦋
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  18156. Sending you a gentle, cool breeze.🌬️Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  18157. I'm definitely a deep believer in nature.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18158. That is so kind of you, Maureen.Thank you so much for watching.Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  18159. I'm glad that you enjoyed it. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18160. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  18161. Thank you so much 😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  18162. I hope you have a wonderful holiday and get to have that narrowboat break as well. Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  18163. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18164. It is isn’t it! Thank you so much for watching, Dianne. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18165. It really is a wonderful place. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  18166. Thank you! Take care 🌻🦋
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  18167. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18168. Thank you too! Take care 🦋🌻
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  18169. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  18170. Cycling must have been so difficult with all that snow! 😱 What great memories. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18171. Very good and sensible advice; I will wear more suitable clothing next cold snap. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  18172. Thank you so much! Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18173. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18174. It sounds like an effective teaching tool! 👍😂🦋🌻
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  18175. That’s so kind of you, John. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18176. I know, but they don’t use them. Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18177. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  18178. 😂 What an udderly brilliant idea! 🤩🤭Thank you for your comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18179. Stay well and warm too! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  18180. 🙈 Oh no! I am so sorry. I should have put a warning on my vlog this week! 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18181. You are so kind-thank you for your lovely comment. Happy New Year! 🥳🦋🌻
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  18182. I hope you are better now? Thank you so much for your kindness. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18183. Thank you so much, Otter! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  18184. We have libraries and book swaps on the side of the road and in old telephone boxes. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18185. Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  18186. Thank you.😊 Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  18187. Thank you so much, Otter!😊 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  18188. Hi Simon, I hope you are well and enjoying the sunshine with your dogs. We do have a car, so we cycle back to it when we have moved to park it close by. This does mean looking for appropriate mooring spaces. I don’t use the car as my work is all online but Mike commutes to work in it. I do watch Dave on NB Isness; he is a wonderful photographer and produces beautiful vlogs doesn’t he? Thank you for your lovely comments and take care🌻🦋
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  18189. That is a good question about electric boats and I am not sure, but if you watch @NarrowboatLifeUnlocked, they have an electric boat and they explain in some of their vlogs how long it will run on charge. I think the technology is still a work in progress. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18190. So many lovely people. 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18191. How wonderful to have foxgloves growing along the roads like that! Such a special spirit lifter when driving.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18192. Thank you, Simon and a Happy Christmas to you and your family too! Hopefully, I will put a vlog out before Christmas. Have a great weekend and week ahead! 🌻🦋
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  18193. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I agree with you about Debdale Lock- it is very special indeed. I will look out for that chippy. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  18194. That's so kind of you, Michelle.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18195. Hi Steve, thank you so much for your lovely comment! Doublet the Duck was so striking with the purple and green feathers. Salted caramel spread is delicious on toast with bananas! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  18196. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18197. Thank you so much for watching the vlog. It was a tricky situation at the level crossing that day. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18198. I would love to try a landscape one day. Thank you so much for your encouragement. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18199. I will look out for that! Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18200. Thank you so, so much for buying it. I am so pleased that you like the books. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18201. I need to do an up to date one, but we want to finish some things first that need doing.Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18202. It is isn't it?Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18203. I hope the pub landlord can hang in too and that the local people pay the Black Lion a regular visit.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  18204. I hope to have 2022 in stock on Sunday and then the 2023 journal in stock by the following weekend. Thank you so much for your interest. Take care🌻🦋
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  18205. Thank you so much. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  18206. I am so pleased this brought back some lovely memories of your childhood. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18207. Ponte carlo! Is that what the locals call it- I love that 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18208. Thank you so much, Rod. I am so pleased that you enjoy watching them as I really enjoy making them. Have a wonderful week, take care🌻🦋
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  18209. Great tip! 👍 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18210. What a lovely local walk to have! Thank you so much for your kind comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18211. I’m so pleased you found my channel and you are enjoying it- thank you so much! Have a super rest of the week, take care 🦋🌻
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  18212. Thank you so much, Dianne. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18213. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, epcode. I film with a Panasonic Lumix 2000 and my phone. Have a great rest of the week.🌻🦋
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  18214. That’s so kind of you. Zeff says thank you for the kiss🐾🐾😘Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18215. That’s so kind of you- thank you so much. 😊 I sell my books in my Etsy shop which I am hoping to restock in a week’s time. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18216. I sold out this week but I will be restocking in the next couple of weeks. My book to the USA costs $49.98 £30
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  18217. Thank you for your interest. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18218. Zephyr is her name. I hope you get your boat one day soon. I’ll cross my fingers for you, take care🌻🦋
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  18219. Thank you so much, Billy! 😊 Have a super weekend, Take care 🦋🌻
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  18220. That is so kind of you, Jill! 🤗 Thank you so much for watching 😊 Have a super weekend, Take care 🦋🌻
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  18221. I hope so. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18222. Weren’t they fabulous boats! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18223. I am so pleased that it arrived and that you like it. Thank you so much for buying it too. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18224. I really should have kept a count shouldn’t I? It’s probably about 1500 locks so far. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18225. Very true. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  18226. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18227. 200 Monarch butterflies! 🤩 That must have been an amazing sight. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18228. Zephyr definitely does out think me every time!😂🐾🐾 Thank you for your lovely comment. Happy New Year! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  18229. It must have been wonderful to grow up in this area. I hope you sleep better tonight. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18230. Thank you, John. It’s strange you said that about The African Queen as that was nearly the title of the vlog! Have a super week. 🌻🦋
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  18231. Thank so much. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18232. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18233. You’re welcome ☺️ Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18234. It was very scary: Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18235. It really made me smile! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18236. What a kind comment- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋😅
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  18237. 🦋🌻
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  18238. It's nice to be back, Gary and Irene! I hope you are both keeping well? Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18239. I know!🤭Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  18240. 🤗🤗 Thank you so much, Ann! Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18241. 😋 I know! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18242. There is nothing like the soothing sound of tea being poured in a cup is there? 😻Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  18243. Thank you so much for your kind comment. I sell my journals in my Etsy shop: themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com Take care 🦋🌻
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  18244. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  18245. Thank you so much for your magic comment! Take care🌻🦋
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  18246. I am so pleased that you found the vlog relaxing. Have a super week. Take care🦋🌻
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  18247. Oh you must let me know how sneezewort gets on in your garden! 🤩 It sounds like you have green fingers and I bet your flowers looked wonderful this year. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18248. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Jan. it’s great to hear that you have red kites near you too. Take care🦋🌻
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  18249. I have a compost toilet and recycle my waste into compost.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Take care🦋🌻🎄
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  18250. 😂🐾🐾Thank you for your lovely comment. Happy New Year! 🥳🦋🌻
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  18251. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18252. Please don’t apologise for not buying me a coffee; I am just happy to have you watch and enjoy the vlogs. I’m so grateful to you for buying journals and I’m so pleased that you like them. Thank you so much. 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18253. I do love pigeons too! Years ago, when I lived in Lanzarote, one flew to my house one day and followed me around for weeks on end until it decided it was time to leave.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, bald eagle spotting! 😂 Take care 🦋🌻
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  18254. Oh how wonderful to watch the emus and see their family grow like that. I would sit and observe them for ages if I was there!Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18255. It was such a privilege to follow the Danny! Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18256. Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18257. Great advice! Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  18258. Hi Wendy, I like the 'fluffle' of rabbits too and apparently that is an actual word for them! Good luck with the competition. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  18259. I hope you have a great year too, Vanessa. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  18260. Your comments are super Russell! ⭐️Thank you so much for taking the time to write them. I really should order my vlogs, so that it is easier for viewers to watch them. I will try to organise that soon. Take care🦋🌻
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  18261. They were offering me the right advice from the other side; we just couldn't hear each other properly! 😂Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  18262. It cures when dries so it doesn't wash off. It also dries really quickly. Since then, a friend of mine has given me a link to a website which does a wide range of water based colours that are suitable for steel. Thank you for watching, have a great weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  18263. I haven’t heard of cheese wiz but it does sound like it would be a perfect snack match. Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  18264. I am so pleased that you found the vlog soothing. That is lovely to know. Thank you for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  18265. That is so kind of you, Maria.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18266. Thank you so much for your love and prayers; I really appreciate it.Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  18267. Thank you so much for your kind comment. We wouldn’t have done that journey if we didn’t have to though. Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  18268. It really is the beauty and wonder of exploring the canals. This canal has it all to offer. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18269. 😂 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18270. It was coiled like that to protect itself I think. I read that they can omit a nasty odour if really threatened. Beautiful creatures! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18271. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18272. It was such a relief to know that we could get through the lock! Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Chris. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18273. Thank you so much for going back over the old vlogs too. Take care🦋🌻
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  18274. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18275. That is so kind of you, Kim!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  18276. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  18277. 🦋🌻
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  18278. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18279. I think I would like your pumpkin pie! 😋 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18280. Hi Michael, Neil the Seal has got a lot of fish to choose from and apparently the local fishermen are not great friends of his! I think he/she is wonderful though and such a character!🦭 Nanny Tomo has amazing stories to tell and I could listen to her all day. Have you ever come across otter on your fishing adventures? Thank you for your lovely comment and take care🌻🦋
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  18281. What a wonderful story that you proposed to your wife in such a beautiful spot. I had a meal in that pub and watched as a barn owl flew over. Then, when we left, a great, big seal was sat on the pontoon next to the car park, spectacular! I can’t wait to see the rest of this river! Take care.🦋🌻
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  18282. Thank you so much- that's so kind of you. Have a super weekend, take care 🌻🦋
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  18283. 🤗🦋🌻
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  18284. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! I really hope your friend will like it. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  18285. Thank you so much, Kathleen. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18286. 😂😂😂 I know! I mean how can I lose them on a narrowboat! 🙈 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18287. How amazing to have built a bungalow! Did i really use a teabag in this episode? 🫣 Shame on me!🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18288. You’re welcome ☺️ Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18289. Thank you so much🤗 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  18290. It is so lovely to know that I am bringing back memories of your last big chug. The Fieldfare must like it in Braunston, perhaps they are old boatman from bygone years in bird form! I am so excited to stop off in Leamington Spa and thank you so much for your mooring tips. We need these as we have not explored this part of the system yet, so we will do as you have suggested when we get there. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  18291. Do you know if they still have that pump? Hats off to them if they do! I keep “Little Alice” in storage until the summer; she is a fold away but the roof is running out of space!😃Thank you so much for your lovely comment, safe cruising!🌻🦋
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  18292. Oh yes, they make wonderful therapists! 🥰 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18293. 🙈 Oh no! 😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  18294. Yum! 😋 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18295. That is so kind of you. When I went to teacher training college, my lecturers told me that I needed to speak grammatical correctly if I was going to be teaching so I had to reteach myself to speak properly and it’s stuck since then although after a couple of drinks my Essex comes out! 🤭 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18296. That’s so kind of you; I haven’t seen an otter since then…yet! 🤞Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18297. Hi John, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am sorry that it has taken me so long to respond but I was stuck in a clifftop lodge overlooking the Bristol Channel during storm Eunice! Long story, but it is great to come back alive and be able to read your message. Take care🌻🦋
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  18298. Thank you so much for your thumbs up and utterly lovely comment.😊 I really appreciate it. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  18299. No- I’m one of those fools too! 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18300. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18301. He really must eat a ton of the stuff before pulling that ferry every day! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  18302. Thank you, Steve for your lovely comments. A handle is a great idea, but I think I’d even struggle with that to be honest! Have a week full of sunshine!🦋🌻🌞🌞🌞
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  18303. It's great to know that you are going back through the vlogs- thank you so much! Take care🌻🦋
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  18304. Thank you so much, Hans for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  18305. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am so pleased that you enjoy it when I visit the towns and villages as I love spending time exploring these places that my boat takes me too. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  18306. Yep, Oops! 😬🌻🦋
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  18307. 😂 Forever an optimist me!😂😂 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18308. It is great having fresh herbs isn't it not only for the cooking but the smell from the roof is delicious! Thank you for your lovely comment- take care🦋🌻
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  18309. It is still there but not as painful as before. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18310. Thank you for your lovely comment and for your guess too. I will let you know if you were right on Friday. Take care🦋🌻
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  18311. I’m so pleased that you like the videos, Linda. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18312. I can't remember this vlog now so I'll have to go back and see why I mentioned soda? Thank you for watching though, take care🦋🌻
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  18313. I love that one! 🐾🐾😍Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18314. That is so kind of you, Sue!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy Easter! 🦋🌻🐣
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  18315. Hi Paul, thank you so much! Yes, we have had some downpours haven’t we? I’m grateful that I’m not on the river. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  18316. That is so kind of you.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  18317. I shall look out for it when we head back that way. 👍🦋🌻
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  18318. Hi Lorraine, there should be some more journals in my shop in the next couple of weeks; they are being reprinted at the moment. I'll put out a post when they are in. Thank you so much for your interest. Take care🌻🦋
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  18319. Congratulations! What a wonderful name for a narrowboat too- I’ll keep a look out for you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18320. Casper, I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  18321. It is great to be back. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  18322. Oh, on the inside! 🤭 Whoops, I thought I must be doing something wrong. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  18323. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it, Ruth. It was a bit of an emotional roller coaster wasn't it?Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18324. It is such a pretty part of the world to cruise through. I’m so glad that it made you feel relaxed. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  18325. We really are lucky to have the defined seasons aren't we? I love watching them change.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18326. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. There is so much wildlife, especially newly hatched, on the water at the moment that it is just wonderful to film. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  18327. I don’t think you’re mad at all; you are putting good quality diesel in your engine and your engine will thank you for it. Take care🌻🦋
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  18328. Ah yes the Caen Hill Flight that is also a challenge! 😳Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a great weekend 🦋🌻
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  18329. That is so kind of you, thank you so much, Robert for your comment. Have a super week, take care- Zephyr likes the part about her very much!🐾🐾🌻🦋
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  18330. What a kind comment- thank you so much 😊 I really appreciate that. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18331. I really wouldn’t change a thing as every mistake is a lesson learned. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  18332. Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the journey. Happy New Year to you and your family, Matt🌻🦋🥳
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  18333. Alice Grace was fine- thank you for asking. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18334. There is alway something to see under a rock, but yes you are so right, that rock should always go back exactly as it sat before. Also, if you live in a country with dangerous snakes, then this is probably not a good hobby to have.😱Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  18335. I am alone for part of the week as my husband works away. He can’t be in the vlogs due to his work commitments and the sensitive nature of his job. Thank you for watching. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18336. What a kind comment! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  18337. I like all teas really but Assam is a favourite of mine. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18338. I hope you enjoyed your long weekend in Chester? Zephyr really knew which portion of that stick she wanted didn’t she? 😂🐾🐾Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18339. That is so kind of you! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care🦋🌻
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  18340. I know, sorry about that but I’m relieved that you still enjoyed it. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  18341. Hi Sandy, thank you so much for your kindness. I am so pleased that Ruski is by your side.Take care 🦋🌻
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  18342. What a kind comment!Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  18343. 🙌
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  18344. Great advice! Thank you so much 😊 Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18345. Your very welcome 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18346. Welcome aboard, Sue! Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for joining the journey with me. Have a wonderful week 🦋🌻
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  18347. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it! Take care 🦋🌻
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  18348. Thank you so much for randomly finding my channel and welcome aboard- Greg! I am so pleased that you have subscribed. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  18349. Hi Vanessa, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I like the red brick too. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  18350. Thank you so much for your kindness, Andrew.Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  18351. 😂😂😂 I completely agree that one piece of choclate is a whole bar as it's not broken up which means, in my book, that you need to eat another two of those! 🤪Thank you so much for making me laugh. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18352. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  18353. I am so pleased that you found it relaxing! What a kind comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  18354. Thank you so much for your guess. I'll let you know if you were right next week. Take care🦋🌻🌼
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  18355. What a kind comment, Mark! Thank you so much 😊 the boat lift was an incredible experience and the views were spectacular. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18356. I really am not that tidy; i just don’t film the messy bits!😂 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18357. That’s so kind of you! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18358. Zephyr was over the moon with that pupachino! 🤭🐾🐾❤️ Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18359. Every creature great and small plays its part doesn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18360. It is a word that describes the sound and movement of the birds so well doesn’t it? Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18361. Hi Martin and Linda, thank you for your lovely comment. Unfortunately, I don’t give out my exact location for safety reasons but if you see me, then it would be great to say ‘hi’. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18362. Sorry about my tinkly music. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18363. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Take care🌻🦋
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  18364. I am so happy to be part of your Saturday morning coffee routine. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and you are right, I do not want anything more than my devoted Lab. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋🐾🐾
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  18365. That spot was so beautiful and is one of my all time favourites now I think. Sorry I didn’t get to say hi. I must have been out walking Zeff. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18366. I’m so pleased. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  18367. That is so kind of you, David- thank you so much! Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  18368. Well done, Andrew! 🐝🫖🌻🦋
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  18369. Holly the Cafe Boat is a great channel isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18370. You are so very welcome! 👍Have a wonderful week🌻🦋
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  18371. That is very kind and brave of you! 🤩🤭 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18372. In next week's vlog, you'll see what happened when we tried to get down to Froghall. That must have been a lovely cycle with your daughter. Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  18373. Thank you so much, Ronald. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18374. It’s a great sound isn’t it? That’s one of the magic things about camping. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18375. I'm so pleased that you found the video interesting. Thank you so much for watching.Take care 🌻🦋
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  18376. What a lovely comment, Mick! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  18377. Wasn’t it a special thing to see! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18378. My heart was in my mouth too! 😂Thank you for your lovely comment! Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18379. That’s so kind of you and you’re right- never rush. 🤩 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18380. Thank you so much. It makes so much sense to me to make good of a canal problem(canal weed) to solve a fuel problem but changing legislation is only going to happen if those in power see the benefits in it. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  18381. Oohhh, they sound wonderful! 🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18382. Thank you, Jean Louis. We also do a bird count but I think that is in the autumn. I hope you have not been affected by the terrible floods? Take care🦋🌻
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  18383. I wish you and your family the same. Every human being needs to look out for their fellow human being and country leaders need to strive to protect the people and planet because like you say you can’t control nature but you can take care of it.
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  18384. Thank you so much for your kindness, John.😊 Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  18385. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am so pleased that you enjoy watching the vlogs. My book should be back in the shop early next week. I am just waiting for it to come back from the printers. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  18386. That is so kind of you. I have just restocked my shop with 2023 books. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18387. What a kind person you are to make such a lovely comment! I’m not sure I’m worthy of half of it though🤭 but I really appreciate your words. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18388. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18389. I think the birds know that we are trying to count them and they play a game of hide and seek with us! 😂 Hopefully, you'll have loads in your garden now we're not counting them anymore.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  18390. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18391. That is a super trick- I'll remember that! 🤩 Take care🌻🦋
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  18392. That is so kind of you, Graham! Thank you for your lovely comment and welcome. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  18393. Thank you for watching and commenting. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18394. You’re welcome! Thank you so much for your lovely comment Take care🌻🦋
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  18395. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it! Sorry about my awful puns! 🙈 Take care 🦋🌻
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  18396. Thank you so much, Vicky! I hope you and your family are all well and happy. Have a super weekend and week ahead! 🌻🦋
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  18397. Thank you for your comment, Bill. Barn Owls are magical creatures aren’t they? When it was perched on the fence it looked like a cat with wings! Have a great week!🌻🦋
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  18398. I’m so blown away with how beautiful it is so I can forgive the battle to get through all of the locks. 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18399. I think you're right! Country knowledge is full of wisdom so I'd like to pick up as much as possible. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  18400. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed this vlog. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18401. The FAME diesel is diesel which has 7% biodiesel added to it, but the biodiesel is the first generation biodiesel which caused problems. It leads to something called "sticky fuel" and this has caused lots of problems with farming machinery. CRT would like to promote HVO but the government red tape means that it is not possible to get it across the network yet. Thank you for your comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  18402. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18403. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18404. There were so many storms this year! But we got through them fortunately. Thank you for your lovely comment, Jack. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  18405. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  18406. Zephyr loved her back scratch! 🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care🦋🌻
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  18407. Sadly, I didn't find the chimney cap and then in next week's vlog, there is another chimney saga too! Zephyr is wonderful company. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  18408. You are so welcome, Ruth!😊 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  18409. 🤗 It was lovely to meet you too. Thank you for helping me to rescue my boat too! 🤭 My bee T shirt is from the wildlife trust; it's ideal for you on your boat.Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18410. I’m so pleased that you regularly hear your cuckoo. That is reassuring to hear. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend, take care 🌻🦋
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  18411. One day, I hope to rescue chickens that are about to be culled and so when that day comes, I shall plant silverbeet for them- thank you for that advice. Have you heard of Fresh Start for Hens? It's a rescue centre for chickens. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  18412. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  18413. Yes I am here all year round and I love the changes in seasons. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18414. What a wonderful thing to do! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18415. I’m so pleased. Thank you so much. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18416. Mr M is my husband who prefers to stay a mystery and doesn’t want to be in the vlogs. He always watches though. Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  18417. That’s so kind of you. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18418. Coventry was such a great stop! Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18419. It was a bit of a roller coaster! 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18420. Thank you so much for your comment! Have a super rest of the week. take care🦋🌻
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  18421. I promise you that you could change the gas if you were shown how to. Thank you for watching and for your kind comment too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18422. Thank you for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  18423. They are beautiful aren't they!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18424. Thank you for watching! Take care 🌻🦋
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  18425. Hi William, I edited out the bit where I nearly set fire to the little island I was on that day! 🤭 Luckily, there wasn't any damage.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18426. I will be there! Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you. Take care 🌻🦋🥳
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  18427. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18428. It's so handy isn't it! Take care 🌻🦋
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  18429. You are so welcome.🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  18430. What a wonderful discovery! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18431. I am so sorry to hear that you have received sad news. I hope that you are ok? Thank you so much for watching my vlog and for your lovely comment. I was surprised by the Droitwich Canal too! Take care🌻🦋
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  18432. Hi Lynda; I can see why you loved that walk; it is very pretty. The moorings at Bugsworth are only 48 hours so I couldn’t stay long enough to film there properly. Sorry about that. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18433. Happy Palm Sunday, William. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18434. Ohhh, how exciting! I'm sure you'll have an amazing time on the Helmsman course. It must so pretty in Market Harborough this time of year. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super time learning everything narrowboat, take care🦋🌻
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  18435. It baffles me as to why there aren't many boats there; it is absolutely beautiful! Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  18436. 🤭 You can't be wasting your tea! I hope you rung your shirt back out into the cup. 🤣 Happy and safe cruising- hugs to Coco too! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18437. Not yet. Thank you so much for watching 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  18438. Thank you so much, Helen! Take care 🌻🦋
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  18439. What a kind and lovely comment- thank you so much ☺️ Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  18440. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment, Big D. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18441. Hi Simon, thank you so much for your lovely comment. Each week, I keep providing these flashbacks for you, aren't I kind!😂 When I first started my nature journal, I tried to stick to all of the rules for beginner drawers and now, I seem to have forgotten all of those rules, but it's much more fun just picking up a pencil and freely scribbling. Oh let's hope that this fog disappears and you have a safe and relaxing weekend too, take care🦋🌻
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  18442. It must have been so exciting to have been in the water surrounded by insects and bats like that!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18443. Hi Gerry, it's so lovely to hear from you. How wonderful to have had a Captain- what a beautiful image of him pulling the old beet cart too. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  18444. That’s so kind of you! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18445. Hi Jayne, when the light hits the canal bridges in the afternoon it is spectacular for photography and filming. Autumn throws up some amazing light. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful week, take care🌻🦋
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  18446. Hi Jayne, when the light hits the canal bridges in the afternoon it is spectacular for photography and filming. Autumn throws up some amazing light. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful week, take care🌻🦋
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  18447. The river is a completely different experience and mooring is much trickier but the wildlife is spectacular. During the summer months, our solar panels will power all of our needs and we won't need to run the engine to charge up our batteries. The last couple of days, it has been 100% solar powered too. They are brilliant.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  18448. I'm surprised there doesn't seem to be a proper plan in place for the end of diesel too! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  18449. Thank you so much for your kindness. Please, keep on drawing; I promise you it's all about the practice and it's such a buzz to see how quickly you can improve. I couldn't draw for toffee when I started keeping my journals and slowly and surely, I am getting better. Happy doodling! Take care🦋🌻
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  18450. Thank you, Marietjie!😊
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  18451. Hi Helen, thank you so much for your kind wishes. I was disappointed to not have a sweet treat with my tea too! I'll make sure that I don't do that again!😂 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  18452. 🐾🐾💚🌻🦋
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  18453. They are delicious! 😋 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18454. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  18455. It is such a changeable river isn’t it? So beautiful though. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18456. Wow! I didn’t know that the Aurora Borealis crackled too. What an amazing experience that must be. Thank you for your lovely comment, Mark. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18457. Thank you so much for you lovely comment. It is great to know that you enjoyed the visit. Have a super weekend🦋🌻
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  18458. That is so tragic and sad. All of those families affected by such a disaster is heartbreaking. I hope you are ok? Take care 🌻🦋
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  18459. Hi Monica, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I did paint the butterfly. There is a vlog about it from when I was on the Gloucester and Sharpness two years ago. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18460. Thank you 🙏
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  18461. Hi George, you are right! The previous boat owners came from Heywood and that is why you saw the place name on our boat. If you watch some of the older vlogs, you'll see the Heywood Monkey painted on the side too, but I have removed that, as it was not the prettiest monkey that I have seen. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  18462. Thank you so much 😊 take care 🦋🌻
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  18463. That’s so kind of you! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18464. Hello Anthony and thank you for another super-lovely comment. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the scenery and wildlife this week. Zephyr is always looking for the biggest stick that she can find and I'm sure she'll find an even bigger one this week!🐾🐾 Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  18465. Wow! Thank you so much. I am so pleased that you enjoy the videos.Take care 🦋🌻
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  18466. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  18467. Thank you so much, Margaret! I am chuffed to bits!🪩🥳🌻🦋
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  18468. That is such a kind comment- thank you so much! Take care🌻🦋
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  18469. You are so welcome. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  18470. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Robert and Sharon and for watching twice too! Take care 🦋🌻
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  18471. Have a good week at work! I am so pleased that Zephyr made you laugh. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18472. Thank you so much ☺️ Take care🌻🦋
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  18473. They really are the best water bottles aren't they? And you are so right about them being 'bed hogs' too!😂🐾🐾 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  18474. Hi Pete, the weather was nice yesterday but today it's back to rain and cold where I am! 🙈😂I hope you enjoyed your trip away? Thank you so much foe watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18475. Hi Guy, you can email me on: themindfulnarrowboat@gmail.com 👍 I’d be glad to help you and Jill with your questions about drains! Take care🌻🦋
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  18476. It is going to be a very special canal when it’s ready. Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  18477. I think that it is good to have some nerves about doing the locks as it makes you more cautious and aware of different things going on. They are really enjoyable at the same time though aren't they? I agree with you. I really recommend this area for you summer cruise. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  18478. I am so pleased that your book arrived. Thank you so much for letting me know and for buying it too. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18479. That’s such a kind comment. Thank you so much. I have a little Etsy shop where I sell my books. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18480. I set my phone up and then walk away or towards it or past it and then go and collect it. My husband travels with me but he can’t be in the vlogs due to his work commitments and the sensitive nature of his job. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18481. It really is the most magical place to be this time of year, so I can't complain.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18482. Those Rond Anchors look amazing! I have just researched them after what you have written. I'll try and get hold of some now. Thank you so much for your great comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18483. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. The fluffy cake did not disappoint! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  18484. What a kind comment- thank you so much ☺️ Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18485. Hi Vanessa, I'm just having a week off vlogging, but I'll be back the week after next with a special New Year vlog. Take care🦋🌻
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  18486. Thank you so much, James.😊 That is so kind of you. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋🐾🐾
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  18487. I thought about painting the lamps into mushrooms too! 🤩 👍 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18488. They are wonderful to see and I really appreciate being able to cruise on the water here. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  18489. Thank you so much for watching.Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  18490. Hi Carol, I was so bad at filming and editing in the early days. I agree that I should have expanded more then. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18491. I'd love to know how to make my own fermented drinks- what a great idea!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18492. Sounds yummy! Where do I find your recipe? Is it easy to get the ingredients too? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18493. I am so pleased that you are both enjoying the channel. Originally, I am from Essex so my accent is from there.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18494. Zephyr looks happier when I take it off though! 😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18495. That’s so kind of you, Arthur. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  18496. She is funny isn't she?😂🐾🐾Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18497. I have been in Cornwall and failed in my attempt to get a vlog out before I left. How are you? 🌻🦋
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  18498. It is a hard choice to make as they are both so beautiful to hear! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  18499. The seals are amazing aren’t they! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18500. And to you too!🤗 Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a great rest of the week.🌻🦋
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  18501. Jean-Louis, I hope you are in good health too. Thank you for your kind words about the nature in the vlogs. I hope you have a week of sunshine!🌻🦋🌞🌞🌞
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  18502. Thank you so much, Gary! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  18503. Hi Martin, I hope you are keeping warm and staying well so that you can maintain that high level of wizardry? 🤩 That is such a kind comment and I really appreciate your words. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18504. I hope you are ok? I wish you a better week next week. It sounds like things are tough for you at the moment? Take care 🦋🌻
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  18505. Thank you for such a kind and lovely comment. I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs and poetry. Have a super weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  18506. 😂 Thank you for your super comment, although I think I’ve called alpacas, llamas! No wonder they ignored me!😂 Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  18507. What a great tip about the spoon in the teapot! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18508. Brilliant! I knew somebody would know what they are.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy Easter! Take care 🦋🌻🐣
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  18509. You are so welcome. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18510. I completely agree with you. I think, there is such potential to utilise the waterways more to become carbon neutral: movement of goods, hydro pumps at locks and weirs, planting carbon absorbing aquatic plants, recycling humanure to plant trees, building HVO plants in the disused warehouses along the canal; planting living walls on every old building...and this is just a few. Thank you so much for your comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  18511. 🥶 It really is chilly! Stay warm and cosy. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18512. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18513. That’s so kind of you, Ron. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18514. With a warm fire and a soothing, hot drink the cold days become wonderful days. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18515. Thank you so much. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  18516. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I hope your pipes defrost as soon as possible, but I'm glad to know that you are warm by your stove.Thank you so much for your guess too. I will let you know if you are right next week. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋🐦
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  18517. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  18518. I hope you enjoy it? Thank you for clicking on it. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18519. Hi Paul, I’m not sure that anyone really knows the deeper meanings of the murmurations but keeping warm, exchanging information and staying safe from predators are the main assumptions. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18520. It was Italian like wasn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18521. Don't they just! Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18522. 😱 It was good to be safely moored up at the end.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18523. Hi Gavin, that is such a kind comment- thank you so much! I am so pleased that you'll be following the journey. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  18524. I’m so pleased that you are ok? I was thinking about you all when I heard about the hurricane. How frightening to have to sit and wait for something like that. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18525. Hi Bill, it was so special to meet you all last night and I was fascinated to hear about all of your lives and connections to the canals. I think it is so exciting that you are planning your next journey. Where do you think you'll go? I totally agree with you about Mike, I think when I do another zoom, I'll have to ask him to share more about his experiences on the canals back then. Thank you so much for reminding me of Pam Ayres " They should have asked my husband" as I have just rewatched it and I was in tears of laughter! I always loved her performances so much growing up and I would try and impersonate her -much to my families amusement as it was always an awful impersonation! Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  18526. That is so kind of you but I think putting it together took my mind off the issue. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  18527. Oh I really hope your snow begins to slowly and safely thaw. I’m sure Luna will love the snowmobile though. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18528. Sadly, the hat never returned; Isha claimed that for herself!Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  18529. Happy boat hunting! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18530. I will do! She’ll love that. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋🐾🐾
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  18531. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18532. It is very true that beautiful surroundings help to keep you positive and I feel so lucky to be able to moor my home in so many of them. Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  18533. What a kind comment 🤗Thank you so much! Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  18534. That’s so kind of you, William. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18535. I’ll go easy on the chocolate- promise! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18536. It is such a beautiful charity isn't it? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18537. Ah I see. The Jerusalem Artichoke forage didn’t quite go according to plan so I’ll share that one in next week’s vlog.😆What time of year did you harvest yours?
    1
  18538. Thank you for your lovely comments and I hope you are getting the time to explore the nature where you are. Thank you for watching and take care 🌻🦋
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  18539. I have heard but never seen one! 🤞 I get to see and film one!
    1
  18540. That is so kind of you😊 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  18541. Welcome aboard, James!👋 Thank you so much for discovering my videos and for your lovely comment too. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  18542. They sound beautiful 😍 Take care 🦋🌻
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  18543. And a Happy New Year to you too, Darlene! Take care🥳🦋🌻
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  18544. Thank you so much, Algernon! Barn owls are beautiful creatures aren’t they?🌻🦋
    1
  18545. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for the invite too! Take care🌻🦋
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  18546. That is so kind of you, Lionel and Mary. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 Take care🌻🦋
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  18547. Pied wagtails are so cheeky aren’t they? I do love them! It is amazing that starlings seem to all coordinate isn’t it and even when new groups join! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  18548. That’s so kind of you, John! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18549. Happy New Year to you and Blaze too. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18550. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  18551. Thank you so much for your kind words, Martin! Let's hope we get it all fixed soon. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  18552. I know! 🙈😂 I hope it stays for a while.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18553. Stay warm and well wrapped up! I’ve heard about that freezing weather coming your way. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18554. Glad you're here too! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18555. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  18556. Oh the power of a cuppa to make things feel cosy and right! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  18557. 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18558. 😂 I hadn’t thought about that! 😂 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18559. It is a magical sound to hear isn't it? Thank you for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  18560. Thank you so much for your excellent tips on how to keep the boat cool. I'll google the science as you said. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  18561. Those matching jumpers! 🤩 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18562. Thank you so much for such a kind comment, Lorraine. I really appreciate it. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18563. They are secretly in charge of us all!🐾🐾😂 Thank you for watching and commenting, take care🌻🦋
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  18564. You are very welcome! Thank you for watching and commenting. Have a super Sunday and week ahead 🌻🦋
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  18565. Zephyr's ears are a great way of telling the direction of the wind!🐾🐾🤭 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  18566. Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  18567. Thank you so much for your kindness, Mick. I really appreciate your comments. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18568. I agree🌻🦋
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  18569. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18570. You’re welcome ☺️ Take care🌻🦋
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  18571. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18572. That is such a kind comment but I am so sorry if I make you cry sometimes, please accept this hug 🤗 as an apology. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  18573. What a gorgeous comment- thank you so much! I love the fact that you still have a bucket of collected treasures. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  18574. Hello to you and Walter cat! What a kind comment.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18575. Hi Jenny, how lovely to hear from you!🤗 I hope all our passed dogs are playing in doggie heaven too. I am glad that you enjoyed the fungi. I did laugh, when I found Dog Sick Slime Mould as it looks completely like its name, but wasn't that tiny beetle, living inside it just incredibly beautiful? It looked like a speck of dirt without the magnifying lens. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  18576. Thank you so much for your positive and kind comment. I really appreciate it. Have a super week!🦋🌻
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  18577. 🤩 🙌 for mould and fungi!!!!🌻🦋
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  18578. I should have gone slower shouldn’t I? Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18579. Hi Orchid House, thank you for your lovely comment. I will spend a bit longer filming the journal page and illustrations next week; that is really good feedback. The air con was definitely cooler with the ice block bottle behind it. I think that I need a couple of fans like that for the next heat wave. Have a great week. Take care🦋🌻
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  18580. Thank you so much, John for your lovely comment. I hope that you are both well? I am glad you liked the leaf peeping montage. I bet it’s gorgeous where you are? India, found a little wire shelf stack that can sit on the stove and dry out the food, so I think I’ll get that as there is no electricity needed then. Have a wonderful week too, take care🦋🌻
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  18581. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for your kindness. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18582. Glenna, I feel the same, every time we pass under one of those old bridges. It is amazing isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Have a wonderful rest of the week. Take care🦋🌻
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  18583. I have 2022 and 2023 in the shop but won’t have 2024 until January. Thank you for asking. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18584. Thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18585. Thank you, Glenn! Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  18586. Thank you so much for such a kind and thoughtful message. I really appreciate it.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  18587. Fungi is incredible isn't it! 🤩Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  18588. Oh the take was a nightmare, lorraine! 😱 Luckily, it is off now and so I can paint the border when it stops raining...if it stops raining! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  18589. Writing these beautiful poems must take you ages, Andrew! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  18590. Thank you so much!😊 It was a very satisfying job to do. Enjoy the rest of your week, take care🦋🌻
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  18591. 😂Yep! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18592. Hi Brian, we have a strong magnet in the well deck, and so on the way back, we'll going to try and find it.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  18593. The rolling is a mystery to me, especially rolling in dead animals- Zephyr loves that too!🙈 She looks so happy though that I can’t help but smile a bit when she does it! Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  18594. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18595. Francesca was very, very special. She dedicated her life to helping others and she has touched so many lives. I feel so honoured that she was in mine for forty years. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Wendy.Take care 🦋🌻
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  18596. It was very shallow wasn’t it!😅 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18597. Thank you so much, Lydia that's so kind of you. Have a lovely weekend and week ahead too, take care🦋🌻
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  18598. Thank you so much, Kim! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  18599. Zephyr is delighted that you once had a Ford Zephyr!🐾🐾🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  18600. I like cooking when it is going to be an experience. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18601. That is so kind of you but I did have a little cry in that lock too!🥹 Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18602. Thank you so much, Ann! Take care 🦋🌻🤗
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  18603. Thank you so much! That is so kind of you. Take care🦋🌻
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  18604. I think the noise would be very difficult to put up with then. I think I’ll get more solar as that is very efficient and quiet. Thank you so much for your useful comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  18605. That is very kind of you. Thank you so much.Take care 🦋🌻
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  18606. I’m so pleased that your friend likes their book! I saw a rat recently in the basin in Sheffield which surprisingly is the only one that I have seen for a long time. Rats are incredibly intelligent creatures and will find a way to climb onboard if they want to so I just make sure that rubbish bags are sealed inside and all food is in locked containers. I like watching them and even drew them and wrote a poem about them when I was on the Middle Levels but I don’t want to live with one!🤭🐀 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18607. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment, Fred.😊 It sounds like you have had lots of exciting adventures on the sea and road! I have kept a nature journal ever since moving on my boat, four years ago. Every week, there is a sketch, some observations and a poem which tries to capture the week's events. The art is a work in progress, but I absolutely love doing it. Have a wonderful week, take care🦋🌻
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  18608. What a kind comment. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  18609. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18610. That is so kind of you, Tony. Thank you so much 😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  18611. Slow is the best pace isn't it?Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18612. 🦋🌻
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  18613. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18614. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it, Andrea. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18615. It is a worry isn’t it? Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18616. That’s so kind of you, Sam. ☺️ Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18617. Nature has a talent for regrowth and regeneration doesn't it?Thank you for your lovely comment, Brad. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18618. That is so kind of you! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18619. It depends on the size of their boat. On average about £100 + Thank you for watching and commenting, take care🌻🦋
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  18620. That is so kind of you, Carl! Thank you so much 😊 It’s great to know that you enjoy the vlogs. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18621. Thank you so much, that's really kind of you. Take care🦋🌻
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  18622. That is so kind of you- thank you, Tessa! Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  18623. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the videos. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18624. Thank you so much! Take care🌻🦋
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  18625. 🤭 Well you heard it here first! 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18626. I hope the lorry is working again? Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  18627. Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  18628. Thank you, James😊 Have a great weekend 🌻🦋
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  18629. You really could draw; I was awful to start with but I just practiced hard once a week. I’ve still got a long way to go though. Thank you for your kindness. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18630. It is a privilege and honour to start your day with you!. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18631. It is a such a challenge for me! 😂Thank you for watching.Take care 🦋🌻
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  18632. They are so individual aren’t they? Thank you for watching, William. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18633. What a beautiful comment, Alan. I am so pleased that you are enjoying them and I am honoured that you are watching. Take care too x🦋🌻
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  18634. Hi Alan, thank you so much for the beautiful piece of music which I would really like to use in this week’s video, but could you please record it a little louder as it is playing very quietly when uploaded? You are very talented by the way and thank you once again!
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  18635. Hello John! 👋
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  18636. Normally Yorkshire loose leaf but I’ve had Assam and earl grey and Darjeeling in the pot before too. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18637. I think they do provide that window! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18638. She loves a dentastick!🐾🐾 I sell my books in my Etsy shop: themindfulnarrowboat.Etsy.com and I will have some more books in stock on Thursday. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  18639. Zephyr loves a blanket or a duvet; she is a pampered pooch!😂🐾🐾 Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend🌻🦋
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  18640. I’m so pleased that you find the vlogs calming. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18641. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and your interest in my book. I will be restocking the shop in a week and a half so there will be plenty of books then. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18642. I did! I hope you did too? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18643. You are very right about Mrs Swan. They seem to have so many cygnets don’t they? Thank you for watching. Have a Great weekend 🌻🦋
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  18644. Oh wow, snow!❄️⛄️🌨️ It must be beautiful where you are. Stay warm and dry. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  18645. Thank you for your lovely comment, Anthony. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18646. That’s so kind of you both. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18647. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18648. Hi Lynn, what is the name of your boat again? I'll look out for you and give you a wave. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a happy Easter weekend. Take care 🦋🌻🐣
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  18649. Thank you for watching and for your kindness too. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18650. That is so kind of you!🤗 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  18651. 🐾🐾💚Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18652. That must be a great place to run! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  18653. I have practiced such a lot over the last years and I am slowly improving. I often rub out my mistakes which you see in some of the drawings that I have done. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  18654. Hi Billy, every now and again an adventure like that is so exciting- not every day though🤭 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18655. Hi Kate, that is very kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  18656. Hi Michael, I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. I haven't mentioned Mr M recently because it opens up many questions about why Mr M isn't in the vlog which I don't blame people for asking; I'd be the same. He is very well and working hard.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  18657. Hi Terry, I visited the old caves on the rock walk in last week's vlog, but the other houses weren't open when I was there. I am glad you have mastered skylark language as you never know when it might come in handy! 😁 Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  18658. That is a great recommendation- thank you so much!👍 Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  18659. Up Grindlesbrook I think then down Jacob’s Ladder. It’s beautiful up there isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18660. Oh my goodness! 😱 I can see how that happened. It is so tight in there. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18661. I think Zephyr knew that I was carrying a bag of dog treats! 🐾🐾😂Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  18662. I hope your painted stool turned out well? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18663. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18664. Thank you so much! Take care🦋🌻
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  18665. Thank you 😊🌻🦋
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  18666. That is so kind of you, Christine!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy Easter! 🦋🌻🐣
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  18667. That’s great to know. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18668. I’m so pleased 😀 Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18669. Thank you so much for subscribing! Welcome to the Mindful Narrowboat family!🦋🌻
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  18670. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  18671. She is very safely conscious so normally only jumps in water that she can get out of easily. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18672. Great word for gongoozlers! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18673. I’m so pleased that you found it relaxing. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  18674. Thank you so much, Michael. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18675. I bet the countryside where you are is beautiful! 😍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18676. What a kind thing to say! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18677. Oh dear! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18678. I didn’t know that! Thank you so much for this nugget of information. Take care🦋🌻
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  18679. That is such a kind message. We are honoured to be the highlight of your week. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18680. Thank you for watching, take care 🦋🌻
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  18681. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Andrew. . Take care 🌻🦋
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  18682. Thank you so much 😊 That is so kind of you. Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  18683. How funny- our nuthatches are very different. I really like finding out about the wildlife overseas. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18684. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18685. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you, Adrian! Take care 🌻🦋🥳
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  18686. Thank you so much for this comment. It has given me some more ideas and I really appreciate that. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  18687. It really has.Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18688. 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18689. Thank you so much!Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18690. Times are frustrating aren’t they? I hope my vlog didn’t add to the frustration? Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment. Take care🦋🌻👍
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  18691. Thank you so much, Trevor. Zephyr is excited about her BAFTA!😂🐾🐾🤗 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18692. Thank you so much The Slush Boat! That’s so kind of you🤗 Take care🦋🌻
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  18693. Nanci, I hope you are ok? It is a sad time for everyone that held her in high esteem no matter where you are in the world. Thank you so much for sharing your feelings. Take care🦋🌻
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  18694. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18695. As long as she has her ball, everything is right with the world for her.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18696. That is a very good question and I don't know how often it gets cleaned out but now that we are going to be subjected to more drought each year, I think keeping the bottom of the canal, debris-free should be a routine spring job perhaps? Thank you so much for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  18697. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a happy Easter weekend. Take care 🦋🌻🐣
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  18698. Thank you, Michael for your lovely comments. I bet you’ve heard the chiffchaff this time of year. They’re singing their hearts out around here but they are tricky to spot. Hopefully, you’ll have some better fishing weather this weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  18699. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18700. I am so pleased that you got a laugh out of the video and I am very relieved that you didn't 'die laughing!' Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  18701. Hi Sue, I hope the weather cheers up for you. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18702. Hi Sue, the beach was incredible even though it nearly killed me getting there! 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Have a great week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18703. That is such a funny story!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  18704. The museum was spectacular! Hopefully, our engine will be back up and running again as normal soon. Thank you for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  18705. You are so welcome 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 Take care🌻🦋
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  18706. 🤩👍Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18707. It’s going to be the coldest winter for me because I am the furthest up north than I have ever been. Locals have told me that it is going to be a mild one here though. Thank you so much for your watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18708. She was thinking that wasn’t she! 😂🐾🐾 I hope you have a dry day tomorrow. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18709. I feel so lucky to have Zephyr in my life; she lives up to her name of being a gentle breeze. Take care🦋🌻
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  18710. You are so kind- thank you so much!🤗 Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  18711. 🐾🐾🤭 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18712. That is so kind of you, John. Thank you so much for your lovely comment Take care🌻🦋
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  18713. That’s really interesting to know. I’ll have to check that out. 👍 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week! Take care 🌻🦋
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  18714. We have a different bird called a spoonbill. It is much bigger with an enormously long and spoon shaped beak. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18715. It has been a beautiful autumn this year. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋🍁🍂
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  18716. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Wendy. It seems the canals all over bring a great deal of happiness to all those who use them. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  18717. I am sorry that you feel cheated but I have always been up front and honest about my husband and mention him frequently in the early vlogs. He works away for part of the week, every week and his job is working with vulnerable families in education which is why he can't be on the vlogs as it would compromise his code of conduct. I wanted to document the travels that we are doing and share the nature that I find along the way alongside the history of the canals too; it's not really a diary of my personal life. I always refer to 'we', if I am talking about travel plans. I understand that if you have just started watching, you might think that I am on my own but I have never said that I am a solo boater. I wish you all the best for 2025. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18718. 👽🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18719. Hi Margaret, I shall hold the summer in my heart- that is very good advice. The horses are so beautiful and gentle and it is great to know that they are so loved by everyone that meets them. I am so pleased that you could watch and remember you time in Stratford. Have a super weekend, thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
    1
  18720. That is so kind of you!Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18721. Oh my goodness- that sounds frightening! It’s always so sad to see a fallen tree. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  18722. Hello Anthony, I really hope you had a great week last week? Thank you so much for another brilliant comment with equally brilliant questions. Throughout the time of living on our boat we have had one frightening experience but it did not make us question our lifestyle. It was around midnight and suddenly extremely loud bangs were coming from our roof and near to the windows. The sound was horrendous and I was absolutely frozen to the spot. Mr M however is much braver than me and he opened the door to see what was happening. From the other side of the canal, someone was throwing rocks, big rocks and some of them landed on the roof, but he was aiming for the windows we think. Mr M bellowed in his loudest voice and frightened the rock perpetrator to a near death, but he found his legs and ran into the night. No further rocks hit our boat but I slept that night with one eye open. As soon as the sun made an appearance, we started the engine and left, that is after carefully placing the rocks onto the towpath. We did call the police but Rock Throwing is not on the top ten crimes worth solving list. Mr M and I only get the magnet out when we drop things in the canal which actually is quite often. We did this just the other day when the row lock from our tender sank and we found it! Magnet fishing lost its appeal for us when we read stories of unexploded bombs sticking themselves to the magnet! Have a super Sunday and wonderful week ahead🦋🌻
    1
  18723. "We" is My husband- Mr M, my dog and me. But Mr M doesn't want to be in the videos. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you all!🌻🦋🥳
    1
  18724. Happy New Year 🥳 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18725. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18726. Totally hats off to the chap in water but not chimney hats please! 🤭 Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  18727. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Have a great week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18728. That is so kind of you, Dianne.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  18729. It must be lovely to hear the birds sing again, Shirley. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  18730. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
    1
  18731. Wow 🤩 That is very kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  18732. It is a masterpiece isn’t it! So like Zeff Zeff 🥰🐾🐾 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  18733. Hi Simon, it is a fabulous mill to visit and the flour is really lovely too. There are definitely less butterflies this year and I put it down to the weather too. Thank you for your kind comment. Have a super weekend. 🌻🦋
    1
  18734. Yes! I have just seen that. I can't believe that I didn't notice that before, but you are right. 🤩Thank you for your lovely comment, Julie. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  18735. What a lovely comment, Sienna. Thank you so much for watching! 🌻🦋
    1
  18736. I think it had overindulged on the nectar! 🐝😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18737. They really do. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  18738. By bike. Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  18739. That is so kind of you- thank you so much; I really appreciate it!☺️ Have a super rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  18740. They really were delicious! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  18741. That’s so lovely to know! Thank you so much!😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  18742. It has been such a life saver in the bitterly cold days! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  18743. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!🥳👏 How exciting to have bought your boat. I bet you can't wait to move in and get cruising. I am so pleased for you. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  18744. Hi Robert, how wonderful that you have found the dippers too. They nest in some amazing places, like right behind waterfalls and weirs! 🤩 I didn't know that you could spot them in Norfolk. I shall look out for them when I go there next. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  18745. I’m so pleased that you enjoying the vlogs. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18746. Thank you so much 😊 Zephyr does like to know what we are doing so she has picked up quite a few words now. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  18747. Thank you so much, Nanci! 🤗. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18748. It was such a kind act where no reward was expected and that makes it so special. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  18749. It is isn’t it!🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Have a great week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18750. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am really pleased that you enjoyed the first vlog of the year. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  18751. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. It sounds like you have an exciting life and you made a great choice. Have a super Sunday and rest of the week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  18752. Hi Sheila, you are so right about the inner calm that walking through nature brings. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  18753. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  18754. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I hope you enjoyed your lunch? Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  18755. Thank you so much, Andrew for your kindness and lovely comment. Have a super weekend 🌻🦋
    1
  18756. It was a lucky escape. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18757. Thank you ☺️ Flower business sounds wonderful! 🤩😅 Take care 🌻🦋
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  18758. That is such a kind comment, Algernon- thank you so much! Zeph agrees that she is a legend!😂🐾🐾 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18759. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog.Thank you so much! Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
    1
  18760. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  18761. What a kind thing to say! ☺️ Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18762. Thank you so much for watching and commenting! Have a wonderful rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  18763. Thank you so much, Frances for your lovely comment!🤗 Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  18764. Thank you so much! Merry Christmas🌻🦋🎄
    1
  18765. Thank you so much 😊 I’m so pleased that you enjoy the channel. That’s so kind of you! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  18766. Thank you for your lovely comment, Lorna. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
    1
  18767. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  18768. Thank you, Mike! Take care🌻🦋
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  18769. I’m so pleased that you found it relaxing. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18770. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment and for watching too. Have a great week, take care🌻🦋
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  18771. You too! Take care 🌻🦋
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  18772. That is so kind of you, Alan- thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  18773. Thank you so much 😊 take care🦋🌻
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  18774. Hi Stevie, thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
    1
  18775. That is so kind of you! Have a super weekend! Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  18776. Oh my goodness- you really were a naughty school boy weren't you! That is one of the deepest wells in a castle grounds in the UK, I think? Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  18777. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  18778. It is always the way, Paul, but you still remember it and what a wonderful surprise to have such a shy bird visit you like that. Thank you for sharing such a lovely story. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  18779. Hi Andrew, costings can be very varied on a boat but you should be able to get a rough idea from the vlog. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care 🦋🌻
    1
  18780. 🤗 You are so kind, Vanessa. Thank you so much.🌻🦋
    1
  18781. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
    1
  18782. There is a big march across London on June 22nd which I am going on with thousands of others called Restore Nature Now. So many people are now standing up for protecting what is important. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  18783. Your comments have been lovely to read this year. Thank you so much for taking the time and have a wonderful New Year full of health and happiness! 🌻🦋
    1
  18784. That is so kind of you, thank you so much! I hope you see a Redwing soon🤞 Thank you for visiting my Etsy shop, the journal will be back in stock on Thursday. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
    1
  18785. That is so kind of you. Follow your dreams, Jane! Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  18786. Hi Lydia, I couldn't believe how many gatekeepers there were along the hedges when we had the heatwave and that's when I read how this particular butterfly really loves the warm weather. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a great weekend. 🦋🌻
    1
  18787. My favourite all time stop is a place called Reach on the Cam Lodes. I don’t use a drone because Zephyr doesn’t like it and it frightens off the bird life. I have one but after noticing those things, decided not to use it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  18788. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18789. I am so pleased that you find the vlogs relaxing, Keith.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
    1
  18790. What a wonderful spot that must have been. I am yet to see any fritillaries! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  18791. Oh my goodness- seeing platypus must have been amazing! What incredible creatures. 🤩❤️ Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  18792. Hi Chris, I think the chaffinch had bumble foot which I read about when another viewer noticed last week's bullfinch with the same thing. It seems to affect the finch population particularly.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  18793. Hi Linda, that is so kind of you but as I’m moving all of the time an address is a bit tricky. I have an email though: themindfulnarrowboat@gmail.com have a super week, take care🌻🦋
    1
  18794. Hi Linda, that is so kind of you but as I’m moving all of the time an address is a bit tricky. I have an email though: themindfulnarrowboat@gmail.com have a super week, take care🌻🦋
    1
  18795. Congratulations! I’m so pleased that you passed. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18796. It is definitely a surprise- I loved my stay there! Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  18797. That’s so kind of you, Eric! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18798. How fantastic to be watching and enjoying a bourbon cask single malt at the same time!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
    1
  18799. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18800. Thank you very much. Take care🌻🦋
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  18801. That is a good way of learning it.Thank you for your comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  18802. Thank you so much- Happy New Year! 🥳🌻🦋
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  18803. Zephyr would not have moved without her ball!😂🐾🐾 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  18804. Snap! 🫰 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18805. What a kind and lovely comment, Bryan- thank you so much 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18806. I hope you are okay, Nancy? I am sad to hear that life is so stressful for you at the moment. Time passes and I hope that this chapter passes for you too so that you can feel happy again soon. Thank you so much for your interest in my book. I will have some more stock by the weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  18807. Thank you ☺️🌻🦋
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  18808. You are very welcome, Glenn, Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18809. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  18810. I am delighted to be your Friday treat- what an honour! That is so kind of you to pass on your best wishes to Aunty Kay.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  18811. That is so kind of you!Thank you so much for your lovely comment, take care🦋🌻
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  18812. Good tip! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18813. A wise choice swapping the car for a motorcycle so you can be closer to the nature that you are passing.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18814. It was a super shop to visit! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  18815. That is so lovely to know- thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  18816. Thank you so much for your kindness; I'm much better now. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  18817. Yes. Every boat has to have a boat licence. Mine is a Continuous Cruiser's Licence and it is costed out depending on the length and size of the boat. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18818. Have you really got 8 cats onboard! That must be amazing 🤩 Plus your doggies? Wow- you are like doctor DoLittle! Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Simon. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18819. I think with feeding the water birds, it's just about balance- if it's in places where they are overfed bread and that becomes the majority of their diet, then that's when it becomes a problem. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
    1
  18820. I’ll have to look at that! 🤩 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18821. What a kind comment, William. I am so pleased that you feel that way about the vlogs. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18822. Very good question. If we have been running the engine for a while, then it gets hot within a few seconds, but it might take a bit longer for water that hasn't been recently heated. In order for us to have hot water we need to have either run the engine or have had the central heating on for an hour. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  18823. How wonderful that you had to do a study on narrowboats and you have remembered it too. They must have really interested you at the time.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18824. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. It was a day and a half that one, but like you said it all worked out in the end. I hope that you are having a wonderful week. Enjoy the rest of it, take care🌻🦋
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  18825. It’s a wonderful reserve! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18826. Hi Michael, it’s always such a pleasure to read your comments. Thank you so much for taking the time to write them. I still can’t quite believe the waving terrapin and the size of it! Have a wonderful weekend 🦋🌻
    1
  18827. It is so rewarding to find something growing, especially if it's in a stone wall or in gravel; I have so much admiration for the plants that spring up out of virtually nothing. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  18828. Thank you so much, Nanci🍞👍 Sending you sunshine and flowers.🌞🌼 Take care🦋🌻
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  18829. Thank you for your comment. The music is called “Soul Search” by Silent Partner. 👍🌻🦋
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  18830. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  18831. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog and I hope you enjoyed your tea too! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18832. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18833. 👍 Good idea! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18834. You’re welcome ☺️ Thank you so much. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18835. You do have spectacular scenery where you are! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18836. Isn’t it wonderful? 😍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18837. What a kind comment, Anthony! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  18838. I will never forget spotting my first barn owl! Thank you for entering the competition. Take care🦋🌻
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  18839. It wasn’t too bad here. I hope you were okay? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18840. Great tip! Thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18841. Oh I wish I was near there as I would definitely go and see those waxwings. They love rowan berries so I keep looking out for those trees, but still...nothing😢 Thank you so much for letting me know about that sighting and please let me know if there are any more. 👍⭐️Take care🌻🦋
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  18842. I really am not 🤭 but I have a mad cleaning half an hour once a week!😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18843. Manchester is a super place to visit!🤩 Thank you so much for your kind comments. The cake was delicious 😋 Take care 🦋🌻
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  18844. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18845. That’s so kind of you! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18846. Ah the 'Three B's!" I can do the Baileys (vegan) and book, but no bath on our boat! 😂 I hope your asthma is ok, Lorraine? Thank you so much for watching and take care.🌻🦋
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  18847. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the video- thank you so much! Take care 🌻🦋
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  18848. Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  18849. Thank you so much, John. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18850. You’re welcome, Frances. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18851. Such beautiful imagery in this poem, Andrew. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  18852. It was a noisy mooring, but it was a great place to explore for a week. Thank you so much for watching, Paul. Have a wonderful weekend.🌻🦋
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  18853. Thank you so much for watching each week. It means a lot to me. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  18854. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18855. That’s so kind of you, Marcello. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18856. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much. Take care🌻🦋
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  18857. Hi Paul, thank you so much for your interest in my books. My shop is themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com and I send them overseas too. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18858. I have a drone but when I used it Zephyr really didn’t like it and all the wildlife disappeared! Perhaps I’ll try again one day. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18859. It is strange isn't it? I think it's maritime law that we have to follow incase we ever go into sea- going waters.Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  18860. 😂😂😂 brilliant! I wish I’d thought of that! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18861. Aren’t they amazing! 🤩 I will wear them every snow and ice day now .Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18862. I’m so pleased that it made you laugh 😂 what a scruff bag I looked though! 🤭 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18863. I’m so pleased that you are watching too now. That is so lovely to know. My husband works away for part of the week and because his job is working with vulnerable families in education, he can’t be on social media which is why you won’t see him on the vlogs. Thank you so much for your watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18864. What a kind comment, Ian! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  18865. Thank you so much, Brian! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  18866. Wow!🤩 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18867. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18868. In the winter you can stay in a spot for 2 weeks, but all other times, you have to abide by the signs near the mooring spots and they vary from 24 hours to 1 week.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  18869. That’s so kind of you, Michael. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  18870. Light changes everything doesn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18871. 💚🦋🌻
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  18872. Thank you so much for your kind comment and interest in my books. I will have some more in stock tomorrow in my Etsy shop: themindfulnarrowboat.Etsy.com take care🌻🦋
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  18873. That is brilliant!🤩😂 Now that would be the perfect scarecrow to make. Thank you for making me laugh. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18874. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it, Kath.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18875. Thank you for roamin, Richard.Take care 🦋🌻
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  18876. That is so kind of you- thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18877. They are full of character aren’t they? Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  18878. The 56 pages of information has frightened me a bit. I’m glad you say it’s a breeze though. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18879. I think it was the same colour as the boat that I saw? I'll have to check. Thank you for watching and commenting. Take care🦋🌻
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  18880. That is so typical of me, so I was making it even harder for myself!🙈 Thank you so much for this tip. Take care🌻🦋
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  18881. If we could protect their habitats and stop using pesticides, we would probably have a good chance of saving the skylark population. Let's hope we can do it🤞 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  18882. I like what you did there with the “ hippy hoppy!”🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18883. I completely agree with that! They often sing in cemetries too don't they? Definitely a magical bird.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  18884. I’m so pleased that you like them both! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18885. Happy Monday and week ahead to you too! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18886. The flood was the most scared I have been because the river was being so unpredictable. If it had gone into the canal, it would have been frightening. Fortunately, it all worked out. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18887. Oh I really hope that you are both feeling better very soon. It sounds miserable. Thank you so much for watching my vlogs as you recover though. Plenty of Vitamin C for you both and plenty of rest, take care🌻🦋
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  18888. Thank you so much for joining me! Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18889. That is so kind of you, Ed!Thank you so much for watching.Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  18890. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Shirley. It really is a beautiful part of the canal and I agree with you that having a house overlooking it would be wonderful. Fortunately, even though the temperatures dropped overnight, the canal didn't freeze. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  18891. 😂Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18892. Hi Shirley, it is so lovely to read your comments. Thank you so much😊🤗 It is scary going through the tunnel with oncoming boats, but every boater that day was so careful and considerate that it made it a pleasure to travel through. I hope you are all well? Have a wonderful rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  18893. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Take care🦋🌻🎄
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  18894. I will try and find it. Thank you for letting me know. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18895. That is such a kind comment, William. I am so pleased that you are enjoying my vlogs. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18896. You are so welcome, Andy! Happy New Year 🥳 🌻🦋
    1
  18897. Zephyr is always waiting for a bikkie! 🤭🐾🐾 I didn't make the quilt but I would love to have the skills to do that though. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  18898. It's amazing isn't it? 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18899. Thank you so much! 👍 Take care🦋🌻
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  18900. I’m obsessed with learning it!🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18901. Well done on guessing the drawing, Steve! 🤩 Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  18902. I’ll never forget those kestrels! 😍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  18903. Margaret, how wonderful to be so close to a young fox! Do they come into your garden? There are so many herons here and I keep catching that special flash of aqua blue as a kingfisher zips past, skimming the surface of the river. I am really looking forward to being able to explore the Soar! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋🦊
    1
  18904. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  18905. She comes with me. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18906. Hi Louise, I hope you are well? That is a very true saying isn't it? Take care🌻🦋
    1
  18907. Thank you so much, Christine! Zephyr really made me laugh this week. Dogs are great for cheering you up when you’re feeling poorly. Take care🌻🦋🐶🐾
    1
  18908. You are so welcome, Dennis. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  18909. I am an optimist but I’m very doubtful my garden will revive 😥 Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
    1
  18910. Thank you so much, Liz. Have a wonderful, hygge weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  18911. What a beautiful comment! Thank you so much- I’m so grateful for your kind words. It really means a lot. 😊Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  18912. That is so kind of you but I was a teacher before doing this. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18913. That’s so lovely to know. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18914. It so does doesn't it!Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  18915. How wonderful to have heard them singing! I have heard that they have a beautiful song, but I haven't ever heard it. They are incredible birds! 🥰 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  18916. You are very welcome.😊 Thank you for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  18917. I nearly vomited before I turned that junction, Vanessa!😂 Thank you so much for your kindness. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  18918. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  18919. Hi Margaret, thank you so much; this is such a lovely comment and I am honoured to be the best part of your Fridays.😊🤗🤗 I was so excited this week to be moored near the woodland and to find the beautiful mushrooms. I still haven't spotted fly agaric this year, so I shall keep looking.🍄👀 Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  18920. Virtual hug back, Sue! I hope you are keeping nice and warm? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  18921. Whoops!😬 Is it? I am so sorry of I have offended anyone by pronouncing it wrong. Next time that I mention it, I'll get it right. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  18922. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  18923. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  18924. I’m so pleased that you are in it for the long haul! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  18925. It didn’t make it I’m afraid🥲 I’ll have to try again another time. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  18926. That is very true; I did move her away from the fridge for that reason. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  18927. Hi Paul, Siskins are wonderful little birds as like you say, they are very budgie coloured. I used to bake but the biscuits that I eat are not handmade, I'm afraid.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
    1
  18928. What a beautiful place to live, Vanessa. That bridge is stunning and the Quay-side houses are beautiful too. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  18929. Thank you so much, Joanne! Take care 🦋🌻
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  18930. I had a wonderful time away- but it’s great to be back too. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  18931. You are very welcome, Alan. I hope you are ok? Take care🌻🦋
    1
  18932. That is very kind of you and you are most welcome, Otter! Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
    1
  18933. Oh yes! I hadn't thought about that. It is so frozen today, so the walking has been brilliant, sadly we can't move the boat though. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a great weekend.🌻🦋
    1
  18934. Thank you so much, Caroline. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  18935. What a beautiful comment. 😍 Thank you so much for your kindness. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  18936. Definitely one for the holiday list! 👍 Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  18937. Thank you for your patience with the old vlogs! Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  18938. That is so kind of you. I have my 2022 journal printed which is normally in my Etsy Shop. I’m going to reprint it in a couple of days. Thank you so much for your kindness. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  18939. It varies, but normally we only cruise once a week at the moment and cover on average 10- 15 miles. Thank you for the question. Enjoy your weekend.🌻🦋
    1
  18940. Oh my goodness 😱 Luckily, it’s not poisonous for bees! Thank you so much for commenting. It’s lovely to hear from you 😃 Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  18941. That’s amazing! How funny to hear it make a bittern noise. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18942. That is so kind of you, Maxie🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
    1
  18943. I’m so pleased you donned your sweater… can I recommend donning some Norwegian socks too? 😂 Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  18944. Thank you, Lee! Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  18945. I'll definitely keep checking- thank you for that. 👍 Take care🌻🦋
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  18946. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Take care🦋🌻🎄
    1
  18947. Thank you so much, Jayne for your lovely comment. I am so glad that you enjoyed the vlog.😊🤗 Take care🦋🌻
    1
  18948. Hi Wendy, the story of Maureen said that she had a tough start in life and so was taken in by a boat family which makes me think that there was some sort of neglect but I'm not sure if she was an orphan? The family treated her as if she were their own child- isn't that beautiful? I'm not sure how Chamberlain Carrying does the locks; I'll have to keep my eye out for them next time to see. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  18949. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. I really do need to teach, Zephyr how to use a windlass don't I? Have a great weekend🦋🌻
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  18950. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it! Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18951. Ripon will be later this year! I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Mr Mindful works away for part of the week and when he returns, he can’t be in the vlogs as he works in education so it’s considered unprofessional. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18952. Sorry about that! 😂 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18953. That is so kind of you. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18954. They are beautiful aren’t they? Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  18955. They are mesmerising to watch aren't they? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  18956. I’m so pleased, Deborah! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18957. Hi Jack, thank you for your kindness! I’m not always calm, but narrowboat life definitely brings out my calmer side. Have a wonderful week!🌻🦋
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  18958. Would engine oil go to the top though? This is definitely sitting on the bottom. Thank you for your comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  18959. Two wonderful poems- thank you so much, Andrew! Take care 🦋🌻
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  18960. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  18961. Hi Martin and Linda! It was lovely meeting you both too. Do you call them piglets? Wonderful! 🤩 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18962. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am so pleased that you enjoyed this week's vlog. I hope you have a hot water bottle too as they are amazing for these cold, winter nights. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  18963. I hope your dream comes true! Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18964. It’s a beautiful place to walk. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18965. Hi Roy, I have a husband who doesn't want to be in the vlogs and two grown-up children that come and visit when they can, also family and friends come and pop in and stay too sometimes. I love a busy boat! Thank you for your lovely comment. It is great to know the vlogs look good on the big screen. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  18966. I agree! Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  18967. 60ft long. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  18968. That is so kind of you thank you so much, Jacky! Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  18969. Where are you? It must have been amazing to see it fly over?Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18970. You are so welcome 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 Take care🌻🦋
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  18971. It’s a scary lair!😱 Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  18972. Hi Margaret, I hope you are well? Thank you so much for your lovely comment- the snake was incredible to see and I hope I see more of them. Have a super weekend in the sunshine too, take care🌻🦋
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  18973. Oh no- i hope it wasn’t too sad? 🥲 Take care 🌻🦋
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  18974. She was so supportive of what I was doing.Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18975. That’s so kind of you, Stephen! Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18976. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Have a super week. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  18977. Hi Annie, that is so kind of you. I’m so pleased that it made you feel chilled. I’m getting lots of great advice coming in about the heat pumps and turbines. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  18978. The work done by volunteers along canals and in communities is astounding- it always warms my heart to hear of stories like this. Thank you so much for your kindness, take care🦋🌻
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  18979. The only way that effect change can happen I think, is if you are in government making the decisions, but discussions about these topics are very useful and when we raise our voices there is always a small hope that there will be someone listening that can do something about it. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🌻🦋✊
    1
  18980. Oh and the northerners are so friendly! I love it up here 😍🌻🦋
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  18981. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  18982. Hi Sian, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I think you are right about your chickadees- I love that name too! Have a super weekend, take care 🌻🦋
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  18983. You are very welcome. Thank you for your comment.🌻🦋
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  18984. I will be back and I will be trying my best to get to Froghall again! Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  18985. You are so welcome! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18986. That is such a kind comment and I’m so pleased that you enjoy my vlogs. They are a pleasure to make. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super week. Take care🌻🦋
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  18987. That is an interesting perspective- thank you so much for taking the time to share it. This is one of the reasons, that I love having a channel- I get to hear other people's opinions. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  18988. That’s so kind of you, Carl. The books are in the shop again!😃 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  18989. There are fish in the canals and plenty of fishing takes place. Not for eating though, just for sport. Thank you for watching, take care🌻🦋🐡
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  18990. Thank you for your lovely comment. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  18991. Thank you so much. I really enjoyed my visit. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  18992. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  18993. Sounds like it was very special. Thank you so much for watching and commenting, take care🌻🦋
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  18994. Welcome to the channel, Karen. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18995. I hope you sleep well. Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  18996. Thank you so much for your lovely comment.🤗 A viewer told me that I had left the 'f' off the 'Mindful' in the link, so I added it back to this week's vlog. If you type Themindfulnarrowboat into Etsy, that is a good way of finding it; that is if you want to visit the shop which of course there is no pressure to👍 Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  18997. That’s lovely to know! Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  18998. It is wonderful to see the snowdrops and daffodils making their way through the earth!Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  18999. That is so lovely to know, Glenn! I’m chuffed that you enjoy the vlogs. Thank you ☺️ Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19000. I’m not sure if the peregrines nest there but it looks like the perfect spot for them. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19001. You too! Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  19002. Yes it is as long as whoever is turning it has land to do it from. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19003. They mainly stick to the rivers and some of the busier canals but there were sea scouts near Manchester where I moored. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19004. That is such a kind comment- thank you so much. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  19005. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19006. Thank you for watching.Take care 🦋🌻
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  19007. Hi Norm, Zephyr has a new ball now which she is very pleased about.Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  19008. I needed all the help that I could get trying to move the boat into that gap!😂 Zephyr will never forget that puppachino and you’re right, she’ll be dragging me in that direction for ages.🐾🐾 Have a super week, take care 🦋🌻
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  19009. Hi Glenn, Mr Mindful is out at work when I do my journals.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  19010. I love the snow too, so I completely get what you mean. Thank you for your comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  19011. That is so kind of you, Maggie! Thank you so much.Take care 🦋🌻
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  19012. It depends- anything from 24 hours to 2 weeks. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19013. Thank you so much for watching and commenting! Take care 🦋🌻
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  19014. They are wonderful birds to watch aren't they?Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  19015. Aren’t they the best medicine! I’m glad you enjoyed it, Will! Hope you’re safely moored in this storm. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19016. I am so pleased that you enjoy the vids.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19017. Thank you so much- have a great week too! Take care🦋🌻
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  19018. I am so pleased that they arrived and you like them. Thank you so much for buying them and for watching the vlogs. Have a great weekend 🦋🌻
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  19019. It’s a small world! 🤩 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19020. Thank you so much, Julie! Take care🦋🌻
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  19021. What a wonderful place that must have been to work in?Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19022. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 Take care🌻🦋
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  19023. Zephyr prefers free running but if we are near a road she comes straight to me before I call her to go on her lead as a if she knows it will keep her safe.
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  19024. Hi Veronica, I am on my own for part of the week each week, but I am married. I am not a solo boater so I'm not sure who said that, but I can see why people might think that although in my early vlogs it is more obvious that I am not a solo boater. My husband can't be in the vlogs due to his work commitments and the code of conduct that he signs which means he can't be on social media. He works in education with vulnerable families. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19025. Hi Veronica, I am on my own for part of the week each week but I am married so I’m not a solo boater. My husband can’t be in the vlogs due to his work commitment and the strict code of conduct that he signs as he works in education with vulnerable families so he can’t be on social media. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  19026. You're welcome. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19027. When the sun comes out, the camera is always much happier. It is so exciting to notice the spring colours isn't it? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  19028. That is so beautiful. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🙈
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  19029. I’m so pleased that you find the vlogs relaxing. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19030. I do get scared sometimes but not often, Sam. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19031. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  19032. Thank you so much for subscribing to my channel, Mia- welcome aboard. Happy New Year! 🥳🦋🌻
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  19033. Thank you so much for watching my video and for your kindness too. I do feel so grateful because I have my health, family and happiness and that’s all you need in life. Take care🌻🦋
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  19034. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to see the Chica join the Danny on that river? 🤗 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19035. I am so pleased that you love the vlogs- it is so lovely for me to know that- so thank you so much!😊 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  19036. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much, take care🦋🌻
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  19037. This is very true, Lion! Have a wonderful week 🌻🦋🎾🎾🎾🎾
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  19038. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19039. I don't quite know how to answer this, but thank you for watching my vlog. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19040. Jean Louis, you are so right about the world we live in. Spreading the love of nature and looking after the people and animals on our planet is vital. Thank you for watching and sharing your ideas.🌻🦋
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  19041. I hope you enjoy it! Take care🦋🌻
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  19042. That is so kind of you. 😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  19043. That is such a beautiful thought.Thank you so much.Take care 🌻🦋
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  19044. Thank you for your lovely comment. Happy Easter!🦋🌻🐣
    1
  19045. Derbyshire is so beautiful! You are lucky to live in such a great place. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19046. What a lovely comment, John. I shall look Calvin Trillin up now and read some of his poetry. Having staff on a narrowboat would be interesting wouldn't it?😂 Since September, I have had more time than I had previously to work on the vlogs as the company that I had most of my teaching tied up in and my book contract, went bust. I was gutted at first, but now I have a small amount of students and I am looking for more. I can't complain though as I have more time to look at moss ( my new obsession) and create the videos ( which I love doing)! Take care🌻🦋
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  19047. There's nothing like a freshly brewed pot of tea and some biccies is there? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19048. The Parkin tasted great! I was really surprised what with all of my adaptations and inability to cook. 😂 Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19049. Your Mum was very sensible! I do like coco pops though! 🤭😋 Thank you for your lovely comment, Paul. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19050. The fish pass was so exciting to watch! 🤩 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19051. It is! 🤩Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19052. Thank you so much 😊 I am so pleased that you enjoy watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19053. I will have to buy myself some of those but I bet once I do, it won’t snow again!😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19054. That is so kind of you, Paul! Thank you so much. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19055. That is so wonderful to hear. I use Dingbats, blank A5 notepads and they are lovely for pencil use.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  19056. What a great sign which turned out perfectly in the end of you too. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19057. It really is! Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19058. Thank you for your lovely comment, Cas. I hope you have a garden full of ladybirds this year. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  19059. Thank you so much! Take care 🦋🌻
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  19060. Thank you so much, Vanessa!🤗 Have a super week, take care 🌻🦋
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  19061. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Take care🦋🌻🎄
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  19062. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19063. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  19064. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  19065. That is such a kind comment. 🤗 Thank you ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  19066. There are dandelion seeds too, but these ones were thistles as there were thistles growing nearby. August is the time for thistle seeds to fly. Mr M is being so supportive. Thank you so much for watching.Take care 🦋🌻
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  19067. That’s very kind of you, Colin. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  19068. I’m so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs, Jane. Thank you so much for buying my book too. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19069. You are so kind, William!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19070. I might take it up now! 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19071. 😂 Your old granny sounds like a character. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  19072. glad that it made you laugh though. We didn't go back that way, but we will one day. Thank you for your loveliness, Jenny🌻🦋
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  19073. Thank you, James. Take care🌻🦋
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  19074. Wow! 🤩 I love John Lennon! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19075. 16000 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19076. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. He was such a kind and caring fella wasn’t he? Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  19077. It is such a beautiful place isn't it? Thank you so much for watching the oldies! Take care🦋🌻
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  19078. Thank you so much for your lovely comments! Take care🌻🦋
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  19079. Hi Sandy and Ruski, it has been a year for adventure hasn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  19080. What a beautiful comment. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  19081. Welcome aboard and thank you for your lovely comment! It is great to know that you enjoyed the video. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  19082. It is lucky isn't it? 😱 Thank you for your lovely comment. take care 🦋🌻
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  19083. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care🦋🌻
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  19084. Dog bath time is exhausting! 😅🐾🐾😂Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19085. Thank you so much for watching the vlogs and for your lovely comment. Happy New Year!🦋🌻🥳
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  19086. It is such a wonderful hobby isn't it?Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  19087. You are so welcome, Jane. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19088. Happy shopping for your dogs, Dianne! 🐾🐾🤗 Take care 🦋🌻
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  19089. Exactly 👍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19090. I’m so excited to hear you are doing that art course- how wonderful! I also love ‘tusand tak’ as a phrase- so tusand tak to you too! Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  19091. I hope that you are ok now? Keep going with that channel of yours.Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  19092. Good advice! Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  19093. Hi Julie, thank you for your lovely comment. I sell my journals in my Etsy shop: themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com Take care🌻🦋
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  19094. Thank you so much, Lydia for watching each week, for your lovely comments and for your coffee and Patreon support. You are a ⭐️ Wishing you and your family a very happy New Year🦋🌻🥳
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  19095. The canal is never frozen for long and when it is the whole waterway looks so magical that it kind of makes up for the inconvenience. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  19096. I have never seen such a table. What a great idea. 💡 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19097. Your trip to the canal sounds wonderful! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19098. 😂 You get used to the locks! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19099. dziękuję bardzo za piękny komentarz! Dbać o siebie🦋🌻
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  19100. Hi Terry, the flight is so pretty and due to all of the rain we have been having the pounds are nicely full. The kingfisher and treecreepers love it there too. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend🦋🌻
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  19101. They are magnificent birds aren’t they. Watching the adults slice the air was incredible and then how quickly the chicks grew over the days that I was there. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  19102. Thank you so much, Nicola! Take care 🌻🌻
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  19103. I have seen lots of orange tip males but no females here so I'm hoping that with some more sun they will appear. It is wonderful when all of the butterflies appear isn't it? Thank you for your kind and lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19104. Here’s to skylarks! 🤩 Thank you so much, Ann 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  19105. I did see the Collie! 🥰 what’s funny is there is a collie at one of the locks on the River Weaver today! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19106. Thank you for watching the oldies! Take care🦋🌻
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  19107. Hi Lizzie, I hope you have had a lovely summer with your family? Thank you for your lovely comment. Evesham was a great place to stop at. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  19108. What a kind thing to say. Thank you so much!☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  19109. I love to watch the kingfishers! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19110. The underneath is only prone to rusting if the boat is continuously sat in a marina. There is science behind it all which blows my brain a bit but the bottom doesn’t need doing unless it requires it. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19111. Hi Shirley, I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog, despite the weather. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment too. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  19112. Hi Sheila, it is such an awesome idea isn't it! Well done to Andy for coming up with it. I am so glad that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a great week.🌻🦋
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  19113. Thank you so much for your concern. It has been eventful but we’re all safe now. I hope you are ok? I feel so sad for all the people who have flooded homes and businesses. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19114. I’ve got some now! They are super. 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19115. That is so kind of you, Alan. Thank you so much! Take care🦋🌻
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  19116. You are so welcome 🤗 It’s a pleasure! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19117. 🤩 Well now, that’s a massive compliment! Thank you so much 🤗 Have a wonderful rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  19118. What a great idea! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19119. My dog is Zephyr 🐾🐾 Happy watching! Take care🦋🌻
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  19120. Thank you so much 😊 Tessa! Take care🦋🌻
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  19121. The mooring was perfect!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  19122. Sadly, my hazelnut didn't last😢 I will have to try again, one day when I have got over it all!🤭 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  19123. What a kind comment. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19124. That is so kind of you, Mirabell. I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  19125. I think Yorkshire is very special! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19126. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  19127. I used my Panasonic LUMIX 2000 for the goat shot. Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comment too. Take care🌻🦋
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  19128. What a kind comment! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  19129. I have a little window vacuum cleaner which sucks it up. Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19130. I completely agree, Lorraine- the opportunities to see wildlife on a narrowboat are brilliant. Have a great weekend.🦋🌻
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  19131. I wonder how it got its name then? 🙀 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19132. I’m still trying to convince him; at least he subscribes! 🦋🌻
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  19133. What a lovely comment and I am delighted to know YouTube has my interests at heart. The old ones have some rookie editing and dodgy audio, but they show the journey we’ve been on. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  19134. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much! Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  19135. Hi Simon, the towpaths aren't too bad along this stretch of the Trent and Mersey, thankfully, but Zephyr normally edges her way around the mud. If she gets too dirty, she swims, even on cold days, but not icy ones. Little boots would be adorable for your dog though!😂🐾🐾 I hope you're staying nice and warm. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  19136. I like them because they all look out for each other. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and happy new year! Take care🌻🦋🎄
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  19137. Thank you for your lovely comment, Jean. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19138. Thank you so much, Lee! Take care 🦋🌻
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  19139. I’m so pleased that you enjoy it. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  19140. Very wise words! 👍🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19141. You are very welcome 🤗 thank you so much for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  19142. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am so pleased that you managed to make it work for you too so that you didn't have to return to the day to day grind. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  19143. I am so pleased that you found my channel! Thank you so much for your lovely feedback too. Take care🌻🦋
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  19144. Thank you for your lovely comment, Charlie. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19145. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  19146. Thank you so much, Ann. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19147. I’m so pleased, Jade! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  19148. It’s so exciting to see what grows! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19149. This is a sad truth and I think the removal of old buildings and places for House Martins to nest is one factor. Thank you for watching and take care🌻🦋
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  19150. I often listen to W.B Yeats on poetry online when I need to feel inspired. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  19151. It only really tends to be in the city areas. CRT got some artists to paint the walls with gorgeous canal scenes as a way of preventing the graffiti as graffiti artists don’t often paint over other artist’s work apparently? I’m not sure if that has been successful. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  19152. Hi Lee, I hope you are well?Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19153. What a shame that we missed you, Terry! Thank you so much for watching the vlogs this year and for your lovely comments. Happy New Year to you!🌻🦋🥳
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  19154. She is 9 years old. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19155. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I have an Etsy shop: themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com where I am currently selling copies of my 2022 journal and hopefully, by February I will sell my 2023 one too. I never intended to do this with my journal but when some viewers asked, like yourself, I decided to give it a go. I am so grateful for your encouragement. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  19156. Neil the seal was adorable wasn’t he? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19157. No AI- I wouldn’t know how to use that!🤭 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19158. Thank you so much for subscribing and for your kind comment too.Take care 🦋🌻
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  19159. You are welcome, Doug! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19160. 😄 I'm sure! Thank you for your comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  19161. Zephyr really is a wonderful companion and on that long journey she was an absolute star. 🐾🐾 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  19162. Hi Margaret, luckily we are unfrozen now! Although it was quite an adventure being frozen into Middle Earth. 😄 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend 🦋🌻
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  19163. I will definitely be repeating an early morning cruise. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19164. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  19165. That is so lovely, Trevor- thank you so much! Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  19166. Thank you so much! Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19167. He can’t be in the vlogs due to his work’s strict code of conduct about social media. Take care🦋🌻
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  19168. My laptop is having mood swings at the moment. I think my alien is a teenager!😂👽 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19169. I’m so pleased you enjoyed the music! Thank you for your comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  19170. Hi Jim, you are correct; this year is so far the most depleted in insects and birdlife that I have seen. Normally, the hedgerows are alive with butterflies and bees. This weekend is the Big Butterfly Count and I think the results from that will be so concerning. The wet weather has caused so many problems but I have noticed more grasses being kept long and less strimming so I am hopeful that when the insects do appear, they will have places to lay their eggs and feed on. Also, when I have seen contractors out mowing, I have politely asked them to leave as much as they can so that boaters are safe and insects can visit too.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19171. Hi Jean, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I will have some more books in stock next week sometime; I am surprised how quickly they sold out, but I have ordered some more for print so hopefully you won't be waiting too long. Have a wonderful week, take care🌻🦋
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  19172. I really want to live on the boat for as long as I am able. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19173. He works away unfortunately, but he always says that it’s good for our marriage that way!😂 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19174. Thank you so much for your detailed comment. I had no idea it is cheaper to rent a house in Yorkshire now that the licence has gone up. I hope you can manage to stay on the water and run your business; it will be really unfair if you can’t. Take care and the best of luck 🤞 🌻🦋
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  19175. Sometimes, it does as some good to be bored as we really appreciate the exciting times when they come. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Take care🦋🌻🎄
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  19176. Wow, lots of emojis this week, Margaret- you really are mastering this new device of yours🤩👍 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  19177. I am very grateful to your friend too! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19178. Hector sounds like a wonderful character 🐾🐾💚Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19179. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19180. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the channel. Thank you so much for watching.Take care 🦋🌻
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  19181. I thought that about the bells too! But they seem so at home there on top of the cathedral. Thank you for your lovely comment, take care🦋🌻
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  19182. Hi Paul, Hebden Bridge is one of my favourite places now! 🤩 Zephyr buried that sock somewhere on the way down🙈🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week, Take care 🦋🌻
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  19183. Laughter and fur babies make the world go round don't they?🤩Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  19184. Wow! Your messages are super. Thank you so much for taking the time to make them. I see what you mean about drawing the architecture, it's just that my book is a nature journal; perhaps, one day, I'll try and keep a jotter of buildings too, but I'll have to practise drawing them! 😱😄Have a super week. Take care🦋🌻
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  19185. Thank you so much, that is such a lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  19186. I love the winter on the water! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19187. Hi Louise, I hope you are ok? Thank you so much for your kindness. Take care🦋🌻
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  19188. Great advice! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19189. Hi Christine, thank you so much for your lovely words and I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. Keeping cool on a narrowboat is going to be something that we will improve on, so hopefully it will be even easier next time. Have a great weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  19190. Thank you so much. It is a pleasure and privilege to be able to explore the places that we moor in, so I am so pleased that you enjoy watching them. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  19191. A beautiful song- I love it! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19192. It was a plastic bag. 🥲 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19193. Exactly that! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19194. It is so pretty there! Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  19195. It was lovely to be able to take her in the cathedral, but sadly, dogs aren't allowed in the castle, although it was also a relief as there are hundreds of steps to climb up that castle🥵! Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻🐾🐾
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  19196. Hello Anthony👋 Are you OK? 🌻🦋
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  19197. Exactly, a new challenge done and dusted and at least the lock was tiny and the journey short! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  19198. Whoops! 🙈 Sorry about that. Thank you so much for letting me know. Take care🦋🌻
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  19199. I completely missed the flying angels in the church. I will have to check them out on the way back!
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  19200. Hello, Will! I hope you are okay? Have a super rest of the week. Take care🌻🦋
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  19201. That is so lovely to know! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19202. That is so kind of you and you are very welcome 🤗 Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19203. Happy New Year Bex and Nutmeg!🥳🦋🌻
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  19204. That’s so kind of you! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  19205. Hi Sandy, I am glad that we were on the safer side. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  19206. She is 🤗🐾🐾Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19207. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. It was such a treat spending time with the skylarks. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  19208. Wishing you a great New Year too! Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  19209. It must be a great place to live?Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  19210. Hi Martin, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am so pleased that the video made you smile and glow!😊 I read recently about gnats and it's the males that dance round and round in a circle waiting for a female to drop in, so when you see a cloud of gnats like that, it is mainly male gnats. I laughed at your bald- haired flyers and pot bellied jobbies comment though! 😂 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  19211. Thank you for your kindness, take care🦋🌻
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  19212. Thank you for your kindness, take care🦋🌻
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  19213. I am back again and vlogging now and I had a beautiful break- thank you so much for asking. I giggled because I did a silly joke but I edited it out as it was too silly, but I still found it funny which is why I laughed. Basically, I found a stray potato in my biscuit cupboard and so I put it on the plate instead of the two biscuits, but then I thought that it probably would just look ridiculous, so I took it off and put the biscuits there instead! 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19214. Thank you so much! I didn't think it would ever shift. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  19215. Good luck!🤞🍀
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  19216. Hi Christine, it is great exploring Sarehole Mill and the Shire Country Park isn’t it? My favourite spot was Moseley Bog. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend 🌻🦋
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  19217. Hi Steve, I shall have to look the Hawaiian Hawk up- what an amazing call it must have. I’m glad you enjoyed the summing up of 2022. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  19218. Thank you so much 😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  19219. Your bird feeding at Buckingham Palace sounds amazing! What a special memory. I didn’t think the river would flood there and I had no idea that there was a flood alert. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19220. Hello Anthony, I hope you are well? I haven’t heard from you in a while. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19221. Thank you 😊 Take care 🦋🌻🐾🐾
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  19222. Hi Sammie, thank you for your lovely comment and super tip. I shall try removing the paddle after the last kneading next time. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  19223. My husband. He can’t be in the vlogs due to his work commitments and the fact that he works in education. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19224. All cake is a hit for me! 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week, Take care 🦋🌻
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  19225. Thank you, Steve 🙏 I hope you are ok? Take care🦋🌻
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  19226. That’s so kind of you 🤗 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19227. I am so pleased that you enjoy the channel, Robert. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care🦋🌻
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  19228. Hi there, Don! Thank you for your lovely comment.😊 How wonderful to be on a boat in Qld, Aus. Which part of Qld? Have a great rest of the week.🌻🦋
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  19229. I went to Fraser Island 25 years ago!😍 I was sick over everyone on the light aircraft over there, but the island made up for that very quickly. You lucky thing living in that part of the world! Whale watching territory too.🐳🌻🦋
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  19230. I am so pleased that you tune in every week and watch. Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  19231. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  19232. Thank you for such a lovely comment. Autumn is beautiful isn’t it? My new book should be out in January, hopefully. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19233. It's great to know that you are enjoying the old vlogs- Christmas will soon be upon us again! Have a super rest of the week, Chris- take care🦋🌻
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  19234. That is such a kind comment, thank you so much! I travel with my husband but he won’t appear in the vlogs as his work doesn’t permit any social media presence. This gives me time to drive the boat and then go and get as many different shots as I can. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  19235. That is totally right, Paul. There are so many special places where you can escape to for peace and beauty. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  19236. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19237. It was. The flour at Bunbury Mill has a real nutty flavour to it.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19238. That is so kind of you, Simon. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas? Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
    1
  19239. I hope you had a lovely rest of the day, William? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19240. Your Robin sounds lovely. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19241. Very true! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19242. You are very kind for saying that- thank you so much! It has taken a lot of practice and still requires more. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  19243. Hi Lorna, thank you for your kind comment. Here are the quantities: 3 tablespoons coconut oil 2 tablespoons bicarbonate of soda 2 tablespoons arrowroot Take care 🦋🌻
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  19244. I am so pleased that you are finding the channel relaxing. Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  19245. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  19246. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year, John!🥳 🌻🦋
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  19247. Zephyr was over the moon to see India. She loves her so much.🥰 Take care🦋🌻🐾🐾
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  19248. How amazing to be flying with the Super Blue Moon- that must have been an incredible sight- the weather sounds gorgeous where you are. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Shirley- that is so kind of you and I really appreciate it. Have a wonderful time in France- take care🦋🌻
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  19249. India is a fabulous crew member. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻🐾🐾🤗
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  19250. Aw, thank you so much for your lovely comment.😊 Have a super weekend.🦋🌻
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  19251. Oh Diane- what an awful week you've had, but I am so glad that your dog is better; it must have been so worrying watching her be so unwell. Thank you so much for still taking the time to comment too. Take care 🦋🌻🐾🐾
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  19252. The more that grows wild the better and the orchids that can appear are incredible! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  19253. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19254. Oh my goodness! What a beautifully crafted poem. Thank you so, so much. I love it. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  19255. How wonderful for your Dad to have lived his young life on a house boat on the River Severn! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  19256. Hi Kenneth, most of us boaters here are not rich in fact it’s a cheaper way to live. My husband and I still work and pay our taxes so we are giving back to society too. I think every situation is different. Thank you so much for your watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19257. That’s so kind of you! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19258. They are spooky aren’t they! 😱 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19259. Thank you so much! Give Blaze an ear tickle from me. Take care🌻🦋
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  19260. Is it? I will keep drinking it then! 👍🤭 Thank you, Matt. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19261. It is so lovely to know that you look forward to the vlogs each week. Thank you so much!😊 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  19262. They absolutely are- you're so right!Take care 🦋🌻
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  19263. I hope that it grows and prospers too. Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Take care 🦋🌻
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  19264. Thank you so much, Sian! Take care🦋🌻
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  19265. Zephyr is 8 now, William but she still has her puppy moments! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19266. There always seems to be a big adventure on the canal somewhere. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend 🦋🌻
    1
  19267. Thank you so much, Julie for your lovely comment. 🤗It is so good to know that you enjoyed this week's wildlife! Have a super week🦋🌻
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  19268. I'm going to save up for a chilli penguin stove as they look amazing!Thank you for your lovely comment.Merry Christmas and happy new year! Take care🌻🦋🎄
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  19269. That’s so kind of you 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19270. What a kind comment, John! Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19271. I thought all of the Northern quarter was so lovely. Pollen bakery is my all time favourite bakery now too! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19272. I hope it warms up for you soon. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  19273. Thank you! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  19274. It is wrong that those on the lowest incomes are hit the hardest isn't it? Also, diesel engines were originally made to run on pure vegetable oil, but somehow we can't get that anymore and instead we are forced to rely on diesel which is full of horrible additives; it's all very frustrating isn't it? But looking on the positive, every day we can wake up and see the wonderful watery landscape outside our window and talk to the ducks and they make a lot of sense. Wrap up warm Mr Will. Take care🦋🌻
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  19275. I hope you slept well? Take care 🦋🌻
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  19276. I travel with my husband, who I call Mr Mindful- Mr M for short. He really doesn't want me to film him at all as he doesn't do any social media and his work wouldn't approve either. He is really happy that I am making the videos though as it is a record of our journey. Thank you for watching. Have a great weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  19277. I’m so pleased that you enjoy that part of the vlogs. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
    1
  19278. Hi Chris, it is always a pleasure to read and answer comments. You have been so thoughtful and kind in responding to each vlog and you have jogged some wonderful memories for me too. Thank you once again. Take care🌻🦋
    1
  19279. That is so kind of you!Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Steve. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  19280. I bet that when we are in the middle of a very hot summer, we will be wishing for a rainy day, but at the moment when the sun comes out, it is a pure joy to behold.Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Steve. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  19281. Autumn is such a wonderful time for mushrooms. I get so excited every year trying to spot them. Thank you so much for watching! Take care🦋🌻
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  19282. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  19283. Thank you so much for your kindness, Vanessa. I really appreciate it. Take care🌻🦋
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  19284. I love it here; it has so much to offer as you cruise along the canal.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  19285. It is such a beautiful place. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  19286. The wet weather caused for an extra biscuit.😁 I hope the sun is shining in Manchester today! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  19287. 2 great suggestions! Although, I'm not sure that Zephyr would agree about the second one😂🐾🐾 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  19288. Thank you so much ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  19289. What a great place to grow up! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19290. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  19291. Hi Steve, honestly the rose petals did not taste as good as my usual tea but it smelt good and looked pretty! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  19292. Hi Corinne, that is such a kind comment. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the little creatures along the canal. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19293. You are so welcome 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19294. It was so wonderful to see! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  19295. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  19296. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Simon. I hope you have a super bank holiday too. Take care🦋🌻
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  19297. What kindness- thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  19298. Hi Patricia, thank you so much for your lovely comment. You are so right about there being so many wonderful people in the world, helping others and it's a pleasure to be able to meet them. Have a great week!🦋🌻
    1
  19299. That is so kind of you Penny and Pippa! Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
    1
  19300. Oh Zephyr would be so upset to be in the baggage on a train! 🥲 She comes everywhere with me. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too, Steve. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  19301. Great Haywood is a perfect mooring spot isn't it, Philip? Thank you so much for your lovely comment and Happy New Year to you too! Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  19302. Hi Robin, I think if more boats used that stretch of canal, then the water taps would get fixed, but the services at the top of Perry Bar Locks were amazing and so clean too. Thank you for watching and commenting, take care🌻🦋
    1
  19303. Thank you so much 😊 I real appreciate that. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19304. I am so pleased you're joining the journey for all of those seasons! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  19305. I should get myself some. You’re right! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19306. Hi Kristie, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am so pleased that you find watching a relaxing experience. What a great plan that you have to one day move to a quiet spot somewhere; I really hope you find your dream home. Have a wonderful weekend, take care.🦋🌻
    1
  19307. Thank you so much! Take care 🦋🌻
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  19308. Thank you so much, Bob! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  19309. I am very impressed with Wakefield! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19310. Thank you so much for being a fan of the channel. That is so lovely to know😊👍 The Coffee Page can be dollars, I think? I have had coffees bought for me from the US so I am sure it works, but don’t worry if you can’t as it is just super to read such a kind comment. Have a wonderful week, take care🦋🌻
    1
  19311. Wow! That must have been a spectacular sight to see! Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19312. I really believe that too. Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19313. That’s so kind of you, Andrew. Thank you so much for your lovely comment Take care🌻🦋
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  19314. I hope Cheshire is just shining with sun for a while now. Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  19315. I hope 2025 is much better for you, Rebecca. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
    1
  19316. And to you too! Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
    1
  19317. They really are. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19318. I am so sorry to hear about your mother, Karen. I hope you are coping ok? Thank you so much for your kind words- that means a lot. Wishing you happiness x take care🌻🦋
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  19319. That is so kind of you.Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19320. That is such a kind comment which made me smile! Zephyr's smile melts my heart too.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  19321. Thank you so much for finding my channel and for your lovely comment too. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  19322. I’m so happy to know that you are going to go out sketching. Sketches don’t need to be works of art, they just tell the story of what you have noticed. Enjoy! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  19323. I’ll remember that, Carla. Thank you for your lovely comment and for subscribing too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19324. That’s so kind of you, Red. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  19325. I bought her second hand so I’m not sure? Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19326. All safe now fortunately! I agree with you that we shouldn’t underestimate our insects. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  19327. Hi Mark, thank you so much for your lovely comment. You can contact Jason on theblacklionconsall@gmail.com That is such a kind thing to do- thank you so much! Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
    1
  19328. Hello, kind and lovely, Anthony🤗 Thank you so much for another sensational comment. I can't believe that I forgot to name the bird- I thought that I had, but you are so right- I hadn't. It is a Jay and is one of the Corvid family like the crows, rooks, ravens, jackdaws, magpies and choughs. It is a very shy bird normally, but I find the city birds are bolder around people which is why I was probably lucky enough to film it. They are responsible for a large amount of oak tree growth as they bury up to 5000 acorns in the autumn and some of them get forgotten and lost. They used to be persecuted for their gorgeous blue feather, but fortunately that doesn't happen anymore. Have a super Sunday and wonderful week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  19329. 😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19330. Pretty much as canals aren’t deep. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19331. Thank you so much kind, Lydia. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19332. It is so good to see the sun in the sky but we couldn't move until 6pm as it is too hot to cruise in. Great tip about Chester; I'll make sure to visit the museum there.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19333. 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  19334. It sounds like the storm was much scary where you are? I’m glad it’s all calm again. Hugs to Daisy please 🙏 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19335. He was a man of brilliant quotes! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19336. That’s so kind of you, Wendy! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19337. Hi Kat, I have never been on the same canal as Kevin before but it would be lovely to meet him. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  19338. Great choices! Thank you so much, Connie! Take care 🌻🦋
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  19339. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  19340. Very good! 👍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19341. The Butterfly Conservation have set up a petition to take to government to declare a national emergency for butterflies and moths following the sudden drop in numbers. I signed it the other day and I hope the government take it seriously. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  19342. Zeff loved her tum rubs🐾🐾💚 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  19343. That is so kind of you, Susanna. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19344. Thank you so much ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  19345. Thank you so much, Robin. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19346. Hi Sue, thank you so much for your kind support and birthday wishes too. I hope you are enjoying the sunshine this week? Take care🦋🌻
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  19347. I am so sorry for your loss too, Gary. I hope you are looking after yourself? Thank you so much for your kindness. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19348. I am halfway through making my own tea cosy- which looks hilarious-it's so bad, but when I've finished it; I will warm the pot.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  19349. 🤗🌻🦋
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  19350. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  19351. Thank you so much, Joyce! It was really exciting seeing who arrived at night. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19352. Near to a lovely part of the system!Thank you for watching and commenting. Take care🌻🦋
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  19353. I have just put some more in the shop this evening.Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19354. Hi Glyn, I hope you are well? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am so pleased that you enjoyed watching. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  19355. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  19356. Thank you so much, Gary! Take care🦋🌻
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  19357. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  19358. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  19359. What a kind and lovely comment, Malcolm- thank you so much! I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
    1
  19360. I am so pleased it made you smile. It makes me smile to know that.Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  19361. Mr M doesn't want to be on camera, but he is driving a lot of the time so I can film the journey. We split everything in half, but his job is a lot harder than mine. Thank you so much for your question. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  19362. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  19363. I’m so pleased. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19364. I’m so pleased that you find the vlogs a bit of escapism. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19365. Oh dear!🥲 I hope it works soon. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19366. Billy Wright was married to Joy Beverley one of the Beverley Sisters. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19367. Whenever I have asked for help- which is a lot- I find people so willing and kind and it makes me feel really good about the world. I am still practicing the ‘everything has a place thing myself.’🤭 which is why I can’t find last years winter coat and gloves! 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19368. The River Thames runs past Henley. It’s beautiful there. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19369. I know what you mean about tea in a bone china cup. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19370. I really hope so. She was so supportive of my narrowboat life.Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Take care 🦋🌻
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  19371. This is very true! 👍 Thank you for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  19372. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19373. Such words of wisdom, Jan and I really appreciate you taking the time to type them as they mean a lot to me.Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19374. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for commenting. Take care🌻🦋
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  19375. Great Aunt Alice and Great Aunt Grace- how wonderful! It would break my heart to trade my boat in. Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  19376. That's so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19377. I think the red kites are trying to scavenge like you say around the factory. It's a tough one isn't it about the glue factory? I wish that there were more, better, plant-based alternatives. I'm sure most of the people working there wish they didn't have to. Thank you so much for watching my vlog and commenting. Take care🌻🦋
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  19378. What a lovely comment, thank you so much🤗 There are a lot of Canada geese in the UK and I think they are just wonderful to watch. Take care too🦋🌻
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  19379. Yes, she will. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19380. I hope you get to fulfil this dream one day soon. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19381. Hi Charlie, thank you so much for your kindness- let's get Alice Grace back and running as normal again!🤞👍 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  19382. Great tip! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19383. I'll write that in my letter to Santa x Great idea! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  19384. What a great way of looking at life! I shall forever, always look forward to tomorrow's breakfast.Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19385. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog, Mick! I had a great birthday.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19386. That is such a kind comment, thank you so much, Lynne! Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  19387. Wow, 35years! That’s amazing 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
    1
  19388. It is haunting isn’t it. I hope you were ok in the floods? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19389. That is so kind of you, Neil.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  19390. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  19391. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  19392. I’m so pleased! Take care 🌻🦋
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  19393. Thank you for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  19394. Thank you so much, Andrew😊 I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. Have a wonderful weekend🌻🦋
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  19395. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19396. That is so kind of you, Ann!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19397. That’s so kind of you- thank you so much 😊 Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19398. I am so pleased- thank you so much! Take care🦋🌻
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  19399. Mr M was amazing as he had to find superhuman strength to open that lock gate to let me out!🙀 Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19400. I didn't find my chimney's hat and its head is ever so cold at the moment! 🥶 🤭Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  19401. Isha took it and has not given it back! 🤭
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  19402. The Ghan sounds like a magnificent train trip. I was in Darwin for 6 months in 1997 and I worked at the Rattle n' Hum bar- it was such an amazing time! I'll have to go back one day and do that train ride. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  19403. I am mostly vegan and I don’t eat meat. I was a strict vegan until recently. I can’t handle the supplements and I was worried that i wasn’t getting enough omegas and calcium. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19404. Thank you so much for your guess. I will let you know if you were right next week. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  19405. Thank you for your comment, take care🌻🦋
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  19406. Are the duck eggs nice? Isn't it great to have a whole shop like that built on honesty. I've seen many little ones along the canal but a big shed like that by the road is something else isn't it? Safe cruising, Trev! Take care 🦋🌻
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  19407. Thank you so much, Nanci- have a great rest of the week🦋🌻
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  19408. What a sweet poem about Zephyr’s new jacket! So clever! Thank you so much, Andrew. Take care 🦋🌻🐾🐾🤩
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  19409. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  19410. Wild rainstorms are so exciting aren’t they? I hope you enjoy your book? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  19411. Thank you so much for your kindness and warm regards, Michael. It means a lot. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19412. I hope you were okay in the floods? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19413. The bridges really are something else- I totally agree with you.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a happy Easter weekend. Take care 🦋🌻🐣
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  19414. I really hope that you are recovering well following your big operation on you knees. I am so pleased that you have found the vlogs some comfort- that is just so lovely to know- thank you so much. Rest well- the Mindful Crew are sending you all our love, take care🌻🦋
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  19415. It certainly is! Thank you so much for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  19416. It was such a beautiful place. Thank you so much for reminding me of it. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19417. That is such a compliment- thank you so much! Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  19418. Being from the Navy, I can see why boatlife would appeal to you. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  19419. 🌻🦋
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  19420. It is so beautiful, Lorraine and well worth the struggles to get here. Have a lovely weekend. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19421. Thank you so much, Indi! I am so glad that you enjoyed it! Have a lovely weekend and week ahead.🌻🦋🐤
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  19422. I agree, Nanci; it is a great book! Thank you for watching and commenting. Take care🌻🦋🌳
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  19423. You must know your mushrooms well! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19424. How exciting to be getting a teapot! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19425. They are being monitored here to see if their numbers have an impact on the wildlife. Aren’t they beautiful? 😍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19426. I am so pleased that you enjoy the videos.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19427. You are so right, they are nature's red arrows!😍 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  19428. Welcome to the channel, Paul! I am so glad that you enjoyed the video. Enjoy your week.🌻🦋
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  19429. It really looked like that with the sun glinting in the centre. Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Take care 🦋🌻
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  19430. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19431. Thank you so much for your kind comment! Heidi the Pirate is great isn’t she? I hope you get your boat soon🤞 Take care🌻🦋
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  19432. It really is. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19433. That is such a kind comment and I really appreciate it- thank you so much! ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  19434. Hi Francis, I am so glad that you enjoyed the history this week. I am always amazed by the work of volunteers and when I hear about their work it reminds me how many good people there are out there. The coffee page is, I think, 6.04 dollars? But I’m not sure? I just converted £5 to dolllars? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and a wonderful week ahead.🌻🦋
    1
  19435. That is in the book that I am currently writing in so it won’t be in my shop until January. Thank you for your interest though. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19436. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  19437. 😂 did I?!😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19438. I’m not sure? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19439. I totally agree with you. When I saw the Malvern views I could see how the great writers of our time were inspired. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  19440. That is so kind of you, Fiona. Thank you so much 😊 I’m hoping my calendars will be out next month. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19441. That makes sense. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19442. I agree! Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  19443. Thank you, Jean-Louis, it was embarrassing but we laughed about it afterwards! Have a terrific weekend and a good week in complete safety too! 🌻🦋
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  19444. Stay warm! It sounds beautiful though. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19445. It was yum! 😋Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19446. Exactly! 😂 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19447. I would like to see a wood ants nest! 🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜
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  19448. I’d love to get into that, especially for slime moulds which fascinate me! I think I need to invest in some macro equipment. Thank you so much for your comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19449. That is very sensible and I don't blame you.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  19450. That is very interesting. I had no idea about that! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19451. I did have a little cry in that lock though! 🥹🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19452. It is a pleasure to share the journeys with you. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19453. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  19454. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  19455. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  19456. That is so kind of you! Take care🦋🌻
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  19457. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19458. Thank you so much, Sandy🤗 It is lovely to know that you chilled with a green tea to watch. Have a relaxing weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  19459. 😀 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19460. That is such a kind thing to say! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  19461. 🤗🤗 Hello Mr NB Will! We all hope that you are well and enjoying the early signs of spring. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  19462. Hi John, I used to water my plants with the canal water but then I was warned that all the edibles would be contaminated if I ate them. All sorts of nasties go into the canal. I even see people flick their dog poo in there sometimes. 😱 Sad thing is, our rivers and seas are having a terrible time at the moment too with sewage being pumped into them. I will water flowers with canal water but not my salads and edibles anymore.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19463. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  19464. What a wonderful cause that you are donating to, Frank! It sounds like a special place and one that is attracting a lot of species which is so important. I will look it up and read about it now that you have mentioned it. Thank you so much for telling me as I love to hear positive stories of people protecting nature like that. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  19465. Thank you so much, kind Lee! Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19466. Years do pass so quickly, don't they? I really notice that now that I keep a journal. Cherishing the good times is so important isn't it?Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19467. I’m so pleased that your wife likes the journal. Thank you so much for buying it. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19468. I’m so pleased that you are still enjoying the vlogs. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  19469. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  19470. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed the video. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  19471. I hope so too, Tessa 🤞 Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  19472. That is so kind of you- I really appreciate it!🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  19473. I hope you have less stressful evenings. Thank you so much for your lovely comment Take care🌻🦋
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  19474. Hi Simon, thank you so much for your lovey comment. I love the mushroom names too as they often really look like what they are named or it is like someone with a very good sense of humour has given them their name!🍄🤭 You are so right about the foraging for Christmas decorations and putting up the lights; I will start that very soon. Have a wonderful weekend, take care.🦋🌻
    1
  19475. It is unbelievable how they dug out the canals and made those wonderful locks and bridges with very limited machinery isn’t it? I agree with you that our wildlife seems to be struggling. The barn owl looked healthy but it baffled me as to why it tried to take a pipit mid flight as I thought barn owls swoop down and stun their prey by the shock of their bright and silent approach. I hope it will be ok? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19476. Great tip! I shall look it up. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19477. Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  19478. It is so sad when our it’s get ill isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19479. Hi Robert, I am sorry to hear that you have lost friends too. It is more difficult on a boat to get to services and leaving your boat is always a worry too isn't it? I hope you are finding a way to cope with the sadness of losing those close to you. Thank you so much for your kindness. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  19480. Is that an actual definition of cold? 😃 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19481. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the book, Jason. Thank you so much for buying it. I really appreciate it. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19482. Thank you so much 😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  19483. Thank you so much, Tony. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19484. I love the history too; especially in places like this when it surrounds the canal still.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19485. It’s been tricky but so worth it. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
    1
  19486. I am so pleased you like the nature stuff as I am obsessed with it.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19487. It is so sad isn’t it. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  19488. Hi Wendy, I got goosebumps when I saw the jackdaws in the same place that Tunnicliffe saw them. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  19489. The boat knocked against the side. The water level keeps dropping here now and the boat tips a bit. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19490. 🤭 sorry about that! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19491. Kay, what a wonderful comment and how incredible to be inspiring the young minds of your pupils with the magic of art. Thank you so much for watching the vlogs. Happy New Year to you!🌻🦋🥳
    1
  19492. Thank you for your lovely comment. I hope you have an amazing week looking out for fungi when you can. Take care🦋🌻🍄
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  19493. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  19494. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  19495. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. It is so good to know that you are enjoying the vlogs. Take care🦋🌻
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  19496. The Bridgewater is so scary and sad isn’t it? I hope everyone there is ok? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19497. Hi Captain Ed, thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy New year to you! 🥳🌻🦋
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  19498. Thank you so much 😊 I subscribe to a really good Music site now which explains the improvement with what you hear now compared to before. Thank you so much for your patience with the old vlogs too. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19499. Thank you for your lovely comment! I'm not sure the vet would approve of the pupacinos!😂 You're right that Phil knows what he is doing. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  19500. It's great to have you here again! Take care🌻🦋
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  19501. Thank you so much🤗🤗 What a lovely comment!😊 Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  19502. I'm glad they don't have dancing bears there anymore though. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19503. That is so kind of you, James.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  19504. Oh to have spring would be lovely! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19505. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19506. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Brum was a treat to stop in. Have a wonderful week 🌻🦋
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  19507. That is such a kind comment, Irene! Thank you so much. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19508. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. The next challenge is storm Isha! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  19509. What a lovely comment- thank you so much Cynthia! Take care 🦋🌻
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  19510. It's funny that you mention that because I did a vlog about the day to day costs:#171 How Much Does It Cost To Live on a Narrowboat. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19511. It is so beautiful here that it takes my breath away. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19512. Oh I loved watching All Creatures Great and Small! Which one were you watching? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19513. Thank you for joining me! Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  19514. Thank you so much, Paul! I hope you are happy and healthy too. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  19515. Thank you so much, Don! Take care 🌻🦋
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  19516. Primary curriculum and ESL. Thank you for your watching, take care🌻🦋
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  19517. Thank you, William! Have a super rest of the week.🌻🦋
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  19518. It is grand indeed! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super week.👍🦋🌻
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  19519. Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely response. Have a wonderful weekend and week ahead, Matthew.🦋🌻🐜
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  19520. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the videos. I have to run my engine for at least an hour in the winter ,if we haven't have much solar. Otherwise, the batteries stay topped up for most of the day fine.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  19521. I’d love to see them. They are so striking aren’t they? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19522. Not now, but it was when I did this vlog.Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19523. It is going to get very windy isn’t it! I hope you are safe and warm? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19524. Thank you for letting me know. That’s an odd one isn’t it? Take care 🦋🌻
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  19525. Great tip! I have to put an address into the online shopping order though.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19526. That is so kind of you, Andrew. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19527. Thank you so much.Take care 🦋🌻
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  19528. Thank you for watching, James. Take care🌻🦋
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  19529. Does liquorice induce palpitations? I better slow down eating it then! It’s so addictive. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Sue. I hope you’re enjoying the warmer weather. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19530. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19531. Thank you so much for watching the vlogs this year and for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Take care🦋🌻🎄
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  19532. It stood still for ages! A taxidermist 😱 me!😱 😂 Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comment too. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19533. That is such a kind comment, Robin. I am so pleased that you have enjoyed the vlogs this year. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you. Take care 🌻🦋🥳
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  19534. Welcome aboard, Helly. It is lovely to have you join the Mindful Narrowboat Family! Will, is so entertaining to watch isn't he? I have watched his vlogs for ages now. Thank you so much for your kind comment; I really appreciate it. Take care🌻🦋
    1
  19535. Zephyr is the best travelling companion and there is never a dull moment with her around. 🐾🐾💚 The weather has been glorious today but I have just heard that the North West is going to be wet and cold while the rest of the UK is hot next week! 🙈 I might be wrong though.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19536. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it.Thank you so much for your kindness. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19537. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  19538. This vlog explains more Re- Evaluating My Boat Life #204 https://youtu.be/rJwHlle2jwE Francesca was my best friend and she died suddenly in the summer. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19539. I hope they are more peaceful too. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19540. What a kind comment, David. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  19541. Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comment too. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19542. I hope you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19543. Thank you so much! Happy New Year to you too, Bob! Take care🦋🌻🥳
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  19544. That’s so lovely to know, Peter. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  19545. Hi Deb, I think I will call them "spherical objects" too from now on! 👍🐾🐾 That is so sweet of you to stop and read the notes on the journal. The story of the life cycle of the Winter Moth really touched me this week which is why I wrote about it in my diary and drew the caterpillar.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19546. Hi Pam, I will try and do a little video on Instagram about that. Let me put something together. I also recommend John Muir Laws as he breaks drawing up in a series of steps. He has written books about it and has a YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/@JohnMuirLaws Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  19547. Isn't it a shame that the house was demolished? It would have looked so beautiful from the water.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  19548. You are very welcome, Lion🌻🦋
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  19549. Thank you so much for watching my recap vlog and for your lovely comment too. Happy New Year to you and your family 🦋🌻
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  19550. I’m so pleased! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19551. Hi Kevin, thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Are you ever worried that you'll fall into the canal and have you heard about 'drinking a bottle of coke' if you swallow any canal water? Apparently, I was told that is what CRT advise boaters to carry on board in case of a fall in the water. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  19552. He has hasn’t he!🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19553. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Edmund😊 I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  19554. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Take care 🌻🦋
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  19555. Thank you so much for your lovely and kind comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  19556. I think that is an acceptable down grade for at least a day! 😂Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19557. Yep! I never take it for granted. Thank you for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  19558. Thank you so much for your kind words, Philip. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  19559. I am so pleased that this video brought back the beautiful memories of that trip. I hope you are able to make some more with your son one day. I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your brother.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19560. You’re welcome, Lucinda! Take care 🦋🌻
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  19561. You are so kind! Thank you so much 😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  19562. What a rewarding job to find a new plant and discover all of its properties! Thank you so much for watching. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19563. It took me about a year to feel more confident driving the boat, but even now, sometimes, if there is a tricky turn or the wind is blowing, it can be a challenge. I am a slow learner though. 🤭Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  19564. That’s so true, Michael. Team work is essential. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19565. I will try to include some more. Thank you so much for your kindness. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19566. You always have the best weather down there!😄👍 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  19567. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  19568. It was delicious 😋 Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  19569. Thank you for watching.Take care 🦋🌻
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  19570. Hi Anthony, I hope that you are well and happy? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  19571. Happy New Year to you too! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19572. What a beautiful memory, Robert! It reminds me of one of my favourite books, The Railway Children. Steam trains are so evocative and I can see why you would have been so drawn to them as a child. That is what childhood should be about- trying to outrun the steam train! Take care 🌻🦋
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  19573. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  19574. Hi Chris, how amazing to smell the sea through the vlog!🤩 The little Alice in this vlog was our first, Little Alice. The one that we have now is a bit bigger and can take sails too. Zephyr didn't have enough room in the first one so we sold it and put the money towards the Sea Hopper that you see today. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  19575. What a kind comment- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  19576. Thank you so much for such a kind comment, Steve. I am currently waiting for more stock of my journals to be printed and then I will put them in my Etsy shop. I'll put a post out when they are in stock. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  19577. We don't have radio communication between the boats on the canals.Thank you for watching! Take care🌻🦋
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  19578. I know, Jane but I have become accustomed to it now and it lets me know when the fire is running out as it goes quiet. 🙈🤭 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19579. How wonderful to be in beautiful Paris! Enjoy!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19580. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed this vlog. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  19581. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19582. Zephyr understands all words related to food, ball and walks!😂Then chooses to ignore everything else that I say to her. 😂🐾🐾🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19583. I hope you get the rain that you need. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19584. I am sharing my future plans in tomorrow's vlog. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19585. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it, Edward!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday, take care🦋🌻
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  19586. That's right and you can measure its width from 1 metre up in cm and then divide that 2.5 and you'll get the age. Take care🌻🦋
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  19587. Hi Christine, Nick’s pottery is so beautifully made and I’m chuffed with my tea set. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  19588. I really like my biscuits! 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19589. That’s very kind of you but I won’t use it as I walk everywhere. Thank you so much though. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19590. What a wonderful comment! I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog and that you clicked on the thumbnail. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19591. Thank you so much for finding my channel- that is so kind of you! Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  19592. Hi Stevie, I am glad that you liked the garden; it is a special place indeed! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  19593. I think finding these hidden places like you have said that you do, makes life more exciting doesn't it? Thank you so much for watching. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19594. I've seen that the River Trent is still in flood this morning and I think the other rivers will also be too high after all of this rain.Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Shirley. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  19595. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19596. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19597. Thank you so much, Jean!😊🤗 It is so lovely to know that you enjoyed the vlog. The pheasant with the oak leaf tail was a complete accident, but I am really pleased to have made it! 😂 Take care🦋🌻
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  19598. I hope your friend enjoys their narrowboat life. 🦋🌻
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  19599. Thank you so much. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19600. Thanks, Lee! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  19601. They all sound like wonderful ideas! Colouring in and art is so mindful and soothing. I hope it all goes well, Louise. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19602. That is a very important saying! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19603. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  19604. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  19605. I hope you are finding some joy in the beautiful memories, Kay, Dave and Bubba? Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19606. Thank you for your lovely comment, Dave. The boats were unharmed, fortunately. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  19607. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the videos. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  19608. Thank you so much, John. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19609. I hope your dream comes true 🍀 Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  19610. Thank you so much, Jenny. Part of living on my boat was to learn how to draw and so hopefully you will see some improvements as the videos progress with the artwork. I still have a long way to go though! Take care.🌻🦋
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  19611. It’s the side that it came out of the lock unfortunately. It was trying to get over to the right but the Weaver is so bendy that it’s hard to see what’s coming. Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19612. I am very grateful to YouTube for sending you my way then!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19613. Thank you for your guess. I will let you know if you were right next week. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋🦆
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  19614. Still looking for waxing. 🤞 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19615. Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead🦋🌻
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  19616. Wow- a month in the middle of the flash! I was lucky wasn’t I? Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19617. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19618. I’ll try that! Thank you 👍 Bert might bring you some snow in the morning. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19619. What a wonderful comment! Thank you so much!😊 . Take care 🦋🌻
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  19620. I think you are referring to Will; he is brilliant as he makes sure that all of the canals and rivers get explored. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  19621. You can wear what you like on a boat, but I don't wear flip flops when we're on the move and we have locks to do as you need a sturdy grip when opening and closing the gates. Thank you for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  19622. That is so lovely to know. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19623. That is so special to know. Take care🦋🌻
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  19624. Rose petal tea is not Yorkshire Loose leaf that’s for sure! 🤭 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19625. Hi Gary, I am so pleased that you find the vlogs comforting. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  19626. That is so kind of you, Tony- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  19627. Thank you so much for your kindness, Anthony and I am much better now.👍 I am so pleased that you enjoyed this vlog and the wildlife in it. Have a wonderful week. Take care🌻🦋
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  19628. Thank you so much, Rodney. I saw another barn owl today; I think they must be like buses!😀 Take care.🌻🦋
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  19629. A bread update: I woke up one morning, several months later, after making one brick after another in bread, and the bread machine was gone!👀 Mr M had decided to give it away before I started making another loaf in it!😂🍞 But good news- I have discovered that I can eat sourdough as the gluten doesn't upset me in this kind of bread and Mr M and I have started a sourdough starter which is making some decent bread!🍞🍞🥳 Thank you for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  19630. Thank you so much! Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19631. That is such a useful comment- thank you so much. It makes so much sense what you are saying. I wonder why we didn't notice the engine smell and sound though? I commented that the water smelt eggy, but now I am thinking it could have been our boat? Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  19632. I don’t pick the mushrooms as I like to leave them for the wildlife and I am very likely to eat something poisonous with some of them! Take care 🌻🦋
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  19633. I am back and vlogging again John so there should be a vlog every Friday now. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19634. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19635. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  19636. You are very welcome, Nanci. Have a lovely week!🌻🦋
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  19637. Thank you so much, Glenn. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19638. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19639. Hello to you too! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19640. They definitely have attitude, don't they!🤭 Thank you so much for watching and commenting, take care🦋🌻
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  19641. That is so kind of you, 😊 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  19642. Hi Steve, I only had 2 custard creams left as I'd eaten all the others!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  19643. Thank you so much for entering the competition! Seeing a kingfisher is always a wow moment. Take care🌻🦋
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  19644. Oh Roy, I hope you are pain free now? I didn't get a vlog out last week, so there probably isn't much to catch up on. Get well soon. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  19645. Thank you 😊
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  19646. 😂😂😂 So many laughs from this comment! Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19647. 👽🤭 You're probably right there! Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  19648. I will start by using dry meal worms as the thought of handing a living creature to its death makes me shudder. I know the mealworms were once alive but somehow my brain can process that one a bit better. 🙈 The jay is a stunning bird isn’t it! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19649. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much! Take care 🦋🌻
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  19650. Not for a couple of years now. Thank you for watching, Richard. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19651. I am so pleased that you liked this episode.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19652. Hi Malcolm, I was with my husband on that day so I wasn’t completely by myself. He can’t be filmed because he works in education. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19653. That’s a lot of support you have given your team- you must be excited about the new stadium? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19654. Hi Anthony, I hope you are well and that you had a good week? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. The foliage is changing and how exciting it will be to watch the trees glow in their autumn gowns. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  19655. 🤗 Thank you, Lucinda. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19656. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it, Sally.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19657. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  19658. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19659. That is so kind of you, Pete! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  19660. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  19661. Thank you so much for your kind words. I hope Betty's Dad gets well very soon. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19662. I know what you mean. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19663. You are so welcome! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19664. You are so welcome. Thank you so much for your kindness. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19665. It’s my pleasure, Judith. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19666. Thank you so much for agreeing, Nanci!👍 Take care🦋🌻
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  19667. That is so kind of you, Dottie. I really appreciate that. Have a super week. Take care🦋🌻
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  19668. It is a type of molasses. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  19669. Nature spotting is so exciting and it makes my day to find something beautiful to notice.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  19670. What a kind comment- thank you so much 😊 🤗🤗 Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19671. Thank you so much, Christine. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19672. That’s so kind of you, Susan. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  19673. You are so welcome, Ruth!😊 Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  19674. That’s so kind of you, Jennifer. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  19675. That is so kind of you, Sandy. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 Take care🌻🦋
    1
  19676. It is so lovely to hear from you, Connie- thank you so much for such a heartfelt and kind comment too. I am honoured to be bringing the outdoors to you, and I hope the birds are in full song and the flowers are in full bloom where you are too? Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  19677. £120 for about an hour. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19678. Oh yes let’s hope we have a new year of peace and harmony, Steve. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
    1
  19679. You'll have to revisit Kinder Scout then. It is so beautiful isn't it? Those biscuits don't have any chocolate on them so four is really like 2 chocolate digestives...well that's what I told myself anyway! 🤭 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19680. That is so true, Pete.Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19681. I’m so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  19682. I agree. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19683. I hope you get your narrowboat soon. Good luck with the search, Sean.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19684. It is fascinating isn’t it! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19685. That is so adorable that Ginger was staring at the fox on the screen!🦊 🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching. Have a great rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  19686. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  19687. What a shame that they can’t save your beautiful bridge.🥲 Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19688. The memories are a tremendous comfort, Ruth- thank you so much for your kindness.Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  19689. It is good to know that there are more trees now. I bet those photos are a great record of the past on this stretch of water. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19690. I’m doing lots of physio exercises and applying heat which is helping a bit. Thank you so much for your kindness in asking. I’m still not 100% sure where I’ll be at Christmas? Merry Christmas to you and your family. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19691. Thank you so much! Take care 🌻🦋
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  19692. Thank you so much for such kindness! 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19693. I agree with you, Janie. Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19694. I’m so pleased 😀 It was fun finding the right pieces for the alien and snow scenes. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19695. I am so pleased. Thank you so much. Take care🦋🌻
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  19696. That’s so kind of you. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19697. Thank you so much for watching! Take care 🦋🌻
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  19698. Thank you so much, Stephen! That is so kind of you. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  19699. It did last for more than one night and it was truly beautiful.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  19700. Thank you so much for letting me know this. I will check the pallet first.👍Merry Christmas🌻🦋🎄
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  19701. Thank you ☺️ I’m so lucky to have her too! 🤗🐾🐾 Take care 🦋🌻
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  19702. When it drifted on the drain, it just went with the wind which is why we felt it was safe to do that there as it was a calm day, on a straight stretch with absolutely no other boats. I wouldn't do that on purpose in many situations. Some boats have bow thrusters ( ours are broken) and that means that a quick button-press would keep the boat centre, if it started veering. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  19703. You are much braver than me, Glyn! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  19704. 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 🌻🦋
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  19705. Well now I didn't know there was a siskin aeroplane! You've taught me something there.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  19706. I taught at Primary school, so it’s the whole curriculum at a primary level. The natural sciences is my hobby though. I’m still learning about it myself. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19707. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  19708. There is isn’t there! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19709. Thank you so much for your question about my journal. I am currently working on finishing my diary of 2022 and then I will reproduce the whole book and put it in my Etsy Shop to sell. I do have some other nature sketches and poetry in my shop now and a calendar. themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com I can also do a commission, 'page from a nature journal' of a favourite animal/plant with sketch, poetry and observations. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  19710. Thank you so much! 😊 I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19711. Thank you so much, Margaret! I'm so pleased that you're going to join us for the summer vlogs. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  19712. How amazing to have ancestors from the bargees! I would love to have that in my family tree. I think you'll end living on a boat one day now. Thank you for your kind comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  19713. I will! 👍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19714. Oh the robins and wrens are so cheeky! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19715. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19716. That is very kind of you to say that. I have a passion for learning as much as I can about the wildlife around me.Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19717. Thank you so much- that is so kind of you. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  19718. Totally!👍 🐾🐾Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19719. I have all of Edith’s books! They are so beautiful. I am still practicing my art skills by drawing each week. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and great week ahead. Take care🦋🌻
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  19720. I shall put your idea into practice and I’ll let you know if it works. Bedford was a great place to visit. I really enjoyed it there. Thank you for your comment and take care, Jean-Louis.🦋🌻
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  19721. It was so much fun! Thank you so much Sandy and Ruski! Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19722. Thank you so much! Have a super rest of the week. take care🦋🌻
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  19723. I will have some more in stock on Friday. Thank you so much for your interest in them. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19724. Well now, you've inspired me to have a go! I will ask Phil, the engineer if he will let me do some of the work. Watch this space... I might be fixing my engine!😬🤞 Thank you so much for a lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  19725. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19726. Thank you so much for your lovely comment! Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  19727. Thank you so much.Take care 🦋🌻
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  19728. Great tea recommendations! Thank you ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  19729. Thank you for watching and for your lovely comment, James. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  19730. I will have to try that. It sounds delicious. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  19731. Thank you so much. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  19732. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  19733. That’s so kind of you. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19734. They stopped church bells? Even for weddings? I didn't know that. Thank you for watching. 🌻🦋
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  19735. Thank you for watching. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  19736. It is a beautiful place to explore by the water. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week, Take care 🦋🌻
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  19737. What a kind comment. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog enough to subscribe too. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19738. You are so welcome, Andrew.Thank you so much for watching.Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  19739. It’s a great part of the world but then so is Canada! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19740. The Shropshire Union Canal. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19741. I am going to prepare for the cold even more than usual this year. Thank you so much for your advice. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19742. That is so kind of you! Thank you 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  19743. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Peter.😊 I think that I bury myself away in wildlife and nature to try to forget about some of the things happening at the moment and when I do, I meet some incredible people and see so many wonderful things which restores my faith in the country and world again. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  19744. You are very welcome. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19745. I am so pleased that you found it heart-warming, Sheila!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  19746. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19747. It was worth the struggle in the end. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋
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  19748. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19749. We have a light at the front of the boat. Thank you for watching, Carol. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19750. You are so welcome, Mary! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19751. Hi Kevin, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I visited Toulouse many years ago and just adored it there; I also spent time in St Cirq La Popie whilst travelling with friends and swam in that canal. I wouldn’t swim in our canals though! If you decide to buy a narrowboat then I hope you find your dream floating home. Take care🦋🌻
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  19752. Happy New Year to you too, Nick! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19753. You're right!🤭 Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  19754. I didn't know that! Thank you so much for commenting. Take care 👍🦋🌻
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  19755. I didn’t release them publicly because my filming and editing was so bad back then. In fact the first 100 vlogs are very sketchy too!🙈 Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19756. I walked down the Ashton with Zephyr to Philips Park and it was such a lovely walk. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19757. They are starlings and you are right- I was so lucky to be there at the right time. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19758. Finding an orange-tip egg, is like discovering a piece of treasure! It is lovely that you are planting to feed the butterflies. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a great weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  19759. You’re welcome , Karen ☺️ Thank you so for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19760. Shaun, I really hope you get one🤞🍀 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  19761. I am so pleased that you are looking forward to the vlogs each week.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19762. I like that way of describing the weather. The male adult grebe chooses and the female adult chooses so no chicks are left without an adult, but the family divide into two groups. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19763. That is so kind of you- thank you so much 😊 Have a super week. Take care🌻🦋
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  19764. Thank you so much, that is such a lovely comment.😊 The little robin made my year when it landed on my palm! Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  19765. 🦋🌻
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  19766. That is so lovely to know- thank you so much for telling me. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  19767. I've noticed strange happenings going on!👀 Thank you for telling me, Roy. Take care🦋🌻
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  19768. Hi Ruth, it is scary but cosy as long as you’re not moored anywhere dangerous like underneath a big tree. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  19769. I know what you mean. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  19770. Thank you so much, Robert. How lovely to hear a cuckoo most days! The sound is so evocative and summery to me. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  19771. You are so welcome, Sian! Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  19772. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Chris. I am absolutely amazed to have 9k subscribers! I hope that you are enjoying being settled again. Happy New Year!🌻🦋
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  19773. I was going to go there but you have to put your dog in a trolley and I won’t leave Zeph on the boat by herself. Zephyr wouldn’t appreciate a trolley ride!🐾🤗🤗 Thank you for watching. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19774. Thank you for watching, Trevor and for your comment. Have a super Sunday.🦋🌻
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  19775. 🐾🐾🤗🦋🌻
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  19776. Oh Elissa- that is so kind of you! Thank you so much 😊 I am so happy to know how much you like the vlogs. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19777. There is nothing quite like simplicity is there?Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19778. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  19779. Thank you, Roy. It was so cool spending some time with the fox too. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  19780. Great, wise words there!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  19781. It is awful isn’t it? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19782. I do have an off day every now and again 🤭 Thank you so much for your kind comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  19783. It is isn't it? I like broad beans too! Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  19784. Aren’t cormorants wonderful! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching and for buying my book too. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19785. Hi Sue, that is so kind of you. Zephyr is very clever at getting me to give her a biscuit!😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  19786. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  19787. 🤗 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19788. I hope you find a way to get your wish. Take care🦋🌻🍀
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  19789. I agree. I won’t buy them anymore. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19790. Thank you for your lovely comment, Mike. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  19791. Even though this sounds like a good idea it would be a trip hazard on the stern but I will see what flat, grip mats they sell. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19792. I hope you had a wonderful vacation. Welcome back! Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19793. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. It is incredible how the wildlife seems to have flocked to the city like that isn't it? Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  19794. I agree! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19795. I wonder what the similarities and differences are between the two Chelmsfords? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19796. Good point. I think we need to remind the powers that be how much money comes into the country via tourism and the canals and how there is huge potential to generate hydro power at every lock and weir along the waterways too and of course all of the many other benefits and possibilities too. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  19797. Thank you so much for your lovely comment; I really appreciate your kindness. I am so sad to hear that you are living with terminal cancer; you sound like an extremely brave person who appreciates the beauty around you and lives in the day. Many go their whole lives without noticing the wonderful things around them- I'm so pleased that you take time to see it all. Take care🦋🌻
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  19798. Happy New Year! 🥳 🦋🌻
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  19799. Thank you so much for your wise words, Trevor.Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  19800. I would like some more sun too! Take care 🌻🦋
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  19801. Thank you so much! Take care 🌻🦋
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  19802. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19803. It is definitely the wettest and coldest summer here than I can remember. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19804. You are so welcome, Frances🤗😊 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  19805. 😄 Brilliant 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19806. Thank you so much! 🐾🐾🌻🦋
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  19807. 😂🐾🐾Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Take care🦋🌻🎄
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  19808. That is so kind of you!Thank you for your lovely comment- have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  19809. Hi Peter, thank you so much for your lovely comment. It's great to know that you are enjoying the vlogs. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  19810. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19811. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the channel.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19812. I go in good weather but not in the busy seasons. Often in the beginning of the autumn the weather is lovely but the holidays are over and it is quiet then.Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19813. Thank you so much for watching! Take care 🦋🌻
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  19814. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  19815. Hi Francis, it doesn't seem odd at all!It seems odd to me when I actually leave the boat and join the real world again for a while, especially when I am in a moving vehicle that goes faster than 4mph! 😱 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  19816. Hi Trish, I hope you are well? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend 🦋🌻
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  19817. I am so pleased that you like the fungi as I have spotted a few more, really tiny ones in this week’s vlog too.🍄🍄 Roger Philips has amazing identification books which I use to help me. I am learning as I go. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, take care🦋🌻
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  19818. Hi Paul, it’s lovely to hear from you. I hope you all had a good Christmas. It would have been amazing to stand opposite the house and think about how Edith would have sat and painted there, but I am hoping that as I travel towards Birmingham, I will find at least one of her childhood homes still standing with a blue plaque outside.🤞 Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a great weekend and give my love to your family 🌻🦋x
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  19819. I will look that up! I bet it’s refreshing to swim there. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19820. Thank you so much, John.🤩 Please can you email it across too as I am going through the competition entries this evening? Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  19821. Hi Steve, thank you for your kind comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19822. Hi Simon, how are you doing? I laughed when you thought it was a hair remover; although I do have a recipe for a natural one and I can't believe I haven't used it on Mr M yet!😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. It is sad that the prompt payment discount has been reduced too.😢 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  19823. That has never happened to me before but some boaters have told me it has happened to them. I think, if you moor in a busy area, near a pub, you might get that. I tend to moor in quieter places or if it's in a city, in a secure mooring where boaters need a key to get to the boats.Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  19824. Hi Lee, I hope you are well? Thank you so much for your kind comment. I really appreciate it. Take care🌻🦋
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  19825. Thank you☺️ Take care🌻🦋
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  19826. It is lovely for you to join us. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19827. They are really special aren’t they? 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19828. Thank you so much🤗 Happy New Year!🌻🦋
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  19829. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  19830. I really lost it didn’t I!😂 Mr M is such a moo for doing that to me- I could have gone overboard!😂🙈 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19831. It is a pleasure to share it all. Thank you so much for watching, Sam. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19832. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19833. That is very kind of you- thank you 😊🌻🦋
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  19834. Thank you, Robin. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19835. I think you should be doing the weather report. That is a very accurate summary! 😄Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  19836. Hi Lorraine, I think we may well have a few more downpour cruises yet! 🙈😄Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19837. Oh my goodness-that’s awful! Thank you for letting me know. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19838. 🪄 Thank you so much! Have a lovely weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  19839. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19840. I’m not sure there is? Thank you for watching . Take care 🌻🦋
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  19841. Thank you for your great tip and lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  19842. I think I have listed all of the track and the artists in the vlog description. I pay a company called Envato Elements for their music and so it was on their site.Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19843. Welcome aboard, Paul! Thank you so much for joining the journey. Take care🌻🦋
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  19844. You are very welcome 🤗 Tammy. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19845. Thank you so much 😊 . Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19846. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  19847. That is very kind of you. Thank you so much! Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19848. I know. Have a super weekend🦋🌻
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  19849. I just love the sound of the cello! Thank you for your kindness. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  19850. Homemade is the best isn't it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19851. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment!🤗 Have a wonderful week, take care🦋🌻
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  19852. I love her; she is the most gentle and funny, four-legged companion that anyone could hope to have. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19853. The thing is, John, I think the doors work perfectly fine, but I just don’t!😄 He was very cross with me on the train though and I really should have told someone that I wasn’t sure that I’d shut it properly. I’ve learnt my lesson! Have a beautiful weekend 🦋🌻
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  19854. Nuthatches are quite the bossy ones aren't they? I love their song though. It is quite mesmerising.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  19855. The Great Crested Grebes are fascinating creature to watch, especially this time of year.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  19856. It was stunning in the dusky light! 🦉 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  19857. It was such a relief to be safely moored. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19858. How wonderful! I haven’t heard of a Haikubox before. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19859. Thank you so much, Kathleen. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19860. 🤗🐑Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19861. Thank you so much for your interest in my book. I will have some 2022 journals back in stock on Sunday and then the 2023 books the following weekend. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19862. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  19863. He is Whistle Down The Wind. I will put a link in my video description 👍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19864. The tall grasses and wildflowers along the Droitwich is like a butterfly paradise. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  19865. I’m so pleased that you enjoy them! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19866. What a kind comment, Daniel! Thank you so much. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19867. That’s so kind of you! Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19868. I’m a man then! 🤭 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19869. I did know that about chocolate so I keep it well away from Zephyr. I will have to watch that BBC production as it sounds wonderful.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19870. Our dogs fill our days with fun and joy don’t they? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19871. I wonder what would happen too! 🤩 Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19872. 😂😂😂 That is me to the T! Thank you for your comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  19873. 🦆🦆🦆🦆 Thank you so much 😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  19874. I’m amazed at how well those redwoods were doing. It must be wonderful to live among them like that. I found them so special to walk among. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19875. I thought that too, but I read that there is evidence(don’t ask me what evidence) but there is that scarlet elf cup existed ad earth was forming? I’ll have to find where I read it but it boggled my little mind. Perhaps I should fact check it. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  19876. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19877. One day, I will come and see the buzzards where you are. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  19878. I feel honoured to be part of your lives. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  19879. I totally recommend Lincoln and I am looking forward to spending more time there on the way back. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  19880. Taking a plastic bag with you wherever you go is a great idea and that way I will be able to carry a lot more cakes! Thank you for your comments and have a wonderful weekend too. Stay safe!🌻🦋
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  19881. 😊🌻🦋
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  19882. Thank you for watching the vlog. I am so glad that you enjoyed it. Mr M just doesn't do any social media. Maybe one day, he might change his mind though. Have a great weekend🦋🌻
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  19883. Our boat is based on an original Liverpool boat but it was built in Ely. Thank you for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  19884. Hi Jenny, the alder beetle is a magnificent blue with iridescent shades. I know it’s not popular but it is a beauty to look at. Take care🪲🌻🦋
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  19885. It was so embarrassing, Linda- I edited out a lot of me just going backwards and forwards! But, you are right, I did it in the end!😂 Thank you so much for your kindness and caring though. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  19886. Thank you so much for watching. Have a great week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19887. Thank you😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  19888. I am so pleased that it arrived and you like it.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy New Year! 🥳🌻🦋
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  19889. Great quote! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19890. Your comment made me chuckle to the think that Zephyr is causing chaos in your home! Perhaps they both should have their own YouTube accounts as that would be another couple of subscribers and thumbs/paws up each week! Have a super week!🦋🌻
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  19891. Well now, that sounds like a genius plan! I won’t take it personally that being replaced by my dog would be more appealing for the viewer 🤣.To be honest, she is the brains behind the whole thing anyway! I will trial a Zephyr segment to see how it is received. 👍🦮
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  19892. Minimalist did this and called it GeorgeTV. I have watched it and it really made me laugh!
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  19893. I would love to have Nan's sparkle and longevity in life!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  19894. It’s such a beautiful spot isn’t it? 🥰 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19895. I’m looking forward to sharing the next part of the journey with you too. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19896. I'm so pleased.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19897. Thank you for watching 😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  19898. Thank you so much ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  19899. Thank you so much, Wendy! Take care 🦋🌻
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  19900. They did look so ordered didn't they? 😂🦆🦆🦆🦆 Take care 🌻🦋
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  19901. Thank you so much! Take care 🌻🦋
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  19902. 🤭 I know! 🌻🦋
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  19903. That is very kind of you, Nigel. I sell my books in my Etsy shop as a little business that I set up after some viewers asked if they could buy them. I never intended for them to be sold though and I am so grateful to anyone who wants to buy one. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19904. I didn’t dunk, but I will next time! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19905. Thank you very much; it’s not easy keeping ones crown safe on a boat! 😂👑
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  19906. Thank you so much! Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19907. Hi Steve, thank you so much for your lovely comment! I love that piece of music too; it's on a site called : Envato Elements and the music is called Emotional, Classical Violin and Harp by Orchestralis. I pay a monthly fee to use the music on the site as I like the variety that they have there. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  19908. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. They are so much fun to make.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  19909. What a kind comment- thank you so much 😊 I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19910. I can't wait to explore the northern part of the system!Thank you for your lovely comment, Nigel. Have a super Sunday, take care🦋🌻
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  19911. Thank you so much, Connie. I am back now but it was a wonderful time. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  19912. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  19913. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  19914. Thank you so much, that is so kind of you.😊 Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  19915. Hi Simon, thank you so much for your lovely comment and great question. Mr M is out at work when I do my journaling. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  19916. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much! Take care🌻🦋
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  19917. Thank you so much! Take care 🦋🌻
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  19918. It was fine in the end.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19919. It sounds like your island is doing an amazing job in protecting its bat species! 🤩Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19920. My favourite is the Cam Lodes so far. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19921. You are so welcome! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19922. That is a perfect word to describe the starlings!🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment, take care 🌻🦋
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  19923. Well what high praise indeed! Thank you so much. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19924. Well what high praise indeed! Thank you so much. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19925. Well what high praise indeed! Thank you so much. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19926. Thank you so much, Tracy! Take care 🌻🦋
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  19927. Margaret, you are so, so lucky to live in such a beautiful part of the world! The scenery, nature and people are just smashing. I am going to be very sad to leave it all behind. Thank you for watching the vlogs and for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  19928. That is so kind of you, Christine!Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19929. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it; what a kind comment- thank you so much! Take care🌻🦋
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  19930. They are a pleasure to make, Rob. Thank you so much. Take care🌻🦋
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  19931. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment, Martin! 😊 It is definitely the wetlands here isn't it? I would much rather that than the horrific heat that the poor Mediterranean is having though. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  19932. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy Easter! 🦋🌻🐣
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  19933. I am always happy to answer questions, so don't worry about that. I am married, but my husband doesn't want to be in the vlogs at all as he doesn't do any form of social media really. He loves the fact that I am making them though as it is a record of our journey. I know it might seem odd to watch, but when we bump into viewers along the canal and they meet him, then they realise that I have not invented an imaginary husband and he is actually a normal human being! Thank you so much for your kind words about the vlogs. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  19934. I hope you find what brings you true fulfilment. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19935. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19936. The coco pops were delicious! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19937. I am so pleased that you have been following for a while. It is great to hear from you both xThank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  19938. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year, Irene🎄🎄🌻🦋🥳
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  19939. It does make me feel alive to live like this- you're right.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  19940. That is so kind of you. I don’t ask people to hit the like button on my videos because I don’t want to ask anything of my viewers; I just want them to relax and enjoy watching. That might explain the low likes or maybe people just don’t like them very much. 😳 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19941. Oh my goodness- it sounds perishingly cold where you are! I hope you are ok? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19942. I haven’t heard that before- that’s really interesting. The deer antler has a softer marrow part but I can’t dig into it with my finger nails. Zephyr has always enjoyed them though. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19943. What a beautiful, poetic comment! I love it- thank you so much, Jenny!🤗 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  19944. ⭐️⭐️👍🦋🌻
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  19945. The hills are amazing here! 🤩 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19946. I agree with you about litter picking. There are so many groups now that do it and litter pickers on beaches and in parks that you can hire for a while. It is such a great idea.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  19947. Thank you so much, Andrew!😊 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  19948. I hope that your weekend will be nice and relaxing after the hectic week that you have had. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  19949. That’s so thoughtful of you. It was my friend’s funeral this week and she had a beautiful send off organised by her incredible children. I have good days and bad days, but thank you for asking. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19950. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19951. That is so kind of you, Isabel- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  19952. Thank you so much, Dianne. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19953. I'm so pleased, Andrew!Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19954. 🤩 Great song! Take care 🦋🌻
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  19955. You are very welcome, Jim! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  19956. It was tasty! 😋 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19957. 🤗 Thank you so much, Nanci. Take care🌻🦋
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  19958. Hi Paul, thank you so much for your lovely comment. It is difficult to balance the negative aspects of development with the positive sometimes isn't it? But I find by looking out for wildlife and nature and some of the projects to restore it, really helps highlight the amazing things going on. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  19959. Thank you so much ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  19960. I do love a buttercup! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19961. You are a poet, Andrew! What an amazing summary. Thank you so much!😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  19962. That is so kind of you. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19963. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. The book of bridges is a great idea but I’d have to practice my sketching skills first. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  19964. It was spectacular to see. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19965. 🤭👍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19966. What a lovely comment. ☺️Thank you so much WanabeHippie! Have a great week.👍🌻🦋
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  19967. That is so kind of you. It really felt like she was there. Thank you for your thoughtfulness. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19968. Thank you so much for watching my vlog and for such a lovely comment too. It seems you have a great connection with the canals and you are lucky to have spent your young life by them. You asked about my poetry; I write simple, little poems at the end of each week’s vlog and I draw something that I have spotted whilst out and about with my dog. I have been writing poetry since I was 10 years old, but only simple pieces that tell a story. What do you write? Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  19969. Hi Vanessa, thank you so much for your lovely comment. Hopefully we will have some sun tomorrow- at least I'm not having to water my plants at the moment🤭 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  19970. What a kind comment, Simon! Thank you so much 😊 I really appreciate it. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19971. There are fish in the canals. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19972. I live in hope that their numbers will pick up one day, but I think we are all going to have to do a bit more conservation work to protect them and the insects that they need to feed on.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19973. That is very kind of you! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  19974. The golden eye made being frozen in so worth it. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19975. Thank you so much, James😊 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  19976. Thank you so much for watching, Jackie. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19977. That’s very kind. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  19978. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  19979. Great answer but sadly the competition is over. I announced the winner in last week’s vlog. Thank you for your comment, take care🦋🌻
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  19980. That is lovely to know! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  19981. Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year to you too!🥳 🌻🦋
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  19982. Thank you so much- that is so kind of you. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19983. What a lovely comment! I’m so chuffed that you enjoyed this vlog. Thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19984. Not until you suggested it. I will look into it. Thank you so much 👍🌻🦋
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  19985. It was so special to me. It stayed for such a long time but I edited it down. I’ll never forget how it made me feel. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19986. That’s so kind of you. Thank you ☺️
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  19987. We bought our boat in 2019. I was very relieved to be moored that day!😅 Thank you so much for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  19988. It is such a beautiful part of the system. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19989. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Roy. An e Book is a great idea. As soon as I have mastered getting it in print, I’ll have a go. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  19990. Thank you so much for checking the Etsy Page. Others have told me the same and I can't see why it won't load that way, but if you would like to visit my shop, if you put 'TheMindfulNarrowboat' into Etsy, you should find it that way, hopefully. Thank you so much once again. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  19991. I think as temperatures are set to increase that it might be wise to repaint the roof white. Thank you for your lovely comment, Christine. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  19992. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19993. It is so tricky isn't it? Luckily we have a single pane left.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  19994. 😊 Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  19995. And to you too! Take care 🌻🦋
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  19996. Thank you so much for watching, Paul. Have a super weekend🌻🦋
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  19997. That is so kind of you to be watching some of the old ones. The editing, filming and drawing was all in need of a great deal of practice then. 🤭 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  19998. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Anthony- take care 🦋🌻
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  19999. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20000. I will give Zephyr a cuddle from you. Thank you so much for watching! Take care🦋🌻
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  20001. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for subscribing too. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  20002. Stay safe, Mike! It sounds scary doesn’t it? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20003. I have good and bad days when it comes to handling the boat. I think the wind blew me in the lift! 😂Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20004. 👍🌻🦋
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  20005. Well now that is the biggest compliment I’ve ever had to have my name and the Great Sir Attenborough in a comment together! That’s my holy wowzers moment. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and I’m delighted that you’re still watching the vids. Have a great rest of the week. Take care Peter 🌻🦋
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  20006. 🤫 It’s a secret! 🤭 Thank you so much for watching! Take care🦋🌻
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  20007. Are you often right? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20008. Your 22 blankets made me chuckle!🤭 The thing is, it is soooo hot on a narrowboat when the fire is going that you really only need a duvet; however, let that fire go out and you'll grow icicles out of your nose! I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Thank you for such a kind and lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  20009. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Richard. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a wonderful rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  20010. Happy New Year to you too 🥳 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20011. I have learnt so much over the years; I was scared to drive a boat if I saw one coming the other way in the old days! 😂Thank you for your lovely comment, Chris. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20012. Thank you so much for coming back and for your lovely comment too. Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  20013. That is so kind of you, Glenn!Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  20014. I have loved what I have seen so far! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20015. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Brian. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20016. Wow! It always looks like is realistic heavy work. Thank you for commenting. Take care🌻🦋
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  20017. Really not realistic
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  20018. I think the biggest concern is being sunk by a falling tree as they line the canals. I wouldn’t want to be out at sea in a storm though. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20019. What a kind thing to do. Thank you for your prayers. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20020. I feel exactly the same about protecting our woodlands. There are so many disused mills and factories that could be transformed into houses and flats. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20021. 🐾🐾💚 Have a super week!🦋🌻
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  20022. That’s so kind of you- thank you so much. Take care🌻🦋
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  20023. Often, those who get asthma young, grow out of it. I am so pleased that this happened to your son. I got mine in my late teens and it gradually gets worse with age, but I could have far worse illnesses so I am grateful for the medication that I have. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  20024. Hi Wendy, it is such a beautiful stretch of water isn't it? With the contours, overhanging trees and October light, it took my breath away to cruise through. Thank you for such a lovely comment.🤗 Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  20025. Thank you so much for such a lovely and kind comment, Elizabeth. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  20026. Hi Wendy, thank you so much for your lovely comment!😊 How exciting to have three wild kittens turning up for some food; it reminds me of the nursery rhyme "Three Little Kittens Lost Their Mittens" maybe they've come for some gloves! Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  20027. So true! Thank you so much.Take care 🌻🦋
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  20028. Thank you so much 😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  20029. Great advice, John.👍 I think at the time, we just didn't think about that. Have a super weekend🦋🌻
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  20030. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20031. You are very welcome! Thank you so much for watching, take care 🦋🌻
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  20032. There are some great places to explore. Take care🌻🦋
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  20033. There was a lot of liquorice in that cable wasn’t there! 😋 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20034. It is beautiful 😍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20035. That is such a kind comment, I’m so pleased that you enjoy that part of the vlogs. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  20036. It is so magical when the first snow falls isn't it? It felt really Christmassy all of a sudden. Thank you for your lovely comment, Christine. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  20037. Oh yes! 🤩 🤣 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20038. Whoop whoop! It was climbing so slowly towards the 12K that it was almost painful to watch, but hoorah- it is here and I can't quite believe it! Thank you for your encouragement. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  20039. Hi Chris, the Caldon Canal is going to look so beautiful in the summer! I am also a huge fan of the G&S now too. I did realise it was you by the time that you had zipped past and I saw you waving. The Severn was very rapid that day! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  20040. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and guess. I will let you know if you are right, next week. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  20041. I have to shampoo Zephyr on a regular basis due to her rolling habit. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20042. Thank you ☺️ Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  20043. Good point about the duck. My vlog is mainly a nature vlog as that’s where my interests lie; Foxes Afloat are a great vlog for historical and architectural knowledge. Thank you for watching!🌻🦋👍
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  20044. I know! 🐾🐾😂 She does that every time I leave the camera like that. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20045. Thank you so much for your lovely and kind comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  20046. You are right. I didn’t realise it was going to get like that as it started off fine. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20047. You too! Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20048. The rock houses were fascinating, William. Kinver is such a beautiful place.Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20049. That’s so kind of you, Chris! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  20050. It is a great museum. I don’t remember saying that Stanlow was in Liverpool? Sorry if I did though. 🙈 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20051. Thank you so much, Maxie for your kindness. At the end of the year, I am going to make copies of this year’s nature journal as others have asked too. I am really flattered to have been asked as I never intended to sell my book in any way. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  20052. Thank you for your lovely comment, Paul! Take care 🦋🌻
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  20053. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Enjoy the wonders of spring. Take care🌻🦋
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  20054. It’s definitely the place for bridges isn’t it!🤩 Thank you for watching. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20055. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20056. How wonderful that your Mum had a pet Jackdaw! The Corvids are such intelligent birds. I hope you enjoy your book. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  20057. It sounds like an amazing place! There can't be many bridges in the world built to specifically carry a stream can there? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  20058. Thank you so much, Kev! Have a wonderful week, take care🌻🦋
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  20059. I don’t think I’ll ever be normal!😂 Thank you so much for your kind wishes. Take care🦋🌻
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  20060. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  20061. I will do that journey in a year and a half. I have made a plan so that I cover all of the network without having to go over the same waters too much. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20062. There are more dog friendly places now than before. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20063. Welcome to the channel. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. I appreciate it. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20064. What a beautiful comment, William.Thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20065. It was a tad scary wasn’t it! 😬 School days were not the best days for me but it made me resilient and hard working which is all grateful for. Thank you for watching. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20066. Thank you so much kind Ed! Take care 🦋🌻
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  20067. It’s so tricky isn’t it? I understand that we use the system more but think of the poor widebeam owner that can’t use all of the system and has to pay double. Your vlog sounds like it will be really interesting, Trev. Take care🦋🌻
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  20068. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20069. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20070. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20071. Thank you, Ann! Take care 🌻🦋
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  20072. Oh no, Rebecca- that sounds really stressful. I hope things go well with the tribunal. Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  20073. Thank you Sharon, I am so pleased you found the vlog relaxing. It’s great to know that you learnt something too; I was surprised when I started reading about the Muntjac as I thought they lived in a herd, not alone. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend and week ahead. Stay safe.🌻🦋
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  20074. I know what you mean. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend 🌻🦋
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  20075. Hi Shirley, thank you for another super lovely comment, apart from the bit where you fell in at the Marina! I heard that if you fall in the canal, you should drink a bottle of coke as whatever is in that stuff will get rid of any nasties in the water. If it’s a river though, it should be fine as people swim in the rivers. Still, I am glad that you were ok! Take care.🦋🌻
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  20076. Hopefully you won’t need it!🤞🤞🤞
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  20077. You are very lucky having such a spectacular place to live! I have absolutely fallen in love with this part of the world. At the moment, due to work commitments, I am having to move quickly towards Cambridge but over the summer when work slows down a bit, I will explore Upware and Ely in more detail. Have you seen Neil the Seal before? Have a Super Sunday!🦭🌻🦋
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  20078. Thank you so much, Sheila! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  20079. Thank you so much, Nanci for your lovely comment. It’s great to think that you are getting out there with your dog and enjoying nature. What a super phrase ‘celebrating the day!’ is. Take care.🌻🦋🦮🐕‍🦺🐩🐕
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  20080. I’m so pleased 😌 Thank you for watching and for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20081. That is so kind of you, Sean. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20082. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  20083. Hi Linda, thank you so much for clicking on my video and watching! It's great to know that you appreciate the winter; the seasonal changes are so wonderful to watch and experience aren't they? Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  20084. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it, Andrew!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  20085. Hello Mr NB Will? I met Coco the dog that you grew so attached to this week. She is adorable isn't she? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20086. It must be amazing to park in the Chase, but after reading the supernatural stories about it, I think it would also be a bit nerve-wracking too. I'm glad that you got to see your back garden in the vlog.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Take care🦋🌻🎄
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  20087. They have planted the reed beds but the I'm not sure about the food plots? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20088. I think sometimes if they are wedged into the bank it slows bank erosion down? Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20089. You are very welcome. Thank you so much for watching and commenting- take care🦋🌻
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  20090. Hi Viking Patricia, I hope you enjoyed your tea with the vlog this week? I have noticed the spiders have moved in over the last couple of days, but with spiders, you don't get flies. After I read Charlotte's Web when I was little, I fell in love with our little 8 legged friends.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  20091. I think it depends when and where you go. I recommend outside New Islington Marina or the marina itself for extra security. A boater told me that often trouble happens during the summer holiday time. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20092. Well I never, every day is a school day isn't it! I didn't know about the cabbage tree, so I shall go and read up on that now- brilliant!🤩 Thank you so much. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋🥬🌴
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  20093. Great idea! Thank you ☺️ 👍🌻🦋
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  20094. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  20095. Jack you are a diamond 💎 Thank you so much for watching the vlogs and for your lovely comment too. Take care🦋🌻
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  20096. Terry, these are great tips.👍⭐️ I have just looked Watermead Park up and that explains why I keep seeing so many herons on this river; there is a heronry there! 🥰 This river is gorgeous. Thank you so much for such a helpful comment. Have a wonderful week. Take care🦋🌻
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  20097. 🐾🐾☺️Take care🌻🦋
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  20098. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20099. Thank you so much, Gerald- that is such a kind comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  20100. I am so pleased that your book arrived. How lovely that you are reading a page a day.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  20101. Thank you so much for watching, William. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20102. Zephyr really should have brought the tree home shouldn’t she!😂🐾🐾 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  20103. I hope it cools down soon for you. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. The squirrel looked very red didn’t it, but it was a grey squirrel. Sometimes, I notice that the greys have splashes of reddy brown and I wondered whether the two species crossed over at some point? I’ll have to look that up. Have a super weekend 🦋🌻
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  20104. Oh Ann, you are so kind and thoughtful with your comments. Thank you so much, I really appreciate it. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20105. She amazes me every day! 🤩🐾🐾🤗Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20106. Well all I can say is I was drawn towards that book even thought there was another, different book directly above it about Packwood House. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend🦋🌻
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  20107. 😂 Your comment did make me chuckle! 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20108. That’s so kind of you. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20109. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20110. They didn’t have enough evidence to charge the suspects with the crime. Juvenile robins do look really different don’t they? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  20111. It is big isn’t it- I was surprised too! 😱 Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  20112. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Sandy! Zeff sends a hug back to Ruski- 🐾🐾🤗 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20113. You are so right! I don't know what I was thinking. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20114. He was amazing wasn't he? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20115. You're not being pedantic, you are being accurate and I am grateful for it becuase it means I am learning something as like you said, I paid no attention at school! 😂Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy New Year! 🥳🌻🦋
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  20116. Keelblack definitely dries the quickest out of the blacking options, but does it do the job...only time will tell?🕰 I though the fishing area was great too. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful week, take care🦋🌻
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  20117. Thank you so much ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  20118. How wonderful to have so many golden eyes where you are. Thank you for watching. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  20119. Thank you so much! Take care🌻🦋
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  20120. I am delighted to be part of coffee and toast, Rozanna! I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful week, take care🌻🦋
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  20121. What a kind comment- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  20122. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20123. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Irene! 🤗 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20124. I appreciate your advice. What a shame that it isn’t safe there? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20125. Hi Elizabeth, thank you so much for finding my channel. The fairy sculptures really wowed me. I have made copies of my journal which I sell in my Etsy shop: themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com as other viewers asked if they could buy a copy.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  20126. I’m so pleased that you enjoy the tea making as I love drinking it and scoffing biscuits!🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Have a great week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20127. Thank you Algernon! The stories that sit alongside the canals are a surprise and delight for me each week. Stay safe🦋🌻
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  20128. That’s so kind of you- thank you ☺️ 🦋🌻
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  20129. I think it’s the reputation that rats have. I used to be scared of them years ago but then I watched them in March on the Middle levels with the geese and they were so cheeky to watch. It completely changed my opinion of them. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20130. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  20131. Thank you so much for your guess. I will let you know if you are right next week. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋🌼
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  20132. 🏆 That is an incredible achievement! You must be sick of me🤣 Thank you so much for watching all of the vlogs. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  20133. Thank you for your lovely comment.Merry Christmas and happy new year! Take care🌻🦋🎄
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  20134. I’m so pleased you enjoy the vlogs. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20135. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  20136. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  20137. Thank you so much for your kindness, Lorna. The memories have been a great healer this past week.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  20138. Zephyr loves being in a photo! 🐾🐾🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20139. I am. I hope you're having a great weekend too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20140. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20141. Thank you so much, Christopher- that’s so kind of you. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20142. I’m am glad you found it funny👍😄 Have a super Sunday and week ahead🌻🦋
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  20143. You are so welcome- thank you for a lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20144. I think you might be right there! 🤩 Take care 🌻🦋
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  20145. It’s great to have you back. Thank you so much ☺️ Take care🦋🌻
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  20146. To you too! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20147. Thank you so much; I agree. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20148. 🌻🦋
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  20149. 🤗 Thank you so much. Have a super Sunday and week ahead🌻🦋
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  20150. It’s lovely to have you joining us again! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20151. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20152. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20153. I shall have to bring my boat to Derby then!🤩 Thank you so much for watching and commenting, take care🦋🌻
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  20154. She makes me laugh too 😂🐾🐾💚 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20155. That's my sister; I'm the one in the middle! Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  20156. Aren’t they beautiful bridges! 🥰 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20157. That is such a kind comment, Margaret- thank you so much. I really appreciate it. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20158. What an entertaining story! Your cat sounds very cheeky too🤣 it’s not that you give up easily; it sounds like you need to try and plan in some undisturbed time to draw. I can only manage that 1x week but it is so wonderful to have that dedicated time. Good luck! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  20159. Congratulations on winning the biscuit challenge this week! 🥳Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20160. Thank you so much for your comment! Have a super rest of the week. take care🦋🌻
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  20161. Thank you so much 😊 I thought that I was stuck too! 😂 Take care 🌻🦋
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  20162. We were lucky to not see any that day.Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20163. The little coot was hungry wasn't it! Luckily, there was lots for it to eat.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20164. 🤗😊 Thank you, lovely Nanci! Take care🦋🌻
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  20165. I so want to spot the birds nest fungi. Supposedly, it is common but I look everywhere for it and I am telling you- it can’t be common!😂 I hope you find it too! Keep looking. Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  20166. Hi Christine, I am so pleased that you enjoyed the video. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Seeing the skylarks was so exciting- such beautiful birds. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  20167. Thank you so much for finding my channel, Jayne and for your lovely comment too. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  20168. Thank you so much, Greg! Have a wonderful weekend, take care 🌻🦋
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  20169. That is so kind of you! I'll post it tomorrow for her. I hope she'll like it🤞 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  20170. That is so kind of you. I’m really pleased that you found my channel too. Take care🦋🌻
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  20171. How exciting that you'll be on your adventures again soon. The weather is definitely improving. Thank you so much for your kind comment too. I really enjoy making the vlogs.Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20172. It was a wonderful Christmas- I hope you enjoyed yours too?Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy New Year! 🥳🌻🦋
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  20173. I walk so slowly Nikki and lift up every leaf almost to see if anyone is at home there. 🤭🙈 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20174. That is such a poetic comment- thank you so much, Joan! Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  20175. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  20176. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  20177. I’m so pleased that you are finding the vlogs relaxing. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20178. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20179. 🤩 really!!!! I will have to look those up! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20180. Thank you so much for watching the vlogs and your lovely comment!😊 You might be right about the sparrow hawk as you are the second person to say that now? I’ll have to go back and check again. Take care, WanabeHippie🌻🦋⭐️
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  20181. We had fenders out but they slipped when the boat rocked. 🙈 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20182. It is funny that you said that as I was with a friend in the South of France years ago and she told me that bats like to head for long hair and when I drew the curtains in the house that we were staying in that night, a bat flew out from the window towards us and we both dived onto the bed and held our heads just in case! 😂 Your friend must have been so anxious, but the bat must have been even more terrified! 🦇😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20183. Since we bought our coats, the weather has been too warm to wear them! 🙈😂 Thank you for your lovely comment, Christine. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20184. Welcome aboard; I am delighted that you have joined the journey! Have a super weekend and week ahead!🌻🦋
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  20185. Definitely always time for a cup of tea! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20186. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog; I love train travel too! Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  20187. I am so sorry to hear that you have not been well. I really hoe that you are feeling better now. I wish you all the best in health and happiness- take care ❤️‍🩹🌻🦋
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  20188. That is such a kind comment- thank you for looking out for @orchidhouse. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20189. I remember seeing on the green in Henley, people feeding the red kites. I have never seen so many kites, so close to humans before as I did there. It made me feel a bit uneasy and of course it is not the fault of the birds. They are incredibly beautiful. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a wonderful rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  20190. Hi Samantha and Charlie! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20191. I can see why it is a favourite for you. It is beautiful here. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20192. You are so welcome, Lucinda. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20193. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  20194. I look back on this day really fondly, even though so many things went wrong! 😂 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  20195. Your boat log sounds amazing! My email is themindfulnarrowboat@gmail.com I will look forward to reading it.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20196. Thank you, Richard. Unfortuntely, after printing 100 calendars, I decided that when I saw them in paper, they didn't look good enough to sell. I have made the tough decision not to sell them. I am so sorry if you were going to buy one, but I wouldn't want anyone to be disappointed with something that I have sold. Thank you for asking though. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  20197. I didn't know that- what a super fact! Thank you so much. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20198. Thank you so much for watching and for your kindness too. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  20199. You have the right approach to life there! 👍 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20200. I completely agree with you about the sound of the skylark. It is such a soothing and evocative song. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend 🦋🌻
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  20201. Hi Sue, I hope that you are feeling much better now? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I was a bit apprehensive about drawing a solitary magpie as I try and not be superstitious but I do salute them, when I see one it's own. However, when I saw how brave it was with the buzzard, I decided that they deserve a bit of love and attention...still saluting them though!😂 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  20202. What a kind thing to say! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20203. Thank you for your guess. I will let you know if you are right on Friday. Take care🦋🌻
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  20204. That nature reserve is the best one that I have ever been to! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20205. It is such a high adrenaline sport sometimes in the winter! 😱 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super Sunday! Take care 🌻🦋
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  20206. Agreed!👍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20207. The Bunbury Mill is such an excellent place to visit. I can't believe they are still making flour there too, it made for a delicious scone.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20208. How beautiful! Your comment reads like a poem. 😍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20209. Thank you so much for joining us. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20210. Exactly, Margaret! 🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20211. Hi William, welcome to the channel! Luckily, I don’t need to do the locks on my own, but there are plenty of boaters that have good systems for being single handed through the locks. It is so much easier if there is more than one of you though. Thank you for watching and commenting. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20212. It is such a pretty spot isn’t it? You should bake some scones. They’re so easy to make. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  20213. Thank you for watching and commenting! Take care 🌻🦋
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  20214. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  20215. I bet you have amazing adventures out at sea! 🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20216. Thank you so much, Irene. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20217. Shirley, I thoroughly recommend finding wonder in the simple things. It is something that I have only just discovered in recent years and it brings me so much happiness. Thank you once again. 🌞🌻🦋
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  20218. I stopped filming that but for a while and then several viewers said that they missed it so I started filming it again. I always make myself tea and biscuit when journaling but I just stopped recording that bit. Take care🌻🦋
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  20219. What a lovely comment, thank you so much. I am so pleased that you look forward to the vlogs. I really enjoy making them. Have a super Sunday and week ahead🦋🌻
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  20220. Thank you so much, Barbara. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20221. Hi Sandy and Ruski- thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20222. Thank you so much for your kindness. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  20223. Hi Sandy, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Bugles are a very tasty snack aren’t they! And they do go very well with a strong cup of tea too. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  20224. Wow! That is so well put. Thank you so much. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20225. Thank you, Will! I can’t believe you saw a heron catching a weasel; did you film it? They are amazing birds, herons aren’t they? I’m sure the weasel wouldn’t agree though!🌻🦋
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  20226. Blimey, that sounds horrible, Even though nature is beautiful it’s also very cruel isn’t it? Thank you for hitting the bell; I did the same for you; your vlogs are such a breath of fresh air during this lockdown.
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  20227. 🤗 That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20228. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20229. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  20230. Oh Pete, keep the puddle on the roof if you get a yellow wagtail there! 😂 I will look into copyrighting my rain face emoji🤪! Thank you for your lovely comment and for watching the vlog. Have a great week.🦋🌻
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  20231. Good idea! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20232. Oh did it rain! But eating a curry in warm pyjamas afterwards made up for it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  20233. I bet you see some amazing wildlife on your sea adventures!Thank you so much for your comment! Have a super rest of the week. take care🦋🌻
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  20234. What a kind comment, Irene! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  20235. Thank you so much, Lee! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  20236. That’s so kind! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  20237. Hi Sally, I am delighted that you enjoyed the vlog and wanted to jump through the screen! I am also delighted to get so many thumbs up from you too- thank you so much!Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  20238. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment.😊 I use a Panasonic Lumix 2000 for most of my nature shots. It is such a great, bridge camera for taking film, although I am still working out what all of the buttons do! Take care🦋🌻
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  20239. Really? Do you have a recipe- I'd love to try it! Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  20240. What a kind and star pupil you would be! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20241. Ah but you have spectacular wildlife! 🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  20242. That is so kind of you, Paul! Thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20243. Thank you so much! Take care 🌻🦋
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  20244. Thank you for your kind comment, Bob. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  20245. The HVO is working really well.Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20246. It didn’t quite land though, so I will keep trying. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20247. What a kind comment. Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  20248. I have an Etsy shop, Barry: themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20249. Such a hot mess! 😂😂😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20250. I run the engine to charge up the batteries when there isn’t solar. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20251. Oh my goodness that is awful and so stressful. I really hope it resolves very soon. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20252. 😂 It definitely became an art attack when it took me over an hour to get the tape off! Thank you for your lovely comment, take care🦋🌻
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  20253. Thank you so much for your kindness 🤗 Was your grandad related to Rudyard Kipling? Take care🌻🦋
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  20254. Stay safe and warm too, Lee. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20255. That is so kind of you. I am so grateful to have such wonderful followers of the channel. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20256. 🐾🐾❤️ Zephyr agrees with you! 👍Thank you so much for watching 😊 Have a super weekend, Take care 🦋🌻
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  20257. 🐾🐾🤗 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20258. I don't think we did ever visit the bird reserve- I really wished that we had though! I'll have to go back and visit it one day. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care.🦋🌻
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  20259. Thank you for that! 👍😊 Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20260. Heatwaves when on a narrowboat are the most worrying thing for me, especially because of Zephyr.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20261. It is always a magical moment when you spot a kingfisher. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20262. Oh Michael, you sound just like Beatrix as she started writing to those in need and her Peter Rabbit story was first written for a sick child. That's how it all began for her. I am sure your friend really appreciated your wonderful animal characters. Did you keep a copy of it? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  20263. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much, Andrew! Take care🦋🌻
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  20264. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20265. Not according to our MET office- they gave me the idea for the title of the vlog!🤭 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20266. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the stumble! Thank you for watching. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20267. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! I have copies of my 2022 journal printed and sell them in my Etsy shop, but at the moment, I am waiting for the printing company to do some more for me. Hopefully, in a month, I will have my 2023 journal on sale too. Happy New Year! 🥳🦋🌻
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  20268. I shall have to check out that YouTube Channel- Lorraine!👍 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  20269. That is so kind of you! I am really pleased that you enjoyed the vlog and subscribed.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  20270. Thank you so much! 😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  20271. Very wise!🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20272. The workers were incredible with this craft and artistry weren't they? Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Sian! Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20273. It’s so lovely that you are embracing your hornets and not trying to get rid of them. Beautiful creatures! Thank you so much for your lovely comment, take care🌻🦋🐝
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  20274. Hi Andrew, what a smelly bus journey that must have been, but what a pretty place to go to school! I have decided, as some other viewers have asked, to print copies of this year’s journal in December. I am so flattered that you have asked too as I never set out thinking anyone would want a copy. Thank you so much for your lovely comments. Take care🌻🦋
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  20275. Wow!🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  20276. Hi Stevie, you are very welcome. Have a super week. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  20277. I'll try that google search for springtails then-👍Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  20278. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20279. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Take care 🌻
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  20280. I didn't put a vlog out last week as I have had to rush down to Essex for very sad and stressful circumstances. This week's vlog was due to be uploaded but couldn't be so I have uploaded it today instead. I'm not sure that I will be able to return to my boat this week and film, so next week there won't be a vlog either. It's ironic that I said in this vlog; 'it's time to shake things up a bit" as that has really happened in my life and this is definitely not what I meant.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20281. Thank you for watching! Take care🌻🦋
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  20282. You are welcome. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20283. That is so kind of you- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  20284. Zephyr loves the diving part the best, especially on a hot day. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20285. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20286. Jess sounds wonderful and just as ball obsessed as Zephyr. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  20287. I’ll have to go back and check that one but all of my music comes from Envato Elements and I list the tracks in the video description of each vlog. I’m so pleased that you like the music though. Take care🦋🌻
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  20288. I was very scared in that lock!🙀 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20289. It’s a beautiful place isn’t it? Thank you so much for your kind comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20290. We’re be there later in the year. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20291. The tunnels were scary weren’t they?😱 I am going to buy a new, extra thick coat in a charity shop this weekend and I’m going to get one for Zephyr too as it is going to be our coldest winter yet up North. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20292. The cake was just like eating bread and butter pudding and would be delicious with dollops of custard! Otherwise, yes it was bland! Thank you for your comments. Have a wonderful weekend and week ahead!🦋🌻
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  20293. I’m sorry about that! I’m hoping to have some more relaxing videos soon… Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20294. Hi Simon, there are hardly any boats here so far. Now that the stoppages have started, there will be even less. Thank you for your lovely comment. Stay warm and dry. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20295. I hope your ophthalmologist appointment went well? Take care 🌻🦋
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  20296. I like what you did there!😂 Canals do breach sometimes but I am lucky to have not been there when it has happened. Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  20297. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  20298. I did have a little cry in that lock though🥹🤭 Thank you for watching and for your kind comment too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20299. Thank you so much, Andrew! It is great to know that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  20300. Was it in this vlog as I can’t remember which green fly you mean? Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20301. You are so kind.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  20302. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20303. Hi Shirley, I am so pleased that you have an art box easel! That's so exciting- happy creating! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  20304. You are so welcome kind Nanci! Take care🌻🦋
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  20305. Hi John! Thank you so much for the encouragement. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  20306. Oh, I do love a Daddy Long Legs- they are great fun to watch aren't they? We call them the same here. Thank you for your lovely comment, Wendy. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  20307. Thank you so much, Red! Take care 🦋🌻
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  20308. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching! Take care🦋🌻
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  20309. Thank you so much 😊 that is so kind of you. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20310. Oh my goodness- a dolphin! 😍 How wonderful that you are watching from your sailboat too. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  20311. 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 🦋🌻
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  20312. Oh that will be wonderful to have a Ladybird Book of your mother and auntie's work! Thank you for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  20313. I bet that was an incredible sight? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20314. Great suggestion, Wendy! 👍🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20315. I love the Mandarin ducks too.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  20316. That is a great idea. I might do that one day. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20317. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  20318. That’s such a shame! If you can visit him, he’ll probably sell them still? Take care 🌻🦋
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  20319. I’ll have to go back and look at that again!🤩 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20320. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  20321. I am so chuffed that you enjoy the videos! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  20322. It really is noisy when the rain hits the roof but it’s cosy too. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  20323. It’s so hard to imagine so much snow! And then when it all thawed too! 😱 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20324. All excellent advice! Thank you so much- sounds like you know your stuff. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  20325. I am so pleased that you find the videos relaxing, Shirley. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a great rest of the weekend and week ahead. Take care🦋🌻
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  20326. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it.Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  20327. It’s a great word isn’t it because it describes the sound so well. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20328. Hi Linda, I teach primary age children and also English as a second language. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the channel.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  20329. That is really good advice, Brian! Thank you so much. Take care🦋🌻
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  20330. I hope you feel better and are COVID after very soon. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  20331. What a lovely and kind comment- thank you so much! Yorkshire it stunning so you are well connected there! Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  20332. I was so lucky with the wildlife and the light! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  20333. It is a beautiful gift from a viewer called Roy and it's a dream catcher brooch. I absolutely love it!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  20334. Enjoy rewatching it all again- it is great! Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  20335. I travelled there before I was vlogging but I will go back one day and do it again. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20336. I know what you mean but life jackets for dogs are not certified like human ones and if Zephyr was in one, she’d float away rather than swim to land or towards us. I read about it a lot as I was going to buy her one and I couldn’t find any official guidance. I’ll still keep researching though. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20337. I live with my husband but he can’t be in the vlogs due to his work commitments and the code of conduct he has signed about being on social media. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  20338. Please don’t apologise for chuckling at me- I am utterly ridiculous sometimes and chuckle at myself too. I also thought when I watched it back, why am I whispering?😂 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  20339. Thank you😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  20340. It is a pleasure to share it with you. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20341. Wrap up warm, Lorraine. I hope your winter's kind to you. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20342. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20343. It was an eerie experience 😱 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20344. Aren’t those caterpillars magnificent creatures! I’m sure you spot a lot of wildlife when you fish, like the water vole. I shall visit Brandon when we do the River Little Ouse in the summer holidays. Thank you for watching and take care🦋🌻
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  20345. Thank you so much, Susan. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20346. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. I sell copies of my journals in my Etsy shop. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 Take care🌻🦋
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  20347. Not really so I’m not improving much am I? 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20348. Hoopoes!!!! Where in the world are you? I saw them when I lived in Lanzarote and they took my breath away! Such stunning birds! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20349. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20350. The Macclesfield is only single locks. I will add this information into future vlogs. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 Take care🌻🦋
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  20351. You are most welcome.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20352. I am so pleased Andrew! Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  20353. My husband is operating the boat during those times. He can't appear on the vlogs due to his work's strict code of conduct about social media. Thank you for watching- take care🌻🦋
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  20354. Thank you for such a supportive comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20355. Hi Julie, I am so pleased that you didn’t mind your boat being filmed as you can see, I thought it was beautiful. Hopefully wind turbines can be made more efficiently for catching wind. I would love to have one. I am really enjoying the green spaces that Birmingham has to offer. Take care🦋🌻
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  20356. It is a pleasure. Thank you for watching! Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20357. I’m so pleased that you found me too! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20358. The sloe gin was delicious, but I strained it through muslin and bottled it up for Christmas gifts. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20359. Great tips there! So true about the rivers and the canals up here in the winter. It’s such an adventure though. 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20360. You really should check out Tettenhall Transport Museum and cafe; it's an amazing day out, but they are only open at the weekends. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  20361. It was an exciting adventure! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20362. Hi Phil, that sounds like a wonderful cycle trip today! We will be on the Leeds and Liverpool in about a year and a half. I can't wait to explore Burnley as it has one of the 5 wonders of the canal system there- the Embankment! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20363. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20364. Matt, what a brilliant poem! 🤩 Thank you so much for taking the time to create it and you have included everything from the vlog too. 👍⭐️ I love it!😍 Have you actually seen redwing and fieldfare this year? Thank you once again. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  20365.  @mattgoodchild8215  That is such good news about the arrival of our winter visitors! I will scan the skies this week. There are definitely less sparrows and blue tits this year from what I remember seeing last year, but I have seen lots of goldfinches and wrens. I'll keep looking! Keep writing your songs and poetry, Matt. 🦋🌻
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  20366. I hope you get to come back to explore your roots one day. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20367. Thank you so much!😊Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  20368. I’m lucky to have her. 🐾🐾💚Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20369. Hi Janet, thank you so much 🤗 I hope to have my book ready by next week. I will let you know when 🤞 Have a super weekend 🌻🦋
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  20370. I checked that and there are no other signs that hacking has happened. I will keep checking though. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20371. Oh no; it sounds like it's going to be very wintry onboard! I hope you're staying nice and warm- have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  20372. I definitely don't think, I'd survive a Canadian winter in my narrowboat! 🥶 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  20373. Thank you ☺️ 🦋🌻
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  20374. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  20375. That is so kind of you, Billy! Thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20376. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching 😊 Have a super weekend, Take care 🦋🌻
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  20377. I hope you have a wonderful motorcycle trip! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20378. What excellent advice! Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20379. That is so kind of you!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
    1
  20380. Hi Mark, I was talking to a local couple who had to be evacuated from their house during the Toddbrooke dam issue. Their description of it all was so frightening. The prop was ok on this occasion but you do have to be careful that you don't get wedged on the shallow banks. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20381. Thank you so much for watching until the end. I'm sorry that you didn't enjoy the poem. I love writing poetry so I won't give up, but I understand completely if you don't want to listen to anymore of them. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  20382. That sounds wonderful! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20383. You are welcome 🌻🦋
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  20384. 180!!!! An absolute legend!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  20385. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  20386. That is so kind of you! I hope it cools down for you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20387. They certainly are wildlife havens!🌻🦋
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  20388. That’s so kind of you. Publishing is so expensive so I just print my own copies and sell them in my Etsy shop. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20389. Hi Ian, I was heading away from Thrapston so I’m sorry if I wasn’t clear about that. I often jumble my words in front of the camera. Anyway, I am definitely heading towards Coventry. Thank you for watching and have a wonderful weekend.🦋🌻
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  20390. 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you! 🌻🦋
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  20391. Hi Ed, I really hope you are ok with the excessive heat that you have at the moment? I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Stay cool and hydrated- 🌬💧 Take care🌻🦋
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  20392. Wow! 🤩 what a great piece of information. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20393. I hope it all works out well for you!🤞 Please feel welcome to email me any questions you might have- I'd be happy to help. Whoops about Little Alice- how terrible!🫣 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  20394. I'm so relieved that you didn't think the vlog was the pits! Thank you once again for such a kind comment. You are almost up to date.🌻🦋
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  20395. Thank you, Michael. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20396. Hi Jacky, I am so pleased that you find the videos calming. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  20397. It is not plain sailing is it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20398. Thank you so much, Charlie! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  20399. What a kind comment- thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20400. Hi Vanessa, it's lovely when the sun shines isn't it? Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  20401. That’s a good idea, Ann! Thank you ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  20402. Thank you for such a lovely comment. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the nature and the scenery. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  20403. That’s such a good idea! 👍 Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  20404. Starlings are like disco balls, they sparkle in the light.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  20405. 🤭 Easier said than done! Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  20406. It’s a tough one isn’t it! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20407. I hope you stay safe in your winter storm. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20408. Thank you so much, Stephen. Have a super week. Take care🦋🌻
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  20409. What made you change your mind about the Cheshire Ring? All are lovely though. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super weekend and happy holiday planning. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20410. It was so beautiful to cruise in the sunshine! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  20411. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20412. You are so right! I made a typo 🙈 Thank you for letting me know. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20413. I’m so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. Thank you so much for your lovely comment Take care🌻🦋
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  20414. Stay safe. I’m relieved to hear that it won’t be too bad here. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20415. Hi Simon, I wouldn't be able to keep glass either!🤭 Zephyr didn't knock anything over fortunately and she loved the treats! I am using a night camera and it is so exciting to look though the footage in the morning. I have wanted to see badgers for ages but its hard to film them in the dark. Merry Hill looks so pretty from the canal. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a great weekend🦋🌻
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  20416. Thank you so much 😊 Take care🦋🌻🐾🐾
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  20417. 👽👍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20418. I know, how can you not love a slug!
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  20419. 🙈🤭🌻🦋
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  20420. That is so kind of you, Rosemary- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  20421. It is a wonderful place to go on holiday and explore. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  20422. Hello!!!! How wonderful to hear from you. Your trip sounds amazing 🤩 Are you still cruising? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20423. DB, thank you so much😊 Have a super Sunday and stay cool in the sunshine.🌻🦋🦦
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  20424. Thank you so much for joining us on the journey and for your lovely comment too. Have a great weekend.🌻🦋
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  20425. That is very kind of you; I am so pleased that you enjoyed the kingfisher! Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋
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  20426. You are so welcome! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20427. Thank you so much 😊🦋🌻
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  20428. I do love a cup of tea! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20429. I wish I had known that but I’m not there anymore. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20430. Thank you so much for your guess. I will let you know if you are right, next week. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  20431. Thank you for your lovely comment, Christopher. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20432. It was crazy that day at the locks!😱 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  20433. I'm glad that you found it exciting too as I would not want to be frightening you completely!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  20434. You must have a better habitat to offer them than we do. They are such lovely, little birds. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20435. I know what you mean. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20436. Beautiful! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20437. Thank you so much!😊 Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  20438. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  20439. Thank you so much, Wayne!😊 Such a lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  20440. I hope you are all okay? You had it really bad up there didn’t you! 😱 I hope the sun comes out for you tomorrow. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20441. Oh no! I’m feeling sheepish now! 🤭🐑Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20442. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  20443. Thank you so much.Take care 🌻🦋
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  20444. What an interesting fact! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  20445. Thank you for your lovely comment, Mike! I bet you enjoyed the stone work then; it was spectacular to see in the middle of the city like that. Enjoy your red wine and have a super weekend!🍷🌻🦋
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  20446. Chester is so beautiful and so peaceful to moor in! Zephyr doesn’t have a life jacket as I read that dog jackets haven’t been certified like human ones and I worry that she wouldn’t be able to swim in one as she is such an amazing swimmer. She swims in the sea in Cornwall. Then she would float away from the boat instead of swimming towards it. I might be wrong on that? We also put the covers across the lower part of the stern so she can’t fall out. Thank you for your lovely comment, Simon. I hope you were ok in the storm? Take care 🦋🌻
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  20447. It was coming out of the lock landing from the left so it couldn’t really avoid being on that side unfortunately. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20448. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  20449. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. The Peacock is a special butterfly isn't it? How interesting that your metal knees tweak with the weather change! Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  20450. Thank you so much for your kind comment. I heard the nuthatch first and stood and looked up to see if I could spot it. Often, when I hear a bird, I can't see it, but I was lucky this time. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  20451. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  20452. Hi Tom, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I’m chuffed you like the poetry at the end. Have a wonderful weekend🌻🦋
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  20453. Thank you so much! Happy New Year to you both too! Stay safe and warm x🌻🦋
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  20454. ❤️❤️
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  20455. It is a great feeling be part of the twilights and first light isn't it? Thank you for watching, Lorraine. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  20456. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  20457. 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 🦋🌻
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  20458. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20459. That is so, so sad to lose your wife at such a young age. I am so sorry to hear about your pain. The poem that you shared is absolutely beautiful and so true.Thank you so much.Take care 🌻🦋
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  20460. The sunshine makes a big difference doesn't it? Enjoy the warmth. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20461. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  20462. Hi Christine, I hope we aren't the only ones to have done that🤞 The garden was beautiful to visit and you can book to go to the hide in the evening to watch the badgers and foxes. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  20463. It’s the licence that I pay for. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20464. Have a great time!
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  20465. They really are like angels aren't they? Thank you so much for watching.Take care 🦋🌻
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  20466. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20467. I have an Etsy shop: themindfulnarrowboat.Etsy.com and I will be restocking the books on Thursday as they sold out this weekend. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20468. Locks are risky places. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20469. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Joyce. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20470. It sounds like it was a very special motorcycle trip. Thank you for sharing it with me. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20471. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  20472. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  20473. I will do 👍 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20474. Hi John, thank you so much for your kind words about my Uncle Roger. He had ongoing kidney problems and so was not in the best health but he wasn’t in pain as far as I’m aware. The prayer your mum read to you, I say every night before I go to sleep and have been doing that since I was young, so to read your comment was such a coincidence. You are right, it is the perfect way to slip away. It is lovely to hear from you and I hope you are both well and happy. Have a wonderful week 🌻🦋
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  20475. What a beautiful place to be on holiday in! I hope you are having a wonderful time. I am touched that you still watched my vlog- thank you so much!🤗 Have a super rest of your break. Take care🦋🌻
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  20476. We do have ticks but they are not a big problem. I think it is mainly in long grass. I always check for bites though and I check Zephyr regularly.Thank you for watching. Have a great week, take care🌻🦋
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  20477. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I watched Where The Crawdads Sing and wow! What an incredible film; I loved the artwork and how she organised her home with all of the shells and feathers and drawings. Thank you so much for recommending it to me. Have a lovely week!🌻🦋
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  20478. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  20479. Great additions! 👍🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20480. Thank you so much for your lovely and funny comment! Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20481. Hi Chris, every few months we add some silicon grease; I'll have to video that now you have reminded me! Thank you so much for such a kind comment too. The 4th biscuit was the dog biscuit this week, which I decided not to eat! 🤭🐾🐾 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20482. What a kind comment. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20483. I will definitely be moving the chimney before each trip now- great advice!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  20484. 🤗🦋🌻
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  20485. I hope you are managing to keep cool? Today we actually had some sunshine and I didn't have to wear three layers! 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20486. Was it Martin Doolaard that you were listening to? I watch his incredible vlogs and I could hear the cuckoo in last week's one too? Oh how wonderful to have nesting birds in your own garden! It must be amazing to sit and watch it all from your own home. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  20487. That is so kind of you, Irene!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  20488. That’s so kind of you! I really don’t know anything about engines but the bolts always need tightening so I know that and that’s where my knowledge ends!🙈😂 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  20489. I really appreciate your kind comment, Mark. Thank you so much for being so thoughtful. Take care🌻🦋
    1
  20490. I hope you stay nice and dry. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  20491. Nottingham is a great city to moor and explore! Thank you so much for your lovely comment and kindness too. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
    1
  20492. That is very kind of you! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20493. I will have to visit that one day.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  20494. Mr Cadbury does sound like he was a nice chap to work for doesn't he? Definitely nicer than Willy Wonka!🤣 Thank you for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful week.🦋🌻
    1
  20495. Those gas bottles are a bad design aren't they? Anyway, I could still make a giant cup of tea at the end of it so it turned out well in the end!😂☕️ Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  20496. Hi Nanci, I do love a little critter!🥰 I've never met a Dusky Sallow before so it was a lovely surprise to find one on the clover. Thank you for kind comment. Have a great weekend. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  20497. I will do my best to have a more relaxing vlog next week… hopefully 🤞😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20498. I hope you are ok, Steve? It is so lovely to hear from you again. Nanny Tomo is my mother in law and my children used to call her that, so we all did! The gall wasp lays an egg and then it causes a reaction with the plant matter where it has been laid which creates a protective casing for the wasp grub to safely grow. It doesn’t damage the host plant in anyway. Amazing 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20499. It would be great to have a link to that. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20500. I noticed that too and I think it might be because there is a 'wildlife' centre there which is monitoring the water around it. It is good to see that happening. Take care🌻🦋
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  20501. I bought it in Consall Forge when I was there last year. It’s in one of the vlogs. The potter is very clever there. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20502. It was freezing not cold! 🥶😂 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20503. 🙈 I’m terrible aren’t I!😂 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20504. Oh Louise, I’m so sad to hear that you are on a 4th course of antibiotics! Stay warm and dry. I wish you better. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20505. I think @IzzieandCiara are wonderful and their channel is so warm and kind, so I would be delighted for you to share W.O.B.B.L.E which I got from YouTube too so it keeps it all going round! I hope my garden returns but I'm not sure my random trims and watering will do the trick. 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20506. I am so pleased that you found in all those things, James that is so lovely to know! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  20507. What a spooky coincidence! 🤩🐛 Brilliant! She is so lucky that they have chosen her garden. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20508. Absolutely, we must protect our canals. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  20509. It was so strange but utterly wonderful to be at anchor. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20510. Hi Cat, thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtfulness.🤗 The tonsillitis really did wipe me out and I am much better now. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  20511. Thank you so much, Frances. Have a wonderful week. Take care🌻🦋
    1
  20512. Hi Jenny, it is such a shock isn't it when suddenly your children grow up and they don't need you as much anymore? Does your daughter live in WA too? It is always lovely to catch up with them though. Have a great day!🦋🌻
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  20513. That is so sad. I hope you hear some again one day soon.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20514. Thank you so much 😊 I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20515. Hi Shirley, I hope you are having a super holiday and thank you so much for still finding the time to watch the vlog too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20516. Thank you for your kindness. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20517. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. The main cause is habitat loss, but also the use of pesticides plays a part too. They are protected now that they are endangered so hopefully their habitats will be too. 🤞 Have a great week, take care🌻🦋
    1
  20518. Zeph says thank you for her pat. 🐾🐾💚 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  20519. How kind! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  20520. Hi Vanessa, this time of year we have enough solar to power us through with all of our electrical items. It is so good having the solar panels. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  20521. Hi Martin, thank you so much for your kind comment. I really appreciate it. Year by year, boating teaches me something new and I love every minute of it. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  20522. Hi Sandy, you must be in a lot of pain to be needing a new hip? I really hope that gets sorted quickly for you. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  20523. It is so much fun to watch isn't it?Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  20524. Hi Tina, I use the Pearsons and Nicholsons guides. They are both good books. Good luck with your narrowboat search. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  20525. What a fascinating bit of research about Wargrave! It brings a place to life when you learn about its past and then you are less likely to forget about it as you leave. I really should have turned the engine off for the full Chiffchaff show shouldn’t I! 🙈 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  20526. Hi Ann, how wonderful to have owls nesting nearby. You might get to see them fledge. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20527. I am so pleased- Andrew! Thank you so much. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20528. That’s so kind, Gareth. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20529. I can’t remember? 🙈 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week! Take care 🌻🦋
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  20530. Ah yes, always have a nosey at the boats, Simon as you pick up so many fabulous ideas! You're right it would have been perfect if India was visiting, for me to go in the church; I just don't like leaving her outside anywhere. Thank you for your lovely comment- happy boating, safe cruising, take care!🌻🦋
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  20531. It is a gorgeous place isn’t it? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20532. Snap! Take care 🦋🌻
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  20533. Have a wonderful Saturday, Lorraine! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  20534. Thank you so much. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  20535. Zephyr loves the camera! 🐾🐾💚Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20536. What an amazing comment- thank you so much! Firstly, you are so lucky to live in such an incredible part of the country and to observe all of that wildlife. I would absolutely love to see a murmuration of thousands of starlings. Then, the fact that your son does formation aerobatics and bases this on the patterns that these birds make- is just mind-blowing! Brilliant!🤩 Have a super rest of the week.🦋🌻
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  20537. They are beautiful. I hope you see them this year. Have a super Sunday and week ahead! Take care🦋🌻
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  20538. Good question. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20539. Thank you so much, James!😊 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  20540. I’m just repeating what the MET office said. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20541. Hi Magnus, thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Your English is not bad at all and it is much better than my German. It is great to know that you are enjoying the videos and I really appreciate your kind words. Habt win super wochenende! Take care🌻🦋
    1
  20542. That’s so kind of you. ☺️ Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  20543. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Fortunately the towpaths here are much better. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  20544. Inspiring Piano and Cello by OlexandrIgnatov is the name of the piece of music. It’s lovely isn’t it? The sound of the cello is my favourite. Thank you for watching, have a super Sunday, take care🌻🦋
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  20545. What a fascinating story! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20546. How lovely to know that I gave you a laugh this week! 😁 I am so chuffed that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a great weekend, Greg! Take care🦋🌻
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  20547. The Cheshire Ring sounds wonderful, although I haven't yet done that one. How long are you going for? Thank you for watching and commenting- Zephyr says ' thank- you' for her hug too! Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  20548. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20549. Thank you for your lovely comment. That’s so kind of you. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20550. Thank you so much! Take care 🌻🦋
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  20551. How wonderful to see the canal change like that over time. It is a great part of the system.Thank you so much for watching, Robert. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20552. 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 🌻🦋
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  20553. What a kind and thoughtful comment, Sian! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  20554. It was a super break- thank you so much 😊 I’m back on the boat and vlogging again which is lovely too. Have a great weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  20555. Oh- is there competition between the Yorkshire compass points?🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20556. That is spooky!Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  20557. Thank you ☺️ Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20558. I read about the murders- what a horrific crime that was. It must have shocked that whole area. Enjoy drawing your kingfisher- I'd love to see it when it's finished. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Take care🦋🌻🎄
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  20559. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20560. There's nothing like a bit of slow gliding along the water is there, Jack? Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  20561. Oh a big thank goodness to Mr Mindful because he managed to get that lock gate open in the end. He said it was the toughest lock gate that he has ever pushed in his life! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  20562. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  20563. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  20564. You are very welcome. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  20565. I’m so sorry for your loss. I hope you find Christine is with you in some way when you need her? The thistle seed moment will stay with me forever. Thank you so much for your kindness Take care 🦋🌻
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  20566. Jean-Louis, I wish you and your family all the very best for Christmas and the New Year too. Thank you for all of your wonderful comments this year!🌻🦋
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  20567. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  20568. Wow! 🤩 I’m impressed! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20569. That is so kind of you to help the boater through the flight like that. Ice cream is also a great reward! Thank you for watching. Have a great weekend.🌻🦋
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  20570. I didn’t mention that did I? 🙈 It’s a wonderful place! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week! Take care 🌻🦋
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  20571. Zephyr wants every walk to involve a swim and a ball; she considers the walk a success of that has happened! 😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20572. Merry Christmas to you too! Take care🌻🦋🎄
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  20573. 🌻🦋
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  20574. It was a bit of an adventure! And you are right, it does feel cosy in the boat when it is wild outside. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  20575. I am so pleased that you do that. Did you guess correctly this week?Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20576. Thank you for your lovely comment, Marietjie.🦋🌻
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  20577. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. I always have trouble with beaks and feet on birds, so I am delighted that you think I captured the egret’s beak well. Have a super weekend 🌻🦋
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  20578. It is about how we look at things, Ann. You’re so right. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20579. Autumn is a very special season isn't it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20580. I am so pleased that you have got to see some of Yorkshire's beauty.Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  20581. I was amazed at the clarity of the water! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20582. That is so kind of you- thank you so much. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  20583. You are so welcome, Sue😊 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a great week, take care🦋🌻
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  20584. I’m not pushing veganism; don’t worry. I just try and eat a vegan diet when I can and finding vegan puddings is tricky. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20585. I hope that you have had a good week? I wish you a calm and pain-free weekend. Take care, Louise. 🦋🌻
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  20586. It was wonderful! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20587. We couldn't run the engine because it was too shallow. The children pulled us off the bricks which we were wedged on. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20588. It was such an exciting adventure! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20589. Hi Jane, you are right that a rare species shouldn’t be broadcast; I was reporting the great crested newt to a conservation site which monitors numbers to protect the species. Thank you so much for your kindness. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  20590. I keep checking Zephyr to see if a daisy is sprouting from her coat! 😂 It was a madeleines cake.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20591. That is so kind of you- thank you so much. I really enjoy trying to find the right music. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20592. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  20593. Definitely 👍 Happy boating! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20594. Hi Sue, I hope you are well? It was super chatting last weekend. You have asked a great question- you sail on the right on the water. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  20595. Hi Vanessa, I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. I think living on the water makes me feel happy. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  20596. That is such a kind thing to say, Michael. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20597. I'm so pleased that you find them calming.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  20598. The wildlife was incredible in the Fens. Thank you for reminding me about it. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20599. You are so welcome. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  20600. I am sorry for your loss too. Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Take care 🦋🌻
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  20601. I hope you get to have your cereal! I am moored along the River Weaver. Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊 Have a super weekend, Take care 🦋🌻
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  20602. The crab spider can even walk sideways like a crab too-🤩 They are so clever to be able to camouflage like that! Thank you for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  20603. There has been a lot recently!😅 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20604. Thank you so much for watching my videos, Charles. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20605. I agree with you about the best parts of travelling; there is always an interesting local story and wonderful people to meet.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  20606. I really am at the lowest level of mechanical knowledge, William! 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20607. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20608. Hi Karen, thank you so much for finding my channel and for being patient with the old vlogs as I was practising everything then: editing, filming, drawing. Practise has helped me to slowly improve.(lots and lots of it!) have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  20609. He did do a great job didn’t he! 🤩 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20610. Hi David, you are right about that. It has been cold this week where I am and have I seen them this week? I might well have done!🥳 Thank you so much for watching take care🦋🌻
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  20611. Thank you so much for watching, Jane. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20612. There is something truly spectacular about a barn owl isn’t there, Simon? I would now like to see a tawny owl too. My boat was named before I bought it by the previous owners, but I like the name. What would you call a boat? Have a great week!🌻🦋
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  20613. Sounds exciting! I hope you get your boat soon.🌻🦋
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  20614. You are so right about the wind rolling off the hills here, but my word, it is so pretty! I was so excited to find an owl pellet, but next time, I'll be more patient and soak it first as I think, I lost some bones in mine.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20615. They are lovely aren’t they? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20616. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super Easter weekend. Take care🌻🦋🐣
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  20617. Fortunately I'm not although many do. Thank you so much for your comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20618.  @offbeatwarble  Do you mean Narrowboat Channels? I watch a lot: Narrowboat Cruising and Lifestyle, Narrowboat Will, Northern Narrowboaters, Floating our Boat, Cruising the Cut, Robbie Cummings, Foxes Afloat, Well Deck Diaries, Life Full of Meaning, Chugging Along, Gary Captain Philips... and lots more. Then, I watch Sailing Vlogs too. Hope this helps. Take care.🦋🌻
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  20619. We definitely must adapt, I agree. Thank you so much for your generous offer of support; I have a link in the description of my vlog to my Patreon page but there’s no pressure to become one. 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  20620. You are so welcome, Vanessa. Take care🌻🦋
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  20621. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. There are just under 3,000 connected waterways and 4,700 miles of rivers and canals which can be navigated. - Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  20622. I pronounced Todmorden about 10 different ways throughout this vlog in the hope I might be right on one of them! 🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20623. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  20624. Thank you so much, Andrea! Have a super Sunday, take care🌻🦋
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  20625. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20626. 🤗 Thank you so much for such a kind and lovely comment. Have a great weekend🦋🌻
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  20627. Welcome aboard, Dougie! Thank you so much for joining the journey and for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care 🌻🦋
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  20628. I know!🥹 Take care 🌻🦋
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  20629. Thank you so much for your kindness! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  20630. Hi Tez, I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. I'm sorry to hear that you're feeling weary though. Wishing you energy and happiness for the rest of the weekend and week ahead!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  20631. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20632. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  20633. I’m so pleased that you are finding the vlogs relaxing. That’s so kind of you to let me know. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  20634. 😂 The birds wouldn’t touch my cooking! 😂Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20635. That is such kind comment. Thank you so much. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20636. Welcome to the Mindful Narrowboat Family, Robert! I am delighted that you enjoy the vlogs and thank you so much for watching! Take care🦋🌻
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  20637. So do I! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week! Take care 🌻🦋
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  20638. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  20639. Thank you, Rozanna. She certainly was a rock of stability. Take care🌻🦋
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  20640. Thank you so much, Catherine🤗 It is so lovely to know that you are enjoying the vlogs. Have a fab Friday, take care🌻🦋
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  20641. Very harmless snakes though!🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20642. Hi Roger, that’s so kind of you but I have sold out now. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20643. Hi Sandy, I hope that you are well? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I will continue to cruise as long as I can, hopefully. 🤞Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  20644. 🦋🌻
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  20645. That’s so kind of you. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20646. Thanks you so much! Take care 🌻🦋
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  20647. I’m so pleased that you enjoy them. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20648. Thank you so much, Christine🤗 It is an absolute pleasure to film it all and I am just delighted that you enjoy watching. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  20649. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  20650. A Dodger is the perfect name!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  20651. I hope you get your wish of coming back for a visit one day. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20652. Thank you so much, Colin! Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  20653. Thank you so much- that is so kind of you! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  20654. That’s so kind of you! Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 Take care🌻🦋
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  20655. That is so kind of you, Peter! Thank you so much. Happy New Year! 🥳🌻🦋
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  20656. Thank you so much, Mark! Have a great week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  20657. That is so kind of you. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  20658. Thank you so much, Sue. I was so excited to see the bats!!!🤩 Have a wonderful weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20659. I agree now that I have lived on the water for longer and have seen more of them. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20660. They are wonderful birds aren’t they? Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  20661. Hi James, I was a teacher and then a headteacher- working and being mum. Then my children grew up and I bought my dog, and my husband and I bought our narrowboat. Finally, I decided to reinvent my career. That’s how I’m here! One day, you will have fewer responsibilities and then I hope you fulfill all of your dreams. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20662. The old buildings and their stories are fabulous aren't they?Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  20663. Good idea! Thank you so much for watching from the beginning. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20664. That is so kind of you, Anna!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  20665. 🦋🌻
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  20666. Richard, thank you so much for this amazing local knowledge. I found reading about the two trees so fascinating and the spirit of those that live in the village so heartwarming. I can’t believe there was a cremation too. Perhaps they asked school children what the trees should be made into? Thank you once again; I really appreciate this information. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  20667. 😂Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  20668. Thank you so much!😊 Zephyr and her ball sounds like she could have her own channel 🤭🐾🐾 Have a super week. Take care🦋🌻
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  20669. Aw, your bread sounds delicious, Lisa! 😋 Your autumn display must be amazing to walk among; it is such a beautiful time of the year isn't it? Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  20670. You are so welcome, Frances! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Wishing you a wonderful rest of the weekend and week ahead.🌻🦋
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  20671. I hope you get to visit the UK. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for finding my channel. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  20672. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog, John! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20673. I should have done, shouldn't I? 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  20674. I am so pleased that you have subscribed and that you like the vlogs.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  20675. I am so pleased that she is reminiscing about those good times. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  20676. Thank you so much for your kind comment, Norman! I am excited about the coming year's travels too. Happy New Year!🥳🌻🦋
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  20677. Thank you so much for joining the journey. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  20678. Mostly, but they weren’t to start with. Some people used to learn to swim in them back in the day. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20679. Oh my goodness, thank you so much! I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  20680. Thank you so much! Take care 🦋🌻
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  20681. What a lovely comment, Timothy!😊 Thank you so much🙏 I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  20682. It's all about the lighting!🤩 Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  20683. I’m not sure? 🦋🌻
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  20684. I thought exactly the same, so I looked it up, but I couldn't find the reason for the name. As it led over to the mill though, I'm guessing that they may have kept chickens and baked with their flour? Take care 🌻🦋
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  20685. Thank you so much! Take care🌻🦋
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  20686. Thank you so much, Bruno. Take care 🌻🌻
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  20687. It’s very shallow here! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20688. Very true. Thank you for watching and commenting- take care🌻🦋
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  20689. Thank you so much🤗 Northern Narrowboaters! Safe cruising, take care🌻🦋
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  20690. Thank you so much for giving me a thumbs up; I really appreciate it! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  20691. I'd love to see it in the autumn too.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy Easter! Take care 🦋🌻🐣
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  20692. What a gorgeous video; the little noises that it makes are adorable. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy New Year! 🥳🌻🦋
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  20693. Thank you so much for watching, Irene. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20694. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  20695. That's so kind of you.Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20696. I made the first 5 private as my editing and filming was awful 🙈😂 It has slowly improved. I have a playlist with all the vlogs in an order. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20697. Thank you so much! Take care🌻🦋
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  20698. What a kind comment, Jane! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  20699. That is so kind of you, Shaun. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20700. I hope so too.Thank you so much for watching, Connie. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20701. Thank you for your guess. I will let you know if you were right next week. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋🌹
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  20702. It was funny wasn’t it! Sorry to make you jump too!😂 Thank you for watching, Nanci. Take care🌻🦋
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  20703. Thank you so much. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  20704. What a kind and thoughtful comment! I really appreciate you taking the time to make it- thank you so much. It is so special to me to know how much you enjoy the vlogs. Take care🌻🦋
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  20705. Oh that sounds scary! 😧 😂Thank you so much for such a lovely comment.Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20706. It was a super place to visit. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20707. I think I’ve got to practice a lot more before I’m anywhere near that title! 😅 Thank you so much, Carl! Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20708. 😂😂😂 I often get caught by passers by having a chat with some insect or another, so I totally relate to your story of having to explain yourself. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20709. 🤗 Take care 🦋🌻
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  20710. Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  20711. Thank you 🦋🌻
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  20712. Thank you so much 😊 That is so kind of you. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20713. I think volunteering is a wonderful idea, Ann! I hope you enjoy it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20714. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20715. Hi Vanessa, if you come up with anymore marrow recipes, please let me know as I still have half of it left!👍⭐️ I am so pleased to know that you love the videos; I really love making them. Thank you so much for your super comment. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  20716. I am so sorry to hear about your friend too. It is so hard to bear when it is so premature and unexpected like that isn't it? I hope you are ok? Thank you for your kind message. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20717. Thank you, Sian. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20718. That is so kind of you, Fiona- thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  20719. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it, Carole. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20720. That is such kind thing to say!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  20721. I tried to find out more about that board but I couldn't find any information about it. It is really interesting isn't it.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super Easter weekend. Take care🌻🦋🐣
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  20722. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  20723. You have amazing wildlife though!🤩🥰Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20724. I was on the Rochdale canal in this vlog and approaching a place called Summit which is on the summit of the canal. It was stunning there. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20725. It was such a treat. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20726. Thank you, Jean-Louis! I hope the weather has warmed up in Belgium since last week. Have a lovely weekend and week ahead!🦋🌻
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  20727. It is a beautiful place!🤩 Take care🌻🦋
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  20728. Keep going, John! It took my channel over two years to grow.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20729. Hi Mark, we had been frozen in for over a week and then the ice defrosted where we were, but then we hit patches of ice underneath the water. When you continually cruise, then you need to move to services after a while. I hope you can understand. You will see that that for most of the cruise it was ice-free. Thank you so much for watching.🌻🦋
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  20730. Zephyr really deserved her playtime after all those locks! 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20731. Hi Brenda, I sold out this weekend, but I am getting some new stock for next week. Thank you for visiting my shop though. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  20732. Hi Michael, I hope that you are managing to keep warm? Do you think that it is colder than last year in Poland? I am so pleased that you enjoyed the video. Our boat needs to have its hull blacked this year anyway as you can see from the videos, she is looking very sorry for herself, but ice will scrape off the paintwork. Sending you some sunshine🌞 and I hope that you have a warm and wonderful weekend🌻🦋
    1
  20733. I hope you were ok in the storm too? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20734. Greetings! You have an amazing spot to live on. 🤩 The nature reserve is the best one that I have ever visited. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20735. Thank you so much, Alan. Wishing you a sunny week.🌻🦋🌞
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  20736. #131 Narrowboating Towards Birmingham! #narrowboatlife #offgrid #canal https://youtu.be/IsKfu5AJF1s They should all be there; here’s #131 to get you started. Thank you for watching😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  20737. Thank you for entering the competition! Take care🦋🌻
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  20738. Oh I hope that they can keep the railway going. I'll keep posting about it on my other social media platforms. It is such a special day out and they give you a free day ticket when you arrive. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
    1
  20739. I am so pleased that you found my channel and that you're catching up too! Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  20740. I will look forward to your message later, Louise. I hope your evening turns out much better than your afternoon. Look after yourself. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20741. Thank you, Mario😊 Enjoy the rest of your week.🦋🌻
    1
  20742. Hi Sheila, I really appreciate your kind and thoughtful words- thank you so much. I hope we can get Alice Grace up and running as normal again too. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  20743. I will try your recipe! I think your Grandma might well have been right about the origin of Parkin’s name. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20744. I love the idea of that! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super Sunday! Take care 🌻🦋
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  20745. How exciting! I hope find your perfect soul mate.
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  20746. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20747. Hi Christine, Zephyr’s tail was hilarious wasn’t it! 😂🐾🐾 Mr Mindful says hello back to you too. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  20748. Thank you so much, Sian for your lovely comment. I really appreciate it. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
    1
  20749. Thank you so much, Lorraine! 🤗 Take care 🌻🦋
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  20750. Thank you so much for watching the vlogs and for your lovely comment too.🤗 Happy New Year to you and your family!🦋🌻🥳
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  20751. It’s so funny isn’t it! 🐾🐾🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20752. Thank you so much!😊 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  20753. I hope you have managed to satisfy your chocolate craving now. 😂 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday, take care🦋🌻
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  20754. Thank you so much for watching. Have a great week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20755. I hope you realise your narrowboating dreams soon. That's so interesting that you work for Crown Oil too; you are right about them being very willing to sell to marinas, but it is so frustrating that marinas just aren't selling it. Let's hope it happens soon! 🤞Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  20756. It is always so lovely to see the insects again after winter. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a great week, take care🌻🦋
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  20757. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20758. I am happily married, but my husband doesn't want to be in the vlogs. Thank you so much for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  20759. Oh my goodness! The noise of the storm in a glamping pod must have been frightening. I hope those without power get some soon. Thank you so much for your comment, Mary. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  20760. Treasuring the memories is such good advice. I am doing a lot of that at the moment. Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  20761. Thank you so much for watching all the way from East Tennessee! I have an Etsy shop where I sell my books: themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20762. What a kind thing to say. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  20763. 🐾🐾🤗
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  20764. Denise, you can draw; I promise you. I have practised hard to try and improve my drawings. If you look back at my old videos, you will see that I was not very good at all. I am not a natural artist- I just work at it. Try and build in an hour a week, where you sit and sketch; pour yourself a cup of tea and enjoy it.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20765. Your birdlife sounds amazing! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20766. That is very kind of you, Shirley. Thank you so much. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20767. I hope you enjoyed your brew? Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20768. It is so great to have a success story like the red kites. Thank you so much for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  20769. I will have to read that. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20770. Steam engines are so exciting aren't they! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20771. That is so kind of you! I’m not there anymore but I loved it there. You live in a stunning city. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20772. Hi NBLeopard, thank you so much for your lovely comment.😊 I don't sell the coasters, I just paint them for fun when I get a bit of spare time here and there. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  20773. 😂 I like what you did there! I might have to use that line in the next vlog!Thank you so much for your funny comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20774. That is so kind of you. We're all well and I hope you are too? Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20775. Thank you so much ☺️ Take care🦋🌻
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  20776. Swifts are such incredible birds aren't they? They are non-stop. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20777. You'll have to visit Purton Hulks with that camera of yours! Thank you so much for such a kind and lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  20778. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋
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  20779. I am so pleased that it brought back happy memories. My computer storage can’t handle longer vlogs; it gets very grumpy when I go past 20 minutes!😂 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  20780. It was a year when we worried that our engine was doomed forever! Thankfully, it all worked out in the end. Take care, Lozzy. 🌻🦋
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  20781. Wow!🤩 sounds like an amazing school trip. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20782. 🤗 Thank you so much for such a kind comment. I really appreciate it. Have a super weekend🦋🌻
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  20783. The first couple of years we rented our family home and used that money to pay the mortgage each month. Then we had problems with tenants and decided to sell our house and buy a tiny, one bedroom house to Airbnb. Of course it was not as easy and plain sailing as it sounds but it worked out in the end. I hope that helps with your question. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20784. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  20785. It’s such a privilege to be able to find these places and make films about them. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20786. Zephyr had her ball is an ongoing story! 😂🐾🐾 Thank you for your kindness. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20787. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying them. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  20788. I didn’t know that Ian Fleming was a famous birder! That’s so interesting. Thank you so much for finding my channel and for your kind words too. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20789. It was a close shave that one! 🤭Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20790. It is very reasonable though compared to living on land, I think? Thank you for watching, Vanessa. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  20791. Thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  20792. You are so welcome, Ken. Thank you so much for making it possible for all of us to visit such a wonderful place. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20793. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. I hope to have some more books in stock by the end of next week.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  20794. It's a wonderful looking bird, isn't it, Joan! Thank you for your lovely comment, take care🌻🦋
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  20795. Hi Susan, he has to work away a lot but one day, when he retires he will appear on the vlogs. Thank you for your kindness. Take care🌻🦋
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  20796. You are so welcome 🤗 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20797. That’s so lovely. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20798. That is very kind of you- Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20799. That must have been such an exciting day! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20800. I am much better, Sheila. Thank you so much for asking.🤗 Have a wonderful rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20801. Wasn't the diver incredible? 🤩Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you. Take care 🌻🦋🥳
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  20802. My son will love this comment, Jenny! 😁 I was his age when he was born. Thank you for watching and commenting. Take care🦋🌻
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  20803. Thank you for your guess. I will let you know if you were right next week. Have a super weekend, take care🐦🌻🦋
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  20804. It was a great city to moor your boat in and so much wildlife to see too. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  20805. Phew! Thank you for watching. Have a great weekend 🌻🦋
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  20806. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the video, Henry!😊 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  20807. I am so pleased that you find my vlogs a way of escaping, but I hope that you find what it is you're looking for too. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20808. What brilliant comments! I love the collective noun suggestions. I have found out the real term and will reveal it at the beginning of this week’s vlog! How lucky you are to have downy woodpeckers visiting your bird feeder. Sadly, you can’t have a bird feeder on a boat if you move a lot as they will use up valuable energy trying to revisit, so I often walk past people’s gardens and ‘gongoozle’ their bird feeders! I wonder if there is a word for watching the bird feeders of others...Take care and thank you for sharing 🦋🌻👍
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  20809. 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20810. Thank you so much, Rosemary. It is lovely to know that you enjoyed the vlog. Zephyr woofs a thank you too.Take care🦋🌻🐾
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  20811. It means turning the boat around. I didn’t know what that meant until I started boating either. 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20812. Welcome aboard, hamshackleton and thank you for joining the journey! I am so glad that you enjoyed the vlog. It is so kind of you to share the channel with someone that you know. He might be interested in the Forces Vets Afloat charity which I have included a link to in the video description. Have a great week!🦋🌻
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  20813. I am so pleased that you enjoy the videos! Take care 🌻🦋
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  20814. So one year, your Christmas present was your very own daughter!🤩 How amazing that must have been? Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  20815. I use the photos that I have taken as guides to get the individual details. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care🦋🌻
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  20816. I am so pleased that you think the engine sounds pleasant; our recent repair work on it has made such a difference.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  20817. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20818. Very wise and beautiful words- thank you so much. Take care🦋🌻
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  20819. 😂Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20820. Hi Sandy, your whole world must feel upside down at the moment; I really hope you are all looking after each other? Thank you so much for your kind words. Sending you love ❤️ Take care🦋🌻
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  20821. What wise words. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  20822. You are so welcome, Gayle🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 Take care🌻🦋
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  20823. You are so welcome 🤗 Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  20824. What a lovely comment, Jenesis!🤗 Thank you so much! How wonderful that you are watching from beautiful Australia. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  20825. What a kind thing to say! Thank you so much. 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20826. Happy New Year to you, Andrew and to Anne too! Thank you so much for promoting my channel on FB- that is so kind of you. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  20827. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20828. What a sweet story told in poetry! Beautiful 🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20829. That is so kind of you- thank you so much😊 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  20830. Hi Paul, I will definitely avoid night travel if I can help it.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20831. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it, Mike. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 Take care🌻🦋
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  20832. Great advice! Take care 🌻🦋
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  20833. I did a vlog called “Why I quit my job for the narrowboat life” where I mention that but basically my kids grew up and left home and my husband and I were working so hard to pay the mortgage for a house with empty bedrooms. That’s when I started exploring a new way of life. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  20834. That is such a good idea! 🤩Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  20835. Mr M loves the fact that I am making a record of our journey.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20836. I am so glad that you came along. Thank you for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  20837. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  20838. Thank you for letting me know and for buying it. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20839. It is so lovely to know that you are enjoying sharing the canals with us. I say "we" because I travel with my husband, but his work's code of conduct doesn't allow for him to have a social media presence. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  20840. You are so welcome, lovely Lydia🤗 I am so pleased that I found the book and the link back to Edith! Have a super weekend🌻🦋
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  20841. Some journeys are action packed and some are serene and this one was not serene! 🤭 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20842. What a kind comment, Chris- thank you so much. We're going to look into the solar dump; that sounds like such a good idea. Good luck rejigging your summer plans. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20843. Hi Margaret, the river is slowing down now thankfully and the sun makes such a difference to spirits doesn’t it? I hope you are well? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20844. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Ann! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  20845. Thank you so much for your comment. I am really interested to look into vegan foods for dogs as I am a vegan, but I am conscious that I have to take supplements to maintain good health- is that the same for dogs? Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  20846. Thank you for your kind comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  20847. Happy anniversary both of you! I hope you had a wonderful day. Take care 🥂🌻🦋
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  20848. I fear my waistline is spreading too! 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20849. I love Beatrix Potter too. When I was in Gloucester, in one of my summer vlogs, I stumbled upon the shop that she based the Tailor of Gloucester on and it was such a gem of a place to visit.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy New Year! 🥳🌻🦋
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  20850. It's based on the idea that bees are working very hard to produce honey to keep the hive and bees healthy and active and this is then taken away from them and replaced with a watery sugary substance which doesn't have the same properties that bees need to thrive. Some hives are not looked after well and diseases spread within the hive and then get transmitted to other bees in the wild and some keepers clip the queen's wings to stop them from swarming. There are probably some excellent examples of beekeeping, but it is hard to know which ones to buy the honey from? I hope that explains it. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20851. The coot was on a growth spurt I think! 😄Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Lorraine. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20852. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  20853. You are so welcome, Rob😊 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care 🌻🦋
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  20854. It is wonderful to know that you have some new and beautiful plants growing. Thank you so much for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  20855. That is so kind of you, Sally. She is a treasure isn't she? Take care 🦋🌻
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  20856. What wonderful advice. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  20857. I am so pleased that you felt your stresses slipping away. Thank you so much for telling me this as it means a lot to know that the videos can have that effect. I hope you have a stress free week. Take care🦋🌻
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  20858. Herons are spectacular birds aren't they? Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20859. That is so kind of you- thank you so much, Marty. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  20860. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Jacky.Take care 🦋🌻
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  20861. I would like to visit the Erie Canal one day too. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋🐣
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  20862. Zephyr loves to get off and help with the locks the best. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20863. You're wlelcome! Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  20864. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it with your morning cuppa!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  20865. 🤣 That would have been a great 'Thumbnail title!' Thank you so much for watching and commenting, Dan. Have a great weekend🌻🦋
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  20866. What a creative comment! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  20867. Hi Mike, wow that is a real temperature difference! It really impacts on the birdlife, plants and insects when that happens. It must be strange to not be all wrapped up where you are right now. Thank you for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  20868. Thank you so much;🤗 I am trying to make good quality copies of it at the moment. 🤞 Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  20869. 🐾🐾🤗Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20870. I am so pleased that you have travelled along with us this year. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you. Take care 🌻🦋🥳
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  20871. Well what a wonderful idea and a great excuse for drinking lots of champagne too!🍾🍾🍾🍾 Please send me some pics on my email. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  20872. I didn’t make liquorice tea- what a great idea! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20873. You’d never bore me!🤗 The hand spike is a Christmas present to our Narrowboat. I hope we can get through those locks though!🙀 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20874. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  20875. Manchester has stolen my heart! I love it! I didn’t go to diecast but I went to some brilliant places with Zeph as it is a really dog friendly city. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20876. It was such a charming heron!Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20877. Thank you so much for subscribing! Welcome aboard. Merry Christmas and happy New Year. 🌻🦋🎄
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  20878. It is isn't it!🥳🙌 I didn't hear one the whole of last year, so it is even more special to hear it now. Have a wonderful weekend, Diane, take care🦋🌻
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  20879. Thank you so much for the recommendation. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20880. Hi Tina, thank you so much for your interest in my book. I will have some in stock, tomorrow (Thursday) on themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  20881. Thank you so much for your kindness, Vanessa. I really appreciate it. Take care🦋🌻
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  20882. That sounds so scary. I’m glad you were ok though. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20883. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Paul😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20884. We are in a sheltered spot and we won’t move until it’s safe. I hope you stay safe too. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20885. Zephyr got a dentastick and some gravy bone biscuits as an extra treat for being so good. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20886. So do I! 🤩 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20887. Thank you so much! ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  20888. I forgave him as I was so relieved to make it out of that tunnel! Thank you so much for watching. Have a wonderful week, take care🦋🌻
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  20889. I hope you get a chance at narrowboating!Thank you for your lovely comment- have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  20890. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the poem, Dianne. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20891. The golden child has been kissed and hugged 🐾🐾🤗 Have a super week- take care 🌻🦋
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  20892. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year- take care🌻🦋🎄
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  20893. I have an Etsy shop themindfulnarrowboat.Etsy.com and I sell from there. Thank you so much for your interest. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20894. I agree! Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  20895. Thank you so much, Lydia. I hope you are well? Take care 🌻🦋
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  20896. That is so kind of you, thank you so much. 🤗🤗 Have a super Sunday🌻🦋
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  20897. Thank you so much for watching, Tessa. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20898. Thank you so much for subscribing and welcome aboard! I am pleased that you have seen where your family lived from the canalside. Have a super weekend, take care 🌻🦋
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  20899. It was so unusual the way that it stayed like that and lit up the space. I will never forget that moment. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20900. Well done, John! That's great news.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  20901. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  20902. Hi Ronald, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I'm glad that you found the vlog a restful watch. Zephyr is very pleased that you thought she was entertaining!🐾🐾 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  20903. Thank you so much, John!😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  20904. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  20905. That is such a kind comment, Michael. I really appreciate your words. It’s a pleasure making these vlogs. Thank you so much 😊 . Take care 🌻🦋
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  20906. Sounds like it was a wonderful experience of Shakespeare! 🤩 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20907. It is a pleasure to share it. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20908. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. It is great to know that you have enjoyed the vlogs this year. Happy New Year to you and your family!🌻🦋🥳
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  20909. So am I! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20910. Thank you, Mike! Take care 🌻🦋
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  20911. That is very kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  20912. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20913. It was such an exciting trip!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20914. I do vote, but I believe that certain issues should be decided by citizens assemblies as governments are forced into thinking short term and not about the future when they might not necessarily be in power. Thank you for watching and commenting, take care🌻🦋
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  20915. 👍🦋🌻
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  20916. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20917. It's going to be a wonderful moment for you, Steve when it starts to rain where you are! I'll send you some of ours. 😂 I do still have my Etsy shop.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20918. It was so satisfying to see the trees lose their plastic jackets.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  20919. I think so too! 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20920. That is so lovely to know. Thank you so much 😊 🤗 Take care both of you. 🌻🦋
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  20921. Naughty Notifications!😏 I’m so pleased you found the vlog though. Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20922. Hi Paul, little markets and little shops are such a treat to shop in aren't they? It is so lovely to meet the hard-working, sellers who are so passionate about their product too. I am a fan of both kind of beetles/Beatles! Have a super week and thank you so much for your kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20923. It’s hard to know what to believe but Biffa say they do recycle. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20924. I’ve travelled most of the south of the system so it’s time to explore the northly canals. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20925. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs, Virginia. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  20926. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
    1
  20927. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20928. Thank you so much for your kindness. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20929. Zephyr won’t let me leave home without it!🐾🐾😂 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20930. You are a poet! 🤩👍 Check that your computer isn’t being hacked as I read up on it and some cases have said that if your computer comes on at night and the camera turns green the computer is most likely being hacked. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20931. 😂😂😂 Did I forget the space this week between the word care and the kiss? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20932. What an incredible place to serve mass, Jack! I have never seen anything quite like that in a church before. Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  20933. I'll have to look him up, Raymond as it sounds fascinating! Thank you so much for such a kind comparison. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  20934. Hi Jack, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am so pleased that you are enjoying seeing familiar settings. Sorry about missing out the ridge and furrows history. There is so much to say about this area. It is fascinating. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  20935. It is always so special to be with my family at Christmas. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a superb week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20936. I am so pleased that you liked the picture, Pete and that you sister enjoyed her surprise book too.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
    1
  20937. Hi James, that is good advice, but since this video, we have exchanged Little Alice for a slightly bigger Little Alice and Zephyr will travel in her now. It is like you said though, we do have to make sure that the boat is level to her and steady before she jumps in. Thank you so much for your comment, take care🦋🌻
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  20938. I’m so pleased that you enjoy the videos. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20939. I spent a lot of time in Falmouth when my daughter was studying there at Uni. She says that she always feels like she’s come home when she is in Cornwall🥰 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20940. Thank you for watching, Senna. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20941. That is so kind of you. Thank you for your lovely comment, take care🌻🦋
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  20942. Hi Mekhala, I had a lovely time thank you and I am back now which is great too. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  20943. Between 18 and 24 inches. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  20944. ❤️🌻🦋
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  20945. I’m so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 Take care🌻🦋
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  20946. I read there are several reasons: avoiding predators, keeping warm and exchanging information, but I think there are probably even more reasons too. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20947. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  20948. I do know that poem and I love Mary Oliver’s poetry. There is a recording of her reading it on Instagram. Her voice is beautiful too. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20949. Hi Steve, I hope you are well? Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. That bridge was a year's worth of workout for me and I was so glad that the next one was left up!😆 We filled the water tank which is good. Have a great weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  20950. Hi John, they were a wonderful team of workers weren't they? They made sure the boats could pass as soon as it was safe. How interesting to have trained as a falconer. It must have been incredible to get up close to the kestrels.Thank you for your lovely comment- have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  20951. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20952. It has been lovely sharing the journey with you this year and reading your comments, Shirley. I wish you and your family a very happy New Year🦋🌻🥳
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  20953. Hi Paul, thank you so much for watching and commenting. It was such a relief to be moored and the canal has got much better since then, fortunately. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20954. I’m so pleased that you found it peaceful. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20955. Boats definitely need at lot of maintenance and care. Wishing you a sunny rest of the weekend.🦋🌻🌞
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  20956. Well done, Dad!👓 It's lovely to know that the vlog brought back those memories. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  20957. 🦋🌻 Ramsey is the town, much quieter than Gordon Ramsey!😂
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  20958. Well you walk your dog in a lovely part of the world. Thank you for watching, take care🌻🦋🐾
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  20959. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  20960. My favourite snack-I’m afraid to say- is when I had a great big bowl of cocoa pops with my tea!🤭 Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  20961. Oh Louise, you are so brave and strong. Every day you have this constant battle with your health yet you remain so positive. I admire you. Take care🦋🌻
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  20962. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  20963. 😂 Is that my accent! 😂 Thank you for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  20964. I can see why you returned 3 times to the Gloucester and Sharpness; it is such a wonderful canal. I am pleased this vlog brought back some memories for you. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  20965. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  20966. Thank you so much😊 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  20967. She runs away when I get her raincoat out. 🐾🐾😀 Thank you for watching . Take care 🌻🦋
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  20968. Thank you so much, Ruth. I think that heron must have been a lock keeper in a former life!😃 Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  20969. That is so kind of you and thank you so much for buying my book too. Take care🌻🦋
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  20970. It is so beautiful being so close to the outdoors. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20971. Oh, I totally agree with you about Charity Dock. Just think of some of the treasures you'd find there! Thank you so much for your lovely words, Lesley and for taking the time to watch the vlogs. You are a star! Have a wonderful rest of the week. Take care🌻🦋
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  20972. Our dogs may well get together and go on strike about their coats if we’re not careful! 😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20973. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for your lovely comment Take care🌻🦋
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  20974. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  20975. It was such a lovely spot.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20976. Hi Mark, thank you so much for your comment. The problem with the diesel fuel that we are being sold along the waterways is that is is mixed 7% FAME and these additives block filters and clog up injectors, release noxious gases and create all sorts of issues. When I used HVO made from 100% recycled industry vegetable oil it ran beautifully in my engine. HVO doesn’t get diesel bug and works very effectively in freezing temperatures too. It’s not like the old type of biodiesel, that had all sorts of issues like you say and is now being mixed with the diesel that we are buying. I would like the choice of buying a fuel that works for me but sadly I have no choice because it’s too complex for suppliers to sell it to us now. I hope this makes sense. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  20977. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, David. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20978. Thank you so much; it is always lovely to see the bumble bees enjoying the flowers. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20979. What a kind comment, Ruth- thank you so much 😊 Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20980. 🤷‍♀️ Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20981. I’m sorry to hear that you haven’t been feeling well recently. I wish you better. Look after yourself. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20982. That is so kind of you!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  20983. You too! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20984. Hazelnut spread. 😋 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20985. 🤗🦋🌻
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  20986. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  20987. Hi Shirley, the Huxley family seem like incredible people and the descendants of Ernie and Eileen are heavily involved in lots of community based projects and roles still today. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  20988. I agree with you about how wonderful the fish project is. The fish are clever aren’t they to find their own special pass like that? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful week, take care🦋🌻
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  20989. Freedom is very noisy isn’t it? 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20990. It really was a funny coot wasn’t it? Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Mary. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20991. Beautifully put. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20992. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. Well, you never need your thermals where you are do you?Take care 🦋🌻
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  20993. #172 Our Engine Problems Are Worse Than We Thought! https://youtu.be/ExUdYbC-r6I You can see my Narrowboat’s engine in detail in this older vlog. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  20994. 😅 I was so relieved! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  20995. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I really appreciate your kindness. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  20996. Thank you so much 😊 We are about 80 miles from the coast but the River Trent and River Idle are close by. I think the common tern travels further inland than the other terns and I read that it will sometimes come quite far inland when feeding its young. Have a great weekend 🌻🦋
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  20997. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  20998. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  20999. It was delicious 😋 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21000. What a kind comment. I am lucky that you want to watch and come along each week too. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21001. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  21002. It was a bit of Christmas magic meeting the bird man sat on the bench with his frozen nose and warm hearted way with the little birds. Mr M and I bought him a hot chocolate to say thank you from the Robin. I’m think we freaked him out a bit! Thank you for your lovely comment, take care🌻🦋
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  21003. It is so sad isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21004. It was such a relaxing treat to do this cruise. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21005. It really is isn't it? Such a beautiful beetle! Thank you for watching. Have a super rest of the week. Take care🦋🌻
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  21006. Thank you so much for watching, Maria. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  21007. I live with my husband but he works away a lot in fact his job is the reason that he can’t be in the vlogs as he has a strict code of conduct with his line of employment. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21008. And you! Take care 🌻🦋
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  21009. I am learning as I go along so to share it is a joy. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21010. Hi Indi! That little woodpecker chick was just such a funny, little character and you could hear it from the other end of the wood. The female was working so hard to keep it happy and well fed, but it just kept on calling her for more and more food. Brilliant! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend.🌻🦋
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  21011. Thank you so much, Matt😊 That is so kind of you! I am pleased that you enjoyed seeing a place that you must know well. Have a wonderful weekend🦋🌻
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  21012. Julian, I agree with you about how wonderful a river it is! The nature, history and drama of ploughing through all the weed, just make it a great adventure. I hope that you get to return to your favourite river. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  21013. Thank you so much for subscribing. I will have to try and whisper more. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21014. It has been a very good berry year, I agree! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  21015. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment and for ordering my book too. Seeing the buzzard up so close was magnificent and I held my breath so not to disturb it! Have a super Sunday and week ahead- Merry Christmas to you and your family too- take care!🦋🌻🎄
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  21016. Thank you so much for your kindness.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  21017. We have done another engine service and changed all of those; they really needed doing. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21018. I am so grateful to him and all those who restored such a magical railway. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 Take care🌻🦋
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  21019. They are super toasty as long as you have fuel for the fire. Thank you for watching. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21020. The information on the Pennine waterway website was so helpful. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21021. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21022. Hi Lorraine, the bridge did exactly that. It was like a wind break on the beach. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21023. What a kind comment! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  21024. Thank you for the postage update. It sounds like a really difficult time for postal workers. I hope it gets resolved amicably. I use o2 and Three for my WiFi networks. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21025. Hi David, I am so pleased that this vlog brought back those childhood memories for you. It must have been wonderful to live in such a beautiful place.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  21026. Thank you so much for watching, Mr Gayle Charpentier! Take care 🦋🌻
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  21027. Thank you for your lovely comment, Nigel. The river is much calmer now, fortunately. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  21028. That’s so kind of you, Phil. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21029. Thank you so much 😊 That’s so kind of you. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21030. You are very welcome, John!😊 Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  21031. Thank you😊🦋🌻
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  21032. That is so kind of you, Kathleen! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21033. Good point.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21034. Thank you so much, Natalie! Take care 🌻🦋
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  21035. Hi John, I am just learning as I go, but I am utterly obsessed with learning as much as I can about the wildlife outside my window. Thank you so much for your lovely comment- take care🌻🦋
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  21036. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21037. Who’d have thought we had such amazing creatures in our canal! Thank you, Ray. Have a great week!🌻🦋
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  21038. It is completely free, Andrew. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21039. Thank you so much, Carol! I’ll let you know when they’re ready. Have a super Sunday, take care🦋🌻
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  21040. Thank you so much, that is so kind of you. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21041. 😂 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21042. Hi Peter, thank you so much for your comment. That is really interesting. I didn't know that HVO caused that problem too as it is supposed to have been refined since the first generation bio fuels, but what I have found out and what you have confirmed is the diesel that boaters are being sold is 7% FAME which is not good stuff for boat engines as well as the noxious gases that it produces. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  21043. Thank you so much! Take care 🦋🌻
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  21044. I am so pleased! Thank you so much. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  21045. I hope you had a wonderful time in Burgundy, Jack? It is still very wintry here but I am hopeful that summer is around the corner and we are going to have sunny days with a gentle breeze. 🤞 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21046. Thank you so much, Jim! Take care 🌻🦋
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  21047. Oh my goodness a barred owl and a porcupine! What exciting wildlife you have, Canucklehead! Your comment made me laugh about your dog; when we had snow last week, Zephyr thought that snowmen were a threat and she wouldn’t pass them without me standing between her and the icy structures! Have a great week!🌻🦋
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  21048. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  21049. Your Aunt lives in a beautiful place! I bet you must have some wonderful memories of your fishing trips there. Thank you for your lovely comment, take care🌻🦋
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  21050. That is so kind of you, Andrew. Thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21051. I don’t feed Zephyr a vegan diet either and I’m not vegan 100% of the time as I am vegetarian for part of the week but when I can, I try to be as plant based as possible. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21052. It is so pretty here, Christine. 🥰Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  21053. Oh yes, that is yet another basic need that we need to meet!Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21054. Zephyr is available to borrow for all of your gardening needs! 😂Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  21055. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21056. I am just a narrowboater who loves nature. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21057. Whenever I’m in the galley, I’m always in a cloud of smoke! 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21058. Thank you so much Neil! Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21059. Oh wouldn’t it be wonderful to have killer whales on the canal! 🤩 Thank you for watching and for your entertaining comments too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21060. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  21061. It was a pike! Wasn’t it amazing 🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21062. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  21063. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Juliet- I really appreciate your kindness. The Aqua Roll is something that you can buy on the internet and they come in different sizes. They are so useful if you are off grid. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  21064. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21065. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  21066. Hi Paul, currently the canal is still frozen but temperatures are set to rise a little; however there is a wind and rain named storm coming next! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  21067. Hi Charlie, I couldn't edit a vlog last week as that was when I was travelling back to Essex.Thank you so much for such a lovely comment.Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21068. Frogs are beautiful and it was fun to draw. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  21069. They are 26 and 24 and are working overseas. They had left home before we bought a narrowboat. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21070. Thank you so much, Jill! 🤗 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21071. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  21072. What a kind comment, Ashley! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21073. I love this comment, Malcolm and I hadn't thought of it like that but how lovely to have a boat full of viewers each week. Thank you so much for joining the journey! Have a great day and bring on the weekend!🦋🌻
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  21074. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  21075. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  21076. How wonderful that you used to hitch hike in this area. I used to hitch hike too but not there; a lot overseas and now you never see hitch hikers anymore? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21077. Welcome aboard, Alan and thank you so much for finding my vlogs! You can definitely visit again with a lovely comment like that.😊👍 Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  21078. Thank you so much, Jean-Louis. Be healthy to you and your loved ones too. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  21079. 😂🤗 Thank you so much! Have a super weekend- take care🌻🦋
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  21080. The practice is really paying dividends. I still have a long way to go though. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  21081. I’m so pleased that you like that part. Thank you so much ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  21082. My husband does not want to be in the vlogs, but he is very happy that I am making a record of our journey. Thank you for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  21083. What a gorgeous place to be! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21084. It was so scary, Mark! Thank you so much for watching 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  21085. It is so fascinating isn’t it! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21086. That’s so clever to be able to make your own socks! 🤩 Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21087. Great advice!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21088. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  21089. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  21090. It’s so hard though isn’t it? I am sorry for your loss too. Take care 🌻🦋🤗
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  21091. Ohh, lots of great bits of information there, Jack- thank you so much! Happy New Year to you too! I did really enjoy the Hatton Locks. Have a great week.🌻🦋
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  21092. I shall have to read that- thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21093. Thank you so much- I'm so glad that you liked that!☺️ Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  21094. So do I! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21095. Is that a windlass? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21096. Thank you so much for your kindness, Karen. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21097. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21098. The canal where I am is well protected. I hope you are flood free too. It's the rivers that are scary at the moment.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  21099. Good point! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21100. They are brilliant! Thank you for your lovely comment.Merry Christmas and happy new year! Take care🌻🦋🎄
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  21101. I read about that other ferry; I think someone has made a YouTube video about it. I will promise to return to my old greedy self again soon! 😂 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21102. Stay safe too! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21103. Have a super week, Anthony! Take care 🌻🦋
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  21104. Hi Sian, I'll have to look into that. Thank you so much for your suggestion. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  21105. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it, Pete. Manchester was a wonderful experience. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21106. No I didn’t- I wish that I had now!🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21107. This could definitely be an option if you have a lithium battery power bank. Thank you so much for your idea👍 Take care🦋🌻
    1
  21108. Your cycling trip sounds amazing and to do that in the spring time will add to the magic. I will try and photograph it now and see if that gets better images. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  21109. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Karen. Have a great weekend🌻🦋
    1
  21110. That’s so kind of you, Debbie. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21111. Hi Sally and Stephen, thank you for your kind words. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  21112. What a wonderful story! Your boat sounds amazing and you obviously know what you’re doing when it comes to boat DIY. I still can’t believe that we live in a world where there are wars and hatred when we have advanced in so many other things? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  21113. Hi Roy, I visited the Frampton Post Office the following week- what a gorgeous village Frampton is too! Maybe one day a female glow worm will light her bottom up for you!🤞🐛🔦 😂 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  21114. It sounds like an amazing time!🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  21115. Oh I am so sorry about that, Brewster!😂 It's funny but when I listened to the clip back, someone was laughing in the background- surely it couldn't have been my joke- could it? Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  21116. Brilliant local information- thank you so much 🤩 Take care 🦋🌻
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  21117. They are so funny! 🤣 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21118. That sounds wonderful, MegaYosarian! You can email it to me at: themindfulnarrowboat@gmail.com I’ll look forward to seeing it!🌻🦋🎨
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  21119. Thank you so much ☺️ Take care🦋🌻
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  21120. Thank you so much, Sue- take care🌻🦋
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  21121. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  21122. Hi Margaret, thank you so much for your lovely comment. It was a long emotional and physical journey, like you said. It is good to be back onboard again. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Enjoy the sunshine too🌞 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  21123. I’m glad that it brought back memories. Thank you for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  21124. It certainly was four seasons in one day!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy Easter! Take care 🦋🌻🐣
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  21125. Thank you for your interest in my book, Bob. I have sold out of my books recently but I will have some more in stock by the end of the week. Take care🦋🌻
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  21126. What a lovely comment! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  21127. What a kind comment, Mark. I buy all of my clothes in charity shops so they were all from one somewhere down the line. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  21128. Hi Steve, Zephyr is a Labrador Retriever which are very similar to Golden Retrievers. I totally understand why your brother calls his three dogs his kids; they are utterly lovely dogs to have. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care🦮🐾🌻🦋
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  21129. Thank you so much, William! Take care 🦋🌻
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  21130. Thank you so much. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21131. Thank you so much, Lee! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  21132. I look back sometimes and cringe whilst I'm editing at how odd I must look, but then I think, well, I am odd! 🤭 Thank you for such a lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  21133. I’m so pleased that you come along too. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🤭
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  21134. 🌻 I pressed the wrong emoji!
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  21135. Thank you so much for watching, Norman. It’s much milder now. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21136. Thank you so much, Julie 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
    1
  21137. You are so welcome.Thank you for your lovely comment- have a super week, take care🦋🌻
    1
  21138. I am so sorry to hear about the infection that you had. It sounds so scary. It is my pleasure to take you with me on my rambles and I am so pleased that you enjoy watching. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  21139. 👍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21140. It is such a warm coat! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21141. It must be wonderful to have bluebells on the doorstep. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  21142. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Rich. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
    1
  21143. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  21144. Thank you for watching. Have a great weekend.🌻🦋
    1
  21145. That’s very kind of you! I’m not sure I’d be good enough though. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21146. What fabulous advice- thank you so much! Take care 🦋🌻🤩👍
    1
  21147. Hi Bob, I read John Muir Laws Guide to Nature Journaling. He also has a YouTube channel. Thank you so much for buying my books too. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  21148. 😄 Thank you so much! I am really pleased that you enjoyed it. Have a wonderful week. Take care🌻🦋
    1
  21149. Thank you so much, Lee! I'll keep cranking it. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  21150. That’s very kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21151. I must have missed that email, Annie? I'll have to go back to check. I think we might see some more now that the sun has come out again. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21152. That’s so kind of you, Fiona. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  21153. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  21154. That is so kind of you! Thank so so much. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  21155. Zeff loved her hug! 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  21156. Super tips, Simon! I really need to do more foraging. We’re going to have a mini Christmas with India before she leaves which I’m really looking forward to. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  21157. 🤗 Thank you so much. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21158. Wise words- thank you very much!👍 Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
    1
  21159. That is so kind of you. We are all well, but last week, I visited family and friends and caught up with appointments that I can't get to from the boat, so I just didn't get time to do any editing.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  21160. Hello Tom, thank you so much for your lovely comments and it is great to know that you are enjoying the vlogs. Your zucchini bread sounds absolutely delicious 😋 I have terrible trouble baking bread (as you’ll see from my other vlogs) because I have to use GF flour. I really hope your dream of cruising the river comes true.🍀 Have a super Sunday, take care🌻🦋
    1
  21161. That’s so kind, Marie. 🤗 Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  21162. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  21163. Hi Vanessa, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I was lucky to have broken down in a place that had everything that I needed around me. I might have cried, if I'd been in the middle of nowhere. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  21164. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it, Billy. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  21165. I can’t see the link in this message but I signed the waterways petition as soon as it came out. If there is another one though please let me know and I’ll definitely sign that too. Happy Easter!🌻🦋🐣
    1
  21166. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  21167. That is so kind of you, Julian- thank you so much for your best wishes. Happy New Year to you too! Take care🥳🦋🌻
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  21168. Thank you so much 😊 Happy Easter to you too!🐣 Take care🌻🦋
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  21169. Thank you so much- that is so kind of you! Have a super week. I am just teaching myself as I go along and sharing what I find out, so it is lovely to know that you enjoy it. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21170. Wow! Have you done that then?🤩 Thank you for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  21171. 💚🦋🌻
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  21172. Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Welcome to the channel! Take care 🦋🌻
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  21173. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Plants definitely seem to enjoy narrowboat life. Take care🌻🦋
    1
  21174. I hope you had a lovely holiday, Vanessa? Thank you for your kind comment. Take care🌻🦋
    1
  21175. Hi Marilyn, it is so sad that you haven't seen as many birds as you used to. I hope spring brings more to the trees and local area for you. I will have a steam train ride very soon as it looks amazing.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  21176. What a lovely comment- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  21177. I would miss it- you're right.Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21178. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Anthony. I'm so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. You are lucky being so close to such a wonderful canal. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21179. Exactly! 👍 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21180. It is an absolute pleasure to be here!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  21181. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  21182. I am still learning but much better than I was 6 years ago.🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21183. Thank you so much for watching, Ann. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21184. Thank you so much. Not a day goes by that I don’t think about how much I miss her. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21185. It really is, Lorraine. I’m glad you enjoy it too. Take care🌻🦋
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  21186. That is great to know! Take care🎨🎨🦋🌻
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  21187. My boat garden needs a small miracle!😂 Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comment too. Take care🌻🦋
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  21188. You would get used to handling your boat very quickly and there are so many boaters who’d help you through the locks. Why don’t you try a weekend break in a hire boat? Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  21189. I hope you get to fulfil your dream one day soon, Will. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21190. Hi Karen, I am restocking the shop on Friday. Thank you so much for your interest in my work. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21191. I ran out!🙈 Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  21192. Fortunately, it’s never happened. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21193. You’re welcome! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21194. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much ☺️ Take care🌻🦋
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  21195. Hi Steve, i will have to look that film up as it sounds right up my street. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21196. That is so kind of you. I sell them in my Etsy shop: themindfulnarrowboat.Etsy.com Take care🌻🦋
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  21197. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  21198. Thank you, Steve! Have a super weekend 🦋🌻
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  21199. How wonderful to see the honeysuckle; I bet it smelt delicious too!Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Annie. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  21200. That’s so kind of you, Patrick. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
    1
  21201. I have had to work hard at finding my common sense but it is getting better. Thank you for your kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21202. What a relief!😅 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21203. I hope you didn’t get too wet on your cruise. What is the name of your boat? I’ll look out for you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  21204. He said that the accident saved his life because it meant that he stopped drinking. He wouldn’t have come clean otherwise. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21205. Thank you so much, Lucinda. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21206. Oh my goodness, that must look magnificent in the winter as people skate across the frozen canal and skating to work as well! 🤩 You have inspired me to want to visit the Rideau now too. Have a wonderful week and thank you so much for your lovely comment.🌻🦋
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  21207. Thank you so much, Barbara- that is so kind of you. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21208. I hope you find the boat of your dreams! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21209. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21210. It made my heart melt 🤗 Thank you for your lovely comment 🌻🦋🐾🐾
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  21211. 😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21212. I’m so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  21213. That sounds wonderful- what a special memory. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21214. That could have happened but I also read that rabbits will climb in order to reach food and they can climb up trees too if needed. I think it found its own way up and then it would be able to find its way down too. Hopefully 🤞 Thank you for watching and commenting, take care🦋🌻
    1
  21215. It’s The Pearsons Guide. They’re great! Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  21216. That is so kind of you. I really appreciate that 🤗 Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
    1
  21217. I wished when I had gone under the "Wings Over Water" bridge that the sun had been shining on it as when that happened it was even more beautiful! Thank you so much, Nanci for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend!🦋🌻
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  21218. I had a wonderful time away- thank you so much 😊 I filmed me doing the engine check today so that will tickle the engineer part of your brain too! 😃 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21219. Zephyr is completely in charge and she has trained me well from day one!😂 I think you should introduce pouring custard where you are. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care🦋🌻
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  21220. Hi Lee, thank you so much! I hope you have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  21221. Oh my goodness! That must have been so scary to be on that bus. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21222. I’m not sure I know which incident this was Robert? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21223. Looking old but feeling great!😊 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21224. Thank you so much, Indi for taking the time to watch and comment! Have a super week and take care🌻🦋🌞
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  21225. Thank you so much, Oliver. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21226. I only discovered the Red Faced Muscovy duck recently and apparently it makes a great pet and even wags its tail like a dog! Thank you for watching and take care🌻🦋
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  21227. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for subscribing too. My journal will be back in stock on Etsy by the end of this week. Happy birding and painting! Take care🌻🦋
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  21228. I believe in miracles too. Thank you so much for your kindness.Take care 🦋🌻
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  21229. Yay!🙌🙌🌻🦋
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  21230. That is so lovely to know. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  21231. They think that it forms when the farmer's fertiliser runs off down into the canal and reacts in the water and warm weather.Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21232. That makes me very happy!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  21233. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21234. It must be so hard to keep saying goodbye to your friends like that. I hope you are still able to enjoy the memories that you must have all shared together.Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21235. Hi Michael, I am so glad that you enjoy the music in the vlogs. I pay Envato Elements a subscription fee to have access to hundreds of pieces of music and then I list them in the descriptions of my vlogs. Before this, I was just using the free YouTube music. Thank you for watching and commenting. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  21236. Every day is definitely a stick or ball day for Zephyr! 😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  21237. Hi Raymond, not yet, but I remember "How" as a child and I always found that interesting.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  21238. That’s so kind of you, Susanne! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21239. It is mostly peaceful. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21240. That is so lovely to know, Richard.Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21241. Unfortunately, the lock is on the left hand side and when the boat came out, it was naturally on the wrong side. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21242. It would have been impossible to navigate by myself that day, I think. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21243. It’s definitely much calmer on the canals. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21244. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  21245. Yes indeed! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21246. I have really appreciated all of your comments this year Anthony. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🦋🌻🥳
    1
  21247. Hi Bill, are you going to do the Ashby? I bet you can’t wait! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21248. It is a wonderful way of life for being among nature. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you. Take care 🌻🦋🥳
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  21249. You are cruising the Great Barrier Reef!🤩 What an amazing life you must have. I used to say that I couldn't draw; practising has really helped me to improve and I know that you could draw too if you did the same. Keep your old drawings as proof of your progress and don't compare yourself to anyone else either. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
    1
  21250. It is so simple but difficult isn't it!👍Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  21251. I really do pull some odd faces don’t I?😂 Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  21252. Good point! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21253. Hi Pete, what a kind and lovely comment- thank you so much! I hope you're right about the trusty diesel engines!🤞 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  21254. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it, Neil. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21255. Good advice 👍 Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  21256. What a kind comment, thank you!😀 Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  21257. It is wonderful to have you on the tour!🤗 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21258. That’s so kind, Anthony! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21259. Nature does win, doesn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  21260. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the videos, Andy.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21261. It’s a great part of the system. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21262. That is so kind of you, Lynne. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  21263. That sounds like an incredible experience. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  21264. I think the name "tinnies" is super! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21265. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21266. It was a relief to be moored safely at the end but I’d do it all again in a heartbeat! Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21267. You are right. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21268. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the music. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21269. I use the free iMovie software. It’s basic which suits me as I’m not a tech wizard. Thank you for watching. Enjoy the rest of your week, take care🌻🦋
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  21270. It was a wonderful surprise for me too. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a fabulous Friday and weekend ahead. Take care🦋🌻
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  21271. I’m not sure it has a name but I got it from Hobbycraft. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21272. Well what a pair of rascals our husbands are!😂 Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super Sunday and week ahead 🌻🦋
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  21273. I am so pleased that you enjoy watching the nature along the journeys.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  21274. Thank you so much, Ruth! Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21275. Thank you so much both of you 🤗🤗 Take care 🌻🦋
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  21276. Welcome to the channel, Phil!👋 👋 Thank you for finding me and for your lovely comment too. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  21277. I recommend it! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21278. I travel with my husband. He works away for part of the week each week and when he comes back, he has to remain private for professional reasons and work commitments. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21279. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21280. Hi Simon, I think that marina entrances have to be small enough to place a stop lock in case there is a sudden breach in the canal so that they can prevent water loss for the boats moored in the marina. Thank you so much for your lovely comment about the garden; the rain showers and sun that we have been having has been ideal for them. Have a super weekend.🌻🦋
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  21281. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21282. I know exactly what you mean there! 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21283. Thank you, Pete! Have a great rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  21284. Thank you so much for your kindness, Stevie. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21285. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  21286. Exactly! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21287. That’s so precious to own copies like that! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21288. What a wonderful, poetic comment! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21289. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs, Mark.Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  21290. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21291. Hi Marilyn, I think I didn't see the waxwings as they like to hang around the towns and eat all of the rowan berries and this year, I've not really ventured into too many towns. Hopefully, next year, I'll see them.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  21292. It has been soooo cold hasn’t it? 🥶 We’re all warm here and I hope you are too? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21293. Thank you so much David and Beverley! Have a lovely Sunday and week ahead!🌻🦋
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  21294. I have never thought about that before, but I always run the tap for at least 20 seconds first before attaching the hose or filling the drinking bottles. Thank you for your tip. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  21295. What a kind comment. Thank you so much, Jack. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21296. Thank you so much, Carol! I’ll give this a view this week 🦋🌻👍
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  21297. I have just watched this! I absolutely adore Clara and have subscribed, plus I am going to try her dandelion salad, but when I'm near a water point as she recommends washing the leaves several times. Thank you so much for this!👍😍
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  21298. 😂 She probably did jump for that reason...I can't blame her😂 Thank you for your funny comment. Have a super weekend🦋🌻
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  21299. Thank you so much, Dianne! Take care 🦋🌻
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  21300. Thank you so much for watching, Michael. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21301. The winter is such a beautiful and quiet time on the water isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21302. Thank you so much. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  21303. You are so welcome, James! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  21304. The Ashby is a super canal and I loved my time there.Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  21305. How wonderful to have seen the Purple Martins like that. It must have been so moving. Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  21306. Hi Trev, the transport museum was just brilliant! Well worth a visit. Our engine is not quite back to normal, but it's getting there. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  21307. Thank you so much! 😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  21308. That is such a lovely memory of the freedom of childhood! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21309. 🐾🐾🤗 Take care 🌻🦋
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  21310. If you want 'quirky' then you've come to the right place with this channel!🤪 Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  21311. Thank you so much for your interest in my book. It will be in my shop again next week, so don't worry, you will get one.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday, take care🦋🌻
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  21312. It was the most beautiful ditch that I have ever seen! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21313. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21314. Thank you so much, happy New Year!🌻🦋🥳
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  21315. Hi Sue, thank you so much for sending my some of your beautiful New Zealand Sun! The guide book that I am using at the moment is called The Pearson's Guide "Four Counties Ring" It's a great guide.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  21316. You’re very welcome, Nanci! Take care🦋🌻
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  21317. Thank you so much, Katie. Take care🌻🦋
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  21318. It's a completely different lifestyle and you've really got to love being on the water and managing all of the boats needs to really appreciate it. Take care🌻🦋
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  21319. That is a good question. If the boat is struggling to move or could push a large amount of ice towards moored boats, then it isn't good to move. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  21320. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21321. What a shame that happened to you on your trip. Hopefully, you can go back one day and revisit it? Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21322. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  21323. Thank you so much for finding me! Happy summer to you x Take care 🦋🌻
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  21324. I am so glad that you share our journey with us too! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  21325. Thank you so much for the Happy Otter Day wishes! I am over the moon that I saw one and I am so glad that you enjoyed seeing it on the vlog. Have a super rest of the weekend and stay cool in the sunshine.🦋🌻🦦
    1
  21326. Hi Charlie, thank you so much for such a kind comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21327. That is so kind of you- Mr M said "Thank you!" Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  21328. I’m so pleased that you like my poetry and art. Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  21329. Zephyr loves nothing more than having her whole pack together. Thank you for watching, take care🦋🌻🐾🐾
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  21330. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  21331. Thank you for your lovely comment. Happy New Year!🥳🌻🦋
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  21332. 🤗🤗🤗 Thank you so much! Take care🦋🌻
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  21333. I love this description of the channel, John “100% organically vegan! 🌱” Thank you🦋🌻
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  21334. That is so kind of you- thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21335. It all worked out in the end- thank goodness 😅 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  21336. Hi Judi, that is such a kind comment- thank you so much! I am so pleased that you find the vlogs relaxing.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  21337. 🤩 That’s a very different change of scene! I’m glad that you got to see Dewsbury. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21338. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  21339. Thank you, John for contributing to the vlogs. Have a wonderful weekend and week ahead. Stay safe.🌻🦋
    1
  21340. That is so true. If you cruise the system and don't go into a marina over the winter- you have to be well stocked up and prepared, because it will be harsh on you otherwise.Thank you so much for your comment! Have a super rest of the week. take care🦋🌻
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  21341. Hi Nigel, I’m going to come back to do the Marple Flight one day. It is such a wonderful canal that it will be a pleasure returning. Have a super week, Take care 🦋🌻
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  21342. 🤞 I hope you are right and there are no more issues. Thank you for your kindness- take care🌻🦋
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  21343. I have had to come away from the boat suddenly to deal with a very sad and stressful situation. At the moment, I’m not sure what my plans are but a vlog is coming out today which I made before having to leave my boat. Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  21344. Hi Tessa, it is so wonderful to see them in the River Great Ouse and down its tributaries isn't it? I'm not sure that they go back as I think the river probably has a good supply of fish and I heard that they are having pups along the banks there too. Thank you for your comment, take care🦭🌻🦋
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  21345. That’s so kind of you. I hope you can find the tiny pink flowers on your own hazel tree. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21346. That is such a kind thing to say- thank you so much ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  21347. The swans are so protective at the moment and so it is much better to give them lots of space- Zephyr is so wary of them this time of year. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  21348. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  21349. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  21350. Oh my that is so much colder than here though! Stay warm. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21351. It’s a photographers paradise here. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21352. Thank you so much.Take care 🌻🦋
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  21353. That’s so kind of you, James. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21354. Oh my goodness, Roy! I hope that you are ok? Thank you so much for taking the time to comment and for watching the vlogs. Rest up and a Happy New Year to you.🌻🦋
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  21355. That is so lovely to know! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21356. I store lots of dry goods and then just top up now and again for the fresh veg and fruit. I buy Zephyr's food in bulk too.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21357. I am looking forward to exploring more of this gorgeous county. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  21358. 🤗 Hello Lizzie!🤗 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I was surprised at the amount of wildlife in Birmingham too, but there is also a wild life to be had there, like you say, although these days after one drink and half a dance, I would probably be asleep in a corner somewhere, I think!🤣 I am going to try this photoshop that everyone is recommending and I had no idea existed until everyone started mentioning it!🤭I hope that you are looking after yourself and enjoying the early spring. Have a wonderful week, take care🌻🦋
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  21359. 😊 Thank you so much. Have a super weekend🦋🌻
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  21360. 😂 Thank you for sharing my humour! Take care 🌻🦋
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  21361. Hi Sheila, thank you so much for your lovely comment; that barge was stunning wasn't it? Just imagine the space inside. Have a great weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  21362. Zephyr liked saying hello to everyone in the cathedral but she loved the park afterwards. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and wonderful week ahead🌻🦋
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  21363. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21364. You are so right! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  21365. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21366. The herons wolf it down don’t they? 😂 Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21367. There are! It’s incredible really isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21368. Thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21369. About 4 to 5 feet deep which is 1.5 metres.Thank you so much for watching.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  21370. Do you think so? I love the clear, bright, crisp days. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21371. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  21372. What a beautiful and poetic comment, Dan. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21373. I should do really- thank you so much for the tip. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  21374. I have an Etsy shop themindfulnarrowboat.Etsy.com where I sell last year’s journal and I’m restocking that this week. Then next year, I’ll sell 2023’s journal too. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  21375. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  21376. Thank you for your lovely comment, Lois. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  21377. What great advice and information. Thank you so much for taking the time to let me know. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21378. Sorry about last week, Michael. I went to visit family, friends and attend appointments that I just can't get to from my narrowboat. Every couple of months, I try and do this and have one week off. It is great to be back though! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  21379. I’m so pleased that the vlogs are helping you to unwind. Have a great week at work. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21380. They are great places to be aren't they? Thank you for your comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  21381. 🦋🌻
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  21382. 😂🦆🦆🦆🦆Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21383. Thank you so much, Dottie 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  21384. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21385. It’s fascinating isn’t it! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21386. I'm so pleased that you stumbled on my channel too! Thank you so much for your lovely comment- take care🌻🦋
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  21387. Thank you for your lovely comment, Pauline. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21388. I know what you mean about robins and swans. The female swan gets me every time the way she sits on her nest, slowly wasting away and hardly ever leaving until her eggs are hatched; what a dedicated bird she is! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  21389. You are welcome.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  21390. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  21391. You are very welcome!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21392. Hi Jenny, you must be so relieved that the winter is coming after all that heat. It always makes my day to meet a Robin, so I bet it made you smile. Thank you so much for watching the old vlogs and jogging my memories with your comments. Take care🌻🦋
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  21393. What a kind comment! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21394. Thank you so much! ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  21395. That is really good advice- thank you so much! Have a super rest of the week. Take care👍🌻🦋
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  21396. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21397. Thank you so much! 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  21398. Peace to you too! Take care 🌻🦋
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  21399. Thank you so much! Take care 🦋🌻
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  21400. Thank you so much, Margaret- that is so kind of you. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21401. Hi Steve, I hope you are well? It was so satisfying to fish the plastic out of the trees- the boat hook is a super tool for grabbing and twisting it. The yew was unbelievable wasn't it, the way it clung to the cliff like that?Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend.🦋🌻
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  21402. Thank you so much for subscribing. Your dogs sound wonderful. I travel with my husband but he won’t appear in the vlogs as his work doesn’t permit a social media presence. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  21403. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21404. You are so kind, Jan. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  21405. What a kind comment, Mark! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  21406. That is so interesting- I had no idea about that. It might explain why Edith suffered with dizzy spells in her later life- possible lead poisoning? Thank you so much for this insight. Take care🌻🦋
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  21407. 🌻🦋
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  21408. Hi Peter, this is very useful thank you. I think I got the information from my guide book on that occasion. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21409. Good point. I read that there is evidence to suggest that as earth was forming, it was present. I'm not sure how that works as it is too much for my little brain to comprehend. 😂Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  21410. How exciting to have wildlife like that in your own garden! 🤩 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21411. Oh yes, please have a biscuit or two as well!👍Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21412. Oh my goodness- that sounds extremely cold.🥶 Stay safe and warm. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21413. Thank you so much for your kindness. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21414. Thank you for your lovely comment, James! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  21415. I spent over a year in Australia when I was in my 20s and I absolutely loved it! I would love to see Tasmania one day.Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21416. Thank you so much, Jill.Take care 🦋🌻
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  21417. A couple of years ago, I remember being in it but not recently? Thank you for letting me know. Take care🦋🌻
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  21418. It was such a special moment for me and I will always remember it. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21419. I know, Zephyr’s face when I showed her the book was a picture wasn’t it? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a great week, take care🦋🌻
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  21420. You’re welcome ☺️ Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21421. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, James. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  21422. You are so welcome, Frances 🤗 Thank you for your lovely comment! Have a super weekend 🦋🌻
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  21423. I’m so pleased you keep watching and still like the views from the canal, Jean-Louis. I wish you and your family too good health and a nice warm week. Enjoy your weekend 🌻🦋
    1
  21424. That is so kind of you- thank you so much. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21425. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year Big D!🥳 🌻🦋
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  21426. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment, Norm. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  21427. Thank you so much, Maria! Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21428. She has been very affectionate, so she is aware that I am feeling sad but I try and not show it too much around her. Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Take care 🦋🌻
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  21429. Welcome aboard, Trevor! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. It means a lot to me to get feedback like that about the vlogs. Have a wonderful rest of the week. Take care🌻🦋
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  21430. Hi Derek, thank you for such a lovely comment! I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a wonderful rest of the week. Take care🌻🦋
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  21431. Thank you so much, Wendy! I’m so relieved that we can travel the Calder and Hebble now. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21432. What a kind comment. I have always looked up to the Castilian culture as being so vibrant with amazing food and music and being so family orientated- perhaps we should swap! 😂👍 Thank you for your lovely comment, Brewster! Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21433. Where are you? It must have been wonderful to see one fly over.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21434. I check local opinion and the Gov.UK flood website which is really good. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21435. Thank you so much, Mario- that is so kind of you. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  21436. 🙈 I couldn't help myself! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21437. That’s so kind of you, William! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week! Take care 🌻🦋
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  21438. I am so pleased that you find them like that.Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Jim. Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  21439. I am really looking forward to getting to Skipton! I travel with my husband but he can't be on the vlogs as his work has a strict code of conduct about being on social media.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21440. Thank you so much, Derek! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  21441. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21442. That would definitely be an improvement. Thank you for your suggestion. Take care🦋🌻
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  21443. Beautiful 🤩 Thank you so much, kind Andrew. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21444. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts too, Jean. Coming together and sharing our feelings makes it easier to cope with, like you say, the sudden strangeness in change. I hope you are ok? Take care🌻🦋
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  21445. I hope to all being well. I'll look out for you!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  21446. Thank you so much! Have a super week.🌻🦋
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  21447. Welcome to the channel! Thank you so much, Paula! Take care 🦋🌻
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  21448. I bet you had some amazing adventures at sea? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21449. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Take care 🦋🌻
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  21450. You’re welcome ☺️ Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21451. That was a lot of liquorice too wasn’t it! Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21452. The blinds have magnets that hold them in at the top too, but I just hadn't put them on. Once the fire is going it is a nice heat on the boat.Thank you so much for your comment! Have a super rest of the week. take care🦋🌻
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  21453. That is so kind of you, Sophie- Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  21454. Vielen Dank für Ihren lieben Kommentar. Habt ein super Restwochenende, passt auf euch auf 🦋🌻
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  21455. Thank you! 🤭 Take care 🌻🦋
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  21456. Oohh, I love that Haiku, thank you so much🤩 Also, thank you for going back over the old vlogs. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  21457. What a kind comment, Sue- thank you so much 😊. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21458. That is so kind of you. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the videos.Thank you for your lovely comment- have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  21459. It was such a special moment for me. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21460. Your son has great taste. It is a super clock. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21461. Hi Steve, I have returned from my time away and it was so lovely. I am really pleased that you enjoyed the vlog this week- thank you so much for your kind words. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21462. Merci beaucoup! Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21463. Congratulations on catching up on all of the vlogs! 🏆 That is brilliant and I really appreciate your dedication. Thank you so much for buying my book too. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  21464. It is always great when a plan comes together.Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21465. I think you are slowly warming to the beauty of spiders! 🕷👍 Thank you for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  21466. Hi Vanessa, thank you for your lovely comment. I hope you are well? The tunnel is 225 years old I think. It’s amazing isn’t it? Have a wonderful rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  21467. 🤗🦋🌻
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  21468. I thought the same thing. I don’t think anyone’s done that before? It would be a good thing to have though. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21469. What a lovely, little poem!🦦🤩 Thank you so much for watching the vlog. Have a wonderful New Year🦋🌻🥳
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  21470. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21471. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it! Take care🌻🦋
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  21472. Thank you so much Lorraine for your lovely comment. It is indeed lovely to be able to see the water again! It is sad that I didn’t spot any foxes this week and I have only seen one fox, once since moving on my boat which saddens me. Anyway, here’s to finding one soon!🦊 Take care🌻🦋
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  21473. Thank you so much😊🤗 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  21474. Your grandchildren sound like that they are living life to the full! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21475. Thank you for your lovely comment.🤗 I haven't been to Birmingham in the summer, but this time of year, it is so quiet and the sights are magnificent. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  21476. Matt, that is so kind of you to take the time to let me know, thank you so much. It’s lovely to hear that you have lived aboard for 8 years; I hope you still love the floaty life? Have a super rest of the week, happy cruising 🌻🦋👍
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  21477. It must be a yellow Lab thing! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21478. I’m so pleased that you found my channel, Samantha! Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  21479. Thank you so much, Lucinda. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21480. 😂 It has been a particularly wet and grey winter after a wet and grey summer, but when the sun comes out, doesn't it feel that extra bit special!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  21481. I’ll try and do that in the next vlog. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  21482. 😂😂😂🐾🐾💚 I know! 😂😂😂 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21483. I promise, I am! 🤗🦋🌻
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  21484. Thank you for your guess. I will let you know if you are right next week. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  21485. It is a small world isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21486. That’s so kind of you, Carol. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21487. That is so kind of you, Jeff. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  21488. 🐾🐾 Zephyr woofs a happy 'thank-you' to you🦋🌻
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  21489. That is such a lovely and kind comment- thank you so much! Have a super week and a merry Christmas to you too! Take care🌻🦋🎄
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  21490. Hi Steve, I hope you enjoyed golf today? I love that film by the way. It is fascinating and shows the good work that Beatrix did with preserving nature too. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21491. It's in storage as towing it was tricky, but it will come out every now and again when there is a forecast of some settled weather ahead.Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21492. Hi WanabeHippie, that boat did have the same name as Minimalist’s boat and every boat has a separate licence number which makes them individual. On Canal Planner, it will show you how many boats there are for each name. I know that the most popular boat name is Kingfisher! Good question👍 Thank you for your comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21493. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog, Nicola!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21494. I’m so pleased that I’m not the only one too! 😅 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21495. Is that a bridge camera? I’ll look it up. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21496. Braidbar is a boat building company. 👍🦋🌻
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  21497. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  21498. Wow!🤩 I am so pleased that this vlog brought back those memories for you- I wonder if the canal has changed a lot over that time? Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  21499. Thank you so much Nick for a lovely comment and great advice. A quick question about strawberries, when do you know your plant has exhausted itself with fruit production? Can they be encouraged to produce more fruit? I bet you’re regretting commenting now!😂🍓🍓Have a great week 🌻🦋
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  21500. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  21501. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy Easter! 🦋🌻🐣
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  21502. Hi Linda and Martin, I will be heading that way. I’m just not sure when. Thank you so much for your kind offer. I’m sure we’ll see you when we are there! Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21503. I use Derwent watercolour pencils. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21504. They are aren’t they! 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21505. I hope it calms down too! 😂 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21506. That’s very kind of you, Lee! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21507. Birmingham was such a wonderful surprise in terms of its wildlife. What were you exhibiting when you were in Birmingham? Thank you for watching and commenting. Take care🌻🦋
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  21508. I will definitely have to go to Anglesey. In the book that he wrote, he includes some of his sketches and artwork from there. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21509. My husband lives on board too, but due to his work's code of conduct, he won't appear on the vlogs.Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  21510. Welcome aboard! Thank you so much for discovering the channel and for your lovely comment too. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  21511. Good idea! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week, Take care 🦋🌻
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  21512. To be honest with you, Zephyr was more interested in sniffing the pet stall than meeting the other dogs. 😂🐾🐾Thank you for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21513. That is so kind of you. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21514. Definitely teach your granddaughter how to keep a nature journal. It’s a wonderful hobby to have! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21515. Thank you so much for your comment and advice. I really appreciate it. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  21516. I hope the water problem has been resolved? That must have been very worrying.Thank you so much for watching, William. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21517. Thank you so much, Robin! Take care 🦋😊
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  21518. What a kind comment, Brad! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  21519. I loved the country, India when I went there and after India was born and at primary school, we took her and her brother travelling around India too. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21520. All stocked up on tea bags now. 😅😊Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21521. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  21522. I’m so pleased that you are on the mend for Christmas! Thank you so much for watching. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21523. Isn’t it wonderful to see nature reclaim that space! Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21524. What a kind comment- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  21525. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  21526. I haven’t smelt anything before. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21527. Me too! 🐾🐾😂 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21528. Hi Paul, I use Derwent watercolour pencils. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21529. Thank you so much! Take care🌻🦋
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  21530. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  21531. Thank you for returning, Brian. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21532. I’m glad that it made you feel Christmassy! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21533. I hope you enjoyed your breakfast?Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21534. It is such a beautiful canal and place to explore.Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  21535. It was a rather cheeky, little fox wasn't it? So brave to be out and about and making its own way in the world. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend Glyn, take care🦋🌻🦊
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  21536. That is so kind of you- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  21537. I hope you had a lovely Christmas, Ed! 🥳🌻🦋
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  21538. Thank you ☺️ Take care🌻🦋
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  21539. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  21540. That is so kind of you, Robert. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21541. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21542. That is so kind of you, Otter.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
    1
  21543. The sound of wind and rain on a tin roof is so cosy. We actually had some sunshine today and it made such a difference to the landscape.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21544. That sounds like a delicious recipe, Sian! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  21545. That is so kind of you- thank you so much. I miss chatting to young people as I was a teacher before moving onboard and I always found such wisdom and insight when I worked with children every day. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21546. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
    1
  21547. It sounds like you are in a beautiful part of the world. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the channel. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21548. Thank you for your kind words. Have a great week. Take care🌻🦋
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  21549. Hi Dennis, there are 3 regular souls on the boat: my husband ( who doesn't want to be in the vlogs) Zephyr and me. Then every now and then our grown-up son and daughter come to visit. Thank you for watching! Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  21550. I’m not sure what has happened there? I need to check as the price has always been £30 for overseas as I include the postage in that. Let me see what I can do? Thank you for trying though. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21551. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, Lee, take care🌻🦋
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  21552. Thank you for your kindness. I have an Etsy shop called themindfulnarrowboat.Etsy.com but this year’s book won’t be in it until January. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21553. Thank you so much, Christine! It is a truly spectacular creature to watch in the wild. Have a great week!🌻🦋
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  21554. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Jack! I think that I will stick to walking along canals and not roads from now on. Have a super weekend🦋🌻
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  21555. It is definitely a discussion that could go on forever isn't it? Does the bicarb ever itch you? I read that it can irritate sometimes? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  21556. Thank you for your advice! 👍 I'm glad that you enjoyed the vlog, take care🦋🌻
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  21557. Wow! Really? Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21558. Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year!🌻🦋🥳
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  21559. Thank you for watching. Have a great week, take care🌻🦋
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  21560. The canal shouldn't have sewage in it but it isn't clean.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21561. 🤩 You must have seen so many changes in that time. I am so sorry if I have contributed in anyway to too much traffic on the canals but I’ll blame the bigger channels with more subscribers!😂Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  21562. They tasted amazing too!😋 Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  21563. 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  21564. It is such a fabulous area, no wonder you enjoyed your time there so much! Thank you for your lovely comment- take care🌻🦋
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  21565. You are so welcome😊 Thank you for watching. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  21566. Look after yourself, Louise. Take care🌻🦋
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  21567. To be honest, I didn’t know that it would get that scary but it was such a relief to be safely moored at the end. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  21568. I hope you are all settled in and loving your narrowboat life, Paul? Enjoy the chiffchaff song. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21569. I will look for this book. Thank you so much for recommending it. Have a super Sunday and wonderful week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  21570. That is so kind of you, Chris. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  21571. Oh my goodness! CONGRATULATIONS, Simon!!!!!!🥳🥳🥳🥳 That is such exciting news! I am over the moon for you. You'll have to keep me posted and updated about it. Big celebrations for you this weekend- take care🦋🌻
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  21572. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying my vlogs. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21573. I am so pleased that it brought back some memories for you. It’s a wonderful stretch of water. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21574. That is a very good question. You have to tuck your boat in, on the side that you need to operate and then tie a rope at the front and get off at the front, open the bridge, get back on and ease it through, this time tucking the stern in and using a back rope; get back off, close the bridge and then hop down onto your boat. Narrowboat Will, Robbie Cumming, Narrowboat Pirate, Country House Gent and other single handed boaters have demonstrated it on their vlogs at one time or another; I recommend watching them do it. Thank you for your comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  21575. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21576. 🤗 thank you so much, Deborah. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21577. Yes, they probably are!😂 Thank you for watching. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  21578. I think that they spotted us twice in Gloucester Docks and might have thought that we had overstayed there, but we stayed there for 1 week, went down the G&S over 2 months, moving every week and then ended up back in the docks for 1 week. I've now accepted that we're on the naughty list and that Santa won't be bringing us anything at Christmas!😭😂 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  21579. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  21580. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  21581. I promise you, you really don’t want to hear more of my voice! 😂 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21582. It feels very strange in this 5K club🤪! But I rather like it!🥳
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  21583. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. That sedge warbler was such an amazing, little performer and loved being filmed.Take care🦋🌻
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  21584. Hi Barry, I think your childhood memory is so adorable! How sensible too. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21585. That’s so kind of you. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21586. That is a super thought, comparing the birds to cyclists- I hadn't thought about that before. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  21587. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21588. Probably! 🙈Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21589. You are so welcome😊 Thank you for watching and commenting. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  21590. I am so pleased that you subscribed!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy New Year! 🥳🌻🦋
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  21591. Zephyr always makes me smile too, Chris. 🐾🐾😄Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21592. I’m so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs Lucinda. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21593. Thank you so much for such a kind comment, Richard. Droitwich was such a beautiful place to visit. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21594. I think Lincoln is one of the prettiest cities that I have ever visited.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21595. It’s not always like this, fortunately! 😅 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21596. Hope you get your wish to visit soon. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21597. Thank you for your lovely comment.Merry Christmas and happy new year! Take care🌻🦋🎄
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  21598. 🤭 It was the high altitude that got to me, I think! 😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21599. I can see why geese make successful guard dogs!😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21600. It would be incredible to make a scientific discovery!🤩 If I’m right, we’d all have to start taking our plants with us wherever we go 🤭 Thank you for your lovely comment, Mary. Take care🌻🦋
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  21601. That is such a kind thing to say, thank you😊 Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  21602. You love in a great place then!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy Easter! Take care 🦋🌻🐣
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  21603. Thank you so much!😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21604. That is so kind of you, Sean. I am so grateful to you for following the channel for this long now. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21605. That’s so kind of you! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21606. That is so kind of you- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  21607. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Take care 🦋🌻
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  21608. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21609. Zephyr hogs the bed every night and warms it up beautifully! When the fire is lit and the kettle is singing on the stove, there is no place that I'd rather be than inside my boat as the snow falls.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  21610. I think that we need to sound proof the engine bay. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  21611. That is such a kind and lovely comment- thank you so much! Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  21612. Hi Jenny, Mr M was the hero and ever so patient! I find caterpillars so beautiful and how they link themselves to certain plants or trees; then the metamorphism into gorgeous butterflies and moths and at the moment that’s all going on up on my roof!😍 Have a superdooper day!🦋🌻
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  21613. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it, Peter! Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  21614. It’s lovely to hear from you, Kenny. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21615. Zephyr is delighted that you enjoyed the content that she provided this week! 🤭🐾🐾 She is funny isn’t she? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21616. Oh my goodness! 🥶 I hope you are staying warm and that the temperatures increase for you. Stay safe. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  21617. It was intentional, but I wanted to stitch each verse together like a different part of a fancy coat being made. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21618. That’s so kind of you, Paul! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  21619. Do you live in the Amazon River? Insulation is so important on a boat. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21620. Thank you for such a heartfelt and beauty comment, Paul. I really appreciate your kind words. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21621. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21622. That is so kind of you.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  21623. Very true!😂 🦋🌻
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  21624. I’m so glad that you enjoyed the vlog, Jean-Louis. I thought you might like the Lizard Orchid!🌼 Have a super week!🦋🌻
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  21625. It was a scary moment as I thought that we would be completely stuck but the help we got that day was so heartwarming and kind that it made getting grounded a wonderful experience! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  21626. How kind! 😊 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21627. That’s so lovely. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  21628. That is so kind of you. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  21629. 😂🐾🐾 Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  21630. Absolutely, Lorraine! Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts. Take care🦋🌻
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  21631. 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21632. Great advice👍 Thank you so much 😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  21633. Hi Mark, that is a good idea, but I'd have to practice my bridge drawing skills first!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super Easter weekend. Take care🌻🦋🐣
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  21634. Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21635. It seems that you have the best approach to managing such sadness. One of Francesca's daughters, who is my Goddaughter, leads by example as well and even though she is utterly devestated at losing her Mum, still says that she is so grateful for her life and never takes a day for granted anymore. It's inspirational.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21636. Kingfishers are great aren’t they, Melissa? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21637. I am very greedy when it comes to biscuits and chocolate spread!😂🦋🌻
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  21638. I think we have now realised that we should have been more careful in protecting these fields before we built on them. Fortunately, more is being done now as the State of Nature Report highlights every year how many species we have lost. I am so pleased that you have wonderful memories of the lapwing in the 60s and 70s though. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  21639. Great advice, thank you, Gavin👍 My husband’s work’s code of conduct doesn’t allow having a presence on social media like YouTube. Hopefully, he’ll appear when he retires one day. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  21640. That’s so kind of you, Judith. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21641. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21642. I am going to get a tea cosy this weekend!👍😂 Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  21643. Thank you so much for your kindness. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  21644. Thank you both!🤗🤗 Take care 🦋🌻
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  21645. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the walk, Darlene. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Zephyr woofs a 'hello' to you. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21646. I wish I had done that now too!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  21647. That is such a lovely thought! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  21648. Oh I’d love to see a bald eagle! The buzzard in the UK is called a hawk where you are I think? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  21649. Hi Alan, that is so kind of you. I will have some more in stock by the end of next week, so you'll definitely be able to buy one then.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  21650. Hi Lorraine, I am so sad to hear that you are stuck in bed, sick. I hope you make a speedy recovery and keep up those vitamin C levels! It is so kind of you to still watch my vlog and send such a lovely comment🤗😊. Get well soon, sending you health and happiness❤️‍🩹🦋🌻
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  21651. Taking time to observe nature is a gift to treasure isn’t it? Even when the rain is pouring and the wind is blowing a gale, by getting outside and watching the wildlife and plants you recharge and feel alive. Have a lovely weekend and week ahead recharging and feeling alive!🦋🌻
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  21652. Thank you for your kind comment, Daniel. I prefer 'ladybug' to be honest and I have no idea where the bird bit came from? Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  21653. That’s very kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21654. Hello Anthony! thank you so much for such an epic comment!👍🤩 and for your kind words about my sister; I shall pass them onto her. Now, I shall answer your amazing questions: 1. We saw Alice Grace advertised at Aston Marina and I really liked the pictures on the website. We drove 3.5 hours to take a look at her. We walked through once and then drove off to look at two more boats, but Alice Grace was all we could think about. We put an offer in and bought her; three months later, we were going to the marina every other weekend, straight from a long week at work to spend a couple of days on her. She was already in the water, so no craning in was required. We were lucky as this was before Covid and the steel price increase. 2. We have not had to add any insulation but as is often the case with steel boats on the water, the woodwork like door and window frames is in need of some TLC which we are planning to do soon. 3. The transition to boat life has not been a problem, but we have adapted and changed things that we have done along the way. Life throws challenges at you wherever you live and boat life is no different; the difference for us is that we love this way of life and so that makes overcoming hurdles easier, I think. 4. Wifi is really important as my teaching work is all online and now that I make vlogs, I also need a good speed to upload to YouTube. We have a big mast on the roof linked to a Huawei box which covers the 3 network, I also use my phone to hotspot as this is O2 and recently we found that both were not so reliable on the Chesterfield so we bought a little EE box which we put in the window and top up when we need it. This one is back up for when the other two fail as the other two are much cheaper. 5. Doctor and dentist: I was very honest ( big mistake) with my GP and told them that I would be CCing in a narrowboat, but could I please stay with them for my asthma checkups and medicines?They struck me off. I now use the guest patient system which means that you walk into the nearest GP, register as a visitor ( it takes about 16 days) but mine took less recently and then you can see a GP and get medicines. My dentist is private in Essex and I would never leave them as getting a dentist now is very, very difficult, so I book check ups for when I go to see family that live nearby the dentist, and I have stopped eating sweets!🤭 6. Post: Post is mainly sent to family or post restante services at post offices that we will be arriving to. 7. Electrical items: We limit the amount of electrical items that we use and certain things like hairdryers, you just cannot use unless you have a generator. If we buy something, we look for lower voltage use or USB chargeable items. Recently, I bought an electrical bread oven which runs if the solar is good or when we are cruising. There is a panel on the wall which shows us how many volts of electricity that we have coming in and when this drops to 12v, we start adapting usage or run the engine to get it back up again. I really hope that I have answered your super questions properly as I am not the most technical minded human being? Have a super weekend and stay cool in the sunshine.🦋🌻🦦
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  21655. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Take care 🌻🦋
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  21656. I am so pleased that you found it interesting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21657. I’m hoping to do more about her next week too! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21658. You are so welcome, James. Thank you so much for watching each week. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  21659. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  21660. Hi Jack, you are so kind- thank you so much! It is cheaper than a house unless you have already paid your mortgage or live in a very cheap part of the country which I’m not sure exists anymore. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  21661. Exactly! 👍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21662. I think they look similar- I don't know why though! 😂 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21663. I completely understand about the significance of the robin for you, Kevin. I hope you are ok? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21664. That sounds like a very worthwhile idea. After Covid, life was expected to move on and I think many people didn't have time to process that trauma. Then of course, there are so many other stresses and anxieties that arise from being a human on a planet that seems so fractured. A wellbeing business sounds like a very valuable one to me. Good luck with it. Take care🦋🌻
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  21665. They are so rewarding to eat aren’t they? Now you’ve got me craving a toasted teacake! 😋 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21666. 🤗🐾🐾🤗 thank you for your lovely comment! Take care 🌻🦋
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  21667. Thank you so much for finding me today and making such a lovely comment too. Welcome aboard! Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21668. That is so kind of you, Kathleen.Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21669. I have got one now, so hopefully no more lost windlasses!🤞🦋🌻
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  21670. Mr Mindful. He can’t be in the vlogs for professional reasons and he works away a lot too. Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21671. Thank you 🙏
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  21672. It’s always tricky knowing for sure if you’ve chosen the right place. Luckily, we did this time. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21673. Thank you so much. I am so pleased that it made you laugh.😂 Have a super Sunday and week ahead 🦋🌻
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  21674. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  21675. Winter is perfect for nature spotting isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21676. Its beauty amazes me on my travels. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21677. I find out what has happened to the engine in this week's vlog...you might have hit the nail on the head!👍 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  21678. The morning light makes such a magnificent display. 🌻🦋
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  21679. Thank you for your kind comment and hug. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  21680. Thank you so much!😊 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  21681. 😂 Yes- I think so! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21682. Well I'll be duck-quacked; it surely cannot be! I have become an old lady in the time that it has taken, but I'm chuffed to pieces.🧶👵🦆 Thank you, agent John for helping me to get there.🤩
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  21683. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21684. The steam train was wonderful! I love them 😍 Thank you for watching, Dianne. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21685. I try my best to be neat but I really do have many messy days too! 🙈 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21686. It was such an exciting stretch of water to visit. Thank you for your lovely comments. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21687. 😂 How kind of you! 😂 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21688. John Muir Laws also talks about studying a small section of an outdoor space. It is unbelievable how much you see. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21689. Oh my goodness that is so, so cold; I hope that you are managing to stay warm? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful week, let's hope that it heats up for you. Take care🦋🌻
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  21690. It is such a rewarding feeling and I really should do more of it. Thank you so much for your kindness. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21691. Cake is all gone now!🥲🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21692. Wonderful! Not sure that I would be great as second minster though! 🤭 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21693. Happy New Year, Sharon! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21694. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. I use Derwent watercolour pencils. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21695. Thank you so much.☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  21696. I hope you are all well- happy new year to you too! Zephyr loved her hug! Thank you for a lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  21697. Its speckles fell off and it started taking ages and ages to boil! I was very sad to say goodbye to it, but I have to have my cuppa in the morning with breakfast and by the time that kettle had boiled it was lunchtime!😂 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  21698. Thank you, MegaYosarian.😊 Fotheringhay is a stunning place😍 Take care🌻🦋
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  21699. I totally recommend a walk up the Cloud. It will look beautiful as spring unfolds. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21700. Brilliant! 🤩 Happy drawing! Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21701. Safe journey back home! Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  21702. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  21703. Thank you for such a kind comment, Susanna.Take care 🦋🌻
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  21704. Hi Pete, I think the swifts have come later this year due to the extreme heat in Africa so they may still arrive? Also are all the churches still allowing them access in your town so that they can return to their old nests? I am so pleased that your daughter liked my book and yes Zephyr is just like her spaniel rolling in fox poop! 😂🐾🐾Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21705. It was luck! 😂🍀 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21706. 🤗 That is such a kind thing to say, thank you so much!🌻🦋
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  21707. I live on it all the time but just go back to see family for a week every couple of months. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21708. Thank you so much lovely Jean-Louis! Take care🌻🦋⭐️
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  21709. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  21710. I didn’t know that about the camera term! That’s really interesting. You are right about the barbecues too!😂 thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care🌻🦋
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  21711. Thank you so much 😊 Dianne! Take care 🌻🦋
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  21712. Hi Lorraine, I hope the river calms down soon too. 🤞🤞Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  21713. What a lovely comment 🤗 Thank you so much, James! I am so pleased that you enjoyed watching. Have a super weekend🦋🌻
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  21714. Hi Irene, I hope you are nice and secure during this storm too. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21715. Thank you for your interest in my calendars. My shop is themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21716. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment! It really means a lot to me.😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  21717. Thank you so much for your lovely comment! Take care 🦋🌻
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  21718. It is an amzing place to visit. Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻🐾🐾
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  21719. I have learnt so much since living aboard and making it my hobby to learn the names and facts about the flora and fauna around me but there is so much I still don’t know. I have lots of reference books on the boat and I follow experts on social media to ask too. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  21720. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. We only left because there wasn’t any ice on the surface and then we hit an icy patch but as you can see it was mostly ice free. Have a wonderful week 🌻🦋
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  21721. Lorraine, your tuition sounds perfect and I bet the children are learning so much more being in a smaller group with you than what they would in a large classroom. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Wishing you a sunny Friday and bank holiday weekend.🦋🌻🌞
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  21722. Thank you so much for another wonderful comment, Anthony. You are so kind and thoughtful with your words and I really appreciate the time that you take to put your comments together. My camera is a Panasonic LUMIX 2000 and I am not sure what the lens strength is but it is built into the camera and not a separate attachment. I am teaching myself how to use it at the moment so I am not great with technical questions about it. CRT have a few rules depending on what licence you have bought but the rules on the water are a lot less formal than the rules on land. I predict our licences will increase though and I’m sure more rules will come, but for now it works well for us. Have a fantastic Friday, take care 🦋🌻
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  21723. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Take care🦋🌻🎄
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  21724. Oh my goodness!!!! I love that German phrase. I will have to learn it by heart now. Thank you so much for this. Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  21725. I thought that too. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  21726. Thank you so much, James😊 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  21727. What a lovely thing that would be to do. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21728. That’s so kind of you, Sam! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  21729. I hope I find a Dipper too!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a happy Easter weekend. Take care 🦋🌻🐣
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  21730. That sounds amazing to have had a boat on Long Island! Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  21731. You are so welcome. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  21732. Thank you so much for the random find! I’m delighted that you found me. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21733. She is isn’t she🤗🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21734. I love the wire sculptures- so clever!🤩 Thank you for your lovely comment- take care🌻🦋
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  21735. Hi Alma, thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21736. Thank you, Kelly😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  21737. That is such a kind comment, Jackie. Thank you so much. Francesca was always laughing and making others laugh too. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21738. Yes she did😍🐾🌻🦋
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  21739. I have been practicing since moving on my boat. I read John Muir Laws as a drawing guide and then when I can I sketch. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21740. The French word for the Little Grebe does it so much more justice than just the word :’Little’. From here on, I shall call it by its French name! Have a wonderful weekend and week ahead!🌻🦋
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  21741. A hundred! That is amazing.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  21742. I will try that- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  21743. It was a relief to be safely moored but it had been an adventure and I do love an adventure! 😂🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21744. My Grandparents passed away many years ago but my mum and dad are alive. Thank you for watching 🌻🦋
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  21745. Hi Jenny, thank you so much for watching and commenting. The heat sounds so intense where you are. Do you think it will cool down soon? It’s so much easier to keep warm rather than cool down isn’t it? The birds here are very busy now and it is so exciting to watch and listen to them. Stay cool and hydrated. 🌻🦋
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  21746. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it! Thank you for your lovely comment, take care🌻🦋
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  21747. Thank you so much 😊 I love it here already. Have a super rest of the weekend . Take care 🦋🌻
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  21748. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much 😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  21749. It is a special place! Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21750. Yes. All the time. It’s so lucky they’re made of steel! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21751. I didn't know that there is only one variety left! Thank you so much for this informative comment-Take care 🌻🦋
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  21752. What a lovely comment. Mr M is amazing and very patient with it! I am honoured to be compared to Barbara; I used to love that programme; Zephyr being Margo made me laugh😂🐾🐾 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend🦋🌻
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  21753. Thank you so much for your kind comment and for watching each week. I can see the improvement in my drawing too, from the weekly practice, but I still think that I have so much more to learn. Have a great weekend.🌻🦋
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  21754. That is so kind of you, Anita. I had a couple of narrowboat holidays first and that really helped. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  21755. Thank you so much, GH & Wiggie! I hope you are both well? Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  21756. I am so, so sorry to hear about your Labrador, Bella; my heart aches for you it really does. Our dogs are so special to us and they complete our families. I'm sure you have 14 years of wonderful memories to cherish. Please take care.🦋🌻 Rest in Peace, beautiful Bella🐾💚🐾
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  21757. Hello, Brewster! I hope you are well? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. 😊Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  21758. I give you the line …’our pace is never pacey’ no need to steal it!🎁😂
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  21759. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21760. Now that we are in spring and going into summer we will have less and less water around us on the canals; sometimes you can get out and push your boat it's so shallow! 😂Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  21761. What a kind comment. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  21762. Thank you so much for your kindness. I am holding on to all of the precious memories. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21763. Thank you so much for your kind comment, Chris. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21764. Thank you so much, Anthony. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21765. Snowdrops are such a morale booster aren’t they? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21766. Thank you so much, Trish and Walter! Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21767. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it! Take care 🌻🦋
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  21768. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21769. Thank you so much, Sam, Take care 🦋🌻
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  21770. What a kind comment- thank you so much! 😊 Tree Creepers are beautiful, little birds aren't they? Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21771. Oh Sue, the scenery and people here make it such a special place! I can’t wait to explore more of it. Stay safe in storm Bert! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21772. I’ve lost count! 🫣🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21773. 🤗 I do talk to the animals, but I make sure no-one is watching first!🤭 Thank you so much for such a kind comment🤗 Have a great weekend🌻🦋
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  21774. I am so pleased that you found the video cosy. It was cold but not as cold as it gets in some part of the world.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  21775. I travel with my husband, but his work has a strict code of conduct which means that he can't be on social media. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  21776. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Pamela. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21777. That is very true.Thank you so much for such a lovely comment.Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21778. Great tips there 👍 There is so much to do here isn't there? That is so kind of you too to offer me a lift. 🤗 I am ok for all that I need though, but thank you so much. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  21779. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21780. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching and subscribing too. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  21781. What a contrast it would be to go from the desert to the canal for your holiday. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  21782. Thank you so much- that is so kind of you. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  21783. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21784. I'm not really sure what my chimney was made of now, so you might be right about that! 🙈 Oh well, I found a scooter!🤭 and had a lovely chat with a lady and her son. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  21785. Thank you so much, Michael.Take care 🦋🌻
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  21786. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  21787. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  21788. That is exactly me! 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  21789. You are so right! 😂 I have promised Zephyr that I will not sing again.Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21790. What a lovely comment- thank you so much! I think spending every hour of every day with Zephyr, pretty much in the last 5 years, has really cemented our bond. She is such wonderful company. Have a super rest of the weekend and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋🐾🐾
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  21791. 19 years old for a dog is incredible-she must have been made of strong stuff! 😍 Another thing we do to keep Zephyr cool is take her for frequent dips in the river or canal which we are moored on. She loves the water so it is easy encouraging her to swim. She also has her own fan which is positioned to blow the air along the floor. Thank you so your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  21792. Thank you, Sean. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21793. Make sure you come and say hi! I can’t wait to explore the Rochdale Canal! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21794. I will look out for you. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21795. Thank you so much for your kindness; I really appreciate it. Have a super rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  21796. It so is! They are really narrow some of them aren't they? Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21797. It was sad but in a later episode, I find the house that she wrote her diary from so it made up for it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21798. A big 🙌 🙌 for Dave! Thank you for your kind message, William. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21799. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  21800. Hi Michael, I think you might be right about the weather in Scandinavia- I'll keep looking. Last year, it was November that I saw my first redwing of the year.🤞 Thank you so much for your lovely comment; have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  21801. Did you!🤩 Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  21802. I am so pleased that you found the vlog relaxing, Andrew!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  21803. I hope not too. Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  21804. It was a great experience! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21805. Isn’t it a great name for a pub! 🤩Thank you so much for watching 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  21806. I am really looking forward to it! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21807. I’m so pleased you enjoyed it and Luke likes the history bits! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21808. You've had 17.5C! Oh my goodness!!! Butterflies and bumble bees!! That is crazy weather indeed; or it could be those green fingers of yours, Gerry; you do seem to have a way with plants.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  21809. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  21810. I knew something must be wrong when I didn't hear from you yesterday, Simon. I hope you feel better very soon. Rest up and take care. Thank you so much for still finding time to watch my vlog and make your lovely comment too. 🌻🦋
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  21811. Thank you so much ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  21812. That’s so kind of you! ☺️ Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21813. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21814. Very true.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21815. The silk museum was excellent. I only showed a bit of it in my video but there was so much more to see. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21816. The birds started late here. It’s beautiful there hear them. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  21817. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Eleanor. I have sold out of my journals but more will be arriving in the next couple of weeks. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  21818. Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  21819. What an amazing memory! I would have loved to sit and watch the bats and your comparison to Star Wars sounds spot on. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  21820. Hi Robert, I am so glad that you got to see the Purton Hulks, it's incredible there isn't it? I will go back and cruise through the Marple Locks one day when they are all up and running again.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21821. Thank you so much, Stephen! Take care too. 🦋🌻
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  21822. Oh no!🫣 That lock is so tricky- fancy leaving your wife in the tree!😱 🤭 Great memories though which is all what boating is about isn't it? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  21823. It really looks like that! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  21824. You are very welcome😊 Thank you for watching and commenting. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
    1
  21825. That’s so great to know. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  21826. The older they are, the more blue and beautiful they are.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  21827. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  21828. I think you’re right! I love it up here and I am inspired by the friendly, hardy and no nonsense attitude here. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  21829. Ohh, I shall have to keep my eyes peeled for that lighthouse when we cross the Wash and give you a wave too! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday, take care🦋🌻
    1
  21830. 🥶🥶 I know! 😱 Thank you for watching and for commenting. Have a super Sunday and wonderful week ahead, take care🌻🦋
    1
  21831. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  21832. Treacle Market sounds very interesting; I'll have to look that up. I bet you see some wonderful things at 6:30 in the morning.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy Easter! Take care 🦋🌻🐣
    1
  21833. Thank you so much, Jason. This week has been so difficult. Making the video broke my heart but at the same time it has helped me release some of the grief that I have been feeling. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  21834. Hi Vanessa, I am so pleased that you are here again too! The plants have really enjoyed the rain and warm this year and I have hardly had to manage them recently. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  21835. I bet you have kestrels and buzzards then being so near to a road? They are spectacular birds! 🤩 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21836. That’s so interesting!🌻🦋
    1
  21837. I’m so pleased that you enjoy travelling with us because it’s a pleasure having you along for the journey. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  21838. You are so kind, Lorraine 🤗Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
    1
  21839. Your hobby sounds wonderful and something that requires a lot of patience. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  21840. Hi Sian, thank you for your lovely comment. I am so pleased that you are finding the videos relaxing. Redwings and Fieldfare are in the thrush family which is the same as blackbird like you said, but they only arrive here for winter. Redwing are particularly beautiful. Which channel do you have? I'll look it up. Take care🌻🦋
    1
  21841. They are so haunting and magical aren't they? I am so pleased that I didn't meet a cassowary face to face because I wouldn't have hung around there and showed it my bag that's for sure! Thank you so much for your lovely comment, take care🦋🌻
    1
  21842. That is a good idea! We’ve definitely had a lot of rain and storms to do that with!😂 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  21843. Hi Sylvia, I hope to return to the Chesterfield Canal one day as it is one of my favourite; I was there last summer and I made a series of vlogs about it. I'll let you know when I go back one day. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
    1
  21844. I am so pleased that you found the video relaxing, Michael- thank you so much! Take care🦋🌻
    1
  21845. The small villages are like little hidden gems!Thank you so much for such a lovely comment.Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  21846. I have been caught numerous times by people, saying hello to an insect or something that I have discovered on my walks and they look at me quite alarmed and then walk very quickly away! 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  21847. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  21848. I could never leave my Zeph behind! 🤗🐾🐾 Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  21849. Hi Susan, thank you so much for your lovely comment! I'm so pleased that you found the video peaceful. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  21850. Brilliant! Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  21851. Thank you so much, Vanessa! It is always a pleasure to read your comments. Take care🌻🦋
    1
  21852. Hi Will, it is a difficult time isn't it and I know that everyone is feeling it. I think it doesn't help to not know what the changes are going to be either. I wish you all the best, Will- we are here if you need us. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  21853. Thank you so much, Frances! Have a super weekend🌻🦋
    1
  21854. What a poetic comment- thank you so much! 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  21855. That is so kind. Thank you so much ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  21856. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment and for finding my channel. That is so kind of you to offer to buy me a coffee; I have a link in the video description, but please don't worry if you can't find it. I am just so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. My book sold out today, so I hope to have some more in stock in my Etsy shop next week. It is my 2022 journal, but I am hoping to have the 2023 journal in stock early next year. Thank you once again for your kindness. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
    1
  21857. It was but it was all calm in the end.😅 Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  21858. I understand. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  21859. I am so pleased that you liked my music seeing as you are a music teacher too!Thank you so much for your lovely comment, take care🦋🌻
    1
  21860. 😳 It really was! Thank you for watching and commenting, take care🦋🌻
    1
  21861. I hope you are ok, Andy? The poem really helped me to write it, so I am so pleased that you found it useful to listen to.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care 🦋🌻
    1
  21862. Hi Robert, I can't wait to explore Manchester on my narrowboat! You must know me well now as I tried to get some oat cakes for with my tea after I heard Ian's story but as I was moored far away from a shop, it was impossible to get some.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  21863. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21864. Yes indeed!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21865. I hope you get to come over and do some more cruising! Thank you for your lovely comment- take care 🦋🌻
    1
  21866. Happy New Year! 🥳🦋🌻
    1
  21867. I hope you feel better very soon. It’s horrible to feel unwell isn’t it? 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  21868. Thank you so much, Wendy. I love your phrase about stepping out the door on the next stage of his journey; thank you so much for this comment and your kindness. It really means a lot. Have a wonderful week 🌻🦋
    1
  21869. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21870. 😂😂😂👽 Poor llama indeed! Thank you for watching. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21871. The engine is all better now but that was all a bit of an adventure!😅 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  21872. What a kind comment. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21873. They really are!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  21874. Thank you so much. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  21875. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  21876. That is such a kind compliment, Scott! Thank you so much. Take care🦋🌻
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  21877. What beautiful comments to make! Thank you so much🙏
    1
  21878. Birdnados is such a great word for the murmurations! 🤩 Nature has so much beauty to offer the heart, mind and soul, doesn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  21879. I’ll try and find some time to that. Thank you for letting me know. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21880. I wouldn't be without one in the winter. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21881. Thank you! Take care 🦋🌻
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  21882. That’s so true. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21883. I use lock ups, poste restante and family addresses. Good question! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21884. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21885. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  21886. I think that it looks faster on the vlog, but we did have to speed up to get through the silt and debris on this occasion. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  21887. I love it! 😍 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21888. Wonderful! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21889. That's it then! 😂🐾🐾🙈 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21890. Yes! I do live a Tiffany lamp😍 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21891. The work that has gone into building that church is incredible isn't it? Thank you so much for your kind comment. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  21892. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much ☺️Take care🌻🦋
    1
  21893. I heard from another viewer today that they positioned the turbines there to allow for the flight pattern that the birds were taking there which I thought was reassuring. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  21894. Zephyr is a very good watch dog, especially when there are treats in my pockets! 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21895. Mostly, we use the Pearson’s Guide called Canal Companion but sometimes, we use the Nicholson Guide. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21896. I’m so pleased that you like the vlogs. Enjoy the rest of your week, take care 🦋🌻
    1
  21897. We must have the same sense of humour, Nicola! 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21898. That is so reassuring to know.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21899. I won’t do that anymore. 👍 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21900. I hope it did find one of my pots. I will await the arrival of a thistle next spring. Thank you so much for your kind and lovely comment.Take care 🦋🌻
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  21901. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
    1
  21902. That one was Yorkshire Loose Leaf. I do love a strong cup of tea. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21903. Spring is a great time to wildlife spot on the canal! You'll have to let me know what you'll find. Thank you so much for your comment.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  21904. He was such a kind little boy wasn't he? And he had some excellent questions too. Thank you so much for your virtual hug.Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  21905. We are- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  21906. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend.🦋🌻
    1
  21907. Oh no! I am so sorry. 😢 I will have to get better at my French then. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21908. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21909. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the channel, Steven. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21910. Happy weekend to you too, Anthony! Take care 🌻🦋
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  21911. I'll try. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21912. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  21913. That is so kind of you, Tim! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  21914. 😂🍄Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21915. In the canal but not so much the river. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
    1
  21916. Well, I am really looking forward to it now! 🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  21917. Thank you so much for watching and commenting, I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Wishing you all the best for 2023 too. Have a super Sunday and week ahead!🦋🌻
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  21918. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21919. Oh my goodness! Those are frightening temperatures. I hope you are all staying safe and warm. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21920. Well what a compliment that is!!! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  21921. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21922. Thank you Jean-Louis, hopefully I can add a few more along the way! Have a wonderful weekend and week ahead!🦋🌻
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  21923. What a wonderful idea! Not sure anyone would want to eat my pie though 😂 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21924. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it, Sheila! Thank you so much 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  21925. That is so kind of you, Allan! Thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21926. Thank you so much, Brian! Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21927. Thank you so much! That is so kind of you. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  21928. Thank you so much, Stephen. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21929. I hope it doesn't end as the boats keep the canals alive.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21930. I will have to go back and find Malcolm together give him a silver coin. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21931. Thank you for your kind comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  21932. Thank you so much for your guess. I will let you know if you are right next week. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋🌼
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  21933. Oh no you got wedged in the lock! 🙈 That happened to me on the Stratford Canal a few years ago. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Congratulations to your wife too! Take care🌻🦋
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  21934. Thank you so much.Take care 🦋🌻
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  21935. Zephyr really is like another child!🤭 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  21936. I can't remember where I got it, but it was online and I think I was searching handmade/ nature cushions at the time.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  21937. 😂🤭 I couldn’t help myself! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21938. And you x🌻🦋
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  21939. Hi Gary and Irene, I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog and visiting Sharpness with me. Thank you so much for your lovely words about my journal too. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  21940. Hi Chris, I always forget to say that bit- so thank you!Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  21941. What a lovely comment, thank you so much 🤗 Have a great week, take care🌻🦋
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  21942. Thank you for your lovely comment, John. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  21943. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  21944. I really do don't I!😂 It really makes me sneeze though! 🙈Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21945. Thank you so much Diane, Izzie and Mathilda! I am so pleased you watched the vlog together. The swan was perfectly healthy just in need of a challenge, I think. Let me know if you find any interesting moths. Take care🦋🌻
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  21946. Thank you so much for your advice, Gavin that is so kind of you. I’ve found something out about the engine today which I will share in Friday’s vlog. Have a super week, take care 🌻🦋
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  21947. There are some beautiful buildings here aren’t there? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21948. Thank you, Jean! Take care 🦋🌻
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  21949. I believe that too. Thank you so much. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21950. Hi Francis, I am so happy to know that you look forward to the vlogs every week; it is such a privilege to have this opportunity to make them. I was told that there wasn't enough evidence to charge the youths and so the reward money was returned back to those who had contributed. Every one in that area, is very protective over those swans now which is just beautiful to see. Have a great week.🦋🌻
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  21951. What wonderful news about your returning blackbird and your beautiful pigeon story too! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21952. I am so grateful for your kindness, Rob. It means a lot to hear how much you are appreciating the vlogs. Have a super rest of the week. Take care🌻🦋
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  21953. There are so many amazing volunteers out there and some super projects which are making a real difference. Thank you for watching and commenting. Take care🌻🦋
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  21954. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21955. In the wind- it was a wind break like the bridge, no giant, overhanging trees and a secure towpath for mooring pins. Birds are always an indicator of a good mooring spot too! 😃 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21956. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  21957. That is so kind of you, Irene! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  21958. Oh, I love this story! People can be so wonderfully protective of our wildlife, but we don't hear about those stories often.Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  21959. I still have so much more of the system that I haven't seen yet.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21960. I hope you tick it off your bucket list soon. Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  21961. I think you might be right. She goes through collars so quickly as she swims every day. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21962. That is so kind of you. I'm wishing for you too.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21963. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you. Take care 🌻🦋🥳
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  21964. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21965. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  21966. It’s so frightening isn’t it? I’ve heard that boaters are being looked after which is good. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21967. Right back at ya! 🤗🌻🦋🤗
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  21968. I can't quite believe it!Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Julie. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21969. Can you remember what waterway I was on? Was it very recently or in the spring? Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  21970. I was speechless watching them…well mostly! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21971. I can move the fan around on the stove flue and I can open the bedroom door which always helps.Thank you for your comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  21972. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Take care🦋🌻
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  21973. I am so pleased that you caught up with us today with a wee dram.Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I hope you have an unfrazzled week! Take care 🦋🌻
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  21974. That is true! Which is good as I always get lost when driving a car. 🤭 An umbrella is a great idea. Thank you so much ☺️ Take care🦋🌻
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  21975. It is so lovely to know that you are enjoying the vlogs. Thank you so much! Take care 🦋🌻
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  21976. Hi Nanci, I am so grateful to you for being a Patron. Thank you so much. Take care🦋🌻
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  21977. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  21978. Thank you so much! 😊 . Take care 🦋🌻
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  21979. You are very welcome. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a great weekend.🌻🦋
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  21980. It is great to know that you and your wife take the time to litter pick- that is so kind of you. Thank you for your lovely comment. Happy New Year! 🥳🦋🌻
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  21981. That hasn't happened yet, but I tend to be in quieter places during the busy times.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  21982. 🤗🦋🌻
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  21983. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21984. Oh Kathy, that is so kind and sweet of you🤗 I was very careful not to go too close to the edge and the boat hook did all of the hard work. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  21985. Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21986. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21987. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Nanci-take care🦋🌻
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  21988. I sell my books in my Etsy shop themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com I will pass on your message👍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21989. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  21990. I hope you had a wonderful holiday? It is beautiful there isn’t it? I mostly travel when my husband is onboard so when I’m not driving, I can get some different angled film, but when I am on my own, I have my bow camera and also I idle the boat to take footage. My husband can’t be in the vlogs due to his work commitments and the sensitive nature of his job. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21991. Hi Shirley, you are right about the weather- since I bought the coat it’s been too warm to wear! 😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend- let’s hope it’s sunny and dry 🤞 Take care 🌻🦋
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  21992. It is such a good book; I recommend the film Coot Club and The Big Six which will take you back to a time when life seemed so simple. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21993. Hi Simon, Happy New Year to you too! 🥳 I will be piling on the biscuits as the year progresses, I’m sure! 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21994. I can't think who that is now? Thank you for letting me know. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21995. 😂😋 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21996. What an amazing job that must have been working with the steam engines. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  21997. Your diving adventures sound amazing. My daughter, India is a diver and she feels at home beneath the sea. I’m sure you both do too? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  21998. I’m delighted that you have started a nature journal! How’s it going? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  21999. It is indeed beautiful although I didn't sample the posh nightlife! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  22000. That is such a kind thing to say. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  22001. It is such a pretty place. Take care🦋🌻
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  22002. I’m glad you enjoyed the views. As for the mask, what mask? That is just my normal face in the evenings!🤣
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  22003. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Caroline. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22004. That’s so kind of you, Morgan! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week! Take care 🌻🦋
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  22005. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  22006. It was so much fun! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  22007. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22008. I will watch that vlog👍. I always watch David- he is brilliant vlogger - what a spooky coincidence that both our videos are 'rubbish' this week😂Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend.🦋🌻
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  22009. Water under the counter! 😱 Sounds scary! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22010. I hope they find you 🤞🥰Take care 🦋🌻
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  22011. There isn’t as much graffiti where I am now. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22012. 🤗 Thank you so much, Mike!😊 What a lovely comment.⭐️ Take care🦋🌻
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  22013. Very true! I’m rubbish at chess 🤭 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22014. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Zephyr loves your comment too🐾🐾💚 Have a great week, take care🌻🦋
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  22015. I totally recommend looking at the moss and lichen; I was gobsmacked when I saw the detail in the scaly dog pelt lichen! Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  22016. I’m so happy that you did too! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22017. I will- thank you so much! Take care 🦋🌻
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  22018. That’s so kind of you. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22019. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  22020. How wonderful to actually own a snowmobile!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  22021. I’m so pleased that you enjoy them, Jen. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
    1
  22022. He was incredible the way that he was wading around in the freezing water and hoisting bridge parapets up out of the water like that!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  22023. It was such a treat! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22024. I hope you are both happy and well too! Thank you for watching and commenting. Take care🦋🌻
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  22025. Hi Nigel, yes it has suddenly become about trying to keep warm hasn't it!🤭 Thank you for your lovely comment. It is so good to be back on the canals. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  22026. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Lee! Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22027. Thank you for that, Kelli! Take care 🦋🌻
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  22028. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
    1
  22029. I bet they murmurate nearby. They often like to do it over lakes and reservoirs. Do you have one close by? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22030. That’s so kind of you, Ed! Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22031. That is so kind of you. Welcome to the channel. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22032. What beautiful memories! Thank you so much for sharing them with us. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22033. 😂🤣 Your comment has just really made me laugh! Thank you, Steve! Have a super rest of the weekend 👍🦋🌻🤣
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  22034. 🌻🦋🙏
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  22035. Thank you so much 😊 I’m so pleased that you found it calming. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22036. Hi Simon, I hope all your boat plans are going well🤞 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Being so close to the Malverns and the peregrines was amazing, so I’m pleased that you enjoyed the footage. Have a super time walking your dog in the sunshine this weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  22037. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  22038. It was a quidanbob as a quid plus a bob makes a Guinea! 🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22039. I had a friend from Matlock and when I visited her, I was struck by the beauty up there! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  22040. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  22041. What wonderful tips and advice! I will look up Slimbridge Wildlife Trust now that you have mentioned it.Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  22042. That’s so kind of you. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22043. Ah praise indeed, thank you so much for your comment; it really tickled me!😂 I hope you enjoyed the vlog. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
    1
  22044. That is so kind of you, Kate. Thank you so much. I put different tea in the pot. My favourite is Masala Chai. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22045. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22046. Welcome to the channel. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22047. Oh Joanne, what a kind comment! Thank you so much 😊 Stay bright and warm. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22048. I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend, Chris. It sounds like you made some great motorcycle memories together. I don't think I will ever get over losing Francesca either, but I will hold on to all of the special times that we shared.Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22049. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  22050. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22051. Owls are special too aren't they? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  22052. That is a good idea. Sadly the chimney was never seen again. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22053. Jays are very shy birds aren't they? You normally hear them first. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  22054. This is such good advice. Do you think the fact that we were adding cold water could have caused the problem then? Thank you so much for such a super comment. Have a great weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  22055. What brilliant information- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  22056. So many people along the waterway are kind and helpful. Thank you so much for watching 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  22057. That is so kind of you, Carl! The hat would have blown off though. 🤭Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22058. It is so peaceful and quiet isn't it? I was so surprised. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  22059. Hi Vanessa, they are amazing those locks and what a magnificent view of them as you ascend them. Happy New Year to you too. Have a great weekend.🌻🦋
    1
  22060. I haven't tried the bowl with a banana trick before- thank you for that tip. 👍You are so right about everything suddenly happening at once with my solo cruise!😱😂 Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  22061. I’m so pleased that you find the vlogs relaxing, John. So far the storm is being kind to us here. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22062. What wonderful and exciting adventures await you- good luck and enjoy every minute of it! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
    1
  22063. 🤭Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22064. Thank you 😊 Have a great rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  22065. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  22066. I didn't see it before, but I really like the city now. Also, the basin is a superb mooring spot. Thank you for your comment.🌻🦋
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  22067. You are so lucky to have that as one of your regular walks.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22068. 😂 I know what you mean! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22069. It’s so lovely to know that you are enjoying the vlogs. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  22070. Thank you so much! Take care🦋🌻
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  22071. What a kind comment- thank you so much ☺️ I really appreciate it. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  22072. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  22073. How sad that the freedom of mooring somewhere beautiful has been denied you. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  22074. That's so kind of you.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22075. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22076. What a kind comment! Thank you so much 😊 Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22077. My husband was travelling with me in this vlog thank goodness. He can’t be in the vlogs due to his work commitments and the sensitive nature of his job. I would not have wanted to do that journey by myself. 🙀 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22078. It’s a very special place isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22079. Muito obrigado pelo seu adorável comentário. Tenha uma super semana, se cuide🦋🌻
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  22080. What wise and wonderful words; thank you so much for taking the time to comment like this; I found reading it so reassuring. Take care🦋🌻
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  22081. They are so beautiful; I can't imagine what it must be like to see lots of them all at the same time. 🥰
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  22082. Two peas in a pod! 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22083. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  22084. Hi Terry, it's definitely another story for another day! That bull dog was such a character and really made me laugh although Zephyr was not impressed. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  22085. I'll have to look into that as it would be a good back up wouldn't it? Thank you so much for your advice. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  22086. Exactly! 👍🤗🌻🦋
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  22087. I think Zephyr really has been attending language classes behind my back! 🤣🤣Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22088. Thank you so much! Take care 🦋🌻
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  22089. That’s so kind of you! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22090. Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  22091. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it, Sue. Thank you so much for your kind support. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22092. It was such angry weather wasn’t it? And now, I am once again sat in the boat river watching as it pours with rain and all the snow is melting!🫣 I hope you are safe and dry where you are? Thank you for your lovely comment, Sue. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  22093. What artwork you create in your wonderful comments, Anthony- thank you so much! I really appreciate it. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  22094. Hi Roy, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am trying to get my book reproduced as cheaply as possible so that I can include the post and packaging in the price🤞 Have a wonderful week, take care🌻🦋
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  22095. Alice Grace Pancake!😂 🥞 Things 'panned' out well in the end🤣 Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  22096. I keep going so I don’t stay in one spot for the winter; I say ‘keep going’ but often I’m frozen in for a while! 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22097. 🥳 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22098. I will check that out! Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22099. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22100. 🐾🐾 Zephyr loves your comment💚 Thank you so much for your kindness. Have a super weekend🦋🌻
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  22101. Yes it was! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22102. Are you sure? I haven’t read that yet?
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  22103. Hello Christopher and welcome to the channel. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22104. What a kind comment- thank you so much ☺️ Take care🌻🦋
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  22105. It’s so kind of you to go through each vlog! Thank you so much 😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  22106. 😂 Thank you for clicking on the thumbnail though and for your lovely comment. Zephyr was keeping a close eye on the place where her dinner is stored, I think😂🐾🐾 Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  22107. They are expensive; now I eat sourdough which doesn't seem to upset me like white bread would.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22108. Oh my goodness it sounds like it was cold!🥶 Take care 🌻👍
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  22109. Zephyr pulls some funny faces doesn't she? Thank you so much for your comment.Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  22110. Thank you so much for watching my video. I am so glad that you enjoyed it. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  22111. It sounds like you have so much to cope with at the moment. Time will pass and you will feel very different; you will appreciate the blue sky even more for it. The Peak Forest is a good canal to walk as there are beautiful walks off it too that join back onto it. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22112. I do. I’ve been writing poetry since I was 8 years old. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22113. Hi Paul, it was the Chester Pride March. Chester was very busy that weekend! Thank you for such a kind comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22114. That is so kind of you. I really appreciate it. I am hoping my 2024 book will be out by the end of January. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  22115. Thank you so much for watching 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  22116. I'm so pleased that you found the vlog relaxing. I have a purple spotted pair which I got for Christmas called Tosh Ladies Chelsea boots and I have a green pair which I got in a charity shop, but I'm not sure where they are from orginially? I am a huge fan of charity shops and most of my clothes are secondhand.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  22117. Thank you for your lovely comment, Jack. It was a 2 mile row but I shared it with Mr M. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  22118. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you, Diane. Take care 🌻🦋🥳
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  22119. Insects and habitat loss, all playing their part in the decline. It was wonderful to see them; they are such beautiful birds. I read that they sing like that to attract the insects - it does sound like that doesn't it? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  22120. 😂 brilliant! I know my computer issues were user error based too. 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22121. That is so exciting that you heard your first cuckoo! I am desperate to hear one this year. I did see the deer in the distance; that is a very large herd of them isn't it? I am so pleased that you are finding boat life calm. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Simon. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22122. It’s a brilliant place to stay. Thank you for watching and commenting. Have a super Sunday and week ahead 🌻🦋
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  22123. Wow!🤩 That sounds like so much fun. Take care🔔🔔🌻🦋
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  22124. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22125. Pelicans! 🥰 How wonderful to be able to take photos of the pelicans. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a great day and bring on the weekend.🌻🦋
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  22126. I thought it sounded like the river. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22127. I just read a lot about it as I am so interested in it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22128. Mr M works in education too. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22129. Hi Sue, I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog and revisit over the year. Thank you so much for all of your support and kindness over 2023! Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  22130. I am so pleased that chance brought you to the channel! Welcome aboard. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  22131. I hope you are fully recovered after your accident? Tinkerbell is such a beautiful name for a boat. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22132. Thank you so much 😊 I hope you have a relaxing weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22133. Very true! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22134. Buttons+ lots of instructions = malfunction in my world!😂 Thank you so much for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  22135. Never a dull moment indeed!Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comments too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22136. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment.😊 Have a super rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  22137. 😂🐾🐾 I know! She was on such a mission wasn’t she? Thank you for your lovely comment, Margaret. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22138. I hope they were happy tears? 🤞 Thank you so much for watching 😊 Have a super weekend, Take care 🦋🌻
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  22139. She cracks me up! 😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22140. Thank you so much. We were lucky that Alice Grace was so good in high revs.Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22141. Sadly, my machine doesn’t have a gf button, but I will try the liquid and xanthum gum tip. Thank you, Margaret 👍🌻🦋
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  22142. Thank you for your kindness. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22143. Good question. It depends on how much stuff you need onboard. As I work from the boat, I like to have more space so 60ft is comfortable for me. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 Take care🌻🦋
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  22144. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22145. Thank you so much, Lee! Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  22146. I am so pleased that the vlogs have brought back those memories for you. I can't wait to get to the Lancaster and I will spend a long time there as I love to really explore a canal when get on it.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Take care🦋🌻🎄
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  22147. Elizabeth, I am so with you on taking photos of everything that you see on a walk!📷 I can't get anyone to walk with me anymore as I take forever to cover the smallest space; that is why Zephyr comes with me all the time as she loves being outside for ages. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻📸
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  22148. I have scanned in all of the pages and I am hoping to send the book to a printers next week sometime. Thank you so much for asking. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  22149. I am so glad you liked the little house tour. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend🌻🦋
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  22150. How wonderful! It will be lovely to see you. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  22151. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22152. Hi there 👋 It's lovely to know that you enjoy filming narrowboats. I agree, they are so graceful to film. Have a wonderful rest of the week. Take care🦋🌻
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  22153. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  22154. Hi Margaret, I must admit, Zephyr made me laugh too when I watched that back as I only caught the end of her rolling when I came away from the camera.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋🐾🐾💚
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  22155. It is still with the printing company. I’ll let you know when it is ready. Thank you so much for your interest. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  22156. Hi Tony, it would have been lovely to draw the kingfisher but, the cormorants really reminded me of the Brontë sisters, up high, away from those they observe. There was something about it all that fitted together. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22157. That’s so kind of you; I’m just learning as I go. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22158. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Ruth! Take care 🌻🦋
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  22159. I bet they dance when you’re not looking though! 😀 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22160. Well, I don't quite know what to say; that is so kind of you- thank you so much. Have a super rest of the week. Take care🦋🌻
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  22161. That is so kind of you. I am so pleased that you find the vlogs relaxing. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22162. Thank you so much! Take care 🌻🦋
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  22163. There are some beautiful places and wildlife along the canal, Jan and I find the whole thing fascinating to discover. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  22164. Thank you so much for your interest in my book. I will have more stock in my shop for the first week of March. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22165. What an amazing skill to have; the dry stone walls are incredible structures that stand the test of time; how wonderful to have done that with your Dad too! Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  22166. Thank you for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  22167. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  22168. Hi Lizzie, that is so true; a robin came to see me everyday that week and sang outside my window. It somehow reminded me of Jenny. Also, I think I would be dangerous with a bigger magnet! 🤭😱 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care🦋🌻
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  22169. What a beautiful thing to say! I am absolutely chuffed that you enjoy my vlogs! Thank you and have a super weekend and week ahead!🌻🦋
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  22170. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22171. That is so kind of you. I hope your dad is enjoying seeing his local area on the screen? Thank you for sharing my vlogs; that really helps my channel to grow. 🤗Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  22172. What a kind comment! I’d love to know what Zephyr is thinking too. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22173. I love Wind in the Willows too! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22174. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  22175. I am glad that you think that too. I honestly believe that we would have been swept all the way to Worcester within minutes! Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  22176. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  22177. Hi Joe and Gigi, I’m going to do more about the River Weaver and its name and history in next week’s vlog, so hopefully we’ll find out how it got its name then. 🤞Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22178. That’s so kind of you, Mikey. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  22179. That’s so kind of you. It could have been a lot worse here so we were lucky. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week! Take care 🌻🦋
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  22180. That sounds brilliant, Hereward! That’s what being young should be all about, innovating sailing boats! Thank you for your comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  22181. I had no idea you could do that. I love pickled onions! I'll look forward to my next sore throat now.🤭 Have a fabulous Friday and weekend ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  22182. My enamel mugs? They came from a charity shop. I have no idea where they originally came from though? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22183. What a kind comment. I sell my journals in my Etsy shop: themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22184. I don’t blame you! 😃 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22185. Hi Dennis, what a kind and lovely comment! Thank you so much. ☺️ I use a Panasonic Lumix 2000 for most of the wildlife shots. The tern was so tricky to film as we were moving on the boat and it was swooping across and down; I did have a lot of awfully blurred shots which I edited out, but the camera did its work and thankfully, I could use some of it. There are two good macro settings on that camera too, but I have a magnifying lens which I clip onto my phone and I love the close ups that gives me too. Hope this helps. Have a great rest of the weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  22186. I hope that you get to visit it soon.🤞 Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  22187. 🤭 Well, you spelt it right without looking! Take care🌻🦋
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  22188. Very true and very wise! I would definitely go at my own pace now. Thank you so much, Jenny! Take care🌻🦋
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  22189. That’s so kind of you! Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22190. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22191. Thank you so much! Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22192. I think that you've hit the nail on the head with the whole profit thing! The cock pheasant and hen pheasant should have a much longer life but they have so many predators- humans being one of them- that their life is much shorter than it should be; also cold winters and poor habitat plays a part in their life span too. Thank you for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  22193. Your old car sounds like it was special, Steve. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22194. It’s a super place isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22195. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22196. That was my time away, Ruth and I am back again now. It was wonderful to see my family although I didn't get to see everyone that I wanted to as I ran out of time. Still, I am grateful for the break. I hope you are well? Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22197. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Jorge! Take care 🦋🌻
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  22198. I would love to cover my whole boat roof in creepers and climbers! Thank you so much for your great 👍 idea. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  22199. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Thank you so much. Take care🌻🦋
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  22200. Isn't it a pretty moth, so tiny and delicate? I am glad that you've got one too. Have a super Sunday, take care🌻🦋
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  22201. Thank you so much 😊 Joanna! Take care 🌻🦋
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  22202. I am so pleased that you find them so, Andrew! Take care 🦋🌻
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  22203. Oh my goodness- the temperatures that you are having scare the life out of me!🥶 I hope you are staying warm and cosy wherever you are? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  22204. Your mother's description is wonderful!😃 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  22205. 🌻🦋
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  22206. Napoleon used to chew liquorice root! I bet it tastes delicious. 😋 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22207. Thank you so much! I love narrowboat life. Take care🦋🌻
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  22208. That sounds brilliant! 🤩 I can’t imagine what Chica looked like before she started sinking there 🥲 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22209. Oh how wonderful to see so many snowy owls! They are such beautiful creatures; it must be amazing to see them in the wild like that. Thank you for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  22210. How wonderful and so much better than becoming a "Bore!"🤩Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  22211. It is a pleasure! Thank you so much for watching them. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22212. It is such a beautiful place isn’t it. The train journey must be spectacular too. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22213. Thank you so much for being so kind and for watching, James. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  22214. Hi Simon, thank you for your comments. I have started to grow some herbs from seed inside the boat, which are just starting to shoot and I will start to grow salad as the weather warms. It’s exciting growing from seed isn’t it? This evening, I spotted a bird that I have wanted to see for ages which I am hoping to film for next week’s vlog if it is still around! Have a super weekend and week ahead!🌻🦋
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  22215. I’m so pleased about that! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22216. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22217. Robbie, your comment just made me smile too so thank you so much 😊 Have a wonderful weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22218. I’m so pleased that you found it calming. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22219. Rested and safe, happily! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  22220. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22221. Thank you so much, Irene. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22222. I’m impressed that you read that! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22223. The shire are magnificent aren't they- I love them! The shop was exactly like being in the book and Terry, the man in the kitchen, reminded me of the Tailor! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  22224. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 Take care🌻🦋
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  22225. My husband. He can't be on the vlogs as he works in education and his job takes him away from the boat each week.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22226. I really don’t want to repeat that experience. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  22227. 🐾🐾👍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22228. Thank you for your great comments. I’m glad you liked the dragonfly, I hadn’t seen them up close until this week; they are incredible insects! Have a lovely week!🌻🦋👍
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  22229. Thank you so much, Sue! I hope you are all better and fighting fit again? That bulldog was adorable wasn't it? I'd have loved to have a go at drawing it, but I don't think Zephyr would forgive me if I did.😂 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  22230. Hi Simon, I am so pleased that you found the vlog entertaining. What a week of mishaps it was! 😂😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  22231. That is so kind of you. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22232. That is so kind of you- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  22233. Only this week! I couldn’t resist coco pops after I read that the Iris Abbott boat delivered grain to the Kellogg factory. Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22234. Thank you so much, Trevor. I am pleased that you got a laugh out of it too😂 I really appreciate your kind words too. Have a super Sunday and week ahead 🦋🌻
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  22235. My daughter doesn’t live on the narrowboat with me but she visits when she can. My husband lives with me but he can’t be on the vlogs due to his work commitments and the sensitive nature of his job. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22236. Thank you so much, Arthur! Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  22237. Christmas was lovely, Billy- thank you so much. I hope you had a good one too?. Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  22238. That is so kind of you. The Inland Waterways are working very hard to try to get more fuel choices for us and even though I know there isn’t enough sustainable HVO for the whole country, there definitely is for the canal system. One day electric boats will be more affordable and I am going to do some research into heat pumps too now, until then we should have a choice and that’s being denied us. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  22239. 🦋🌻
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  22240. That is so kind of you. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22241. It was all about the sun. We haven’t cruised in the sun much this winter and it makes the world of difference. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22242. It does doesn't it? I love the seasonal changes from the water. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  22243. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  22244. Thank you so much, Tom, Kentucky and Trigger for your lovely comment and Christmas wishes. Take care🦋🌻🐾🐾🐾🐾
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  22245. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  22246. Bird spotting is a wonderful pastime and they love visiting the canals. Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super Sunday, take care🌻🦋
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  22247. It is lovely to be back, Sheila! Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22248. It is lovely to be back, Sheila! Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22249. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Take care🦋🌻
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  22250. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it- thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22251. 🫣 I know! All calm now though😅 Take care 🌻🦋
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  22252. You are so welcome, Matt. I am really pleased that you enjoyed it.Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  22253. That’s so kind of you. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  22254. Thank you for your lovely comment, James. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  22255. It should be shouldn’t it? Thank you for watching. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22256. Ah the tiny kestrel family, tucked up in the hole of an old tree! What a beautiful sight it was and I still cherish meeting them, today. I have been vlogging for two years which I can’t quite believe! Thank you for your lovely comment and for reminding me of the kestrels. Take care🌻🦋
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  22257. I travel with my husband mostly but he can't be in the vlogs due to his work's strict code of conduct. I have moved the boat a few times on my own and it gets easier each time, but I haven't done a deep lock by myself and the thought of climbing up and down the ladders into those chambers does scare me.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  22258. That is such a kind thing to say! By watching and commenting you support my channel and I am so grateful for that, Algernon!👍🌻😊🦋
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  22259. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  22260. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  22261. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. The garden was revived by another visit to the garden centre to buy new plants! 🤭 Take care 🌻🦋
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  22262. It was a deliciously sweet tea treat! 😋 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22263. Thank you so much. Have a super Sunday and week ahead🌻🦋
    1
  22264. Congratulations to your wife for winning the biscuit challenge and to City for their win!Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  22265. Oh those locks!😂😅 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22266. Thank you so much for getting in contact. I hope that you are ok as it sounds like you have really been through it recently? The job of HeadTeacher is stressful enough, but when you have a health scare as well, it can be so overwhelming. If you email me at :themindfulnarrowboat@gmail.com, I can spend longer on answering all of your questions. I am more than happy to do that, so please don't hesitate with getting in touch. Until then, take care.🌻🦋
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  22267. It was such a specially lit day wasn’t it? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22268. Thank you so much, Gerald. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22269. The people are so friendly in this part of the country. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22270. You are very welcome, Otter. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  22271. What a lovely way to watch the videos- I might have to start doing that myself! Have a wonderful rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  22272. That is so kind, Sean!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22273. It was a wonderful Christmas, thank you so much for asking. I hope you had a great Christmas too. Happy New Year! 🥳🦋🌻
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  22274. I hope you have a relaxing weekend after your hard week at work. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22275. We had to buy another one. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22276. Thank you so much, Jack! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  22277. I agree with what you're saying.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  22278. What a lovely comment- Thank you so much! You've made me hungry for jam on toast though😂🍞 Have a fab Friday, take care🦋🌻
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  22279. They are amazing birds. Thank you for watching, Nanci. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22280. I hope, Margo was more successful at finding her ball? Yum, malted milks! Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  22281. Thank you so much! Take care 🦋🌻
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  22282. Hi Vanessa, it was a relief that the pump out worked! Hopefully, we will be ok until we get to the next machine. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend.🦋🌻
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  22283. That is so kind of you, Terence and Kate. Thank you so much for watching 😊 Have a super weekend, Take care 🦋🌻
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  22284. That is so kind of you, Dave. Thank you so much 😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  22285. 😊 thank you ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  22286. Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  22287. It is a great relief to be through that lock, Sheila! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  22288. Star Trek 😂 Brilliant! Thank you for your lovely comment, Pete. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22289. That is so kind of you. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22290. 🐾🐾 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22291. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  22292. That is such a good idea! There are some wonderful vlogs out there that show how two people work together and also how single handed boaters manage the locks. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  22293. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for watching until the end too. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. Have a super weekend🦋🌻
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  22294. Thank you so much. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  22295. Zephyr loves being included and like you, I think it is great when people open up their places for dogs. Thank you for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  22296. It is such a cosy sound in a caravan or boat to hear the rain isn’t it? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22297. I went with the brown insects to match the poem this week. Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comment too. Take care🌻🦋
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  22298. Lyme Park is stunning isn't it?Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22299. That is very kind of you.Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22300. It is absolutely stunning here! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22301. I’m so sorry about that🙈 I’m still learning Yorkshire- I’ll get there one day! 🤭👍 Take care 🌻🦋
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  22302. A sparrowhawk is an amazing spot unless you want to count your garden birds as they all scarper when there's a sparrow hawk about! 😱Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  22303. I am sad to hear that you have been stressed today but I am happy to know that you found some comfort in the vlogs. I wish you a better and calmer day tomorrow and for the week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  22304. I'm so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Take care🦋🌻
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  22305. 🤗 Thank you so much, Otter! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  22306. They sound delicious 😋 I bet the smell when they are baking is sensational too. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22307. I still haven't spotted an elephant hawk moth yet, but let's hope I do soon. 🤞Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22308. That only happens on the odd occasion fortunately. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22309. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Ed😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22310. Hi Rozanna, thank you so much for your lovely comment. Your comment about Splatt Bridge made me laugh!😂 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  22311. That is such a kind gesture thank you so much, Edward! Have a great week.🌻🦋
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  22312. 🌻🦋
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  22313. You are so lucky to live near a spring like that; think of all the wonderful minerals in that water! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22314. Thank you so much, Fiona! Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22315. Hi Steve, I am so sorry to hear that you have been feeling in a low mood. There is so much sadness in the world isn't there? If you sit and think about it all, it is so overwhelming and then if you don't have your normal outlet to enjoy, you are suddenly left with the massive task of trying to make sense of it all. Please try and take time to notice something beautiful in the moment; wonder about it for a while, perhaps try and draw it and until you can play golf again, escape from the worries of the world this way. Even an hour a day, spent appreciating something of beauty in nature, will make you feel better. I wish you a better week, please look after yourself🦋🌻
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  22316. You are very welcome. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  22317. I am so pleased that you liked it. Take care🦋🌻
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  22318. 😂 she drank all the wine! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22319. Thank you so much and I wish you the same too. Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  22320. Thank you so much 😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  22321. Thank you so much for watching, James. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  22322. Thank you for your lovely comment. It really was scary watching that river. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22323. Thank you so much, 😊! Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  22324. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22325. Thank you.🐾🐾 I love her too, even when she makes me take home deflated, old footballs!😁 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  22326. What a kind comment, Irene! Thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22327. Hi lovely Shirley, I hope you are well. I always look forward to your comments too. I am so pleased that we didn't moor where I suggested too; I was really shocked when I saw that tree afterwards. Thank you so much for your kind words about the journal. Have a great weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  22328. It’s hard to know when to get rid of things isn’t it? It’s always the way that as soon as you’ve sold something then you suddenly need it again! Thank you so much for your lovely words. Take care🌻🦋
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  22329. My husband is steering when I am filming but due to his work's code of conduct, he can't appear on the vlogs.Thank you for your comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  22330. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22331. I take all of the video and do the editing. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  22332. I’m so pleased that you appreciated the dates. When I research them I often wonder if anyone will be interested so I’m glad you were. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22333. What a lovely comment, thank you so much, Deb! Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  22334. It is often a problem on the canals, but it is normally put right quite quickly.Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22335. Thank you so much for your kind comment. I am a big fan of Edith Holden! Take care 🦋🌻
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  22336. Hi Arthur, I might have passed you? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22337. So am I! 😅Thank you so much for watching.Take care 🦋🌻
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  22338. Thank you Jenny for watching twice! The hitch hiker was a banded demoiselle. They are so pretty. Have a great day!🌻🦋
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  22339. Thank you so much, Sally! Take care 🦋🌻
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  22340. What a genius idea! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  22341. I love the hippy vibe! 😍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22342. I’m so pleased. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22343. Dziękuję.🌻🦋
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  22344. Dziękuję.🦋🌻
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  22345. It was so special; I can’t quite believe it happened but I really felt it was more than just a thistle seed. Thank you so much for your kindness. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22346. Hi Will, it's lovely to hear that you are enjoying the Thames. We loved the vlog of when you son from Germany came to stay. It's great when family come and visit isn't it? Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  22347. Hi Florence there has been more insects suddenly the last few days so hopefully they will start appearing now. I think it’s the prolonged wet weather and cold. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  22348. I’m so pleased that you find the vlogs relaxing. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22349. He works away for part of the week but he is back at the weekends which is lovely although, even as a couple you can feel isolated on a boat when you continuously cruise like us as you are away from family and friends for long periods of time and you are not part of a community. That's what inspired this vlog.Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22350. 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22351. That is such a good idea! The new chimney has its hat bolted on and so every journey we are going to take it off and strap it into one of the roof boxes so it won't happen again.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  22352. Hi Steve, thank you so much for your kind wishes. We were so lucky to have broken down near such an exciting place; having the Shropshire Union and the Staffs and Worcs to explore- it could have been a lot worse. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  22353. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. The male mallards are looking absolutely beautiful at the moment and the colours on them are amazing in the light. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a great week.🌻🦋
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  22354. Thank you so much, James! Take care 🌻🦋
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  22355. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog- thank you so much for your kindness. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  22356. It was an honour to have it join us! 🤩😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22357. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the poem; I feel sad about the short life that the pheasant has too, but its determination to live life to the full inspired me this week. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  22358. I am yet to see a Merlin in the wild but hopefully I will one day. It must have been very interesting to research about them. Your dog sounds like a personality 🐾🐾🤗 Sorry about the milk! 🙈 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22359. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22360. She is a dear friend is my Zephyr. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22361. That is so kind of you, Paul! Thank you so much. Have a super week, take care 🌻🦋
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  22362. Thank you, Lee! Have a great week!🌻👍
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  22363. Thank you so much Ross and Tomikee for such a kind comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22364. Thank you, Edward. Take care🦋🌻
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  22365. That is a very kind comment- thank you so much and welcome aboard! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  22366. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22367. That is such a kind comment- thank you so much!🤗 Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  22368. You’re very welcome. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22369. Nature is a wonderful distraction, Sian. It gets me through so many difficult situations. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care🦋🌻
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  22370. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  22371. That is such a lovely comment. I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs as they are a pleasure to make. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22372. That is so kind of you, Chris. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22373. Hello Mr NB Will! I hope you are managing to keep cool? It's lovely to have some sun though isn't it? Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  22374. The locks go all the way up to the Lancaster Canal but that canal doesn't have any. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22375. That is so kind of you, John.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  22376. I still can’t get over that either and then I had a horrible thought that we only know that because somewhere an experiment has taken place where mice had to tread water. I hope that didn’t happen. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22377. That is so kind of you- thank you so much, Ann! Have a super weekend, take care.🦋🌻
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  22378. Hello fellow oddball! 🤗 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22379. Brilliant information! Thank you so much 😊 Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22380. Your comments have been wonderful to read this year, Simon and I have really appreciated the time you have spent writing them. I hope your New Year brings you great health and happiness!🌻🦋
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  22381. Hi there, my blinds came from Blinds Direct. Thank you for watching, take care 🦋🌻
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  22382. That is so kind of you, Robert.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super Easter weekend. Take care🌻🦋🐣
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  22383. I think indicators are a great idea for a bike as I always wobble when I have to put my hand out to turn😂! I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs, Jenny. Thank you so much for watching them! Take care🌻🦋
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  22384. Sorry Lesley, I think I typed ‘Jenny’ in the last comment! I didn’t have my glasses on!🤓
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  22385. Isn't it just! But oh that whole bubbling pot and the BBQ scene😱 Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  22386. It was lovely meeting you and Stan too! What a kind comment- thank you so much. I hope the river treats you kindly if you venture on to her. We're bound to see you again; I'll look out for your beautiful boat. Give Stan a hug from me. 🐾🐾 Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  22387. Snap and snap! Please pass an ear tickle on from me to your Lab. Take care🦋🌻
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  22388. We have insurance. You moor where you think it feels safe too. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22389. Zephyr is adorable to live with and so I can't help but spoil her sometimes. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22390. Thank you so much, James😊 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  22391. How amazing that must have been to see a sparkle of fireflies like that!!! 🤩🥰 I am so pleased that the vlog reminded you of that moment too. Thank you so much for your kind words. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  22392. Yep! 🐾🐾😂 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22393. That is so, so kind of you, Sally 🤗Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  22394. I am so pleased that you enjoyed Zephyr and the robin, Shirley.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  22395. It is such a stunning place! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22396. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22397. 🤭 It’s been a 3 jammy dodgers kind of week. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22398. It is isn't it? Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  22399. I think the perfect solution is to have an electric boat as they are silent as you cruise through, but I don't have one of those!🙈 I love a great walk too. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  22400. What a wonderful trip that must have been! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22401. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the video. Did I mix up my scaup with a female tufty? 🙈 Well spotted! 👍Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22402. It sounds like you have an amazing spot for wildlife there! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  22403. Hi Geoff, thank you so much for your lovely comment. Mr M is my husband but he won't appear in the vlogs as his work has a strict code of conduct about being on social media. Take care🌻🦋
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  22404. Spending time observing nature and wildlife is the most special part of my day. Sometimes, I might be feeling unwell and it is difficult to drag myself out to walk, Zephyr, but once I am out, it is always a complete recharge for me and I just love it. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  22405. Isn’t it spectacular! 🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22406. It sounds like a beautiful spot to live near- I bet you have taken some amazing photos!Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  22407. It sounds like a beautiful place to live near. I bet you have taken some amazing photos?Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  22408. I am so sorry that you have lost your friend too. I really want to talk to Francesca all the time at the moment and hear her voice again, so I will learn, like you have, to talk out loud to her. I do feel so grateful to have had her in my life though. Thank you so much for such a beautiful comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22409. That is very kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22410. Sorry to have annoyed you. That’s not my intention. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22411. I understand what you are saying and I feel so grateful to be living as a continuous cruiser. Not every boater is privilged though, for some living on a boat is the only way they can afford a home. My vlog is just a way of sharing the current facts. Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment; I find it really useful to gauge other's opinions on this. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  22412. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22413. They would, Ann! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22414. Hi Edmund, I was so impressed with the youngsters and their immediate rush to help us. It is sad when rubbish gets thrown in the canals, but there is a real shift to protect the water in that area which is what the local warden was doing a great job working on. Solo boaters would have struggled through that stretch, but CRT were doing regular checks of it and hopefully help the solo boaters through it. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and week ahead 🦋🌻
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  22415. I have that effect sometimes! 😄 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22416. The cill is one of my fears as it is how many boats sink in a lock, so I check it constantly. 😳 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22417. I’m so pleased that you enjoy Zephyr! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22418. I could watch them all day too! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22419. Tring was a gorgeous place to moor. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22420. Thank you so much, Red! 🤗 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22421. I often hide more pictures around the page so you could be right more than you think. It’s so lovely that you try and guess though. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22422. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  22423. Hi Christine, thank you so much for still finding time to watch. It is always lovely to hear from you. Have a super week. Take care🦋🌻
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  22424. That is so kind of you. It is an absolute pleasure to share my vlogs.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22425. It’s lovely to know the redwing are back! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22426. Hi Wendy, the museum wasn’t open when we were there. I bet it’s great isn’t it? I’m so pleased that you liked the poem this week. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22427. Hi Paul, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am chuffed to hear that you enjoyed the vlog and the journal. Enjoy the rest of week! 🦋🌻
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  22428. Wishing you the same, Margaret 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  22429. Here is my advice that I hope comes across in a kind way but the phrases 'chick-magnet' and 'pickup' might be where you are going wrong. You don't need a narrowboat to find a wonderful companion, you just need to have a good heart and caring soul; now you could add a narrowboat onto that too if you want! I hope you find someone who you can love and they can love you too because we all deserve to be happy in life. Good luck! Take care 🌻🦋
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  22430. That is so kind of you!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  22431. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22432. The swallows had been nesting in the barns that overlooked the bridge and they were coming to the river to eat the insects and have a drink. I think the adults were teaching the fledglings as some of them looked so young.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22433. Perfect, indeed!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  22434. Thank you so much for your interest in my books. I hope to restock the shop in a couple of weeks. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22435. Hi Simon, it’s always the way that as soon as you have an audience, it all goes wrong but when you do something really well nobody is there!😂 and yes, I have had to edit out a word or two!🤭🤫 Thank you for your lovely comment. Happy Easter!🦋🌻🐣
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  22436. Hi Lydia, it is good to be back. I hope you are well? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  22437. If the canal is very narrow, you pull over in a wider stretch to let a boat pass. Normally, you can pull over and hang in the trees for a while.Thank you so much for watching, Bob. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22438. Zephyr did have that look didn't she; and I don't blame her😂🐾🐾, but we survived! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  22439. Thank you for watching, Dennis. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22440. Thank you so much for your guess. I will let you know if you are right next week. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋🍄
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  22441. They were wonderful weren't they? It made me smile too. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend🌻🦋
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  22442. He can’t be on camera because he works in education with families that are vulnerable so being on social media is not allowed. One day, when he retires, he’ll appear hopefully. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22443. Thank you so much for such a wonderful compliment! I am so grateful. Have a happy New Year! 🌻🦋🥳
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  22444. He was working away in Essex. He stays away when he works as it is too far to commute.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22445. Hooray for the algorithm! 🥳 I am so pleased that you clicked on my video and enjoyed it, Rob. If you're drawn to boat life, then you should start looking into it; I saw a dutch barge for sale in London online at the weekend; it came with a mooring and everything! There are so many different opportunities out there. Good luck. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  22446. The storm has been very challenging so far. I hope you’re ok? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22447. Hi Wendy, thank you so much for your encouragement- that is so kind of you. If you have a special green chutney recipe then please send it my way; I'll definitely be eating fried, green tomatoes again though too! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  22448. That sounds like a sensible rule. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22449. There are a lot around at the moment which is so lovely to see. Thank you so much for your kind comment- have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  22450. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  22451. That is so kind of you, Pete- thank you so much!Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  22452. Thank you so much, Nanci. Zephyr says a big hello back to Murphy! I hope you have a week full of sunshine! Take care🦋🌻🐕🌞🌞🌞
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  22453. That is such a good idea!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22454. The grebes are super birds aren’t they? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22455. It was such a beauty wasn’t it?🤩 Take care 🌻🦋
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  22456. That is so kind of you- thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  22457. Hi Phil- it was and thank you so much for your best wishes too. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22458. Thank you for your kind comments, Simon. I was surprised about the windlass spindles too and I am sure when you researched about the old canals near you, you found out some interesting things. It’s a shame they are no longer there though isn’t it? What is in its place? Have a wonderful weekend and week ahead!🌻🦋
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  22459. That is such a kind thing to say, Juliet!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22460. Thank you so much for your watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22461. It was an evening of lucky spots! Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22462. It was a bit wasn’t it? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22463. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  22464. Brilliant idea! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22465. That is super advice, Marjorie and I hadn’t thought about memory building in houses before; you are so right about a home being a place of cherished stories. I will look forward to the vegan honey recipes. Thank you so much for watching and commenting!👍🦋🌻
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  22466. Thank you so much 😊 that’s so kind of you. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22467. It goes to show that anyone can do it with a bit of practice doesn’t it? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22468. 😂 It is hard to get your head around isn’t it? I think once you live it you love it. Take care🌻🦋
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  22469. I will have to look that up. That’s very kind of you. I’ve just asked Mr Mindful if he appreciates me and he said ‘yes’😅 I appreciate him too though and your kind comment too! Take care 🌻🦋
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  22470. Thank you so much, Frances!😊 Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  22471. Thank you for your lovely comment. Zephyr barks when someone walks past the boat in the late evening, or at statues of animals if they look realistic; she doesn't like that they don't have a scent. Other than that, she rarely ever barks. Have a super week take care🦋🌻
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  22472. Well, it is very exciting indeed, John as my life’s ambition of 2000 draws ever closer! 😄You were definitely right about Fridays, now I’ve just got to stick to it !😮‍💨😅 Just preparing tomorrow’s vlog; where another human makes an appearance!….no, it’s not Hitch!🤣
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  22473. Well you can subtract 4 from that number as I have met that amount in subscribers which proves it is a very, very , very small world! So they have seen with their own eyes, the mystery 🥸. I am still hoping that one day, he will do the vlogs with me, but until then, I shall apply your strategy as your advice is always spot on! 👍🕵️‍♂️
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  22474. That’s so kind of you, Dianne! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22475. The internet was amazing in that spot and it happened when I was offline just editing. I think it’s the track pad or battery now. 👍Thank you for watching. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22476. Hi Jenny, thank you so much for another super lovely comment. The trouble with Zephyr is she thinks she is human and should be involved in absolutely everything we are doing. It is impossible to go on a swing with her trying to hang onto you! If you swim, she swims out to you and climbs on your back! Do you have a dog? Have a lovely day🦋🌻🌞🐕
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  22477. Hi Ronald, thank you so much for your lovely comment. The autumn colours are really starting to ping now. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  22478. That is such a kind comment- thank you so much. I really appreciate it! Take care🦋🌻
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  22479. That is so kind of you Helen and Barney! My books will be back in stock on Thursday. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22480. 👍🌻🦋🙏
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  22481. Thank you ☺️ Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22482. It was coolant from where it leaked out when our engine blew up. It has all been mopped up and disposed of at a recycling centre now. Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  22483. I will have to look that painting up- it sounds wonderful. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22484. I don’t know what they call the artwork on boats either? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22485. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22486. Thank you so much! Happy New Year! Take care🦋🌻🥳
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  22487. She will be missed, Lorraine and I share the same feelings as you. I hope you are ok? Take care🌻🦋
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  22488. 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 🌻🦋
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  22489. She is the ball whisperer isn’t she! 🐾🐾😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22490. A lot of the pencil box colours were used! 😃 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22491. I am delighted that you have that as your desktop wallpaper now!Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  22492. Hi Simon, it’s Tintin here!😂 I bet that was a noisy and spectacular sight to see the gulls behind the trawlers. The fan was definitely cooler than when it didn’t have the bottle on it. I need to set more fans up like that next time and be brave enough to test it properly by closing all windows and doors. You are right about Mr M’s wise words! Have a great weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22493. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22494. I will never forget the wonderful and kind, Farmer Jason!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22495. Yes they do but on this occasion I wasn’t moored near one. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22496. Thank you, Vanessa. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22497. The weather has been much sunnier lately. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22498. Wow, your Dad worked at the liquorice factory! I hope you get a lifetime freebies now? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22499. I see what you mean! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22500. A brolly would have been a very sensible idea!☔️ I wish I’d have thought about that. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a great weekend 🦋🌻
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  22501. She is my best friend 🐾🐾🥰 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22502. Hi Fran and Jess, I’m so pleased that you are still watching the vlogs after all this time! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22503. Hi Steve, there are not many redwoods in England; I think they grow better in Scotland but I read that the North West of the country seems to have more. They are wonderful trees. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22504. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  22505. Stay safe too! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22506. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22507. I am so pleased that you enjoy the countryside views in the vlogs. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  22508. Hi Wendy, how wonderful to be welcoming the beetles already! I am so pleased that you found the story of the flint fascinating; I was amazed when I started researching it.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  22509. Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22510. Thank you so much, Elizabeth and Alfie! Take care 🌻🦋
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  22511. 🤗🦋🌻
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  22512. I wouldn’t want to upset anyone. I should have explained myself really but I was too chicken!🐓 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22513. Hi Sue, what a stormy time it's been for us all, hasn't it? The chimney hat is in storm Isha's wardrobe somewhere🤭 and in next week's vlog, you'll see another chimney saga too!🙈Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  22514. Thank you so much! Take care🦋🌻
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  22515. I am glad to hear that you have recovered from your booster. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend.🌻🦋
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  22516. Zephyr loved her hug and says a woofy thank you for sending it🐾🐾 I am so glad that you enjoyed the vlog and the dog! Have a great weekend 🌻🦋🐶
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  22517. Wow! 🤩 That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  22518. The title was inspired by a comment that I had comparing narrowboat life to living in a ditch in the middle of nowhere!😀 Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  22519. That’s so kind of you- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  22520. I agree! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22521. What an adorable thought, Chris!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22522. I don’t have a TV anymore and I don’t use starlink. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22523. I get terribly sea sick! 🤭🌻🦋
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  22524. Thank you, Lucinda! Take care 🌻🦋
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  22525. That’s so kind of you and thank you so much for becoming a Patron. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22526. Because it’s really warm on the boat. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22527. There isn’t yet, but maybe now that you have mentioned it, I can see what I can do. Thank you so much for the encouragement 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22528. I absolutely love the fact that a herd of cats are watching with you!💚Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22529. 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22530. Welcome to the channel, Karen. I am so pleased that you are finding the videos relaxing. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22531. Thank you so much🤗 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  22532. Janet and Roger are amazing!🤩 What an inspirational couple. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  22533. I am over the moon with Zephyr’s portrait!🥰 Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22534. Your problems with gas leaks sounded like they were a real worry at the time. I am so pleased that you managed to get it all sorted.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22535. The weekly practice makes a big difference and I can see how my drawings are improving bit by bit too. I often say to people who don’t think they can draw that they will be able to if they draw regularly. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, take care🌻🦋
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  22536. What a wonderful memory from your childhood! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22537. Thank you Gary and Karen- Happy New Year to you both! 🥳🌻🦋
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  22538. I am so sorry for the loss of you Dad, Kelly. I hope you and your Mum are ok? I can see why Purton was one of their favourite places. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  22539. It really does make a difference! I appreciate your comments and thumbs up so much. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22540. Hi Pete and Lorraine, you won't be disappointed to stare at the dry stone walls for a while! You can get a little magnifying lens to clip on to your phone camera and then you'll be amazed what you see. Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  22541. I love Yorkshire!❤️ Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  22542. Thank you for watching, Pocket Change.🌻🦋
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  22543. Really? It seemed fine when I visited. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22544. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22545. I am so pleased that this video sparks memories like that for you. That is so special to know.Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22546. It was so kind of the passers by wasn’t it? Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22547. That is so kind of you, thank you so much! Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  22548. That is so kind of you.☺️ Thank you for your lovely comment. Happy New Year! 🥳🦋🌻
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  22549. Thank you so much, Lewis. Have a great weekend and week ahead!🌻🦋
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  22550. What a kind comment! Thank you so much 😊 Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22551. What a kind comment- thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22552. 👍🦋🌻
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  22553. That's an interesting question about the telephone and electricity lines! Perhaps there were more treetops to sit in before the wires came along? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22554. Is that the official name? It sounds like it fits that description. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22555. You’re right. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22556. That’s so kind of you- thank you ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  22557. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much. Have a super rest of the week, take care 🦋🌻
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  22558. I can see why you are proud as the history and surrounding countryside is amazing. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  22559. Thank you for your kind words, Tony. Yes, it is so sad that the barn owl numbers are so low; they are such wonderful creatures. Have a great week!🌻🦋
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  22560. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22561. I am so delighted to hear that you have started your journal! Wishing you many hours of happiness filling those pages. Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  22562. Thank you so much 😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  22563. She really is. 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22564. That is such a kind comment, Neil! Thank you so much. I am really pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22565. Assam is one of my favourite loose teas. Thank you so much for watching 😊 Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22566. Hi Sandy, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I’m so pleased that you enjoy the places we visit along the way. Have a super week. Take care🦋🌻
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  22567. It is so luscious and green now! I really like those biscuits.🫢Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  22568. Hello Nancy and Dan, welcome aboard! I am so flattered that you are enjoying the channel, thank you so much 😊 Have a wonderful rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  22569. Coco Pops! 😋🤩 Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22570. I draw by using the photographs that I have taken as a guide, so that I can try and get the individual characteristics of whatever it is that I am drawing. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22571. I totally agree!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22572. You are welcome, Dianne! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22573. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  22574. Hello to you and Murphy! Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment! Have a super weekend!🌻🦋🐶
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  22575. The steam train was wonderful wasn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22576. What incredible facts about the area! Thank you so much for sharing them with me. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22577. I can take on every path with those crampons now! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22578. Oh blimey, I can’t remember now but it stores plants in the summer and wood in the winter. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22579. Thank you 👍 Sorry about that! 🙈 Take care 🦋🌻
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  22580. I am so pleased that you are painting again! It is so good for the soul to spend time at the easel. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  22581. You must visit the UK again and trace your family history! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22582. 3 tunnels in one day made it a bit of an adventure!🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22583. It is so wonderful to know that you feel like you are travelling along too!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  22584. Zephyr is definitely the brains of the outfit! 😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22585. It was a super place for nighttime visitors! 🦡Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a great weekend🦋🌻
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  22586. I hope you get your narrowboat one day. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22587. Thank you so much🤗 Have a wonderful week, take care🦋🌻
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  22588. What a kind comment!🤗 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22589. I suppose we learn the most from the difficult times in our life don't we? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22590. What an incredible adventure you had and your truck sounds like it had everything onboard!Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  22591. Thank you too. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22592. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend🦋🌻
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  22593. That's good to know, Nanci.Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  22594. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  22595. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22596. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22597. You are very welcome 🤗 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22598. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  22599. That’s an interesting solution, Ron. Thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22600. Thank you so much, Deborah! Take care 🦋🌻
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  22601. That’s so kind of you, Dianne. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22602. Thank you so much! Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22603. Hi Shirley, what a lovely comment, thank you so much! 🤗 I think if we are frozen in for too long, it could get trickier, but for now we have all that we need and I always stock up with lots of tins and dry foods in case the delivery van's can't get to us. A Merry Christmas to you and your family too. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  22604. Christmas is in Essex. It must be amazing biking in that landscape.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  22605. Thank you so much, Mary! Take care 🌻🦋
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  22606. Hi John, since narrowboating, I have discovered so many beautiful places that I didn’t know existed around the waterways here. I now realise how wonderful the country is. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  22607. What a kind comment. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22608. Welcome aboard, Paul! Thank you so much for your lovely comment and I am so glad that you enjoyed the vlog. It is great to hear that your narrow boating holiday was your favourite holiday to date. I hope that you get to have another narrow boat break then. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  22609. Red kites love to follow the farmer's tractor don't they? They really are beautiful birds.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22610. You are so welcome! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22611. Hi Michael, thank you so much for such a kind and lovely comment. I hope your dream of narrowboating comes true for you too. Have a super rest of the weekend and thank you so much for all of your support with my channel. Take care🌻🦋
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  22612. Thank you so much, Diane for such a lovely comment. Have a great rest of the weekend. Take care.🦋🌻
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  22613. Thank you so much ☺️ The salad was yummy! Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22614. Thank you for watching and commenting- Frances! Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  22615. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22616. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  22617. What a kind comment- thank you so much 😊 I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22618. 😂 I think they want to be on YouTube too! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22619. 😂 I should have done, but it was only on zoom and my camera was switched off! Thank you for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  22620. I am so pleased that you found it interesting.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  22621. You are so welcome, Elissa. Thank you so much for your kindness and supportive words. I really appreciate it. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22622. I really hope your move afloat works out for you soon🤞 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  22623. I really hope you have better health in 2025🍀 Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 Take care🌻🦋
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  22624. Thank you, Will. On the look out for tawny owls now as they will become easier to spot in the leafless trees. I’ve not seen one in the wild before🤞
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  22625. Thank you so much for your kindness, Ian. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22626. That is so kind of you, Jean. 🤗 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22627. Zephyr wasn’t impressed with my question was she? 😂🐾🐾 Thank you for your lovely comment, Lucinda. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22628. You are so welcome, Frances! Thank you so much for your lovely comment too.😊Take care🌻🦋
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  22629. What an incredible journey you described and all of those challenges too! It’s a great adventure though when you think back on it isn’t it? Thank you so much for this great comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22630. It really is wonderful isn't it? Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Take care 🦋🌻
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  22631. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  22632. Thank you so much! Take care 🌻🦋
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  22633. Thank you so much, Anthony!😊 Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  22634. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  22635. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy Easter! 🦋🌻🐣
    1
  22636. The boat is due to be blacked this year after the frosts and icy days hopefully. Thank you for watching. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend🦋🌻
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  22637. I couldn't help myself, but that cake was delicious and I had a bit left. Back to biscuits next week. I love the fact that you try and guess how many that I will pile on my plate each week. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22638. It is so cosy on a snowy day when you are tucked inside a toasty narrowboat. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  22639. There is something so exciting about the sound of a cuckoo unless you are a little warbler with a nest! Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22640. Thank you so much, Margaret! It was such a lovely surprise to read how Edith Holden had inspired that book, especially as I hadn’t managed to find any link to her in the house. Have a super weekend!🌻🦋
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  22641. I hope your dream comes true!🤞Thank you for watching. Have a great week🦋🌻
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  22642. When I have books to sell, I will put them in my Etsy Shop and include all of the packaging and postage in the price. My Etsy Shop is called The Mindful Narrowboat, so it is easy to find. I'll keep you updated when I know more. Take care🦋🌻
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  22643. What a lovely memory! Grandmothers are wonderful at giving special treats aren’t they? 🤗 Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22644. Thank you so much, Sam! Take care 🦋🌻
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  22645. I really wanted to pay my respects with flowers like I would do for someone’s grave that meant something to me because her poetry inspires me. I understand what you are saying though. Thank you so much for watching. Have a great week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22646. Hi Steve, only five more episodes to go to complete the journal- well done! It's so lovely to know that you are going through it with the videos. The Flower of Gloster is so nostalgic isn't it? I really enjoyed the simplicity of it all too. I hope you get your DVD soon. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  22647. How wonderful to have ridden the steam trains with your grandmother! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22648. Exactly!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22649. That is so kind of you, Robin- thank you so much! Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  22650. To my dear Weaver Wizard, your gift kept us safe and has helped me several times already on my walks with Zephyr. I have found out from a few viewers that I should have given you a silver coin in return as part of some superstition so here it is 🪙🪙
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  22651. Thank you so much once again! Take care 🦋🌻
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  22652. What a lovely way to feed your birds; they must be so grateful to you! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22653. 😂😂😂 This really tickled me! Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22654. Some of the boats are left to help prevent bank erosion. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22655. It’s lovely to know how much you are enjoying the videos. Thank you so much for your comment. Have a great rest of the week 🌻🦋
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  22656. I am so pleased that you now know that it's the chiffchaff that is making all of that noise. I always listen out for their arrival every spring and it is so exciting when I spot them. Next, I am waiting for the swallows!🤞 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  22657. You are so welcome! He has inspired me too. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22658. I haven’t seen Martin Zero- I will look him up. Thank you so much for watching 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  22659. It looked like it was enjoying it! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22660. 😂🐾🐾 She really doesn’t like cats! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22661. Thank you so much 😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  22662. Thank you, Glyn for your lovely comment. I am looking forward to autumn and winter too! Have a wonderful rest of the week. Take care🦋🌻
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  22663. The Lancaster Canal is on my wish list and I hope to be there in a couple of years. I love the idea of seeing the sea from the canal. Thank you for a great suggestion! 🌻🦋
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  22664. Thank you for such a beautiful comment. It was such a special moment and I will remember it for the rest of my life.Take care 🦋🌻
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  22665. That’s so kind of you. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22666. I’m very well and I hope you are too? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22667. He is always happy to meet people as we travel along the waterway, but he just can't be in the vlogs. I wish that he could too. Thank you for watching and commenting. Take care🥳🌻🦋
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  22668. Welcome aboard, Fred and thank you so much for subscribing! 🌻🦋
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  22669. Birds are really smart aren’t they? And so too are the worms! 🐛 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22670. Thank you so much, Ruth! Have a super week. Take care🦋🌻
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  22671. Thank you for your lovely comment. Zephyr loved her hug 🤗🐾🐾 Merry Christmas and happy new year! Take care🌻🦋🎄
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  22672. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year, John!🥳 🌻🦋
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  22673. Congratulations on catching up on all of the vlogs, Frank and I am relieved you are still following the channel!😮‍💨 I hope you are ok and safe with Hurricane Ian? Please take care x Thank you so much for your lovely comment. 👍⭐️🌻🦋
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  22674. That’s so kind of you! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22675. Thank you so much for your comment. I hadn’t thought about the gym mats, what a super idea! So you have more than one dog in your canoe at the same time; that must look adorable as you travel up and down the water! Also, I am now wondering why on earth I have been getting in first!?!😀have a great Sunday and week ahead!🌻🦋
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  22676. Many thanks for watching and commenting! Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22677. Hi Glenn, that is such a lovely comment, thank you so much. I don't mind you asking your question at all as it must seem really weird to know that there is a mysterious person lurking in the background somewhere and you can't see him. The truth is, my husband can't really be on social media as the code of conduct at his work forbids any sort of high profile social media activity. One day, when he retires, he will hopefully be on camera more. Have a super week , take care🌻🦋
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  22678. I was really scared at the beginning but it was absolutely brilliant in the end. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22679. Thank you so much for letting me know that it arrived! Take care 🌻🦋
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  22680. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  22681. I had a harmonica years ago but never got around to learning. Perhaps I’ll try again one day. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22682. Thank you so much 😊 That was is so kind of you. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  22683. 🤗🌻🦋
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  22684. 😂 Oh my goodness- we have had so much rain haven't we? Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  22685. Birds are wonderful to watch aren't they?Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22686. Very wise words. Thank you for watching.Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  22687. What a brilliant way of breaking down the word for me! That is really helpful.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  22688. It must be a similar life being in a lorry. Thank you for your lovely comment, take care🌻🦋
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  22689. I did have a little cry in that lock though!🥹🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22690. Thank you👍🌻🦋
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  22691. I am obsessed with weather and what it can bring and how it brings it! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Stay warm x Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22692. Don’t be nervous. You will be fine and other boaters will always help if you ask them to. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22693. So am I Robin! Phew 😥 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  22694. 🦡 It was such a beauty wasn't it? I loved the way it sniffed the camera first. Have a great weekend!🦋🌻
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  22695. I’m so sad to hear about Chocky and Billy. They sound like they were wonderful dogs. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  22696. What a beautiful story. Thank you so much for sharing it. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  22697. I am so sorry to hear that you lost your wife and the mother of your children. I think that it is truly beautiful that you greet the floating seeds and I am going to do that from now on too. Thank you so much for such a wonderful comment.Take care 🦋🌻
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  22698. Mr M is my husband, but he doesn't want to appear in the vlogs. Thank you for watching. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  22699. How kind to send some sun!🌞 Thank you so much for watching! Take care🦋🌻
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  22700. Thank you so much for your kindness, Jay.Take care 🦋🌻
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  22701. Thank you so much! I’ll look out for Duncan! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  22702. What an amazing coincidence with the Muscovy in Bradford On Avon- It is beautiful down there by the water. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  22703. I think we’ll be in Leeds next spring. I am really looking forward to exploring the canal there. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  22704. Yes they are. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22705. They probably could but Zephyr would let me know if we had rodent guests and then I would pour them a tiny cup of tea each and get the cheesy biscuits out! 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22706. It is great to be back. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  22707. They slipped off in the wind but after the banging we readjusted them. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22708. Cuddles to Nutmeg from me please!😍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22709. I am really, really enjoying the Peak Forest and it is going to be a hard to say goodbye to this beautiful canal. Bless you and your family too!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22710. I am so pleased that you find the videos calming. Thank you so much!Take care 🦋🌻
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  22711. 👍 thank you. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22712. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 Take care🌻🦋
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  22713. I’m pleased that you enjoyed it. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22714. They do blend well don’t they? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22715. Living things and things of the earth are indeed magnificent; i couldn’t agree more! Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  22716. We moored it at Saul Junction and then took Little Alice to the Stroudwater Canal. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  22717. You’re welcome ☺️ Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22718. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22719. I’m so pleased that you like the vlogs. I understand how you feel about me too. I solo boat for part of the week each week and my husband comes back for the other part of the week. He works in education and with vulnerable families so he can’t be on social media. I want to protect him and also I want to make the vlogs. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22720. I like that sound too, especially knowing that I am about to eat them! 😋🤭 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22721. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22722. Hi Bob, the book that I am currently writing in won't be in my shop until the beginning of 2025 as I print off a journal each year. It will be my third book when it is ready. My shop is: themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com Have a super weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  22724. Thank you so much, Russell for your super comment. I’m glad you enjoyed the tidal journey. Have a sunny rest of the weekend and week ahead 🌻🦋
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  22725. What a wonderful memory to be sitting with a picnic and listening to the skylarks. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  22726. Thank you so much, Ann. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22727. I was exactly the same as you. My advice is to find some time, if you can, to devote to practice. Time is the hardest hurdle to overcome and also turning off all work stresses and social media. Then if you can do that Kelly, buy yourself a journal , sketching set and some watercolour pencils, I use the Derwent ones and start drawing. Focus on the shapes that you can see in what you're drawing and break your subject into a series of these shapes. I know you can do it! Keep all of your artwork which is why a journal is good because you will see the improvement as you go; and never compare your work to others- we are all individuals and we all have our own unique style- embrace yours, Kelly! Take care🌻🦋
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  22728. I’m honoured to have a rabbit watching! 🐇🤗Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22729. You are welcome 🤗 Thank you so much for your kind comments and for watching the vlogs. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22730. I have so many senior moments- so don't worry about that!😂 I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  22731. Thank you so much, Lydia- that is such a kind comment.🤗 It was so lovely to be able to draw a badger. They are such beautiful animals. 🦡 Have a great weekend🦋🌻
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  22732. I have that hanging in the boat! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22733. Thank you so much for subscribing- welcome aboard. Take care🦋🌻
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  22734. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  22735. I am so pleased that you find the vlogs a peaceful experience- that is so wonderful to know.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  22736. I can’t wait for those views!!! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22737. I pronounce many words bizarrely.🤭 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22738. I’m so pleased that you liked it, Ann! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  22739. You are right about the horn on the tail. They are very wonderful aren’t they?🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22740. That is so kind of you, Alistair. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22741. That is so kind of you; I'm really pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Thank you for your interest in buying my books too. I sold out at the weekend, but hope to have some more stock back in the shop in 2 weeks time. My link it themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  22742. I use Collins mainly and the field studies guides which are excellent, but I have a bookshelf full of reference books. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22743. Thank you so much, Magnus- what a lovely comment!🤗 Sailing boats have even more challenges as you have to battle tides and wild seas. You are right that you are never bored when you live on a boat as there is always something to do. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  22744. It is so beautiful here! 🤩 I can’t wait to explore it all. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  22745. You are very right, there are always possibilities- we have amazing human minds and technology now that can solve problems, so let's hope something can be done to solve this one.🤞 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  22746. I’m so pleased! 😌 Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  22747. It was super mooring there! Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22748. It was such a great place to visit. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🌻
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  22749. That is such a kind comment. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  22750. Thank you so much!😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  22751. Thank you so much 😊
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  22752. What a kind comment! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  22753. YouTube is full of surprises isn’t it! 😂 Thank you for subscribing. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22754. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year- take care🌻🦋🎄
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  22755. Welcome aboard! Thank you so much for your lovely comment too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22756. Yes, but sometimes, I think I muddle them up! 🥴 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22757. They are the best socks that I have had so far! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22758. Great twist on a great poem! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  22759. 🦋🌻👍
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  22760. Thank you for your lovely comment. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22761. That is a good point about having a word with the fuel boats; the legislation will have to change for them to be able to sell it at a rate where the boater can afford it and they can still make money from it too. Thank you for your great comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  22762. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22763. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed this vlog. It was a bit of an adventure this one out on the River Severn. Thank you for such a lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22764. They are not as much as a problem here, but I do always check me and Zephyr regularly. Thank you for watching. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22765. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy Easter! 🦋🌻🐣
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  22766. Hello Shirley, it is so lovely to read your comments and to hear how much you are enjoying the vlogs. It also brings back some special memories for me when I see the thumbnail of the vlog that you’re commenting on, so thank you 😊. Take care🦋🌻
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  22767. Hi Sandy, I hope you are well? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. It was a relief to get through the stoppage. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  22768. Thank you so much for sharing your story with me. It must have been so scary at the time? Poor PC Godfrey was ridiculed when he spoke about his encounter. The thing is why would someone make a thing like that up, knowing what people’s response would be? You felt reassured by others backing your story too for that reason. You retold it beautifully too. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22769. You are so kind, Michael- thank you so much! 😊Have a great weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  22770. I have just sent you a link in your other message, Lorraine. Thank you for your kind offer. Take care🦋🌻
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  22771. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22772. Hi Chris, the winter is throwing lots of challenges our way. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22773. That’s so kind of you, Linda. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22774. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  22775. Hi Carl! Oh to be a Pixie Queen- what a wonderful world I would live in.🤩 I sell my diaries in my Etsy shop: themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com at the moment I have my 2023 one in stock and I should have 2022 back in the shop the following week.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  22776. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  22777. A wave from Paddington would have been wonderful too! Thank you for your comment, Nigel. Take care🌻🦋
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  22778. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Frances. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  22779. Thank you so much- that is so kind of you. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22780. Thank you so much, Andrew.Take care 🦋🌻
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  22781. Thank you so much, Andrew. Stay safe too. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22782. Hi Mark, that is so kind of you but it doesn't matter so much now as I have a new chimney anyway. How wonderful though that you managed to find someone's wedding ring. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  22783. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Yvonne. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  22784. I can see why that is. Are you a pilot? Thank you for watching and commenting. Enjoy the rest of your weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  22785. Thank you so much for finding my channel and commenting. It sounds like you might be back on the water here one day! Take care 🌻🦋
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  22786. Wow! 🤩 Take care 🦋🌻
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  22787. Thank you so much, Sue! I love your simile for the sunset 'fire opals' how beautiful😍 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  22788. That’s a good point. 👍 Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care 🌻🦋
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  22789. Thank you for watching, Christopher. Happy driving! Take care 🦋🌻
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  22790. That’s so kind of you, Tim. Thank you so much 😊 Dave has bought another boat now and is doing cruising vlogs again. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22791. They are great pencils aren’t they? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22792. Totally!👍 Thank you for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  22793. Hi Deb, thank you for your lovely comment! I'm so pleased that you enjoyed the poem too. Zephyr is such a good girl to just go along with the whole vet thing. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  22794. Isn’t Chris an amazing artist! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22795. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am so pleased that the vlog brought back some good memories for you. It must have been amazing to watch the bore water skiing! Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  22796. 😂 I think it's an accident worth repeating though, don't you?Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22797. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am so pleased that it is your favourite too. Canal folk are so helpful and when you are moored near other boaters, you always feel like you have friends close by. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  22798. Oh dear, good luck with that bread! 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22799. You are so kind and thoughtful, Julie thank you so much. At the moment, I really love producing the vlogs and everything that comes with it. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22800. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for watching.Take care 🦋🌻
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  22801. So did I! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22802. 😂🐾🐾 Yes she is!Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  22803. It is so toasty! Thank you so much for watching 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  22804. It’s a lot for a southerner like me! 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22805. Hi Simon, Mr M did an engine service and I think that might help and then I will get someone to look at it if the problem continues. It is busy here which explains the towpath chatter. I like to here now though. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a terrific weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22806. Thank you so much.Take care 🌻🦋
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  22807. Hello Malcolm and Sheila, thank you so much for such a lovely comment! I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs! Take care 🌻🦋
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  22808. That is so lovely to know. ☺️ Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 Take care🌻🦋
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  22809. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  22810. I am so happy that you have enjoyed this week’s video. Look after yourself and stay safe🌻🦋
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  22811. It’s great to know that you try and guess what I am going to draw. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22812. Barn owls have an ethereal beauty don’t they, Lydia. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22813. Hi Robert, thank you so much for your kind comment. They were 4 very small flapjacks so really it is more like 3 biscuits! 🤭 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  22814. It is a lovely place! And what a kind compliment about my raincoat too. 😊Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22815. Thank you for your comment, Paul! Happy New Year to you too!🥳🦋🌻
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  22816. Thank you so much, Marty. Have a wonderful week, take care🌻🦋
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  22817. It is always a highlight when my son or daughter visits. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22818. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for your guess. I am glad that you enjoyed the views this week. I will let you know if you have guessed correctly next week. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  22819. Very wise- thank you so much, Ruth. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22820. Hi Carole, thank you so much for such a lovely comment. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22821. Hi Vanessa, at the moment this life suits me perfectly and I am so grateful to be able to have this opportunity.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22822. I am sad to hear that you have lost a loved one too, Deborah. Thank you so much for taking the time to respond to Tony. That is very kind and thoughtful of you. Take care 🌻🦋🕊️
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  22823. Thank you for your lovely comment, Vanessa. Try looking for the different elements of the seasons; for example the change in the hedgerows and the migratory birds as the seasons alter. Take vitamin D if the weather is very dark and sunless for a while as this helps with managing the lack of sunlight. I find the clear, bright but cold autumn and winter days quite beautiful as long as I am well wrapped up and have a warm boat to return to with a hot soup to drink. On the dark days, finding a woodland and looking for mushrooms to photograph is always a mood lifter too. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  22824. Hi Steve, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I hope you get to see a glow worm and firefly one day as it truly is a spectacular sight to see! I am so pleased that you got your book too. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  22825. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22826. Great questions about the locks, Jenny! Locks are tight chambers of water and they are fed by their pounds of water, but as they age, they leak anyway, but not enough to cause major damage. When you leave a lock, you leave it at the same water level and some people don't close the gate behind them, rules are that you should,(on a canal) but if all paddles( the things that let the water into and out of the locks into the pounds) are left open then the water will run down hill and you will drain the pounds and locks above. There are different types of locks and paddles depending on where you are, and the rule of the river is leave the gates open when you leave the lock, but not the paddles. I am still trying to get my own head around it all and I've lived on the water for over three years!🤪 Thank you for your comment.🦋🌻
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  22827. I am going to research the Potoo as soon as I have answered all my comments. It sounds incredible! I bought my cake box in a charity shop. It jumped out at me! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22828. That is such a kind comment- thank you so much! Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  22829. I spotted a Great White Egret which even though is better in numbers than it used to be, is still an unusual sight, especially on the canal, so I was very, very excited!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  22830. You are so kind! Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  22831. How wonderful to hear about your grandad and his horse and cart! 🤗 Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22832. Thank you so much, Mike! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  22833. That is so kind of you- thank you so much. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  22834. Thank you so much for your wise words and kindness. I really appreciate it. Have a super rest of the week. Take care.🌻🦋
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  22835. That’s a kind comment! Thank you ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  22836. Hi Sona, thank you for watching and for your lovely comment. I am still teaching myself to draw. When I moved onto my boat four years ago, I wanted to try and learn some new skills- drawing was one of them. I have watched YouTube tutorials and read John Muir Laws which has helped. Have a super Sunday and wonderful week ahead🦋🌻
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  22837. Oh Mark, what a truly wonderful comment. I've had a tough day today but reading your comment has really cheered me up. I could never get tired of you expressing your gratitude and I hope you don't get tired of me thanking you for your kindness.Thank you! Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22838. Hi Anthony, I really hope that you are well and that you have had a good week. Thank you so much for another lovely comment.😊⭐️ The world is rather topsy turvy right now, isn't it? But the leaves are still changing colour and falling from the trees; the fox still bounces through the field and the kingfishers are decorating the branches along the canal; these things keep me hopeful and sharing them helps me too. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🦋🌻🦊
    1
  22839. I am so pleased that your weather is warmer now. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22840. The Fens will always have a special place in my heart. Our time there was fabulous. Thank you for your lovely comment, take care🌻🦋
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  22841. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. The parakeets haven’t been attacking the bats or taking over the woodpeckers nests in the park, so I am hopeful that they can live side by side the others and that there will be plenty of nesting sights for them all. 🤞 Have a wonderful weekend, take care 🦋🌻
    1
  22842. I found some shelter at the back of the cafe in the end, so it was better than it looked.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  22843. What a kind comment, Dona- thank you so much. The shop is all stocked up again.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  22844. Hi Mike, thank you for such a lovely comment and I am so pleased that you find the videos relaxing. Have a wonderful weekend!🦋🌻
    1
  22845. Welcome to the channel, Mike! Thank you so much for watching the older videos too. ⭐️👍
    1
  22846. That’s so kind of you, Jack! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22847. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  22848. I hope you get an opportunity to have a canal boat holiday one day, Shirley. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  22849. You are so welcome! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  22850. Nature brings me inner peace. I wish the same for you. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22851. Apollo Duck I think? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22852. Crumpets are such a comfort food. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22853. Hi Pete, I have been amazed at how my journal sold, so I have more being printed which should be in the shop next week or the week after, but soon. I hadn't thought about amazon KDP, so I'll look into it. 👍 Thank you so much, take care🌻🦋
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  22854. 😂 the traffic wardens are missing there coats!😂 31 places called Sutton- that’s really interesting. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  22855. I bet the dragonflies you have are amazing! Thank you for your kindness, William. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22856. Great advice! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  22857. I'd love to practise drawing the fairies! I put one in my journal as a quick scribble and found it a real challenge. Take care🧚‍♀️🦋🌻
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  22858. They are such amazing creatures! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22859. I totally recommend bringing your boat up here- make sure you remember your barge pole though! 😂 I can’t believe the beauty in the hills. 🥰 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22860. That’s so kind of you. My shop is themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com but I am restocking on Thursday so you might want to wait until then. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22861. 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22862. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22863. Thank you so much, Norman! Take care 🌻🦋
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  22864. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  22865. Hi Neil, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  22866. It sounds like you have carved out a great adventure for your family. I hope it brings you happiness and peace. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22867. Hi Shirley, I hope you are well. Yes, you are right, Zephyr does smile and when she meets people she alternates between happy, sneezy sniffs and smiles; it's quite sweet to watch. Seeing a murmuration is just spectacular isn't it? I didn't see the biggest of them, but even still, I was mesmerised. Take care🌻🦋🐾🐾
    1
  22868. He was naughty wasn't he? Hopefully, one day when Mr M has retired, he will make an appearance on the vlogs.🤞 Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too, take care🌻🦋
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  22869. What a kind comment- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  22870. You are very welcome, Lion🦋🌻
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  22871. Thank you so much 😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  22872. Everything was safe in the end and we just lifted up over the plants that were squashed against the window. Take care🦋🌻
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  22873. What a beautiful moment, Veronica and how wonderful to have said ‘thank you’ to the deer like that. Thank you so much for your kindness. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22874. Hi Edmund, thank you so much for such a lovely comment. I think you are right about Nessie, it did look like that in the water didn't it?😂 Fran and Rich are super lovely and inspired us to take to the water. Have a super Sunday and wonderful week ahead, S of Vegas. 🦋🌻
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  22875. Thank you so much, Lucinda! Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22876. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Joseph and for your kindness in buying me a coffee? Do you not want me to add your name to my thank you page on next week's vlog? Have a great weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  22877. You are so right that we all have a part to play in protecting our wildlife and planet. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super rest of the week. Take care🦋🌻
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  22878. Take care in the heat. In some ways the heat is more dangerous. I hope you enjoy your bike ride. Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22879. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. I’m so pleased you enjoyed it. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  22880. Hi Wendy, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I definitely recommend a visit to Packwood House; I have heard that the gardens are stunning in the summer. Have a super weekend🌻🦋
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  22881. That is true!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22882. What a kind and beautifully crafted comment.Thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22883. Hello Simon, Earl sounds like such a sensible dog and perhaps far too intelligent to engage in activities like stick and ball! I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog and the autumn colours although the last day or so November has come along and blown all of the leaves off the trees and chucked water over the towpath so there might be slightly less colour and lots more mud in next week's video!🤭 Thank you so much for your lovely comment, have a super weekend and happy walking Earl. 🐕 Take care🌻🦋🐾🐾
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  22884. Oh Trevor, 😂 I think unsubscribing is wise as I’m bound to make lots more mistakes! 😂😂😂 Thank you for your lovely comment and for making me chuckle. Zephyr loved her hug! Take care 🌻🦋
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  22885. Thank you so much for your question and comment. I think that we are the only Alice Grace? At least we were when I checked last year. It's great to know you are still watching the vlogs. Take care🌻🦋
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  22886. You are so welcome. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22887. Thank you for your guess. I'll let you know if you were right next week. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋🐦
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  22888. That is such a kind comment. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  22889. What a beautiful story! Your Grandad sounds like he was a handy man. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22890. Thank you so much, Michael. I am chuffed to bits with the portrait. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22891. When I saw the grey wagtail push the other one, it made me laugh at its cheekiness and they reminded me of children messing about on a slide! So funny 😆 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  22892. Dogs are wonderful aren’t they? 🐾🐾💚 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  22893. Thank you for your lovely comment, Stu😊 I really appreciate your kind words. Have a wonderful week. Take care🌻🦋
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  22894. It would make for a more peaceful world wouldn’t it? Thank you so much for buying my journal too. That’s so kind of you. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22895. It is amazing to see isn’t it? Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22896. It was such a miracle that she got up when she did all done in a split second! Thank you for your lovely comment- have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  22897. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  22898. Zephyr will get thoroughly spoilt at Christmas and I'll get that big bone that you suggested.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Take care🦋🌻🎄
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  22899. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22900. Such a sad loss of life. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22901. How wonderful to have so many of them in your garden like that! Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22902. That is so kind of you, Ronald! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22903. I couldn’t believe it! 🤩 Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  22904. Thank you for your comment, Nanci. The salad definitely wasn’t filling, but it did taste good! Have a super weekend!🌻🦋
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  22905. I have emailed the Grove Hotel and hope they get back to me with the pie recipe as I would love to make it! Thank you for your comment!🦋🌻 Take care
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  22906. 😂👍 Thank you so much! Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22907. I am so inspired by Edith Holden! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22908. That is so kind of you- thank you so much 😊 It’s great to know that you enjoy watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  22909. That is so kind of you, Robin. Thank you so much. Take care🌻🦋
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  22910. That is so kind of you, Louise. Thank you so much. 🤗🌻🦋
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  22911. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  22912. Oh Sandy, I hope you are all ok and that next year brings you good fortune and good health.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  22913. Thank you so much for watching some of the oldies. Take care🦋🌻
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  22914. I thought exactly the same about the rope, but the lock keeper recommended using hands as the lock was a slow one. It is lovely to know that you enjoy my artwork though. Thank you for your kind comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  22915. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  22916. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22917. What a kind comment- thank you so much 😊 I really appreciate it. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22918. I am so pleased you enjoyed it.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22919. What a fabulous title and poem! ‘Dusty Bin’ now that’s a blast from the past! 🤩👍👍 Thank you once again for such a beautiful poem. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22920. Thank you so much, Magnus! Have a wonderful weekend 🌻🦋
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  22921. Thank you so much for watching, Gayle. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  22922. I think you are right about the lack of ladders in that lock. I don’t remember seeing any either? Perhaps that’s another reason that during the day it is always operated by a group of lock keepers? I’ll look that up now that you have mentioned it. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  22923. I agree! Take care 🦋🌻
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  22924. Thank you so much, Jim. I am delighted to be your favourite show too🤗.Thank you for your guess. I'll let you know if you were right next week. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋🐾🐾
    1
  22925. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Spring is just around the corner! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22926. I just love hearing the song thrush and trying to spot it on its singing perch. Thank you for your lovely comment🦋🌻
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  22927. Peace to you too! Take care 🦋🌻
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  22928. Hi Pete, I really can't sing, I promise you- my microphone must have altered my voice slightly! 😂Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22929. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22930. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Stourport does have the seaside vibe doesn't it? The seagulls think so too. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
    1
  22931. You are so welcome! 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22932. That is so kind of you! The views never cease to amaze me either.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care 🦋🌻
    1
  22933. Thank you so much for your interest in my books. I sell them in my Etsy shop themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.comThank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  22934. That is a great idea!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy New Year! 🥳🌻🦋
    1
  22935. 😂 That is so true; she has trained me well!🤣 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  22936. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 Take care🌻🦋
    1
  22937. Thank you for buying it. I hope you like it? Take care 🌻🦋
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  22938. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22939. Good idea, John! Have you eaten it before? I know that some duckweeds can be eaten but I didn't know that you could eat pennywort. I might give it a go. Thank you for watching and commenting. Take care🌻🦋
    1
  22940. Thank you for your kindness. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22941. Thank you so much, Peter! Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  22942. I agree with you about the introduction of beavers. Thank you for watching, Ann. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  22943. Thank you for your lovely comment, Charlie. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  22944. That is so kind of you. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  22945. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  22946. Thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  22947. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
    1
  22948. See you next year, Mike! Merry Christmas and happy New Year!🌻🦋🎄
    1
  22949. I hope you made it to Sunday school and church? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22950. I’m so pleased that you like this vlog, Ann. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22951. You too! It’s so unpredictable isn’t it? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  22952. Hi Pete, what a shock the wasp stings must have been when you put your hand in looking for those eggs! Sounds like you were having a whale of a time as a young lad though. I haven't seen Robbie's video yet, but I will definitely watch it as his vlogs are just brilliant to watch; it sounds like he's had an absolute nightmare on the tides. Thanks for your lovely comment. Have a great rest of the weekend and week ahead.🦋🌻
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  22953. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
    1
  22954. Thank you for your lovely comment, Jude. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  22955. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  22956. I am so pleased that you enjoyed Coot Club. It is such a lovely watch isn’t it? Maggie Smith was an incredible actress and has left a wonderful catalogue of films behind her. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22957. 🤩 What an amazing thought! Thank you so much for watching! Take care🦋🌻
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  22958. That is so lovely ☺️ Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  22959. Wow! Good luck with blacking your boat. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  22960. Oh no! I hope that you haven’t had a bad experience like that. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  22961. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22962. I would like to make longer videos but it takes me forever to make a 20 minute vlog. 😂Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22963. 🐶🐾🐾🐾
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  22964. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
    1
  22965. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  22966. It was a relief to be safely moored in the end. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22967. What a lovely comment- thank you so much! Take care 🦋🌻
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  22968. That is so true. Thank you for reminding me. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22969. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs, Wendy.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  22970. Thank you so much ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  22971. How wonderful to have been navigating the canals in the 70s!🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22972. And to you too! Take care🥳🌻🦋
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  22973. Really? I have been looking for one for five years and have never seen one until then.Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22974. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  22975. That is a really interesting point, thank you Mary! Take care🌻🦋
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  22976. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful week, take care🌻🦋
    1
  22977. I think that’s a wonderful law! Thank you for your lovely comment, take care🌻🦋
    1
  22978. Hi Robert, well done for winning the biscuit challenge and congratulations to your wife for spotting my deliberate spelling mistake there!😉😂 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
    1
  22979. I’m so pleased that you have appreciated the music choices, Connie. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22980. That is such a kind comment; I think that when the sun comes out, my camera performs really well and as it shone in this vlog, the colour popped.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  22981. The countryside is stunning isn't it? Take care🌻🦋
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  22982. The bridges after the unnavigable part are even lower and they are trying to extend the river to meet the Grand Union Canal, so they will definitely have to rethink those bridge heights. Still, it’s a great spot to visit. Thank you for watching and for your comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  22983. Nice ones though.🤩 Thank you for watching!🦋🌻
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  22984. Thank you so much, Judi. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22985. Hopefully there will be snow! 🥶👍 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22986. Thank you so much, Bill for your lovely comment and kind words. It must have been very satisfying being a technical drawer and so good for you to be able to have a career which encourages you to focus on the details. I am glad that the vlog is reminding you of you own canal boating experience. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  22987. Hi Steve, thank you for your lovely comment.😊 It's great to know that you are now watching Floating Our Boat; they inspired us to take to the waterways all those years ago! I have, very briefly met the Foxes on the Oxford Canal, two and a half years ago; then Dave from Cruising the Cut cruised passed us on the Coventry Canal one morning when we were having our breakfast, but he was gone before I realised and as yet, I have not had the pleasure of meeting the lovely Pirate, Heidi. They all make super vlogs don't they? Have a wonderful rest of the week. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  22988. That is so kind of you, Chris-Thank you so much! Take care 🌻🦋
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  22989. Thank you so much for watching all the way from the other side of the world. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22990. Thank you for your lovely comment, Fiona. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  22991. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  22992. Thank you so much, Patricia. My husband can't be in the vlogs due to his work's strict code of conduct about being on social media. He works in education and some of that work is with vulnerable families so he has to remain very professional. His work means that he has to work away a lot too. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  22993. Tea warms the soul doesn’t it? 🫖Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22994. Thank you, Andrew. The garden is looking a bit sad at the moment, so I will get out there this week and see what I can do. Have a fab Friday, take care🌻🦋
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  22995. It was a great time away- thank you so much. Back to the boat and vlogging again which is lovely too. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  22996. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22997. I wish I had been able to film the noise that they made as it was incredibly loud and entertaining but they went silent each time that I pressed the record button! Thank you for your kind comments! Have a wonderful weekend and week ahead.🌻🦋
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  22998. That’s exactly how I felt too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  22999. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am so pleased that you enjoy the videos. Have a great rest of the weekend and week ahead. Take care🦋🌻
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  23000. Have a chilled rest of the weekend, Fiona. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23001. Thank you, Ruth for your lovely comment. It is a beautiful place to be that’s for sure! Take care 🦋🌻
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  23002. I’m so pleased that you tuned into my channel! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23003. Thank you so much ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  23004. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  23005. 🤗 Aw, that is so lovely- thank you!😊 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  23006. I really hope you find a way to do this as you seem so set on it. Keep trying to make it work. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23007. 🤪 Funny peculiar do you mean? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23008. I am so pleased that you found it relaxing. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23009. Thank you so much, Deborah for such a lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23010. Thank you so much, Patricia- have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  23011. I hope so too, Lorraine.Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23012. You are bringing back some wonderful memories for me by commenting on the older vlogs. Thank you for your patience with my editing and filming though as I was just getting to grips with it all back then. Take care🦋🌻
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  23013. Your Border Collie and my Zephyr would get on fine I think, both happily rolling in muck! 🤭🐾🐾 I haven't seen the dream catcher yet.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23014. I hope you and Mary enjoyed your leaf peeping. Does it look like it’s going to be a good year for colour?🍂🍁 I love the idea of ‘pictures looking for you’ such a wonderful quote again! Thank you so much 😊 Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  23015. Hi Shirley, there are so many red admirals aren't there? It's wonderful to see them flying around still. The bat detector is so exciting isn't it? I'm hoping to get one for Christmas. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  23016. I hope your otter day comes soon 🤞 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  23017. Macclesfield is a super place to visit. Thank you for watching. Have a great week. Take care🦋🌻
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  23018. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the poem, James! Happy New Year🥳🌻🦋
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  23019. Hi Jenny, thank you so much for your lovely comment. It must be wonderful to see foxes regularly. I remember seeing the dingos on Fraser Island when we were camping there and hearing them outside our tent at night.😍 Stay happy and bright. Take care🌻🦋
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  23020. Thank you, Critters of the Earth! Take care🦋🌻
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  23021. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and your guess made me laugh!👍😆 I will let you know if you were right next week. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  23022. That’s so kind of you- thank you ☺️ 🦋🌻
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  23023. Thank you! Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  23024. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23025. Thank you so much, Sean! Take care🦋🌻
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  23026. 👍 Thank you for watching, Nanci- take care🦋🌻
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  23027. Russell, when that robin made a fleeting stop on my hand, my heart leapt for joy and it truly made me day! I could tell it was a friendly one as it hopped along the hedge by my side as I walked. Thank you so much for reminding me! Take care🌻🦋
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  23028. Hi Simon, I did indeed eat in the Anchor pub and the food was lovely. It’s such a beautiful place to stop. India and I had such high expectations that we would attract so many of the amazing moths that we’d always wanted to see, and when nothing came and we realised how funny we must look staring at a shirt in the dark, we just got the giggles! I’ll keep trying though. Thank you for your lovely comment and take care, Simon🦋🌻
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  23029. It's a weird one isn't it?😂🐾🐾 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23030. Thank you so much! 😊 tummy tickles for Toby from me please 🐾🐾🙏 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23031. I am really looking forward to exploring the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23032. Well done for catching up, Ruth.🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment about the vlogs. It is a pleasure to share the wildlife that I find, so I am really pleased that you enjoy watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  23033. It is such a beautiful canal! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23034. That’s really useful to know. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  23035. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23036. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23037. 3 comments from you this week, Anthony! You're spoiling me!!!🤩 Thank you so much for your kindness- take care 🌻🦋
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  23038. Wonderful creatures!🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23039. There is room for the most precious ones. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23040. I will be there one day, all being well! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23041. I think I might be seeing it again very soon. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  23042. I hope you had a wonderful time with your son. It’s such a wonderful feeling of inner peace to know that your children are happy and settled isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23043. Thank you for your kind words.
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  23044. I can’t wait to see what treasures lie ahead! It’s good to know that you had a good experience on your holiday. Thank you so for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23045. Thank you so much ☺️ Take care🦋🌻
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  23046. Hi Valerie, I hope you are ok? We share the same feelings about the loss of The Queen. Thank you so much for commenting, take care 🦋🌻
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  23047. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23048. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23049. I know! 🤭🐾🐾
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  23050. Hi Sandy, thank you so much for your lovely comment. The swans are so strong. I watched the geese trying to do the same but they just weren't able to. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  23051. Was that Mars! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23052. I’m so pleased you enjoyed the vlog and that my calendar arrived with you in beautiful Oz! Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  23053. She really did! 🐾🐾😂 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23054. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  23055. Hi Ann, I will ask India about that. It sounds like the perfect book for her. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23056. Your blizzards sound frightening! 😳 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23057. I knew that she left a lot of land to the Trust when she died, but not that she was a founder of the Trust.Thank you for the information!👍
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  23058. 👍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23059. That’s so kind of you. 🤗Take care 🦋🌻
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  23060. I'm not sure? Which one is Jones Road? Thank you for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  23061. Thank you so much for your kindness. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23062. Thank you so much, John 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  23063. How true that new adventures keep you young! Take care🌻🦋
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  23064. I’m so pleased that you are feeling like you can smile again. That is so wonderful to know. Thank you so much for such a heartfelt comment. Keep smiling. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23065. Thank you so much, Connie! Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23066. What a kind and thoughtful comment! Thank you so much 😊 I really appreciate it. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23067. James, I am honoured to have a viewer like you and thank you so much for your lovely comment. I hope that your photography, video and art brings you the enjoyment that you deserve. Take care.🦋🌻
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  23068. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 Take care🌻🦋
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  23069. The scenery is breathtaking. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a great weekend 🌻🦋
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  23070. Hi Jack, I couldn't believe our luck when such a local seller had a chimney like that!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  23071. 🌻🦋
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  23072. I ached for days afterwards 😂 Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23073. Thank you so much, lovely Francis for your comment. It always makes my heart leap when I see a red kite in the sky. Be well and safe too. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  23074. That is such a kind comment- thank you so much 😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  23075. It might well be hay fever, but I I don't seem to get it as bad as when I was younger. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Tale care🌻🦋
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  23076. That’s so kind of you. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23077. I totally agree!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23078. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  23079. That is so sad to hear. We do have areas which have bad reputations but luckily, we have been safe to date. Thank you so much for watching. Have a great week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23080. 👍 Thank you ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  23081. Ah, but you have eagles where you are!🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a great weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  23082. That is so kind of you. My shop is: themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com Take care 🦋🌻
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  23083. Hi Jane, those biscuits weren't totally vegan. I had run out of my vegan biscuits and so I walked to the nearest shop, but alas, there weren't any vegan options, so I went for the oaty slices which have the tiny slither of chocolate on. Unfortunately, I had no time to bake my own as I have vegan butter in the fridge, so I could have done with more time. I have a vegan diet mostly now, but I had to start introducing some oily fish once a week and some organic, ethical cheese as I was noticing that I had increasingly bad asthma and aches, pains and low energy. For four years, I was strictly vegan, but now I am mostly vegan and that is purely for my own health reasons.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23084. My Etsy Shop is: themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com Thank you for asking, Geoff! Take care🌻🦋
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  23085. What an incredible story this is and having a song dedicated to your family name is amazing. I haven't been there yet. Do you know what waterway it is on? Thank you for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  23086. 👍🦋🌻
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  23087. That is such a kind comment, Robert. Thank you so much 😊 I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  23088. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Have a great week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23089. Thank you for your lovely comment, Arthur. Have a super week. Take care🦋🌻
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  23090. It means that the horses could cross to the other side of the canal where the towpath was without having to be unharnessed. It is very clever.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy Easter! Take care 🦋🌻🐣
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  23091. Thank you for your lovely comment, Trevor. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  23092. Thank you, Sean.Take care 🦋🌻
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  23093. It’s a beautiful place! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23094. That is so kind of you- thank you so much. 🤗🦋🌻
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  23095. Sean, my pepper didn't make it in the end; I failed at the pepper harvesting!🙈 Take care 🌻🦋
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  23096. Thank you for coming to stay! It was so lovely spending time with you. See you soon x🍷🍷🍷🍷💚
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  23097.  @bex82uk  I wish you better, Becky. Keep up the vitamin C and liquids. A friendship through comments is a wonderful support and I really appreciate it. Take care🦋🌻
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  23098. I’m so pleased. I wish you a relaxing weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23099. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. In my earlier vlogs, I tell viewers that my husband- Mr M, doesn't want to be in the videos as he doesn't use social media and his job wouldn't approve either. My work is online teaching, making these vlogs and I have an Etsy shop so I use social media all the time. I have made a vlog about my work too. I hope that answers your questions. I understand that it might be frustrating not to see who I am travelling with, but I respect my husband's wishes and he respects mine too. Take care🌻🦋
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  23100. I’m still looking for Birds Nest Fungi and this year’s fly agaric. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23101. I will have to try and look out for that line- how interesting! It must have been exciting growing up by the canal?Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  23102. Oh that springtail! It’s impossible to feel stressed when watching a little springtail! 🥰🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  23103. 😂 I’ll get planning that one! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23104. What an amazing comment! It is wonderful to know that the river has recovered enough to feed the kingfishers. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23105. I’ll have to go back and watch this vlog as I’m not sure what you mean? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23106. Your ten day cruise sounds like it was exciting. It is a big decision leaving your house and buying a boat isn't it? There are also many changes afoot with the canals, funding and licence fees which makes the whole thing even more uncertain, but this aside, I wouldn't change my narrowboat life for land life yet. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  23107. I know it seems odd, but trust me; it's a great way of life! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week. Take care🦋🌻
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  23108. It is a bit of an adventure isn’t it? 🫣 Thank you for your lovely comment, Sian. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23109. She is such a good friend! 🐾🐾Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23110. They are super aren't they? He is a talented artist. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, take care🦋🌻
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  23111. You are welcome, Faith. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23112. 🦋🌻
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  23113. Thank you so much for watching and for your wise words. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23114. Zephyr said that she is very happy to send Blaze her coat! 😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23115. Thank you so much for your suggestion and for taking time to comment. 😊Take care🦋🌻
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  23116. It is so special when India stays. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23117. 😂 That’s a lovely way of putting it! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  23118. Exactly!🤭 Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23119. Hi Tony, thank you for watching. The market produce was excellent. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23120. What a beautiful name for your Lab. Zephyr is sending her the petition that she has started to ban dog coats! 🤭🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23121. That’s so kind of you! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  23122. 👍🤩🐾🐾😂 Exactly! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23123. It was rather civilised when I saw it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23124. Thank you 😊 I love making up little poems while I walk. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23125. 😂👍 Well that’s a blast from the past. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23126. I was on the Kennett and Avon then.Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  23127. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  23128. Thank you so much, Christine! Zephyr woofs a thank you to you too- 🐾🐾🤗 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23129. Mychal, please start drawing regularly; I totally recommend it. You can see how practice once a week has helped me to get better. I now feel so much more confident when drawing and it's such a buzz to see the development. I use Derwent watercolour pencils which are lovely to use. I used to be put off from drawing as I thought that you had to be art trained to do it, but I am living proof that anyone can draw, if they put their mind to it. I will never be a great artist but that doesn't matter. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  23130. I have created a playlist with all the videos from the book on my channel. Perhaps, if you have the subtitles on in Italian for each of the poems, then your wife will be able to see each drawing being made and be able to translate the poem? It's just a thought? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23131. It was a super birthday stop!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23132. They are wonderful plants and have so many uses too! I love finding out about their folklore connections. Thank you for commenting, Paul. Take care🦋🌻
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  23133. No but I moored there and it was lovely. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23134. Thank you so much, Rob! Take care🌻🦋🐾🐾
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  23135. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  23136. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  23137. I’m so sorry about your fingernails! 🙈 I cried too in that lock so that makes two of us! 🤭 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23138. How wonderful to live near a reservoir! You must have all sorts of winter visitors on there at the moment. If you have a canal near you, kingfishers love them and they like to sit in the low branches of trees that overhang the water. In the spring, look out for holes in the muddy bank as they like to nest in them. I hope you see one soon.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  23139. That’s very kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23140. Happy New Year to you and your family, Ruth! Stay safe 🌻🦋
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  23141. Thank you so much for your kind comment.Take care 🦋🌻
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  23142. That’s very kind of you. Thank you for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  23143. Hi Dougie, I still haven’t seen the redwings, but I’ll keep looking. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  23144. That is so kind of you, Nicola! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23145. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  23146. It is a powerful sound this time of year isn't it?Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23147. I was so impressed with the basin right in the middle of the city and how well maintained and pretty it all was. I will definitely go back one day. Thank you for your super comment. Enjoy the rest of your week.🦋🌻
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  23148. I will have to make some more in a vlog and show you the recipe.Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comment too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23149. I am so pleased that you both enjoyed it, Chris and Jane.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  23150. I am so pleased that you stumbled on my vlogs!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  23151. That’s good to know! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  23152. Hi Francis, thank you so much for your lovely comment.🤗😊 There is something very comforting about a kettle and a warm fire isn't there? I am so glad it made you cozy. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  23153. Hi Steve, it is awful to think that someone may have deliberately harmed the crows. Is there anyone that you can report this to? I hope it gets sorted soon. Keeping looking out for them and maybe put some food out, like small, dried dog food. Take care🦋🌻
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  23154. It is freezing if the fire goes out, but it is so toasty when the fire is going. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  23155. I wonder where your red kites went to? It must have been incredible to see them so close up.🤩 Thank you so much for watching the old vlogs. Have a wonderful week, take care🌻🦋
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  23156. I love the cold, crisp days and snow. It’s the flooding that scares me. I’m not giving up yet though! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23157. 🤞🤞 We are crossing our fingers too, Lorraine! Thank you so much for your kind wishes. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  23158. 😂 I’m glad it looked like that as I was a nervous wreck in that lock!😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23159. That is so kind of you. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Thank you so much for letting me know. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23160. Well you did a good job of those jetties, Rodney! They are still looking good. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23161. Thank you for the extra information 🤩👍 Take care 🌻🦋
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  23162. Thank you so much for your excellent advice and lovely comment too! How wonderful to be cruising the Australian coast; your wildlife encounters must be spectacular! Take care🌻🦋
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  23163. Have a wonderful holiday! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week! Take care 🌻🦋
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  23164. Bunbury is an excellent place to visit. I will keep doing the Butterfly count while I can.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23165. How adorable for mother duck to take her babies to the pub! 😂🐥🐥🐥🐥🦆Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23166. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23167. I take lots of stills of different angles. You must be a wonderful artist! 🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23168. 🤗🦋🌻
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  23169. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23170. Well, I am delighted to be your favourite and very honoured too!🤗 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  23171. The heat in Africa when the birds are migrating plays a part and the loss of habitat and decline in insects which they feed on. Let's hope the numbers don't decline much more.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23172. 😂🐾🐾 She would mainly be finding sticks and balls though! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23173. Hi John, thank you for your lovely comment. I'll look out for your email. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23174. That is so kind of you, Stephen. I just walk very, very slowly. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  23175. This is such great advice- thank you so much. I have used HVO in my narrowboat which is a second generation hydro treated vegetable oil which is absolutely fantastic, but then it became so hard to get hold of and then so expensive, but recently I was told that it is going to be easier to get. I'll do a vlog about it when I can get some. In my opinion, it is the answer to a more Eco-friendly fuel until the electric technology improves.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  23176. Another lovely day with @Gemini too!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23177. That’s so kind of you! Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  23178. Thank you so much for your advice; at first it was smoke as there was an awful burning smell, but then we also had steam and following that, like you said, it was steam that was coming out as we cruised along. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  23179. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  23180. It is called Light Fantasy by Orchestralis. I subscribe to a music channel called Envato Elements and Orchestralis have made some of my favourite pieces of music on there.Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  23181. What great film tips... I feel a film night coming on now! Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  23182. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23183. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23184. That’s so kind of you. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  23185. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23186. That is so lovely to know! Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23187. Thank you for the lovely compliment. Have a fabulous Friday and weekend ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  23188. Thank you so much 😊 I’ll keep you updated. Thank you for your lovely comment, take care🌻🦋
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  23189. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23190. The way the water runs off the Pennines there is frightening. I am so glad the town was not hit too badly. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23191. I was so surprised to see the parakeets too, Lydia. They are enjoying travelling around the UK now. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  23192. 😂😂 Exactly! Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  23193. That is very kind of you. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  23194. Thank you so much for discovering my channel and for ordering my 2023 journal. I hope to have some of my 2022 books in stock by the end of the week. Have a super week. Take care🦋🌻
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  23195. That’s so kind of you but I did have a little cry in that lock!🥹🤭 Take care 🦋🌻
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  23196. Thank you so much for such a kind comment, Tanya. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23197. Thank you so much! Happy New Year 🌻🦋🥳
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  23198. Thank you so much 😊 Have a great weekend 🌻🦋
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  23199. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23200. I’m so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs and it’s so kind of you to share them too. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  23201. It’s incredible isn’t it? That is such a wonderful story too. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23202. I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom. I hope you are ok? Thank you for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23203. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23204. Thank you so much 😊 Have a wonderful weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23205. Thank you so much, Paul 🙏 You are right about the exceptional qualities of the Queen. Take care🦋🌻
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  23206. Hi Michael, I did try some in a cafe the other day and yum, yum! They were delicious!Thank you so much for your lovely comment, take care🦋🌻
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  23207. That’s so kind of you, Charlie! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  23208. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23209. Welcome aboard!🤗 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. It is great to know that you are enjoying the vlogs. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  23210. That is so kind of you- thank you so much!☺️ Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  23211. Hi Chris, that is so kind of you. Are you on the move again?Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  23212. I created a CV on LinkedIn and set the notifications to looking for a job; then as soon as an opportunity flashed up, I sent my CV over. Good luck!🤞 Take care🦋🌻
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  23213. I subscribe to Envato Elements Music. They have such a wide range. Thank you for your comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  23214. Hi Jack, thank you so much for your lovely comment. Spring is sprung! Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  23215. Zephyr is such a wonderful companion, Wendy. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  23216. Hi Steve, each page takes a whole afternoon to put together and I normally write the poem the evening before. It’s a lovely way to earn a living though. Thank you for finding the channel and commenting. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23217. I have covered most of the south of the waterways now which I loved but I'm itching to explore the northern parts now.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Take care🦋🌻🎄
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  23218. That is so kind of you; thank you so much. I hope it brought back some memories for you both. Take care🌻🦋
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  23219. That is such a kind thing to say, thank you so much 😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  23220. Thank you so much, Ann! Take care 🦋🌻🤗
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  23221. What a wonderful first poem of the new year! Thank you so much 😊 Have a super week both of you. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23222. I am sitting on it and typing this comment and it is soooo comfy!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  23223. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs! Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  23224. I can see why you liked it there. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23225. It was great there. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23226. Zephyr likes to make sure that she is included in every food related event! 😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  23227. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching! Take care🦋🌻
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  23228. 🤗 thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23229. It's a great canal isn't it? Happy Easter! 🌻🦋🐣
    1
  23230. Zephyr is a wonderful companion and I am so lucky to have her! 🐾🐾💚Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23231. Very true!Thank you for your lovely comment.Merry Christmas and happy new year! Take care🌻🦋🎄
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  23232. That is such a wonderful idea! I will try and do more, solely weather footage. It was my stove fan that was ticking in the background to keep the heat circulating around the boat. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23233. There is a lot of work being done to save the canals, so I am hopeful that they will continue as they are for a long time. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23234. Thank you so much! Take care 🦋🌻
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  23235. It has been truly wonderful. They are such special canals. Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  23236. I look back on that day with fond memories. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23237. Thank you for your comment. Happy New Year! 🥳🦋🌻
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  23238. Thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23239. That's so kind of you- thank you!🙏🦋🌻
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  23240. You are so welcome 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  23241. Oh I could not handle a storm out at sea on a sailboat! That must be so scary. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  23242. That is such a lovely and kind comment- thank you so much, Christine! Perhaps you could try a narrowboat holiday and see if you like it? Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  23243. The same to you too!🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  23244. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. My book will be back in stock next week in my Etsy shop: themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com. I'll put a post out when it is ready. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  23245. That’s so kind of you both, Lionel and Mary. Thank you so much 😊 I am so pleased that you like the journals too. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23246. Thank you for your lovely comment. I hope the Danny continues on for many years to come. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23247. I am so pleased. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23248. Thank you so much, Christine. 💚 Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  23249. 😊🌻🦋
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  23250. Thank you so much, Roy for such a kind and generous comment. I really appreciate your words. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  23251. I am delighted that the calendar arrived before Christmas! Thank you so much for buying it. I really appreciate it. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year🦋🌻
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  23252. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it, Red! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23253. Your granny had great taste! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23254. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I travel with my husband but his work has a strict code of conduct as he works in education so he can’t be on social media. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  23255. No worries👍 Take care🦋🌻
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  23256. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Francis! Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  23257. Thank you so much for your kind comment and for your great word. Enjoy the rest of your week, take care🌻🦋
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  23258. Hi Brewster, it really is a picture postcard here on the Caldon, so pretty! You are right about the word 'assistant'- I always thought that gardening was supposed to be a relaxing hobby! 🤭🐾🐾 Now as for 'boatgoozler' and 'goatgoozler' well, you would have rolled your eyes at me if I had thought of that- I wish I had now!😂 Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  23259. I did have a little cry in that lock!🥹🤭Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23260. Hi Ben, I used to feel self conscious at the beginning because things always go wrong when there is an audience! When you chat with the people watching though, it makes the whole thing more relaxed. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  23261. It definitely wasn’t a boring couple of days that’s for sure! 🙀😂 Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23262. It is so spectacular! Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23263. Hi Paul, I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I have an Etsy shop where I sell my nature journal/poetry artwork and I do commissions, also my 2022 journal is currently at the printers and being made into a book which will go in my shop when it is ready. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  23264. It's all sorted now, luckily.Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23265. 😂 Don’t tell him though! 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23266. They are mostly made of entire stone or whatever the local material was at the time which was available. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23267. Thank you for your lovely comment, take care🌻🦋
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  23268. Winter certainly has its charm, but spring is my favourite season. Hope you are keeping warm too! Have a super weekend and week ahead!🌻🦋
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  23269. It is coolant from when the engine overheated and chucked it all out. When we get to a marina, we are going to wet vac it all out and take it to a recycling centre. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  23270. Hi John, wow your grandmother was ahead of her time! I can honestly say that it was cooler with the bottle of ice behind it than without, but it was still like a sauna in the boat, just a slightly cooler sauna. That was indeed Mr M walking with me, so well spotted there. I wish I had my journal ready; I am waiting until the end of the year and then I am going to self publish this year's entries, so it won't be ready for a while. When is your wife's birthday? Please wish her a happy birthday from me. I checked the Canadian goose too as I thought it was Canada first!😂 Thank you for your lovely comment. It is always super to hear from you. Have a great weekend. Take care.🦋🌻
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  23271. Thank goodness for a cup of tea, I say! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23272. That is a great idea! Thank you for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  23273. Thank you so much, John!☺️ Have a great rest of the weekend and week ahead. 🦋🌻
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  23274. It’s a cosy time of the year isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23275. If ever you want any recipe ideas, let me know as I have been practising my Gluten Free, Vegan meals a while now. I will always miss cheese, but other than that, I love vegan food. Thank you for watching and for your comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  23276. It is so lovely to know that you watch the vlogs a couple of times. I really appreciate that. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  23277. Thank you ☺️ Take care🦋🌻
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  23278. I would love to do that. Thank you so much. Take care🦋🌻
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  23279. It is a super spot to moor in. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23280. That is so kind of you 😊 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  23281. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for watching the vlogs in 2022. I also wish you, your family and friends a wonderful new year.🦋🌻
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  23282. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Colette. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23283. Well I’m glad you did too! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23284. Hi Dai, thank you so much for watching my vlog and commenting. I really appreciate it. It is wonderful to see so many red kites in the sky again isn't it?🥰 I completely agree with you about the glue factory's importance and they are recycling the waste animal parts from other industries. It would also be great to have other plant-based alternatives that are just as effective too.👍 Have a great week, take care🦋🌻
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  23285. It’s terrible how we worry over some things which at the time seem enormous but years later you look back on it and think, ‘why did I worry so much about it?’ Thank you for your kindness. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23286. I was a vegan for 5 years until recently. I am a vegetarian but once a week I eat an oily fish and I buy ethical cheese. The vegan supplements were upsetting my stomach and I was worried about my omegas and calcium in my old age. It’s such a tricky balance. I eat mainly veg and pulses. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23287. I know that area well as I went to university there. It’s a beautiful part if the country. Wishing you well, Louise. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23288. Your wooden boat sounds wonderful, Ann! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23289. What a way to start- brilliant!🤩 I hope you're still loving boat life. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
    1
  23290. It’s so good to grow your own veg and herbs isn’t it? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  23291. Hi Kev, oh the soap opera of the bird table! It must be fascinating to watch.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
    1
  23292. The Caen Hill flight is beautiful, especially when you have finally made it through! We moved the lights after reading your comment. Thank you so much. Have a super weekend🦋🌻
    1
  23293. Hi Glenna, growing in pots is so much fun and you can mix, match and change around much more easily can't you? Have a great time prepping your plants.🪴 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  23294. Thank you so much, emm! ☺️ Have a wonderful rest of the week🌻🦋
    1
  23295. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
    1
  23296. That is great chimney advice, Terry! 👍Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  23297. Such a wonderfully poetic comment- thank you so much! Take care🌻🦋
    1
  23298. I hope you had a restful nights sleep? Congratulations on getting 33 vlogs watched already!🏆 you asked me about the yellow things in the grass, so I will go back to that video and let you know. Take care for now.🌻🦋
    1
  23299. Hi Gary, I think the frozen days with the piercing blue skies are magical, but I would be scared to have to manage the temperatures that you are dealing with in Alaska. Stay warm and safe. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  23300. Hi John, that is such a kind comment- thank you so much. I really enjoy making the vlogs so it is really special to know how much you enjoy them. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  23301. It can’t be that bad? Can it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  23302. That’s so kind of you, Dottie. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23303. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  23304. Wasn't it green! It's all that rain we've had.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  23305. I am so, so pleased that you are watching as part of your brekkie routine- that is so lovely to know. Thank you for buying my book too. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  23306. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23307. Thank you for your comments. I count my blessings every day! Have a wonderful weekend and week ahead. Stay safe.🌻🦋
    1
  23308. What a wonderful story! I love how observant your 10 year old self was too. Buttercups are magnificent flowers and so simply formed. Thank you for your lovely comment, Sue. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  23309. Hi Jenny, I love that little tip about the watercolour pencils! 👍⭐️Also your wrens sound utterly gorgeous! Please do send me some pictures! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  23310. That’s so kind of you. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23311. That is so kind of you- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  23312. That is beautiful- thank you ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  23313. Hi Vanessa, I hope you are ok? I think the lock names are really interesting too and when a lock just has a number, often it used to have a name and that leads to a story too. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  23314. A happy and healthy New Year to you and your family too, Sue!🌻🦋🍾
    1
  23315. That would be a good idea. Our chimney's hat is bolted on.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  23316. Thank you so much 😊 I really appreciate that. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  23317. Hi Rob, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I think the price of boats will start to fall again and there seems to be more for sale at the moment. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
    1
  23318. I am so pleased that you find the vlogs relaxing. That is so lovely to know. Thank you for your kindness. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  23319. Thank you so much for such a thoughtful comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23320. Thank you so much, Steve! Take care 🦋🌻
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  23321. 🤣 Now that would have been a sight! Thank you for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  23322. What a kind comment! Thank you so much 😊 I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  23323. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy Easter! 🦋🌻🐣
    1
  23324. What a beautiful and poetic comment- thank you so much for taking the time to make it- I really appreciate it.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  23325. You are so welcome 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
    1
  23326. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23327. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it John! Thank you so much. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  23328. I am so pleased that you left smiling from the video, Mary. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  23329. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  23330. 😂 I’m so pleased that you liked it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  23331. What a great way to follow! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  23332. That is so kind of you ☺️Thank you so much for watching! Take care🦋🌻
    1
  23333. Hi Margaret, I had a great week with my family and it’s lovely to be back too and hearing from kind viewers like you🤗 I’m glad you enjoyed the vlog. Thank you so much- have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  23334. Indeed! 🙀 Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23335. Wow!🤩 and yes please!🤩 I love the name 'klip-klip' too. You describe it all so poetically. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
    1
  23336. It sounds like you are at a crossroads in your life and that you are a traveller at heart. I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. I hope you find fulfilment in all that you do.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  23337. What a kind comment, Gail. 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 Take care🌻🦋
    1
  23338. Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
    1
  23339. Bless you too! Take care 🌻🦋
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  23340. She really was a real seafarer- and still is at heart! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  23341. You are so welcome, Robbie. Thank you for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  23342. They do look so cheeky don’t they?🦦 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week and stay cool in the sunshine 🦋🌻
    1
  23343. Hi Nigel, it’s such a magnificent sight on the river isn’t it? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  23344. You can definitely hike the whole Macclesfield canal. That would be a gorgeous walk. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
    1
  23345. That is so kind of you. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  23346. Good question. I want to record all the nature that I find and I love writing poetry. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23347. Thank you so much!😊 It’s so lovely to know that you look forward to the videos. I shall look 👀 out for Mr Alan! It would be great to meet him. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend and week ahead. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  23348. It is a great city to visit and I totally recommend it. I’m so pleased you enjoyed the vlog. Thank you for your lovely comment, Nick. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  23349. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  23350. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super Easter weekend. Take care🌻🦋🐣
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  23351. Hi Paul, I would never have let you use a lawn mower as I am so protective over keeping the grass long and I would never have seen so many beautiful insects and flowers if the grass had been short. It is so kind of you to care though. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  23352. Thank you so much for your kind comment and for going back through the old vlogs too. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23353. Collies are great dogs. Button sounds like a special dog. Thank you for sharing this, take care🌻🦋
    1
  23354. Oh my goodness- peddle fast!😱 How exciting to think a big cat inhabits that area though. Thank you for your great comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23355. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23356. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  23357. Hi Steve, thank you so much for your lovely comment. There are lots of trains in next week’s vlog! Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  23358. Hi Sue, I’m worried about you. It sounds like you have a lot going on at the moment? I hope your health improves. ❤️ Francesca lost her son too, so perhaps she was seeking you out for some comfort. The pain of such a loss must be so unbearable. I can see why it feels so raw even after 19 years. I’m thinking about you. Take care 🤗🌻🦋❤️
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  23359. It's great to have you back. Take care🌻🦋
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  23360. It’s so sad isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23361. Thank you for your lovely comment. I wasn’t expecting such a window display when I went looking for the house! 🙈🤭 Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  23362. I’ll keep an eye on that. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
    1
  23363. Thank you ☺️ Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  23364. Hi Cathy, different trees have different growth rates so for an oak you measure its circumference about 1m from the ground and then divide by 2.5 centimetres which is how much an oak grows each year and that will give you the age.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  23365. It is such a beautiful city and it didn’t feel like being moored in one there at all. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Lorraine. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23366. Woofy sounds like he was adorable!🥰 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23367. Isn’t it sad that so many of our birds are struggling? I can see why ants weren’t your favourite creature as a gardener, but you have to admit that they are incredible creatures? If ever I live on land and have a garden again, I think I will make mine a hilly landscape to allow for the Yellow Meadow Ants and just have one pet cow to keep the lawn short!😂
    1
  23368. It was two weeks ago, Jan. It’s still not really sunk in yet. Thank you so much for your kindness. I appreciate it. Take care🌻🦋
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  23369. 60ft long. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23370. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Frank😊. I normally spend a week in each of my moorings which gives me time to get to know what birds are in the area; I also look to see if there are any nature reserves close by. I also carry my camera every time I walk my dog. Have a wonderful rest of the week. Take care🌻🦋
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  23371. I shall check that out- I’m intrigued! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  23372. What a kind comment! Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  23373. Hi Wendy, I’m sure you carry the places that you miss in your heart all the time and that you have found new places to love where you are too. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  23374. Everyone keeps telling me God’s Country! 🤩 I read that about ‘trouser town’ it’s such a great name! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23375. 🤗🌻🦋
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  23376. Sue, it is lovely to have your comment and thank you for taking the time to watch the vlog. Have a wonderful New Year full of health and happiness!🌻🦋
    1
  23377. Hi Gerry! I think the fact that I don't stop talking would give me away as not being a Cistercian Monk Ghost- a vow of silence would kill me!😂 I hope you are both well and staying warm? You don't get frozen in on the G&S do you? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  23378. Welcome to the channel, Paul! Thank you so much for your great tip about the chimney. I’m just taking it off every cruise day now. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  23379. Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  23380. You would make a good detective. Mr M is always so happy to meet people on the towpath and so he would be equally delighted to meet you too, but just not the bit about the camera and YouTube!😂 We’ll look out for you on our travels. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  23381. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs- thank you so much. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  23382. It really was! 😱 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  23383. She had such hurdles to climb mentally and I think her poetry was a way of organising some of it. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  23384. It’s such a strange sensation to look at India and sometimes see myself. She’s a much braver and altogether better version of me though!❤️ Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  23385. 😂 Zeph would have liked that! 😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super Sunday! Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  23386. That’s so kind of you. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23387. You are so welcome. Thank you too 🤗 Take care 🌻🦋
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  23388. He captured her so well- didn’t he? Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23389. They were only little weren’t they?😂😂😂 Take care 🦋🌻
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  23390. I think you might be right! Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  23391. 😂 Don’t tell Colin that! 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23392. That is a much better way for your teeth to enjoy a lolly! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  23393. I am glad that you enjoyed stepping back in time.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  23394. I hope you are ok? It is lovely to have you back.Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super weekend, take care 🦋🌻
    1
  23395. Labradors are perfect boat dogs. Thank you for your lovely comment and for watching. Welcome to the channel. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23396. I’m so happy that you came across my channel too! 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Have a great week. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  23397. Steve, I hope you are ok too? I think that anyone who held the Queen in high esteem will feel the sadness of her loss wherever they are in the world and in that, her passing unites us all. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and for your lovely words about the vlog. Take care🌻🦋
    1
  23398. Hi James, it is a wonderful book and I am so pleased to have had a chance to read through it. I am not surprised that it brings back happy memories for you as it is a book to get lost in for a while isn't it? Thank you for your lovely comment. Sending you a gentle breeze and some cool shade.🌬🦋🌻
    1
  23399. I didn't know about that, Graham- thank you so much for the information. How awful that the children had to leave their school. Enjoy your weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  23400. I wiped the battery and it hasn't returned, so hopefully it's ok now. Thank you so much for your great advice. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23401. It’s great in the winter! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23402. I really hope you get your snow! Happy 83rd when it happens. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23403. You are so welcome 🤗 Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  23404. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  23405. Thank you so much, Mary! Take care🌻🦋
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  23406. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23407. I am only alone for part of the week as my husband works away. He works in education so when he comes back, he can’t be on the vlogs. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23408. Thank you so much, Dianne! 🤗 Take care 🌻🦋
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  23409. You are very welcome! Thank you watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  23410. I think the biggest problem with those gas bottles is me! 🤭Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  23411. Hi Lizzie, the whole cuckoo thing was so cuckoo and what with it being the solstice and all! I think they might use the solstice as a guide to return back to Africa; they seemed to be gathering. They will all be gone by now😢 Next year, you'll have to make it your aim to hear one. 🤞 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a fab Friday! Take care🌻🦋
    1
  23412. Yes it is! 👍Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23413. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment, John. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
    1
  23414. Hi Rob- I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog- sorry about the biscuit challenge; I just really fancied using up the salted caramel that I had over Christmas and it is so delicious on toast with bananas! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  23415. That is very kind of you, Mick. I wash it once a week, let it air dry as I can't run a hairdryer off my inverter and then I run some argon oil through it. Long hair with no particular style is a lot easier than short hair that requires styling. Also it means that I can cut it myself so no need to find a hairdresser! Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  23416. Good idea! 👍 Thank you for your comment, take care🦋🌻
    1
  23417. I’m delighted my vlogs are your chill pill! Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  23418. I think that you both sound amazing for 80 and could definitely do a canal boat holiday. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23419. Thank you so much, Denise! Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  23420. Thank you, Edward. Peace to you too.Take care 🦋🌻
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  23421. Hope your spring comes soon. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23422. What a kind comment, Irene! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  23423. Stay safe and have a great weekend too, Billy.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23424. You have raised some really interesting points in your comment. I will look more carefully at these prices now that you have mentioned it. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  23425. Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23426. The Wood Duck does look very similar doesn't it? That is a spectacular looking duck too.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23427. I am so grateful for my boat life. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23428. It was such a lucky spot to catch the kingfisher at lunch! 😃 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23429. It's as in the weather "wind" that you pronounce it. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23430. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  23431. Tea and oat cakes- yum!😋 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23432. I hope you enjoy your book! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23433. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23434. It is a wonderful time isn't it? Thank you so much for such a lovely comment.Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  23435. Hi Vanessa, thank you for your lovely comment. I had a week off last week which is why there wasn't a vlog. It is nice to be back again though. The weather changed so much in this vlog, that I had to keep adding layers and then removing them. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  23436. 🤞 Better weather is on the way! Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  23437. She is a super dog and I am so lucky to share every day with her. 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23438. 🙈👍🦋🌻
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  23439. Well of course-that goes without saying!🤩 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  23440. You are so welcome. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  23441. You are much, much braver than me! Thank you so much for watching and commenting, take care🌻🦋
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  23442. Wow, you really know your different narrowboats-thank you so much for this information!🤩 I'll keep referring back to this one. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  23443. Hi Margaret, that is such a kind comment. Thank you so much.🤗🤗 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  23444. Thank you so much, Chris! Take care 🌻🦋
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  23445. Thank you so much, Laura- that is so kind of you. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23446. He was there that day thank goodness! 😅 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  23447. Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  23448. Thank you so much 😊 I just practice hard and my drawing is slowly improving. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23449. Roughly about £150 per week but I am not including food in that. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23450. Thank you so much, Nigel! It will be lovely to have some rain. Have a great week. Take care🌻🦋🌧
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  23451. Hi Matthew, that is so sad to hear. Thank you for watching the vlog. Take care🦋🌻
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  23452. So do I... they haven't yet though!😄🌻🦋
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  23453. Thank you so much, Lee! Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to you too! Take care🌻🦋
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  23454. They are a game changer! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23455. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  23456. I did hear that and also that there are plans to extend the prison too. Thank you for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  23457. Oh my goodness, John! What an exciting life you lead and led! Meeting Peter Scott too. I haven’t got a head for heights but I bet the views are amazing when you’re gliding? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  23458. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I have a husband too but he won’t appear on the vlogs as his work has a strict code of conduct about social media. Have a super week, take care 🌻🦋
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  23459. Thank you so much for watching all the way from Srilanka! Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  23460. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23461. I’m so pleased. 😌 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23462. Merry Christmas to you and your family too! Take care 🦋🌻
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  23463. I’m so pleased that the vlogs are bringing back those memories for you. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23464. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  23465. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  23466. Thank you so much ☺️ Take care🌻🦋
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  23467. 🤗 Thank you so much! I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. Take care🌻🦋
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  23468. What a kind comment- thank you so much. I really appreciate that. 😊 They do take days to edit but what an amazing job to have! 🤩 I feel so grateful. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23469. Thank you for your kindness. I am hoping to restock my Etsy shop in a couple of weeks. I have been practicing drawing since moving on my boat 6 years ago. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23470. Brilliant!🤩 Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  23471. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23472. How wonderful!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  23473. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23474. I’m so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. Dianne. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  23475. I hope the memorial went well? Thank you so much for thinking about me and trying to send the words over. My email is themindfulnarrrowboat@gmail.com if you want to try again but there’s no pressure. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23476. 🦋🌻
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  23477. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the videos. Thank you so much for your kind comment.Take care🦋🌻
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  23478. How do I do that? Is it technical? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23479. It means turn the boat around; sorry, I should have explained that in the vlog. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23480. I need to get into my garden now that spring is on the way again. Thank you for your kindness! Take care🌻🦋
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  23481. Lots of great advice there; that's so kind of you.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23482. It has suddenly come to life again!🌻🌻🌻 Thank you for watching and take care.
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  23483. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Susan. Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  23484. My husband but he can’t be in the vlogs due to his work commitments and the sensitive nature of his job. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23485. What a kind comment! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  23486. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  23487. I have always paid my taxes and so does my husband. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23488. You are so kind!🤗 Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  23489. Do it!!!!! 👍🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23490. That is very kind of you. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23491. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it, Arthur!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23492. 😂 A poser indeed! Thank you for watching and for your comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  23493. It is the best nature reserve that I have been to so far. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Andrew. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23494. It is wonderful when the sun shines isn't it? I do have a shower on the boat. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23495. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23496. It’s a pleasure to spend the time doing it! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23497. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  23498. That sounds exciting! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23499. May is the perfect time to be on the canals so I'm sure the Grand Union was gorgeous to travel on last year. I am so pleased that my vlogs bring back that memory for you. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care 🌻🦋
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  23500. I will look that up.Thank you so much for that. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23501. That is so true! Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  23502. 🦋🌻- Thank you for watching! Take care
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  23503. Thank you 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  23504. Thank you so much, Paul! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  23505. I can’t remember the name of the place but they rework second hand vintage clothes. It’s such a great place! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23506. I do pay my taxes and so does my husband. I have spent my whole working life paying taxes. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23507. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23508. Thank you so much- I appreciate that! Take care🌻🦋
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  23509. She is such a great dog! I am lucky to have her. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  23510. Good point. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23511. That is so kind and of you, Carl. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  23512. It was such an exciting adventure, Nigel!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23513. I hope the weather is better where you are? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  23514. 🤯🤭🌻🦋
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  23515. That’s so kind of you, Shirley! I was speechless when watching the murmuration and Zephyr couldn’t take her eyes off it either. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23516. I watched Cruising the Cut's vlog and it was such a great vlog in highlighting the amazing work of volunteers. I couldn't believe how much rubbish there was! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  23517. I’m so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs, Evie. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23518. Hi Magnus, I am glad that you liked the addition of the map at the beginning. I will try and include this in all of my vlogs now. 👍 The speed we go varies, depending on where we are: going past moored boats is tick over speed which is about 2mph; on canals we normally cruise at 3mph and on rivers 4mph. It is a slow life and we are rather like snails carrying our homes with us. Thank you for your comment. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋🐌
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  23519. I couldn't quite believe that I was able to get up close and hold those ancient tools. Normally, items like that are tucked away behind glass cabinets; it was amazing! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23520. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too! Take care🦋🌻
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  23521. Thank you so much, Dianne. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23522. That is so kind of you, Pete. I agree with you that open crossing gates offered more hope than jammed shut ones.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  23523. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a great weekend 🌻🦋
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  23524. Hi Debbie, thank you so much for your lovely comment.😊 That is very good advice about the kettle as I was wondering how it might cope, but our stove is quite small and it will go on the stove top; I will watch it carefully the first time I use it though.👀 Take care🦋🌻
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  23525. It was from Swallows and Amazons 1974 film. I recommend it and Coot Club which is a spin off. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23526. What a beautiful name!🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23527. You are very welcome, Anne. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23528. She is on constant lookout for them! 😂🐾🐾 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23529. I hope to do the Leeds and Liverpool next year. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23530. I’m so pleased that this brought back childhood memories for you. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  23531. 😂 Exactly! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23532. I bet your mother’s home baked treacle tart was delicious 😋 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23533. I’m so pleased that you find the vlogs calming. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23534. You are so welcome, Paul.😊 Thank you for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  23535. Thank you so much ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  23536. How kind, Suzanne! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  23537. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it! Thank you so much, take care🌻🦋
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  23538. They are captivating birds aren’t they? Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23539. Hi Roy, thank you for your lovely comment. I will check out your YouTube video 👍 Take care🌻🦋
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  23540. I should have asked Zephyr to do that. I think she would have done that then. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23541. It is crazy isn’t it! 😃 Thank you so much for watching. Have a great week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23542. I'm glad that you found in informative. Thank you so much for watching.Take care 🌻🦋
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  23543. I think we are equally very excited about the new squeaky ball! 🤭Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23544. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  23545. I keep seeing roe deer too! They are so beautiful and seem less shy than normal. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23546. Thank you so much 😊 Happy Easter 🐣 enjoy the rest of your weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  23547. Boats definitely have a mind of their own in reverse don’t they?! 😃 We were so lucky to have help from the lovely people of Ramsey as we’d still be wedged across the basin now! Thank you for your comment and happy cruising to you and your crew.🌻🦋
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  23548. I am so pleased that you are no longer left confused but I can’t guarantee that I won’t confuse you again in the future 🤭🙈 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23549. Thank you, Pocket Change for joining the journey! Have a lovely weekend!🦋🌻
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  23550. That's so kind of you.Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23551. Thank you so much, Peter for such a lovely comment. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  23552. Hi Simon, I would not have known it was a squirrel making that noise unless I had seen it. Then I looked up squirrel noises and behaviours and the cawing, barking, quacking sound it was making means it is worried danger is near, so it warns the other squirrels, but if they make a teeth grinding noise that is to warn off other squirrels that are in its territory. Some squirrels make a purring noise too like a cat! What a great idea to put your bread in your Dutch oven on your stove. I have a Dutch oven but it has feet, do you think it will still work being slightly raised from the stove top? Thank you so much for this tip though as it is still saving gas. A lovely and really helpful comment, Simon. Thank you so much. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  23553. What a kind thing to say- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  23554. Thank you so much, William! Take care 🦋🌻
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  23555. Thank you so much, Irene! Take care🌻🦋
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  23556. It’s difficult isn’t it? Like you, I want to protect the canal system from decline and I do use it all the time, so if my money helps then I will feel that it has come in useful but I am very worried about those that can’t pay. Everyone deserves a home so I hope they are going to be supported. If the prices increase again though and we can’t find service points as they have are all broken, then I will have to question the money. Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  23557. Thank you so much for watching the vlogs. I wish you a very happy New Year too!🦋🌻🌻
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  23558. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Take care🦋🌻🎄
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  23559. It is a magnificent phenomenon to watch isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23560. The morning light and the Macclesfield make a super combination to film.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care.🌻🦋
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  23561. Thank you, Diane! Have a wonderful rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  23562. Thank you so much for your wise words, Louise.Take care 🦋🌻
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  23563. Hi Sally, it must have been devastating for Sharpness on the night of that disaster to see the whole sky lit up with flames.Thank you for your lovely comment- have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  23564. I am lost for words that you are suffering so much. Are there any support services that can help with your costs? It is not right that you are terminally ill and without food. Please take care🦋🌻
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  23565. What a kind comment- thank you so much! 😊 Congratulations 🙌 on your correct guess too! Take care 🦋🌻
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  23566. Good idea! 👍 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23567. I think that I would have really struggled moving the boat in that wind by myself. Thank you so much for watching and commenting, Lorraine. Take care.🌻🦋
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  23568. That is so kind of you! Thank you 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  23569. Yep!🐾🐾💚 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23570. Kelly, you can do what I do if you have any time to practice. I started off drawing so badly, but now, as I fill out my journal each week, I get better at it- I still have a long way to go, but I can see the difference. It's about having the time to do it. Life is often tricky and time is hard to come by, but at the moment, I can give myself a few hours each week, just to sit, draw and write. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  23571. Happy New Year to you too!🥳🦋🌻
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  23572. Hi Sandy, you are putting a lot of pressure on yourself by "trying to get used to life on your own" so soon. You must be heart broken and so full of grief. Please don't slip into drinking; it will drag you further and further into yourself and disconnect you from life. I have some advice, which you can choose to ignore, but I want to offer it to you as my Sottish friend. You live in Scotland, one of the most stunning places in the world; walking outside with your German Shepherd and trying to find something beautiful to notice when doing this, won't take your grief away but it will distract you for a while and connect you to nature. Collecting these tiny moments with nature will restore your hope and faith in life and slowly with time, you'll heal. Drinking will not help you heal. I hope you don't find my advice intrusive or rude, but you have shared your feelings with me and I want to let you know that you are not alone. You can message me anytime. Take care🦋🌻
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  23573. What a beautiful comment! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  23574. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23575. That is so kind of you. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the channel. Take care🦋🌻
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  23576. I use a Panasonic LUMIX 2000 and my phone which is an old iPhone. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23577. Thank you so much for your guess. I will let you know if you are right next week. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋🌻
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  23578. Thank you so much for your understanding. I am so sorry for your loss too. It has been a painful year of losing friends for me and even more painful for the children that they have left behind. It has focused me on appreciating every day and trying to do my best to help others. Your friend sounds like they brought you some happy memories and I’m sure you look upon them as a special gift now. X Take care 🦋🌻
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  23579. They are double the price of human things! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23580. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  23581. Hi Glenn, the natural, refill shops are my favourites and there seems to be more and more of them popping up which is excellent. Every vlog has two pages one with a poem and one with a sketch.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23582. I love that phrase a 'fancy ditch'! When we were on the Middle Levels we were cruising through the drains which also tickled me. Thank you for watching and commenting. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  23583. Hi Tony, the summer is supposed to be heading towards the Pocklington Canal but who knows at the moment now! This nature reserve has such good paths that keep the wildlife a safe distance away which is why I think they are more relaxed about dogs.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23584. That’s very kind of you! I couldn’t resist that edit! 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23585. You must drink tea the way that you enjoy it. I recommend loose leaf though as it tastes so much better in my opinion.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23586. Happy New Year, Sue! Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23587. 👍🌻🦋
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  23588. It’s beautiful isn’t it! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23589. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23590. What a kind thing to do. Thank you so much, Andrew! Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23591. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it! It was so kind of you to buy me a coffee too. I’m back now and vlogging so there should be a video every Friday. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23592. I will do that from now on- I promise👍Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  23593. Thank you ☺️ Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23594. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23595. She saw my biscuits and decided that it was time for hers too! 🐾🐾😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  23596. My batteries can’t handle it and I don’t want to run a generator. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23597. It is a wonderful town and market. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23598. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23599. That’s so kind of you. Thank you ☺️ Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23600. We have had some lovely weather recently and all the flowers and butterflies are starting to appear! I hope you are having good weather too? Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23601. It is such a pretty bird the wren isn't it?Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  23602. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Health comes first and you should eat what keeps you fit and full of vitality, so I am glad that you are eating what is good for you. Sadly, many vegan foods are heavily processed and full of awful things and so I avoid those. Look after yourself.🦋🌻
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  23603. Thank you so much, Paul. I really appreciate your lovely comment 🤗🤗 Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care and pass on my love to your family x🦋🌻
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  23604. You have the most amazing wildlife out in Oz though! 🤩Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23605. 🌹🦋🌻
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  23606. I have never thought about weighing supplies before but I check the height of the water outlets against the water’s surface. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23607. Jean-Louis, your comments are always so wonderful to read! Thank you so much and I hope you have a lovely week and the weather stays kind to you in Belgium!🐌
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  23608. Lots of dog walking is great for the making you feel alive isn't it?Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  23609. Hi Nanci, thank you so much for your lovely comment! I really liked those flower pouches too, such a great idea for extra garden space🪴. I am glad that you enjoyed the video. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend and week ahead.🌻🦋
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  23610. 🤗🤗 I hope you are having a great week, Nanci! Take care🌻🦋
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  23611. I am so pleased that it brought back some memories for you; I hope they were good ones🤞 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  23612. It must have been amazing to watch the horses pull the boats along the towpath. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  23613. You are so welcome 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  23614. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  23615. Yes, that will be the next one. I can’t wait.
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  23616. Yes, that will be the next one. I can’t wait. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23617. Hi Francis, thank you for your lovely comment. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. I did find out more about Postman Pat, but not why the village chose the children's tv character in the first place. It is a fascinating story and I will try and share it in next week's vlog. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  23618. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23619. Exactly, Lydia! The flavours of the tin add wonderful seasoning don’t they? 🤭 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23620. Hi Philip, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I like the idea of taking a holiday!👍😄 I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Have a wonderful weekend 🌻🦋
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  23621. Thank you so much for watching and commenting.Take care 🦋🌻
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  23622. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  23623. Tea soothes the soul doesn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23624. Ours is left to tighten and right to loosen, but that still confuses me!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  23625. I hope you have a relaxing weekend after your hectic week. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23626. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  23627. I bet the Santa Special is a magical train journey there.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23628. Thank you so much 😊 That is so kind of you. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  23629. Wow! You must be sick of me after 10 vids- thank you so much for watching though; I really appreciate it. Wildlife photography and sketching is such a wonderful way to appreciate nature and focus on the here and now isn't it? Take care🌻🦋
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  23630. Thank you so much Harry for such a lovely comment. Have a wonderful week!🌻🦋
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  23631. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  23632. It’s a wonderful place! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23633. She is so funny with her ball, Mary! It is causing so many adventures now. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23634. Hi Simon, thank you so much for your lovely comment; I made the mistake of watching the football, so I am a bit behind with answering comments tonight. I wish my joke was better now that you had to go back and listen to it again!😁 Because of our work commitments, Mr M and I only really walk together at the weekends and I don't really film those walks. When I am doing wildlife walks, I am very boring company as I sit and stare a twigs and leaves for ages; Zephyr is the only one patient enough to join me on those walks.🐾🐾 Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  23635. Thank you so much for finding my channel and for your lovely comment too. I have copies of my journals which I sell in my shop, but at the moment, I am still awaiting more stock. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  23636. Thank you so much, Elizabeth!😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  23637. I’m so pleased that you found it relaxing. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23638. Thank you so much, Chris and Jane! Have a lovely boaty day in the sunshine!🌞🌻🦋
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  23639. I agree with you about the intense heat on a boat; it’s impossible to get comfortable isn’t it? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23640. Hi Sandy, it is lovely to know that you could switch off and enjoy the vlog. It makes me feel really happy knowing that the video can have this effect. Thank you so much🤗 Have a super Sunday and rest of the week ahead. Take care🦋🌻
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  23641. Hi Anthony, I hope that you are well? What another absolutely delightful comment from you! Thank you☺️ Questions answered: Personally, we have not had any problems with anglers and have found them to be smiley, wavy and generally great people to pass as we cruise along. We always slow right down to give them time to take their line out and we always say thank-you to them as we pass by. Creepy crawlies do not bother me generally, in fact I accidentally walked into a web that a harvestman had made by my door this morning and it spent several seconds clambering over my forehead! I am not a great fan of house flies, but because I keep a spider in the corners by each door, they catch the flies before coming in the boat. The other creepy crawly that I would not want in the boat is the gnat/mosquito, but we haven't had many of them at all. We do plan where we would like to end up, but quite often, we end up somewhere different as the mooring might not be suitable for Zephyr, or have good internet. On average, it takes about 20 minutes to get through a lock. However, this depends on whether there are problems at the lock when you get there or if it is a tiny lock, or if you have help getting through the lock. You final question is about cooking. I have recently bought a bread oven which runs off our solar inverter or when we are cruising, so I will make a loaf of bread as we are travelling and it also makes desserts too. I cook though mostly, rather than go out as there are not normally many great vegan and gluten free options in pubs. Thank you so much for your kind words and for your comment, super star Anthony! Take care🦋🌻
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  23642. Hi Christine, you can definitely see how this part of the world inspired Shakespeare.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  23643. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23644. The diesel heats the water and electricity operates the pump via solar or battery charged by the engine. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23645. I’m so pleased that you enjoy them! Thank you so much 😊 Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23646. There has been so much rain hasn't there so I can see why the locks were so full where you are. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23647. Oh the 🦉 If only I had focused the camera better! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  23648. Thank you so much, Mike. Take care🦋🌻
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  23649. That is so kind of you, Mandy! Thank you so much. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  23650. Please tell Marie that I am thinking about her and praying for a miracle for her too. Thank you for your kindness. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23651. That is so kind of you- thank you so much, Josh! Take care 🌻🦋
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  23652. Hi Robert, I'm so glad that your cruiser is ready to go for your summer adventures!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  23653. I thought that too. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23654. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  23655. Hi Jan, it is so lovely to know that you find the vlogs relaxing. They are a pleasure to make. Thank you so much for your kind words. Take care🦋🌻
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  23656. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23657. That is such a lovely name for a boat as it means "Gentle Breeze" but you probably know that. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  23658. A caravan boat is an appropriate name! Thank you so much for your comment. 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  23659. It's a great channel isn't it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23660. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care 🌻🦋
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  23661. Isn’t it! 🤩Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23662. It really was! 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23663. Nor did I! 🫣 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23664. Hi Shirley, thank you so much for your lovely comments. I was surprised to find out there were so many different species of woodlice too. When I looked closely, I realised how beautiful they were. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care🦋🌻
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  23665. It is, Anthony. I hope you are ok? Take care 🦋🌻
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  23666. Hi Kat, I am so pleased that the videos relax you; it is such a compliment to me to know that. I wish yourthe best in mindfulness and happiness. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  23667. I’m so sorry to hear about your loss, Paul. You seem to be managing the pain sensibly now. I hope you find the boat of your dreams. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23668. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  23669. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23670. Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  23671. Thank you so much 😊 everybody was so lovely how they told me that I had made a mistake- I am so lucky to have such kind viewers like you. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23672. Thank you so much, Roy! That is so kind of you 😊 I am so pleased that you like the cards too. I’m not sure what is wrong with my coffee page, so I’ll have to look into that. Enjoy the rest of your week, take care🌻🦋
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  23673. Thank you so much, Rozanna. That is very kind of you. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  23674. We will be going to Leeds! 👍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23675. Thank you for your kind comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  23676. Thank you so much.Take care 🦋🌻
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  23677. What a great place to spend your childhood! Thank you so much for watching 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  23678. It sounds like you're working very hard; I hope you're finding some time to relax? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  23679. That is such a kind comment, Bill. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  23680. A stick gauge will never let you down and the super, spongey fenders are brilliant at stopping the knocking, so I totally recommend getting some of them.👍 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  23681. What a great fact!👍 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23682. I love that quote. Thank you so much for sending it.Take care 🦋🌻
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  23683. Thank you so much 😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  23684. 🥶 your holiday sounds amazing! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23685. It was on that one day! 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23686. Thank you so much! Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  23687. Hi Shirley, that is so kind of you- thank you so much. I really appreciate your comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  23688. I’d love an elf to pop out too! 🤩 Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23689. That’s a good point! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23690. Really? Thank you so much for the suggestion. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23691. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  23692. Great tip! Thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23693. I’m so pleased that you like the boat! Take care🦋🌻
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  23694. That is so kind of you, Susan 😊 Thank you for your lovely comment. Happy Easter!🦋🌻🐣
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  23695. 🤗🦋🌻
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  23696. 🦋🌻
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  23697. Oh Jacqueline, I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. It’s so young to go isn’t it? I keep thinking there’s still so much that I wanted to do and see with Francesca and I’m sure you feel exactly the same about your friends too. I’m so grateful to have enjoyed such a beautiful friendship though and I feel blessed that I had that in my life for so long. Thank you for reaching out. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23698. I find it fascinating learning about your birds and wildlife too. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23699. Zephyr doesn’t like being inside the boat in a lock and I don’t blame her as it is quite scary! We refilled the pounds we had emptied afterwards but canal and river trust are working here now on the problems with these locks so hopefully it won’t be so bad in the future. Thank you for watching. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23700. You are so right about the wonderful work of sitting on the weed remover and chugging along the beautiful canal!🥰 What a job! Thank you for your lovely comment, Jenny!🌻🦋
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  23701. 7 is a bit of a magic number isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23702. Thank you so much!😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  23703. That’s lovely to know, Ann. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  23704. I think so too. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23705. I didn’t realise there were rubbing boards! Thank you for watching and take care🌻🦋
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  23706. 😂 Thank you so much for watching, Steve 😊 Have a super weekend, Take care 🦋🌻
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  23707. Thank you for your kindness, Kelli. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  23708. She woofs “thank you, Andrea!”🐶🐾🐾🦋🌻
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  23709. I’m going to get some now- thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23710. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Suzanne 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23711. I’m more of a vegetarian but try to eat as much of a plant based diet as possible, so I like the challenge of making a non vegan cake into a vegan one, normally without success though 😂 I’m terrible in the kitchen! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23712. Thank you so much! Take care 🦋🌻
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  23713. That is so kind of you, Gerald!Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  23714. Jean-Louis, your comments have been so lovely to read this year and I really appreciate the time you have taken to make them. Let’s hope that in 2021, more people take the time to respect and learn from nature so that we have a safer and kinder world to live in. Happy New Year to you and your family! 🌻🦋
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  23715. You are very welcome, Jim! I hope you are both well?Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23716. Thank you for your guess. I'll let you know if you were right next week. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋🦦
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  23717. Hi Brewster, your comments really made me laugh- 😂 I agree my joke was terrible and how awful, that I laugh at my own terrible jokes too!🤭 Very clever about Zephyr in a zephyr- I do like what you did there. 👍 The bumpers definitely softened the blow of the bows didn't they - thank goodness. Make time for some jam on toast this weekend- it's such a comfort food. Thank you so much for your lovely/hilarious comments. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  23718. He was driving the boat through the bridge. I do all my own filming though as my husband has his own very busy job. I set the camera on a tripod to do those sorts of shots. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23719. Mr M loves to set up the BBQ! He also goes on wild camping trips with his little jet boil and has his own little cook ups; Zephyr refuses to go as she will only sleep on a proper bed with a duvet! 😂Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23720. Hi Steve, those paddles take so many winds; it is like a full workout doing them!😆 Thank you for your lovely comment and guess. I will let you know if you are right next week. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  23721. Thank you so much for watching, John! Happy 2025 to you too! Take care 🦋🌻
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  23722. What a lovely memory of your shire filly, Tessa and how wonderful to have horses in your life as you grew up! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  23723. She is a little gem!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23724. I hope you are ok and able to get to service points where you are. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a great weekend🦋🌻
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  23725. They are deep locks aren’t they? It’s always nerve wracking when you have an audience like you did isn’t it? Thank you for your lovely comment, take care 🦋🌻
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  23726. Spring is so close and it’s soooo exciting! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23727. I am so pleased with how it is selling; I have ordered some more for printing which should be in the shop next week some time. Thank you so much for your support. Take care🦋🌻
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  23728. I nearly was!😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  23729. That is so kind of you, Malcolm. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  23730. It is such a pretty river isn't it? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  23731. Thank you so much for watching, Joy. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23732. I am so pleased that you feel that way.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23733. That’s so kind of you. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23734. I’m so sorry to hear about your devastating flood. It sounds terrifying and so sad. I hope that new flood barriers are in place now. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23735. The Thames is beautiful and I feel very fortunate to be able to live on it.
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  23736. Hi Shirley, I completely agree with you about the need to protect our waterways. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  23737. Great but if local information! 👍Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  23738. I haven't, but I might put one together now. Thank you for your comment.Take care🦋🌻
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  23739. Thank you so much😊🙏 Have a wonderful rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  23740. I am so pleased that you could join me. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23741. Thank you so much, Mike. I put it on my phone when I last saw you, but I must have lost it. I will try and get a copy now. Happy cruising! Take care 🦋🌻
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  23742. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the poem. Thank you so much, take care 🦋🌻
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  23743. Thank you so much ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  23744. That’s so lovely to know! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23745. To you too! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23746. What great advice! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  23747. You are so kind and thoughtful, Mark! Thank you so much for all of your support this year. We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year too. Take care 🌻🦋🎄
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  23748. How lovely to know that you are watching from South Australia. Have a super weekend🌻🦋
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  23749. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. It is wonderful knowing that you are watching all the way from Australia.🤩 Have a super weekend 🦋🌻
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  23750. Thank you so much for your interest in buying my book. I have ordered some more for printing so hopefully, they'll be back in stock in 2 weeks. I'll send a post out when they arrive. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  23751. Autumn is magical isn’t it? Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23752. I bet you must have some amazing memories of life on the canals. Being frozen in is always such an exciting moment isn' it?Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  23753. Zephyr hasn't fallen in by accident yet, thankfully.
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  23754. I’d love to see one. Thank you for letting me know. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23755. Ginger sounds like a wonderful companion. What breed is she? Thank you for your lovely comment, take care🐾🐾🌻🦋
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  23756.  @thomasmackenzie7811  What a beautiful story!🐾🐾💚
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  23757. Thank you so much 😊 I’m glad you enjoyed the music choices. They are always such a lot of fun to choose. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23758. I will definitely be taking you with me! I hope you are well, Simon and enjoying life on the canal in the sunshine. Thank you so much for your lovely comment Take care🌻🦋
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  23759. Thank you so much for your lovely comment! Take care🌻🦋
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  23760. Thank you so much for watching the old videos which are very rough around the edges as I was practising my filming and editing then. I am married but my husband works away for part of the week and he can't be in any of the vlogs as he works in education with vulnerable families so it would compromise his work's code of conduct.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23761. I sell my 2022 and 2023 journal in my Etsy shop: themindfulnarrowboat.Etsy.com and when this year’s one is finished, I hope to sell that too. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  23762. Thank you, Hugh! 👍 It was a good place to fall in, if there is a good place to fall in😄 Take care🦋🌻
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  23763. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  23764. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog.Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Take care🦋🌻
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  23765. That is so kind of you, Neil.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23766. I need to start doing that again…when Zephyr isn’t looking! 🐾🐾😂 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23767. I think I did too but then I found out that the boatmen are the upside down insects that look like they are rowing a boat and the pond skaters are on top of the water. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23768. I live in my own for part of the week as my husband works away but he travels with me for the other part of the week. He can’t be in the vlogs due to the sensitive nature of his job. Hopefully, one day, he’ll retire and he can be on the boat full time.
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  23769. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23770. I’m delighted that you enjoy the vlogs and have subscribed! Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  23771. It is taking longer and longer to boil each time, but it does have such a unique, little song. I'll keep you in mind, if I think it really would be happier in a new home. Take care🌻🦋
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  23772. Thank you so much, Vanessa- you too! Take care 🌻🦋
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  23773. Hi Shirley, thank you so much for your lovely comment. After I heard the cuckoo, I mentioned it to a passing birder who told me that he knows of several cuckoos that are along the canal here this year! It is an amazing waterway here with all of the reeds and wildlflowers and there are butterflies and insects everywhere!💚 Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  23774. It was a lovely Christmas thank you and I hope yours was too?Thank you so much for watching.Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  23775. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  23776. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Nanci!Take care🦋🌻
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  23777. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23778. Yes, a work-life balance is so important. Thank you for your kind comments. Have a lovely week!🌻🦋
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  23779. Thank you for your lovely comment, Kathleen. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23780. Peace to you too! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23781. That’s so kind of you! Thank you so much 😊 Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23782. Losing your health insurance would be awful. My decision means that I have stopped contributing to my pension that I was paying into which is a risk, but at least I have access to health care when I need it. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  23783. Thank you so much for such a beautiful gift wrapped up in a poem! And thank you for all of the wonderful verse that you have composed this year. I wish you and your Mum and super Christmas and a magical New Year! Take care 🦋🌻
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  23784. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23785. I am so sorry to hear about your mom, I'm sure every time you see a daisy, you think about her. They are beautiful flowers. I agree with you about the brass, but I am absolutely awful at polishing and maintaining a pristine boat; I'd much prefer to watch the spiders spinning a web and watching it catch the light, than to dust it all away. Take care🦋🌻
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  23786. I am so pleased that you like that part of the videos.Thank you, Tracey. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23787. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it.Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  23788. Oh yes! 😃 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23789. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  23790. I’m so pleased that you find them relaxing. I subscribe to Envato Elements for my music. There is so much choice there and so worth the money. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23791. Very true! Thank you so much 😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  23792. I’m so pleased that you find the videos calming, Michael. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23793. Thank you, Shirley for your lovely comment. Zephyr loves to find a stick and drag it out of the water- it is one of her favourite things to do🐾🐾 Hopefully, I will be able to find a solution to the colour printing issue.🤞 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  23794. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  23795. Thank you so much, Connie. They are beautiful creatures aren’t they? Take care 🦋🌻
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  23796. Oh to live in a place with eagles! 🥰🤩 Your bird life sounds spectacular. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23797. The river in flood was so frightening and would have been a very different story had it burst its banks. Thank goodness it didn’t! 😅 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23798. I’m so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  23799. Working. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23800. That’s a very good point. I have an air filter which I use and that is so effective for my asthma. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  23801. Hi Steve, that is such a kind comment- thank you so much! 2024 has started off with some wild weather and so hopefully that will settle soon🤞 Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  23802. I hope you have a chance to experience it one day as it really is wonderful! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23803. The ice does sing which is wonderful and when you move along the boat inside it shouts at you too which is also quite wonderful!Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  23804. Hi Simon, I am so sorry about the lack of vlog last week; I was visiting family and friends and catching up on appointments that I don't get to when I'm on the boat, but it is so good to be back and connecting with you all again. I hope you enjoyed your treats! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  23805. I don’t know what to say but thank you for your kind comment. ☺️Take care 🦋🌻
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  23806. Hi Ben, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am really pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Unfortunately, the UK are still selling round-up and the regulations on weed killers are just not tight enough. It is so frustrating to watch how other countries embrace better regulations in order to protect the planet and its wildlife, yet we seem so far behind. It's just like solar farms. I know in France there are excellent regulations for positioning them to encourage biodiversity and at the same time generate green electricity. I sign many petitions about things like pesticides. I try and keep politics out of my vlogs, but as you have asked the question, I felt it appropriate to answer. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  23807. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23808. Oh no, Stevie that all sounds so stressful. I hope you get well very, very soon. Thank you for your lovely comment. Look after yourself. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23809. I think a holiday is a super idea!Thank you so much for watching.Take care 🦋🌻
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  23810. If I could turn back the clock, I would have seen Jenny more so definitely spend some time with your friend- you go back a long way which is so special. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  23811. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23812. Thank you so much 😊 🐾🐾🤗 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23813. It’s a strange way to parent isn’t it? Take care 🦋🌻
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  23814. I am so pleased that you found it peaceful and thoughtful. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  23815. Oh dear, I think I must be more like a horse then!😂🐴 Thank you so much for making me laugh. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  23816. Thank you so much! Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23817. I love drinking it and eating them. 😀 Thank you for watching. Take care, Sam🌻🦋
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  23818. 😊Thank you so much for your kind words. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  23819. I bet you’ve had so much snow and it looks beautiful up there? Mr M has asked me not to mention him as I have been getting more views recently and he is worried this might impact on his work. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23820. Thank you so much! Take care 🦋🌻
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  23821. You too! Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  23822. You are so welcome! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend 🦋🌻
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  23823. 🦋🌻🐾🐾
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  23824. If you’re getting your coat, then I’ll have to get mine too! 😂😂😂 Thank you for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23825. They are just wonderful family members.🥰 Thank you for watching 🦋🌻🐾🐾
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  23826. Thank you ☺️ 🦋🌻
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  23827. It is so lovely to know that you try and guess what I am going to draw in my journal. I was going to draw the reed beetle as I loved watching it in the hawthorn flower, but the caterpillar on the tiny thread of silk was so apt being as I was near Macclesfield the Silk Town. Thank you for your kindness. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23828. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  23829. I was on cloud nine for ages after spotting that otter!🦦 Thank you so much for watching. Have a wonderful week 🌻🦋
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  23830. Hi Suz, I am so sorry that I haven't got back to you, but for some reason, I have only just got your lovely comment. I hope your husband is okay and recovering well? I am so pleased that you are finding the vlogs relaxing. Sending you both my best wishes for health and happiness. Take care🌻🦋
    1
  23831. You are so welcome, thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. happy New Year to you too!🌻🦋🥳
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  23832. I don’t think the other boat realised that I was stuck. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
    1
  23833. Great advice! We have a pump now which does that. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  23834. Oh my goodness! That sounds like a beautiful place to live. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23835. They are very similar aren’t they? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  23836. What a kind and poetic comment, Paul- thank you so much; I really appreciate your words. Happy New Year to you too! See you in 2024! Take care🦋🌻🥳
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  23837. Very true! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23838. It is lovely to know that you enjoyed it and that it is an end of the week treat for you. 😊Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  23839. You too! Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  23840. Pamela, you are so kind! Thank you so much for such a generous comment. I’m so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23841. That is so kind of you, Marcel. Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  23842. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Suzanne . Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  23843. It is a lovely sound isn't it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23844. Perhaps the idea of the flake did come from that tree. It definitely looked just like a flake didn’t it? I’ll have to go back and check the Zephyr bit. She had been to the toilet literally minutes before. Have a wonderful weekend and thank you for watching, Steve 🌻🦋
    1
  23845. Thank you so much for your beautiful message, Lili! Merry Christmas to you and your family and a safe and happy new year!🌻🦋
    1
  23846. It was lovely chatting to you. I think you’ll be on a boat again one day soon! Belly tickles for Rigsby from me. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  23847. Hi Wendy, don't worry about not understanding my jokes, I think I am the only one that does! And they are never very funny anyway.😂🤪 I am so glad that you enjoyed the poem. It is much, much cooler on the boat now and I shall never complain again when it is chilly. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a great rest of the weekend. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  23848. Well, thank you so much for riding along with me and for your lovely comment, too. 😊 Have a wonderful week, take care🌻🦋
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  23849. I am so grateful for your "thank-you" and for watching each week. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
    1
  23850. Hi Debbie, you are right there about moving. We will only move if absolutely necessary. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  23851. Hi Sandy, I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog- thank you so much! In terms of the wildlife, I have just picked it up by finding something new and looking it up like I did with the scaly dog pelt lichen; I absolutely love finding out about it all.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  23852. Hi David, you are moored in a beautiful part of the system. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the videos. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  23853. That is so kind of you.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  23854. That must have been a wonderful visit! 🤩 India is 25 today! 🎂Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23855. 👋 I am really well. How are you? Take care🌻🦋
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  23856. Zephyr is a little pickle when it comes to rolling around in things! 🐾🐾😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
    1
  23857. Lincoln was such an amazing city to visit. Thank you for watching! Take care🦋🌻
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  23858. It was such a work out! 😅 Thank you so much for your kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23859. This is one of my favourite books. 💚🦋🌻
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  23860. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed this one, David.Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23861. I am so pleased that this vlog brought back those memories for you. Beatrix's books are timeless aren't they and such treasures to read. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  23862. Hi Glenn and Marion, yes I ate every single coco pop and every drop of milk!😋 Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  23863. Does that still happen in a canal though? Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  23864. I hope your back pain has eased and that you sorted out all of your art supplies? Thank you so much for your lovely comment Take care🌻🦋
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  23865. I really hope that you manage to get out soon. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  23866. Thank you so much, Ian.😊 Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  23867. Your flock of squirrels must be wonderful to watch! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  23868. What a great way to turn a negative into a positive. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  23869. I haven't done that stretch yet, but it must be special for you to remember the wildlife and going there on a school trip. Floating Our Boat channel are doing that in their vlogs at the moment. I will look forward to going one day soon. Thank you so much for your comment. Have a lovely weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  23870. I know, I'm so sorry, it's like Groundhog Day! 🙈 Have a super rest of weekend, Simon. Take care🦋🌻
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  23871. We will x thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  23872. It’s fungi season and I can’t wait to find more wonderful mushrooms and slime mould! 🤩 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care
    1
  23873. 🦋🌻
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  23874. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Ann! Take care 🌻🦋
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  23875. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  23876. It has become my job now, Glenn along with my shop and I couldn’t be more grateful to be doing it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  23877. Thank you so much for buying my book and for your lovely comment too. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  23878. Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  23879. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for watching Terence and Kate. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
    1
  23880. My husband- he can’t be in the vlogs due to his work commitments and the sensitive nature of his job. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  23881. Cheers, Lee! Have a wonderful week, take care🌻🦋
    1
  23882. For a long time, I wished that I could live and work on my narrowboat and when it finally happened, I was so happy; it would be awful of me to start grumbling about things when I am lucky enough to be living the life that I wanted for so long. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy New Year to you and your family, take care! 🥳🦋🌻
    1
  23883. How kind you are to feed the crows your crackers and it is good to know that they are starting to come back. I am really pleased that you like the calendar. Happy New Year, Steve🌻🦋🥳
    1
  23884. Super news! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  23885. I think it's because it is 16ft across but I'm not 100% sure of that? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23886. 🤗 That is so kind of you- thank you so much 😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  23887. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
    1
  23888. I buy all of my clothes in charity shops. I think they are brilliant 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  23889. At the end when I made my tea, I showed Zephyr getting one of her treats that I bought her. She really enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23890. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 Take care🌻🦋
    1
  23891. Hi Sandy, I have only just seen two swifts as well, but maybe the rest are on their way? We have had a lot of wet weather which might have held them up.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  23892. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
    1
  23893. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  23894. It really was! Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  23895. That is so kind of you. 🤗 Happy cruising guys! Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  23896. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend., Matt. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23897. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  23898. Always!😂🐾🐾🌻🦋
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  23899. Always!😂🐾🐾🌻🦋
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  23900. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I hope you are not having problems with you neighbours?🤭Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
    1
  23901. Thank you for your comment 🌻🦋
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  23902. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week!🦋🌻
    1
  23903. It didn’t bother me but I spent my childhood living by an A road so that’s probably why.🤭 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23904. It is a stunning city! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  23905. How lovely to be watching next to your sleeping dog. There is something very comforting about being next to a sleeping dog, isn't there? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23906. Thank you so much, Keith. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23907. Thank you for your lovely comment, Chris take care🦋🌻
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  23908. Yes, I must stop eating while working at my computer!🤭 Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  23909. Thank you so much, Stuart for such a lovely comment!🌻🦋☺️
    1
  23910. You are right, Jean Louis, the Muntjac originates from China and came to the UK to a wildlife park, but some were set free or escaped. They are quite unusual, but beautiful to look at. I read that they are not damaging forests as much as our native deer, but human beings damage the environment more than any other animal, don’t you think? Thank you for your kind comments. Have a wonderful weekend and week ahead. Stay safe.🌻🦋
    1
  23911. and you, Jean-Louis!🌻🦋
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  23912. They were delicious 😋 Thank you for your lovely comment, Jan. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  23913. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  23914. I don’t blame you! 🤗👍🐾🐾 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  23915. Absolutely! 🤩Thank you so much for watching! Have a super week🌻🦋
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  23916. It was a 4 biscuit kind of week. 🤭 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23917. What a kind comment! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  23918. That is so kind of you, Richard- thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  23919. I am a continuous cruiser, but I normally stay in one place for a week. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, take care🦋🌻
    1
  23920. It was a baby Pike, you are right. I wasn't sure at the time but then lots of fish expert viewers told me.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
    1
  23921. Yum! 😋 sounds good. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23922. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23923. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for watching the vlogs this year. A Happy 2023 to you and your family, too!🌻🦋🥳
    1
  23924. It was lovely bumping into you too. I hope you enjoyed Crick. Thank you so much for watching the vlogs and for your wonderful feedback about them. I’m sure you’ll both be out here, living a floaty life on the cut too soon. Take care🌻🦋
    1
  23925. You have a great knowledge about engines there! Thank you so much for your help. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23926. Thank you so much! Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
    1
  23927. It can do if the weed is longer. I don't carry a depth finder, but if you stay in the middle of the canal; it is much easier to not get grounded. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  23928. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  23929. That is so kind of you, John and we all wish you the same.Thank you so much for watching.Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
    1
  23930. It was a relief to be through it. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23931. That is a perfect comparison! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  23932. 😂 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  23933. Thank you so much for subscribing and for your lovely comment too! Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
    1
  23934. Thank you! Zephyr woofs a 'thank-you' too! Take care🦋🌻
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  23935. Thank you! Zephyr woofs a 'thank-you' too! Take care🐾🌻🦋
    1
  23936. Hi Shirley, your namesake place is lovely and I recommend going and doing the Tolkien trail and then watching all of the films again. Thank you so much for such a kind and lovely comment. It is great to be back and reading your comments again. Have a super weekend 🦋🌻
    1
  23937. Thank you for watching and commenting, Frances. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
    1
  23938. You can make it just the way you like it. I added agave nectar to sweeten mine a bit but I like the bitter taste too. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  23939. That is so kind of you, Chris!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  23940. 🤗 Thank you so much, Sue! 🤗 Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
    1
  23941. What a lovely comment! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  23942. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Thank you so much for your kindness. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  23943. She knew what she wanted didn't she? 😂🐾🐾Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23944. Merry Christmas and happy new year to you too! Take care🦋🌻🎄
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  23945. 🙈 High 5 back!!!✋ I work so much better through the night than early in the morning. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  23946. What a kind comment, Mychal! Thank you so much 😊 I’m so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23947. There were so many obstacles weren’t there! 🙈 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23948. Reading people’s memories from The Big Freeze has been fascinating and so full of nostalgia. Thank you for watching and for your kind comment too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23949. I do a big, online shop to stock up which frees me up to travel away from shops more.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23950. 🐾🐾😂She did! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23951. Thank you so much! Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
    1
  23952. How are you? Are you out of hospital now, Michael? Thank you so much for your lovely comment and I will look up Westcountry Wanderings.👍 Look after yourself, take care🦋🌻
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  23953. That’s very kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take w🦋🌻
    1
  23954. I didn’t think it got that dangerous too! 🙀 Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  23955. Thank you so much, Lesley for such lovely feedback about the channel and I am so touched that you enjoy it. The Self Help for Nerves book makes so much sense and at the time, it was the only thing that I could read. I hope you are feeling ok and if ever you need support you can always email me:themindfulnarrowboat@gmail.com Thank you once again for your kind words. Have a wonderful week 🌻🦋
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  23956. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  23957. I will- thank you so much, John! Take care🌻🦋
    1
  23958. Hi Louise, I am sorry to hear about your health taking a downward turn this week. I hope you have lots of thermal layers and a thick coat? It makes all the difference. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23959. What great tips- thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23960. I love those lock gates too! Aren’t they beautiful? Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  23961. That is a good idea; I'll look for one that will fit.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
    1
  23962. I can’t believe how Chris got the likeness so spot on! I’m over the moon with that picture. Thank you so much for your kind comment, Christine. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  23963. There aren’t any fuel boats on the Rochdale Canal. There are too many locks and not enough customers. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  23964. That’s such a lovely comment, Suzanne- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  23965. Hi Russell, it’s lovely to have you back! It is an insect box, mainly for solitary bees and wasps,but anything is welcome. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Sending you a gentle breeze and some cool shade🌬🦋🌻
    1
  23966. It’s a pleasure to feed them. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  23967. Ooohh! That is so exciting to hear it in your garden! I'm sure that it will return. 🤞🤞 Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  23968. I gave Zephyr a big hug from you! She loves hugs and attention. 🐾🐾 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  23969. Am I? Blimey- I'm not sure how that has happened! 😄 Take care 🦋🌻
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  23970. They are now going to be a seasonal dish of mine! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  23971. You can't beat a custard cream!Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  23972. Not yet. Do you? @michaelhiggins7365 
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  23973. I am so pleased that you are finding my videos relaxing and calming; it is lovely to know that they are coming across like that. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  23974. The water shrews have the only poisonous bite I think, so be careful if you're trying the save those ones; it is great that you try and save them though. Thank you for your lovely comment. Enjoy the rest of your week, take care🦋🌻
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  23975. And to you too!🌻🦋🥳
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  23976. Thank you so much 😊 I am so pleased that you enjoy the birds and wildlife. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23977. Hi Jean-Louis, I’m so glad that you enjoyed the vlog. The mushroom and fungi are incredible this time of year to look for. Have a beautiful weekend 🦋🌻
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  23978. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  23979. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23980. Hi Lorraine, I studied Maslow as part of my psychology A-Level and he made so much sense that it really stuck with me. It sounds like you might have done a degree in psychology? Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  23981. Hi Colin and Liz,Thank you for your lovely comment.Merry Christmas and happy new year! Take care🌻🦋🎄
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  23982. I am hoping for summer to arrive soon 🤞Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23983. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23984. I hope you recover from your cold very soon. Keep up the vitamin C! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23985. I think you are brilliant for not doing any repair work until after the starlings have nested. It must be amazing to sit and listen to them with their beat box sounds! Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  23986. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  23987. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23988. 🤗 Thank you so much, Frances! Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  23989. I will👍 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23990. Thank you too 😊🦋🌻
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  23991. You could do it, Vanessa if you really wanted to. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23992. I was too chicken to go outside as I really don’t like confrontations. 🐓 Thank you so much for your kind message. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  23993. That is very kind of you. Thank you so much! Take care🌻🦋
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  23994. The giant redwoods were magnificent to stand under! It’s not often that you see them here. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23995. 😂👍🌻🦋
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  23996. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it! 🐾🐾🤗 Hug from Zephyr too. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  23997. Puny and Smekk sound like such characters don’t they? Oh well- maybe one day! 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23998. Oohh jigsaws! I haven’t done one for years. 🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  23999. Thank you so much😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  24000. I hope you enjoy the vlog! Have a lovely evening-take care🌻🦋
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  24001. Hi Nigel, thanks for your lovely comment. It really is a great area to visit and everyone is so friendly there too. I also thought that Zephyr was going to try and get the stick around the gate until I realised she was telling me that it was impossible without human intervention- she does make me laugh!🤭 Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  24002. Big hugs to Ruski! Take care 🐾🐾🌻🦋
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  24003. Thank you, Lisa!🤗 Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  24004. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you, Bob! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  24005. Hi Bill and Liz, I hope that you are both well? It is a completely different experience to narrowboat in the winter isn't it? Hopefully, it will be much less frozen for your holiday in June! Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  24006. I am so pleased that the videos bring you peace and are soothing. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  24007. So that’s where the expression “Fed Up” comes from! 👍😀 Thank you so much for this brilliant bit of information. I didn’t know that. Have a wonderful week, take care🦋🌻
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  24008. I did that a couple of years ago and it was brilliant! 🤩 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24009. Thank you so much for such a kind comment, Mychal. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24010. That is so very true! Thank you so much for your comment, take care🌻🦋
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  24011. Oh the Railway Children! 🤩😍 wonderful! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24012. You are so welcome, Jay 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  24013. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  24014. That is so kind of you, Brian. Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  24015. That’s so kind of you. Happy birthday for when it arrives! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24016. I’m so pleased that this video brought back those special memories for you. That is so lovely to know. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super Sunday! Take care 🌻🦋
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  24017. 😂 Luckily, I don't hang around for too long! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24018. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, Julie- take care🦋🌻
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  24019. I love the new Wallace and Gromit film! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24020. It was an adventure but team work got us through. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24021. I'm so pleased that you liked it! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24022. I am hoping to restock my books in a couple of weeks. Thank you so much for your interest in them. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24023. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog- thank you so much for watching and commenting,. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  24024. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24025. Thank you so much, Vanessa! Take care🦋🌻
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  24026. Thank you so much! Have a super Sunday and wonderful week ahead 🦋🌻
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  24027. I hope you are staying safe too. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24028. You too! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24029. Thank you so much for such a kind comment.Take care 🦋🌻
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  24030. Thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  24031. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  24032. She makes me laugh 🤭 🐾🐾 Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24033. Gary Barlow is a legend isn’t he? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24034. Thank you so much! It is a lovely blast from the past for me when you comment on the older vlogs. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24035. 😂 That's a relief! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24036. My email is themindfulnarrowboat@gmail.com Ask away! I’m always happy to help with questions. Take care🦋🌻
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  24037. Moomoo sounds wonderful!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24038. Hi Jenny, I hope that you have had a lovely day. Alice Grace already had her name when we bought her and I really like it and think the two names work so well together. You can buy lard balls in the shops for birds, but you can make your own too. It's always a pleasure to read your comments. Sending you some warm sunshine and a gentle breeze.🌬🌞🌻🦋
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  24039. Thank you so much 😊 It was a white knuckle ride! 😱😂 Take care 🌻🦋
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  24040. It is such an amazing canal that I can’t help but be enthusiastic about it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24041. Hi Gary, yes we keep cruising and living on our boat in the winter and all year round. It becomes more challenging but it is very beautiful too. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  24042. Thank you so much, Tom! It was such a treat to be able to draw the pheasant as it has such beautiful colours. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  24043. Some boats have water filtration systems but I just feel a bit worried about it as I see some of the things that go in the canal. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24044. I gasped two wows whilst reading your comment. First one, was when you said that you have an elephant hawk moth caterpillar in your garden- I am desperate to see one and search all the fireweed and fuchsia that I pass in the hope that one will be there, but nothing so far. I am growing honeysuckle on my roof now as I know they like that too. Then the second 'wow' was that you make your own deodorant- how do you do it? Is it effective? I'd love to try. The deodorants in the refill shop are very expensive, but I thought the process of making it would be tricky? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  24045. Hi Robert, that is so kind of you. Yes, I film and edit it all myself. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24046. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  24047. They were installed a long time ago- perhaps they don’t cost much to run? Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24048. I bet it is very Christmassy where you are right now? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  24049. The canals are full of stories and it is wonderful to be able to find out more about them. Thank you for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  24050. Hi Simon, I hope you've had a great Christmas and start to 2024? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. It was tricky deciding which highlights to choose from for the vlog as the places that we visited in 2023 all had their strengths. Thank you so much for watching and for all of your kind comments too. Happy New Year and safe cruising! Take care🦋🌻
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  24051. Lincoln is so beautiful isn't it? I loved my time there.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24052. 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24053. Thank you so much, Julee! Take care 🌻🦋
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  24054. They were starlings, Sue! How special that the birds find you when they need help. That is beautiful. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24055. I'm going to look one of them up now! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care👍🌻🦋
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  24056. That is very kind of you! Welcome to the channel. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24057. I can see why that was. It is so peaceful in the mornings. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24058. That is so kind of you, Tony. I really hope we don't have those temperatures though as it is impossible to keep a boat cool in 45 degrees heat! Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24059. That is very kind of you, thank you. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  24060. You'll see this one if you go to Oddball at St Aidan's as it is a regular visitor.Thank you so much for watching, Julie. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24061. That is so interesting; I'll have to try and get a copy of that book!Thank you for your lovely comment- have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  24062. Thank you so much, Deborah🙏 Take care
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  24063. It is a strange word but it is winding as in the wind that blows.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24064. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  24065. Thank you so much! 😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  24066. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Take care 🦋🌻
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  24067. To get to the River Weaver as the long way around it another 50 miles and also because, we want to travel all of the waterways.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24068. That is so kind of you. I just work really hard at trying to improve. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  24069. That’s so kind of you, Mick. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24070. I’m so pleased that you accidentally landed here! Happy New Year to you! 🥳🌻🦋
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  24071. Thank you for such a kind comment, Michael😊 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  24072. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Spring is here!🤗 I love this time of year. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  24073. I am so, so pleased that you are loving the vlogs- it means such a lot to me to hear that- thank you!🤗 Take care🦋🌻
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  24074. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Ed! Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Take care 🦋🌻
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  24075. About 24 degrees Celsius. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24076. Hi Jack- what a kind and lovely comment- thank you so much!😊 When I went to film the church porch area where Nicholas was buried, I was so taken aback to find that one, solitary German Yellow Jacket Wasp staggering across the step. It seemed so symbolic that I actually went back and tried to find a connection with Nicholas and Germany and also I tried to find the name of the priest that he murdered to find if there was a connection. I didn't find anything out though! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  24077. That is so kind of you. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the videos, Mike. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24078. That is a very useful point. Thank you so much! I love the fact that it came to you whilst drinking coffee on your balcony. Thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24079. 😂🐾🐾 There is never a dull moment with Zephyr around! Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24080. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  24081. That’s so kind of you! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24082. Thank you so much, James. The Inland Waterways seem to be really working hard to try to get the government to engage. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  24083. Thank you so much for your kindness. It made me feel good to do it. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  24084. I find the refill shops so beautiful to shop in. I really hope their business is a success as it such a good way to shop. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  24085. I hope you enjoy your bike ride! Listen out for the cuckoo🤩 Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  24086. That is kind of you. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  24087. 🙈 I am apologising in next week’s vlog about my Castleton mix up! Sorry about that. 🙈 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24088. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24089. In normally do a 50 point turn but you need to do that in a winding hole which is a wide part of the canal big enough for a 60ft boat to turn. The pitfalls are all solvable in my opinion. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24090. Noddy, what a lovely comment! Thank you so much 🤗 Have a wonderful rest of the week. Take care🦋🌻
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  24091. What a wonderful memory of the Dray horses! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am lucky to have a daughter that I can also call my best friend. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  24092. It is fine, thank you Anthony. Take care🌻🦋
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  24093. 👍 Very wise. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24094. It’s such an exciting train! 🤩🦋🌻
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  24095. That is so kind of you😊 Thank you so much ☺️ Take care🌻🦋
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  24096. It was a blustery one wasn't it, Sandy? I hope you are okay?Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  24097. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am so pleased that this vlog brought back special memories for you. I prefer tea leaves and a teapot too, so really I should buy myself teapot but it is more common for teabags these days. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  24098. That’s very kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24099. Possibly the young ones would. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care 🦋🌻
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  24100. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I hope you have a wonderful time when you hire your boat. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  24101. So many balls are out there in the canals and bushes somewhere and it is Zephyr's job to find them...and then lose them again! I'm sure your Lab is the same?Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24102. Do you mean add a grid reference? I can do that no problem. Thank you so much for watching. Have a great week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24103. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment, Jack! I think we might well have a few more rainy cruises ahead of us yet. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  24104. That’s so sweet of you, Deborah. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24105. I am going to be busy this weekend making sure I am prepared for the cold as I agree with you about the temperature difference between north and south. My hubby works away down south for part of the week but we have done most of the south of the system and we are looking forward to exploring the north now. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24106. It really is a gorgeous place. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24107. You are so welcome 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 Take care🌻🦋
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  24108. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for watching.Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  24109. Thank you for such a lovely comment and a happy Easter to you too!🐣 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  24110. Thank you so much of this advice- that's a really useful tip. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  24111. The bridges are so wonderfully crafted and designed. They are like works of art.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  24112. That is such a sensible idea. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24113. Apparently, there are three reasons that starlings make murmurations like that: For safety against predators, to share information and for warmth. I bet there are many more reasons too that we are not yet aware of.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24114. I wish I had done that now. Thank you for your comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24115. Hi Lorna, thank you for finding my channel and answering my question about the mink. Have a super week, take care 🦋🌻
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  24116. Thank you so much! I loved drawing it. Have a super week, take care 🌻🦋
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  24117. Thank you so much! 😊 Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24118. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  24119. That is so kind of you- thank you so much. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  24120. Hopefully you’ll get your dream soon. 🤞Happy New Year!🌻🦋🥳
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  24121. He works extremely hard and is away for part of the week working. We split all jobs fairly. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24122. The sound of the chiffchaff is so wonderful and full of spring hope!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a happy Easter weekend. Take care 🦋🌻🐣
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  24123. 😊 Thank you so much for such kind words. Have a super Sunday, take care🌻🦋
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  24124. It isn’t like that often though!👍🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24125. What a super comment- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  24126. Hi Sandy, I am from Essex- which part did you visit? It must have been lovely to spend time with the great- grandsons, I bet they loved seeing you. Thank you for your kind comment, have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  24127. I like a nice, strong tea. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24128. Thank you so much, Susanne🤗 What a lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  24129. That’s so generous of you to give out all of those points! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24130. I hope you enjoyed your tea🍵 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  24131. Hi Steve, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I did watch the kestrel video and I have mixed feelings about it. Firstly, the bird was absolutely beautiful and to see it that closely was amazing, but then when I learned that they are captured from the wild, I felt a pang of sadness. I know that it was released again and that its hunting skills were sharp when it was released but surely it is in the animals instinct to hunt and also could it now be too trusting of humans and therefore place itself in danger from people who might not be as caring as Hesper? I found the history of falconry fascinating and I am so pleased that you sent me the video as it opens up a healthy discussion. What do you think? Have a wonderful rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  24132. Nature is a gift of happiness isn’t it? Take care 🦋🌻
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  24133. Welcome to the channel! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24134. He was so brave in that freezing water with loose debris overhead.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  24135. You have to have a strong pair of teeth with those drumsticks! They are tasty though aren't they?Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24136. I am so pleased that you have air con in your room as it is so hot at the moment and it would be so uncomfortable for you without one. Thank you so much for watching. WIshing you the best in health and happiness, Louise. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24137. You either love them or hate them don’t you? I get what you mean about being medicine flavour!😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24138. What a beautiful and kind comment- thank you so much for taking the time to make it because I appreciated every word of it. The scenery here is breathtaking and I can’t stop gawping at it. If I painted landscapes like you, I would have arm ache right now for the amount of canvases I would have got through! 🤭🎨 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24139. Thank you, Pete. Sounds like you’ve got yourself a great motorhome. They are super for adventures far and wide aren’t they? Take care🌻🦋
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  24140. That’s so kind of you, Barbara! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24141. It was so exciting! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24142. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24143. Thank you 🤗🌻🦋
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  24144. I hope your Mother likes it. Thank you so much for buying it. Have a super weekend, take care 🌻🦋
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  24145. Robins handle themselves very well don’t they? Sorry to hear that one decided to pick a fight with you though. I’ll have to try the cashew milk. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24146. I thought the same about the rings in the nest. I'm not sure? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  24147. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24148. Because we knew the weather was going to be challenging all week and we wanted to be somewhere away from trees and less exposed. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  24149. Welcome aboard and thank you so much for your lovely comment. The kingfishers seem to be doing well this year in Leicestershire. Have a wonderful rest of the week and weekend ahead. Take care🦋🌻
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  24150. I adore the thought of 61 wrens in a nest box! 🥰 Thank you for your kindness- take care🦋🌻
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  24151. Thank you, Ruth. I try to keep a balance between nature and narrow boating but I absolutely love filming the wildlife around me that I often tip that balance so I am really pleased that you like nature! Have a super week.🌻🦋
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  24152. That is such a good idea! Do you think it will fit over my bobble hat?😂 Thank you so much for your good wishes; I hope we can get the boat sorted too🤞 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  24153. Aww, Kelly- thank you so much! I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. Take care🌻🦋🤗
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  24154. That is such a kind comment. There are so many wonderful human beings and every day, meeting people reminds me that there is a lot more good than bad in this world isn't there?Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24155. Over Christmas, I will stop for a while. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24156. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  24157. What an honour! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  24158. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. I don’t eat marmite though! 🫣🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24159. I’m so pleased, Sharon. Thank you so much 😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  24160. Thank you, Duaina for your lovely comment! I think it makes much more sense to call them ladybugs than ladybirds but they are beautiful creatures aren’t they. I haven’t seen the two-spotted yet though so I shall keep looking. Have a week full of sunshine!🐞🐞🐞🐞🌞🦋🌻
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  24161. Thank you so much, Sian! Take care 🦋🌻
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  24162. You are so welcome! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  24163. She did and that is unusual for her!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24164. Sounds like a good idea! 👍 Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24165. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Luckily, the sun was so hot that the paint dried really quickly. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  24166. They really are aren't they? Take care 🦋🌻
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  24167. I have just put some books in my shop: themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com. Thank you so much for your interest in buying one- that is so kind of you. Take care🦋🌻
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  24168. Thank you so much for your kindness, Charlene. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the video. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24169. I know. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24170. I am doing regular exercises to improve it now. Thank you for your kind wishes. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24171. You are so welcome. 🤗 Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24172. Thank you so much for sticking with me Jeff! Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24173. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  24174. What a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious comment, Cat! Thank you so much 😊 You take care and keep smiling too. 🌻🦋👍
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  24175. Thank you for your kind words! Have a lovely weekend!🦋🌻
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  24176. Thank you so much, Nigel. I am glad that you enjoyed the Avon Vlogs. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  24177. That is so lovely to know. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24178. Thank you so much, Nanci! Enjoy the rest of your week, take care🌻🦋
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  24179. I do send overseas too and I pay for the postage. If you are interested my shop is themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  24180. Oh my goodness- so many wonderful coincidences! #147 and #148 are my Droitwich vlogs; I absolutely loved this canal- it was so peaceful and beautiful and it completely stole my heart. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  24181. Thank you so much! 😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  24182. I wish that I had called it that now!Thank you so much for your comment! Have a super rest of the week. take care🦋🌻
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  24183. You are very welcome, Andrew. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  24184. It is such a beautiful place isn’t it? I am so sorry to hear that you can’t walk anymore. Sending you my best wishes. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24185. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24186. Exactly that! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24187. Hi Birte, I hope the weather is treating you well in Denmark? I have given Zephyr a hug from you.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  24188. That is very true indeed! I am so pleased that you have nice neighbours. 🤭 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24189. Chadderton is such an interesting place! Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Nigel. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24190. Very wise words!👍 Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  24191. Hi Stevie, I am so glad you liked to walk and tour😊 Thank you for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday!🦋🌻
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  24192. That is so kind of you, Carolyn. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24193. That is so kind of you, Carolyn. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24194. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  24195. Thank you so much, Jayne for your kind words. I am much better now👍 Have a wonderful week. Take care🦋🌻
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  24196. Winter had started hasn’t it!🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24197. That is very kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Happy Easter!🦋🌻🐣
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  24198. 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24199. That’s so kind of you, Penny and Pippa! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24200. That’s so kind of you, Anthony! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24201. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  24202. Thank you 😊 I am well and trying to stay cool in the heat. I hope you are well too? Have a great week🌻🦋
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  24203. Sorry about that! 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24204. It really was worth the hard work wasn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24205. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24206. You are so welcome 🤗 Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  24207. Thank you so much for your lovely comment all the way from the Jurassic Coast! Take care.🦋🌻🦖
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  24208. The Parkin tasted lovely which is a miracle for my baking! 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24209. The dry stone walls are bustling with life, even this time of year!🤩 I am so pleased that you liked the mouse drawing too. Zephyr does need a big branch or her own broom, I think! 😂🐾🐾Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  24210. I was speechless for a while! Otters are just beautiful to watch. 🦦 Thank you for your lovely comment, Nanci. Have a super weekend and stay cool in the sunshine🌻🦋
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  24211. Thank you for watching, Paul. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  24212. I would like to know that too so I don’t make the same mistake again. I’ll let you know if I find anything out. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24213. That is a lot of tennis balls! 🐾🐾❤️ Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24214. Thank you so much for your kindness. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  24215. Sometimes the colour looks different on the camera. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24216. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Take care 🌻🦋
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  24217. It’s brilliant 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24218. 🤗🌻🦋
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  24219. I have seen the Bargee and it is a very nostalgic film isn’t it? If I see anymore strimmers, I have decided that I am going to lie across the grass to protect it🤭 I’m not sure how effective that will be but as it is there are hardly any insects this year and strimming the grass won’t help them. I’ll let you know how it goes-🤞 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  24220. I’ve just listened to Pam Ayres The Last Hedgehog and I love her poetry but this one is extra special as you are so right, there is a deep sense of sorrow beneath it but she delivers her message with such humour- so clever! Thank you so much for telling me about it. Take care🌻🦋
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  24221. What you are doing for the wildlife in your garden sounds wonderful. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, take care🌻🦋
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  24222. Ouch! I’m glad that you are ok now though. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24223. That’s such a clever idea! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24224. I'm not sure- that is a good question. I think they must have seen us moored in the same place 2 months apart and thought that we hadn't moved in between. I might send them the vlogs as evidence😂 They're only doing their job so I shouldn't take it to heart. Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  24225. She did, didn’t she!😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24226. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Jenny- I hope the cards arrive very soon🤞 In terms of the nature that I show on the vlogs- I am getting to know more and more as I encounter it. I have always had an interest in wildlife, but not the time to do much more with it than just admire it- now I have some more time and I read and read and read about it all- I'm obsessed!🤭 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  24227. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  24228. It is beautiful up here and full of adventure! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24229. Hello my Weaver Wizard! How are you? I use the keyring all time! What a super tip about the Blue Teapot! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24230. I am married. My husband works away for part of the week and then comes back to the boat for the rest of the week. He can’t be on the vlogs as he works in education and it would compromise his work’s code of conduct to be on YouTube. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24231. The little owl was wonderful to see! I think it’s me that’s at fault rather than the teapot. 🙈😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24232. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24233. Zephyr absolutely loves swimming and if she had her choice she would be in the river and canal 24 hours a day! Thank you so much for your comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  24234. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  24235. Happy New Year to you too! Thank you so much for watching.🦋🌻🥳
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  24236. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  24237. Hi Carole, I hope your working week is going well? I am so pleased that you found the vlog uplifting.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24238. You are so welcome, Glenna😊 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a great week. 🌻🦋👍
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  24239. I wasn’t alone that day fortunately! My husband was with me x Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  24240. I am so sorry to hear that you have been in hospital. I hope you are feeling much better now. Thank you so much for still watching and commenting. That is so kind of you. Take care ❤️‍🩹🦋🌻
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  24241. It was a bit radical wasn't it! 🤭Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24242. What a job indeed! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24243. That is good advice. I know my dog very well though and she only goes in when I give her the ok. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24244. That’s so kind of you! Thank you for your lovely comment and for becoming a Patron. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24245. 😂🐾🐾🤗 She’s so in charge! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24246. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  24247. They are incredible trees aren’t they! 🤩 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24248. That is so kind of you! To be honest though, Zeph outperforms me in intelligence 😂🐾🐾Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24249. It’s not always cold but the seasonal changes are wonderful and so varied. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24250. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am sure your wife doesn’t want you to move to the next dimension. Is it nature journaling that your wife would like to do or narrowboating? Because the first one just requires making some time in the week to dedicate to observing something in nature. It can even be in your own garden or house. I freed up some time in my week by having my shopping delivered. Have a wonderful week, take care🦋🌻
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  24251. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it! Take care 🦋🌻
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  24252. It was a great year! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  24253. Welcome aboard, Elizabeth! Thank you so much for joining the journey. Have a wonderful rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  24254. I was so embarrassed, Nanci! It was a lovely train though but give me a narrowboat any day!😄 Have a beautiful weekend!🦋🌻
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  24255. You are a diamond!💎 ⭐️
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  24256. It is a copy of my journal from last year; it's called The Nature Journal of a Narrowboater 2022. I hope to have some more in stock in my Etsy shop next week🤞 Take care🦋🌻
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  24257. 16 years gives me so much hope for Zephyr now- thank you so much! My boat has a walk through bathroom, and a bedroom at the front then you see me in the galley normally which walks through into the dining are and then a lounge area. Our boat sleeps 6 as the dinette and sofa are doubles too. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24258. Hi Kev, he did do a fab job didn't he! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  24259. That is such a kind and thoughtful comment! Thank you so much 😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  24260. 🤩 I know... what is going on? 🤯 I'm not complaining though!😁 I like what you did with the title🤭because it definitely is unexpected. Anyway, I hope you have a great week and I'll be back vlogging again on Friday...when I've finally picked myself up off the floor that is!😆 Take care🦋🌻
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  24261. The canals freeze sometimes but the ones I am on are fed by the river so are less likely to freeze. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24262. What a kind comment, Roger. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  24263. I am so pleased that you stumbled across my channel!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  24264. I know!!!😂🙈 Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24265. Thank you so much, Brian. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24266. Hi Mary, thank you so much for your lovely comment. The towpaths are very good in the city to walk the canals and it is a great way to experience Birmingham. Taking photos is a good idea and I am going to try that next; I have also ordered myself a scanner which has been recommended for artwork, so I will see if that makes the images better. The Royal Mail has not recovered yet but they are accepting letters and large letters which is how I managed to send yours; the backlog of post though is taking them a long time. It's crazy that you have been cut off and I hope it gets sorted really soon. Your village sounds lively! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  24267. Thank you so much 😊 I’m so pleased that you enjoy watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24268. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Finding the tiny fauna and flora is so exciting! Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24269. Hi Jimmy, you are right- there aren't any cheap options anymore. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  24270. Neither had I! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24271. Thank you so much for watching, Monica. Happy New Year to you. Take care 🌻🦋🥳
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  24272. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  24273. Christine, you are so right in using the word, ‘exceptional’ That is exactly what she was and someone who led by example. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts. Take care🦋🌻
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  24274. Thank you so much, Sheila! Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  24275. Thank you so much for watching, Gail. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  24276. Hi Steve, yes it was a kingfisher and that particular one loves flying up and down the Lapworth flight there. I watched it every day that I was in the area. It is great to know that my calendar is hanging on your wall- thank you again for buying it. Have a super weekend🌻🦋
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  24277. Don’t worry about keeping up with the vlogs but thank you so much for watching when you do. Have a super Sunday and week ahead 🌻🦋
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  24278. Thank you so much for your kindness, Sue. I really appreciate it. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  24279. My research comes from the work of scientists. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24280. I must have been having a 'no biscuit' week that week- shame on me! 🤭Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24281. I have a feeling that I’m going to be mispronouncing a lot of names. 🙈 How do you pronounce Stoodley as in Stoodley Pike? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24282. Welcome aboard, Ian and collies! Thank you so much for joining the journey. Have a wonderful rest of the week. Take care🌻🦋🐾🐾
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  24283. You are so right there; I hate heights so climbing a lock ladder in the rain terrifies me no end! Thank you so much for your encouragement. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  24284. 😂Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  24285. It was such a lucky escape, Ann! 😅 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  24286. Hi Glen, thank-you for your lovely comment. I use a Panasonic Lumix 2000 for my wildlife shots and my mobile phone for the other parts. The phone is much hardier in the wet weather, but the image is slightly duller. Have a super weekend.🦋🌻
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  24287. Welcome aboard, Philip!😊 Thank you so much for joining the journey in this vlog and for such a lovely comment. Have a super Sunday, and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  24288. Please don’t apologise about the Castletons as many more viewers told me too and it has made me much better at fact checking which is a good thing. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24289. Thank you so much for the encouragement. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24290. That’s so kind of you, Jack. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24291. Wasn’t it! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24292. There is so much to see around here and so many stories of the past. It really amazes me. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  24293. Oh, thank you so much, Alan🤗🤗 It is wonderful to know that I am your favourite.😊 Have a super weekend🌻🦋
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  24294. Thank you so much!🌻🦋
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  24295. True!Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24296. Thank you so much! Take care 🦋🌻
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  24297. That is so reassuring to know- thank you so much, Terry! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  24298. What a beautiful story of a childhood moment with nature! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24299. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. Take care🦋🌻
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  24300. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24301. Thank you so much for your lovely and kind comment, Magnus. I am so pleased that you enjoyed watching and that you are 'taking care'. Have a super weekend. I hope it isn't too cold where you are? 🌻🦋
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  24302. That’s so kind of you! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24303. I'll have to go back and have a look at this vlog because I can't remember what I filmed now. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24304. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24305. I am constantly surprised by the beauty that I find on my travels on the water. Thank you so much for watching 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  24306. That is so interesting to know. I have heard that robins outside of the UK are very shy birds but here they will always come and say hello. I’m not sure if that is true though as I haven’t seen a robin when I’ve been overseas. Have a super weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  24307. Thank you so much! Take care 🌻🦋
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  24308. I so should have reversed shouldn't I! 🙈😂 Paddle muddles are so easy to have too. I've done that before too. 🤭Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy Easter! 🦋🌻🐣
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  24309. That is so true. 👍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24310. I lost one and I am wearing an odd pair! 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24311. It sounds like your list too. Basically, Red list are species of most concern as they are critically endangered and then amber is some concern but green is least. However even species on our green list have fast declining numbers. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24312. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  24313. That is so kind of you, John! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24314. Coco is so autumn leaf coloured isn’t she! 🤗 I hope you are enjoying your cruising? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24315. It is very pretty isn’t it? Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  24316. Less lucky with the weather in next week’s vlog though. 🫣 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24317. 🦋🌻
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  24318. Thank you so much, Tom! Take care 🌻🦋
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  24319. I am so touched that my videos make you smile!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  24320. That is so kind you. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24321. I agree with you👍 snail pace is my favourite speed to travel. Thank you for joining the journey. Take care🌻🦋🐌
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  24322. Hi Ian, I really enjoyed my visit to Slimbridge- what a beautiful place to volunteer! I would love to come back for the migratory birds and the birds of prey spectacle🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  24323. What a great place to work from! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24324. It does feel good. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24325. The water in the canal is often that colour so I don't think it has got worse. The concern at the moment in England is the state of the rivers and seas unfortunately due to large amounts of sewage being pumped into them. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24326. Yes they like Fuschia! 🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24327. I think that’s a great idea to explore your area by boat first. It all looks and feels so different from the water. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  24328. I’m so pleased that you like the channel, Debra. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24329. Thank you so much, Barbara! Take care 🌻🦋
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  24330. That is so kind of you, Natalia.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  24331. These things happen sometimes, that's boats for you! Take care🦋🌻
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  24332. That is a lovely idea, but I have selected what the other side is going to be now and as soon as the weather improves, I'll start the artwork. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  24333. Wrap up warm. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24334. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  24335. Hi Pete, I have definitely learnt a lot since I’ve started doing this but I know there will be a whole lot more to learn too. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24336. I hope the temperatures stay mild for you over the winter time. How wonderful to have three doggies- they'll keep you warm too.Thank you for your lovely comment.Merry Christmas and happy new year! Take care🌻🦋🎄
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  24337. That is so kind of you.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  24338. Hi Trace, I have just restocked the shop with my 2024 book.Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24339. Hi Wendy, the Bunbury flour looked wholemeal when it was baked but not when I weighed it out, but it tasted nutty and delicious. The pineapple weed is very small and low on the ground; I smelt it before I saw it.Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24340. Your lovely comment is reward enough☺️ Thank you so much! Take care 🌻🦋
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  24341. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment.Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24342. Along the water is another world full of beauty and wonder. I loved my trip along the Chesterfield Canal and will be back again one day. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  24343. Hi Jeff, thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  24344. That is so kind of you. The Weaver is looking like it is going to be a beautiful river to explore.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24345. Thank you so much and a Happy New Year to you too!🦋🌻
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  24346. You are very welcome.😊 Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a great week, take care🌻🦋
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  24347. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24348. I hope you enjoyed your Hersheys! Thank you so much for watching and commenting, take care🌻🦋
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  24349. I'll keep an eye out for you, to give you a wave👋👋 Thank you for your kind offer too! Enjoy the rest of your week, take care🌻🦋
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  24350. Three weeks ago. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  24351. That is sadly so true. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24352. 👍 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  24353. 🦢🦢💚🐾🐾😂 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24354. I can't wait to explore that then!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  24355. That’s so kind of you, Leon. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 Take care🌻🦋
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  24356. I’m really looking forward to exploring Sheffield. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24357. Thank you for stumbling on the channel and for your kind words about Zephyr too. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24358. That’s so kind of you, Peter. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24359. That is so kind of you. Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  24360. Welcome aboard, WanabeHippie! Thank you so much for watching, commenting and subscribing and it’s lovely to share the same interests too. Have a great week🦋🌻
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  24361. It must be wonderful to watch the bats from your own home. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24362. You have to do 20miles a year and we cover so much more than that. I work online so it is easier for me. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24363. That’s so kind of you! I’m so pleased that you are enjoying them. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24364. This is such a detailed and thorough comment- thank you so much for taking the time to explain this to me; it's really useful. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  24365. I totally see why it gets its name! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24366. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much. Take care🌻🦋
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  24367. We’re all safe now😃 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24368. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! I'll have to look up the American Belted Kingfisher; it sounds amazing. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  24369. I’m glad the sun returned too! 😅😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24370. I am so touched that you feel like this about the vlogs.Thank you so much! Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24371. Heptonstall is stunning- you must be so good at hill climb living there! 🤩 Dogs Vomit Slime Mould is brilliant- isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24372. Happy birthday!!!! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24373. That is so kind of you, Mike- thank you so much. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24374. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  24375. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24376. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you, Janette. Take care 🌻🦋🥳
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  24377. 🙈 What am I like! 😂 Thank you so much for letting me know and for watching all of the vlogs too. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24378. It was a moment that brought me great comfort and I will never forget it. Thank you for your kindness. I’m thinking of you too as you manage your heartache. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24379. Your Nana sounds like she was a super baker! 🤩 The boat did smell delicious with the Parkin in the oven. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24380. Your biscuits sound delicious! 😋 Thank you so much for your kindness. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24381. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, David. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  24382. I agree! 😱 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24383. It was such an adventure travelling through the Middle Levels! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24384. Francesca’s daughter told me she used to always call them ‘wishes’ Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24385. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  24386. Thank you so much! 😊 Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  24387. Thank you!🌻🦋😊
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  24388. They were such a lovely family! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I hope you have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24389. Thank you for your guess. I will let you know if you were right next week. Have a super weekend, take care🐾🌻🦋🐾
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  24390. Thank you so much, Stephen. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24391. The broads are magnificent and a wildlife hotspot! I wish they connected to the canal system. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care🌻🦋
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  24392. ⭐️ Definitely! Thank you for watching and have a great weekend.🌻🦋
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  24393. I'm hoping with some more sun all of the butterflies will appear.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24394. That is so kind of you- thank you so much 😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  24395. That’s so wonderful to hear! Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24396. I am married but my husband's work has a strict code of conduct which means he can't be on social media. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  24397. Good point! 👍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24398. Hi Shirley, making the video really helped me. I have cried so much this week but I have also felt so close to Francesca too. The seed coming in through the gap in the duck hatch like that and staying while I worked was one of the most special things that have ever happened to me. Thank you so much for your kindness. It really means a lot. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  24399. Hi James, I hope you're having a great week. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  24400. Thank you so much for such a kind and lovely comment. Please thank your friend from me too! Take care 🌻🦋
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  24401. I do love a cup of strong tea! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24402. 🥳🦋🌻
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  24403. Thank you so much for your kindness. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24404. In this vlog I am referring to the floods and Bridgewater canal collapse. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24405. Well, to be honest, replacing the head gasket does sound complicated to me! 🤭Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24406. I know what you mean. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  24407. I’m so pleased that you found it relaxing still. Thank you so much, Mike. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24408. The kingfisher was such a lucky spot! 😃 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24409. What a lovely comment, Irene! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  24410. They didn’t have enough evidence to charge anyone. It baffles and horrifies me how anyone could harm an animal.
    1
  24411. Thank you for watching, Dianne. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24412. Hi Dave, I do live on my boat full time and have done so now for over five years.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24413. Hi Sandra, thank you so much for your answer, please can you email it across too? I am going to go through the competition entries on email this evening. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  24414. Hi Lily, thank you so much for such a lovely message. I am so pleased that you like my journals and chuffed to bits that they topped your iPad! 🤩 I can guarantee that your brother was moving faster than we were as we are like snails on the waterways. 🤭 I hope he had a lovely time? Have a super rest of the weekend with your kind Grandad. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24415. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24416. I can understand that. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24417. Thank you so much, Tessa. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24418. Still the challenges come Marie but it’s not put me off…yet… Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24419. You live in a beautiful part of the world, Gareth. Thank you so much for your lovely comment- the "Merry Hell" part really made me laugh. 🤭 Take care🌻🦋
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  24420. I wish that I had now. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  24421. It was a special last cruise of 2023. I wish you a Happy Always too! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  24422. Thank you so much for your kind comment, Ruth😊 You are right about the power of spreading smiles- it is always so lovely when you pass someone and they smile isn’t it? Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  24423. I am self taught and work so hard at it. My drawing wasn’t good to start with. Thank you for your kindness. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24424. 👍 I stopped using the intro as it’s not good for the algorithm to have an intro- or so I read anyway! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24425. Hello Lucy and Rob - a happy and adventurous New Year to you both as well. I hope you enjoyed your Christmas? Thank you so much for your lovely comment; it is a wonderful stretch of canal isn't it? Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  24426. 😂 It’s day one of 2025, I need to build up the biscuits slowly. 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24427. I am so pleased that you discovered my videos too.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24428. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24429. It was such a lovely day! Than you for your comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24430. Thank you so much, Sam! Take care 🌻🦋
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  24431. I did make me feel a bit sick to be honest! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24432. You're right! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  24433. They are great talkers and listeners! Thank you for your lovely comment. Happy Easter!🦋🌻🐣
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  24434. She likes her dinner to be a quiet affair! 🐾🐾🤭 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  24435. I am living the life that I want, so it would be bad of me to be negative. Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Take care🦋🌻
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  24436. So beautifully done, Andrew! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  24437. 🙈Sorry about that. I kept thinking how on earth has anyone urinated here as it’s the other side of the canal? Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24438. Thank you!🤗🤗🐾🐾 Have a great week 🦋🌻
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  24439. Great information, Ann. 👍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24440. There’s been so much snow there too hasn’t there? I hope you’ve got a pair of crampons! Thank you so much for watching, Sue. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24441. Thank you so much for subscribing- my vlogs are not normally this action packed though! They’re normally more on the relaxing side with lots of close ups of insects and slime moulds🤭 Take care 🦋🌻
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  24442. Lizzy, you are so kind! Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 Take care 🌻🦋
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  24443. I am a great Thomas Hardy fan so I will read that poem as I don’t remember it now. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  24444. You are so right! I'm a nightmare with that roller!😂 Thank you for watching and commenting; have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  24445. That is so lovely to know. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24446. I bet you could live aboard, William! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24447. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week! Take care 🌻🦋
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  24448. Thank you so much, Simon for sticking with the channel and for the time you take each week to make a lovely comment. I really appreciate it. I wish you an wonderful New Year!🌻🦋🥳
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  24449. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  24450. That’s so kind of you- thank you so much 😊 Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24451. Wow! I had to read this at least three times to begin to understand it, but I can vouch for the fact that as soon as the heat goes out on a narrowboat the temperature drops rapidly. What a great comment. Every day's a school day! 😂Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24452. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  24453. Thank you so much for such a kind comment. I really appreciate it. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24454. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  24455. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  24456. I have a continuous cruisers licence which I buy every year and costs 1400-1700. Every 3 years, we book the boat in for a hull paint. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  24457. Oh Sandy, that is so kind of you🤗 To be honest, it felt so satisfying when the plastic came away from the tree and Mr M was busy making me a nice roast dinner so it wasn't like hard work at all.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  24458. Thank you so much, Magnus! It is a pleasure to discover these amazing places via the waterway. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a super weekend🦋🌻
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  24459. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24460. Thank you so much, Susan! Take care 🦋🌻
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  24461. That’s so kind of you, Alan. I am so pleased that your friend likes the calendar too. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  24462. I bought it in a second hand shop in Manchester. It’s so warm! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24463. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  24464. That’s so kind of you. I sell my books in my Etsy shop. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  24465. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  24466. Thank you so much for watching, Julie. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
    1
  24467. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24468. What a kind comment. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  24469. Hi Joy, I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog- I thought Ian's story was brilliant too!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  24470. So true! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24471. Hi Fiona, I am doing a vlog this Friday about that very subject. I have been invited to attend a meeting that's taking place in Westminster this week about it as I have been trying to get it more readily available across the system. I would like the option of an affordable, sustainable, environmentally fuel to use and at the moment that option is being denied us. The last time that I could get some was well over a year ago. The Inland Waterways are really proactive in trying to get it for us, so let's hope they listen in The House of Commons.🤞 Thank you so much for your question. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  24472. 🌻🦋
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  24473. Zephyr is like a teenager when she wears a coat isn’t she! 😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24474. Thank you so much, Lucinda! Take care 🌻🦋
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  24475. They are special birds aren’t they? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24476. It is such a relief to know that the gas isn’t leaking anymore. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care🦋🌻
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  24477. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I’m chuffed that you noticed the biscuit pauses!🤭 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24478. Hi Vanessa, I hope you had a good Christmas and New Year! Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  24479. It is fine, Vanessa and it could be a lot lot worse. Thank you so much for your lovely comment- take care🦋🌻
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  24480. Let’s hope we see them one day🤞 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24481. Thank you so much, Elizabeth for your lovely comment and for watching this year. I hope 2023 is full of more wonderful nature spots for you. Happy New Year!🌻🦋🥳
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  24482. That is so lovely to know- thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  24483. I am so pleased that you found it relaxing! Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  24484. Hi Lizzie, you are right, Alice Grace is gliding through the water much better. I hope that it lasts though🤞 Thank you so much for your kind and lovely words. I bet it is all looking beautiful up at Foxton Locks at the moment. Take care🌻🦋
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  24485. Thank you so much for such a kind comment, Jean. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24486. I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs-Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  24487. Thank you for such a kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24488. They are really fond memories.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24489. I was very pleased with myself with that joke so I am delighted you liked it too! Have a super weekend! Take care😂🦢🌻🦋
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  24490. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24491. 3x hours a day- two big walks or three smaller ones depending on the time of year. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24492. That is so kind of you- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  24493. Jack, that is such a kind and lovely comment, thank you so much 😊 Have a super rest of the week, take care 🦋🌻
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  24494. 🤗 That is so kind of you! Thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24495. I’m so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24496. What a beautiful way to spend your birthday! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24497. My singing voice would break glass which is why I never sing on the boat! 🤭 I haven't been to the Mary Rose Museum, but now I will put that on my list of places to visit sometime. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  24498. I wish you all the best too!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24499. Hi Mike, I'm sorry that I didn't explain. I have an Etsy shop:themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com and I have my 2022 journal in stock there. I'm hoping to print off every year's nature journal at the end of each year, but at the moment "The Nature Journal of a Narrowboater 2022" is the only thing that I've got in stock. I was doing some commission work, but I haven't got the time at the moment unfortunately. Thank you so much for your interest. Take care🌻🦋
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  24500. Happy birthday to Jayden! Tell him to look up John Muir Laws on YouTube. He is a very inspiring nature journalist. He always says; when looking at something in nature: what do I notice? What do I wonder about it? What does it remind me of? Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  24501. Hello Gary and Irene, we are still waiting for parts to arrive, but hopefully it will all be up and running again soon🤞🤞🤞🤞 Thank you for your concern. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  24502. 😂 I know! 😳 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week, Take care 🦋🌻
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  24503. Thank you for Zephyr’s nose kiss and your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24504. Swans really do remind me of her. Thank you so much for your kindness. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24505. The snake brides are works of art aren’t they? Great tip about Holly the Cafe Boat too!👍 Thank you for your lovely comment. Happy Easter!🦋🌻🐣
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  24506. I hope you are all okay? We were so lucky to escape the floods. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24507. I shall have to do that as it sounds right up my street! Thank you so much. Take care🦋🌻
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  24508. You can draw, if you have the time to practice. That's how I am getting better as I go; it's all about the practice each week. Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Take care🌻🦋
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  24509. 😂🤩 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24510. I'm on my way there then! 👍😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  24511. That is so cold! I hope you are warm and cosy inside somewhere? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24512. That is very reassuring to know. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  24513. I agree. Zephyr never jumps in without a signal to jump so I am so confident with her by icy water. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24514. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  24515. They are so beautiful! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24516. She loves a big, big hug! 🐾🐾🤗🤗🌻🦋
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  24517. Will my battery blow up? 😳 I will get a mouse now- Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24518. 10 is dawn for me! 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24519. 😂 It was loud though! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24520. I’ll look out for you! Thank you for such a kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24521. Hello John, your holiday sounds wonderful and what a lucky dog to travel in such comfort! 🐶🥺🥺Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for watching the vlog. Take care🦋🌻
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  24522. Thank you so much🤗🤗 Take care🦋🌻
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  24523. They certainly do! 🐾🐾 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24524. 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24525. Thank you so much, Susanna! Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24526. 😂🐾🐾 She did- didn’t she! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24527. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it, Carole! Thank you so much for your kind comment 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24528. It is such a beautiful place to moor your boat.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  24529. Ah, Leslie, if you look at the part of the video when I am doing my journal you will see what I bought. It is what I ate on and drank out of.Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  24530. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  24531. I hope you feel better soon, Stevie- keep up the vitamin C levels! It really is a wonderful canal and I am so blown away with its beauty every day. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care and get well soon. 🦋🌻💚
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  24532. It’s always nice to have a break but it’s extra nice to come back to the boat. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24533. Thank you so much for such a kind comment, Lisa. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24534. Yep! 😳 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24535. It is great to know that you find the videos relaxing. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  24536. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  24537. Thank you for subscribing, Andy! I am so pleased you enjoyed the owl and deer. Take care🌻🦋
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  24538. I am so pleased that you found the vlog relaxing, Mick.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24539. Zephyr would only perform in a canine olympics if the medals were made out of sausages!😂🐾🐾 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24540. Swallows and Amazons forever- Wendy!🤩 I got my wellies in a charity shop- they were such a bargain! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24541. That’s so kind of you, Mark. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  24542. I wonder if a seagull watched him one day and then passed it on to another seagull until they were all at it? Your grandfather might have started something there! 🤩Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24543. I was surprised how tasty it was! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24544. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  24545. I hope you enjoyed your tea and biccies! The greenery was stunning when the sun came out and it gave me a taste of the spring to come.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  24546. That’s so true. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24547. Thank you for watching and commenting. Take care🦋🌻
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  24548. I am so pleased that you like it. It is so kind of you to buy it.Thank you so much. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24549. She was so brave wasn't she! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24550. I think some people do put an angle into their chimney. Our stove is in the centre of our boat so it warms up quite quickly. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24551. So do I. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24552. 🤣
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  24553. Thank you so much- take care🌻🦋
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  24554. 😂 Too late- I already did! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24555. The shop was adorable! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24556. Peter Scott created a traffic light system which enables animal numbers to be measured in order to protect them from decline and becoming endangered. As soon as they are amber or red, then conservation and research is done to see how their numbers can be increased again. Take care🦋🌻
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  24557. Thank you so much, Ann! Take care 🌻🦋
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  24558. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  24559. Your comment really made me laugh, Patricia- four life jackets! 😂 I think you underestimate yourself though and once you got used to the water that Viking in you wouldl be revealed for sure.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  24560. I will never forget it. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24561. That is such a kind comment- thank you so much, Andrew.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  24562. Getting all your ducks in a row is so important isn’t it? You must have some amazing memories! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24563. I heard it was closed so I didn’t try and go there! How fascinating! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24564. Can you do that? 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24565. Thank you so much! And you too. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24566. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the videos.Thank you so much for your lovely comment, take care🦋🌻
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  24567. 😱 Oh no! Are they really that bad? I better get some longer wellies then.Thank you so much for your watching. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  24568. Thank you so much for your kindness, I haven't been over to my coffee page yet, but thank you so much for buying me a coffee- that is so kind of you. I have passed on the hugs too!🤗🤗🤗 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  24569. That is so kind of you- thank you so much. Happy New Year!🥳🌻🦋
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  24570. That explains the difficult climb!😂 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24571. Thank you so much, Lesley for such a lovely comment and you are so right about Zephyr’s ears; she has never grown into them and they flip flop everywhere! Have a wonderful week🌻🦋
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  24572. How wonderful to have seen a purple heron like that! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  24573. 🤗🤗 Thank you so much, Ann! Have a great weekend🌻🦋
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  24574. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24575. Jenny, we have the same taste in favourite books! Although, I also loved reading all of the LM Montgomery Anne of Green Gables books when I was young too! 2021 was good to me and I hope it was good to you too. Thank you for your comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  24576. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24577. I’m so pleased that this video made you think of your past family. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24578. That is such a kind comment. I print copies and sell them in my Etsy shop. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24579. It must be wonderful to live in New Zealand! I hope you are enjoying life over there? The engine is sitting in coolant which threw itself out when the engine broke down and went up in smoke. When we get to a marina, we are going to wet vac it out and take it to a recycling centre, but because we are not near one yet, we are carrying it with us. That is so kind of you to be concerned though- thank you so much. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  24580. Hi Chris, thank you so much for your lovey comment. I totally recommend the Caldon- it is wonderful! Old age is never going to catch up with you!!! The deck is painted in locker paint which looks like rust but is actually paint which we did last summer.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  24581. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it- thank you so much!Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  24582. Hi Nigel, thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a fabulous week too, take care🦋🌻
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  24583. Thank you so much! Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
    1
  24584. I don’t but I was thinking about using it but I was told recently that it drains the batteries? I’m not sure about that though? Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  24585. Thank you so much, John! Take care🦋🌻
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  24586. 😂 That is a great answer! Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  24587. Hi Roy, thank you for your lovely comment and I am so pleased that you enjoy the countryside footage too. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  24588. Thank you so much, Tracy. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24589. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24590. You have guessed right!😂 Thank you for watching. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24591. She adores my daughter, India! 💚🐾🐾
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  24592. They are incredible birds aren't they?Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  24593. We’ll be there one day soon! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24594. Thank you so much! 😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  24595. There is so much wildlife here and the birds are starting to sing again after their busy spring. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  24596. Unfortunately, the kettle could not cope with the amount of tea that I drink and so now, I have a new kettle that I bought in a charity shop which is really up to the job! 😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24597. 🐾🐾💚Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  24598. Don’t you miss it?❄️❄️❄️❄️ Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24599. The Jay is a spectacular bird isn't it and so shy normally, but this one was quite at ease with me watching and filming it from the other side of the road. Thank you so much for watching. Have a wonderful weekend.🌻🦋
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  24600. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  24601. Hi Steve, what a kind comment- thank you so much for taking the time to make it. I am utterly shocked to hear that someone has been poisoning the squirrels! Have they been caught yet? I hope they are stopped very soon if they haven't yet been.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  24602. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  24603. The Italian Doorsnails remain one of my favourite nature finds of all time! Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Ann. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24604. 🤩 You must know your tractors! It was so beautiful. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  24605. Thank you so much, Alise! Take care🦋🌻
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  24606. She is such a faithful hound and a very hands on gardener all rolled into one!😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
    1
  24607. There are boaters with cats onboard but I think you have to know what your cats will and will not like. Not all cats will like to arrive in another cats territory. Learning to drive a boat is about practice but you can do a helmsmen’s course too. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  24608. Hi Vanessa, I am sure that it will all work out in the end. For now we are going to cruise as much of the system as we can. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  24609. That is so kind- thank you very much and welcome aboard! Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  24610. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  24611. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24612. Thank you so much- that is so kind of you! Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  24613. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  24614. What a lovely comment and how kind, Ray! Have a great weekend and week ahead! 🌻🦋
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  24615. You're very welcome, Jan! Take care🌻🦋
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  24616. Pies and cakes 😋 That must have been so much fun? Thank you so much for watching! Take care🦋🌻
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  24617. Welcome aboard, Stuart and thank you so much for your kind words about the channel. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  24618. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for your comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24619. I'll have to try that! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  24620. I thought that, but apparently, there is evidence which shows that it was around as the earth was forming. It blew my mind a bit, but then it doesn't take much to blow my mind! 😂Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  24621. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the poem. Thank you so much for watching the vlogs and for your lovely comment. I wish you and your family a happy New Year🌻🦋🥳
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  24622. I think we should all use ‘duck’ when addressing everyone! It’s wonderful🤩 Thank you so much for watching 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  24623. We really have had a wet winter haven't we?Thank you for your lovely comment, Susannah. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24624. Exactly and I will always have a spare stick if I need one in an emergency! 😂🐾🐾Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24625. I subscribe to a company called Envato Elements and lots of artists put their music on their and I pay for the rights to use it. It’s such a great source for varied music. Thank you for watching. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24626. 🤗🤗 Thank you so much! Have a super weekend🌻🦋
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  24627. Never give up hope- I wish for your dream to come true soon! Thank you for your lovely comment- take care🌻🦋
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  24628. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog, John!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24629. Congratulations! I hope you find your perfect boat. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24630. It’s a common mistake to make isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24631. Thank you so much 😊 Have a great weekend 🌻🦋
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  24632. Mr M is still very much part of the Mindful Crew but now that more people watch my vlogs than they did before he is being extra cautious about being included due to the sensitive nature of his work. He is also working away a lot more.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24633. What a kind comment, Rebecca- thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24634. 😂 Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  24635. It was a wonderful day. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday, take care🌻🦋
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  24636. 😂😂😂 Thank you for watching! Take care 🌻🦋
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  24637. Hi Jenny, that sedge warbler stole my heart🥰! Thank you so much for your comment about the vlogs; I love getting feedback. Do you mean the mindful cruise at the end? I think I changed things up a bit as my audience are mainly narrowboat enthusiasts and I was leaving that bit to the end by which time, they had switched off! Let me know, and I can see what changes I can make to the order. Have a super lovely evening.🌻🦋
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  24638. What splendid memories! It's a fabulous pub, isn't it?Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24639. I think so. 👍 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24640. That is such a lovely thing to say, Tony- thank you so much; I really appreciate your kindness. I will keep trying to find a way to reproduce it better. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  24641. 🙈 Oh no, please don't make me bring back Lady Mindfulness!😂 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  24642. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24643. Your workshop with the master will be amazing! 🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  24644. Thank you for finding my channel, Peter- welcome aboard👋 If I had but an ounce of Beatrix's talent, I would be delighted, so I think you have stumbled across someone that is just trying to get better at drawing and likes to write a poem once a week. I hope you enjoy watching though. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  24645. Thank you so much for your lovely comment 🤗 As long as there is still water, we will try and cruise in it. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
    1
  24646. Hi Trevor, I'm sure you'd love the museum- it's a must see. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend and week ahead. Take care🌻🦋
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  24647. Hi Keith, thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24648. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
    1
  24649. Hopefully next week’s vlog will be mostly relaxing! 🤭 Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care🦋🌻
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  24650. I should use a staff shouldn't I? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24651. Thank you. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24652. That is so reassuring to know! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care🌻🦋
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  24653. You are so welcome. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  24654. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it, despite the utter chaos!🤭 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  24655. Brum was a wonderful stop!Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24656. I got it in Dunelm. All of my lamps are usb rechargeable so they are great for boats. Thank you for watching. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24657. So different!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24658. Thank you so much for your lovely comment! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  24659. 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🌻🦋
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  24660. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24661. That is so lovely to know- Andrea- thank you so much! Take care🌻🦋
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  24662. Allotment people sound like boating people. I think being outdoors among nature makes happier humans. Thank you so much for watching, Vanessa, take care🌻🦋
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  24663. I shall have to try all of those amazing recipes, Sally! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care 🦋🌻
    1
  24664. Thank you for your tip! Take care 🦋🌻
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  24665. I like a nice, strong cup of tea! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24666. Please give Zoe Puppy a hug from me. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24667. Thank you, Margaret!👍 Enjoy you weekend too! Take care🦋🌻
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  24668. How wonderful to go kayaking with your dog like that! Thank you for watching😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  24669. 🐾🐾 She is a delight and I love her so much💚 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  24670. You are so welcome!Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24671. It was a relief to get there in the end. 😅 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24672. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  24673. Hi Vanessa, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I had a vlog out last week, but I had to upload it twice which is why you might have missed it? The cuckoo flower is also called Lady's Smock and Milkmaids, so you might know it by another name? Have a wonderful rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  24674. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care🌻🦋
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  24675. That is so kind of you. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24676. That is a good idea- I'll have to find one.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24677. Well now that sounds like an exciting idea!🤩 Although, I am not that adventurous 😬 and I think that I would get very sea sick every day. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
    1
  24678. I will eat my weetabix on the day of Heartbreak Hill! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24679. They are labelled so don’t worry- very sensible comment though. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  24680. A wonderful boat name! Thank you for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  24681. It certainly is. Thank you for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  24682. It felt like that for me but fortunately it’s not extreme like that day to day. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24683. Thank you, Michael, take care🌻🦋
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  24684. Thank you so much, Shirley for such a lovely comment. I am so glad that you found the vlog relaxing. The Jay was so beautiful to watch and so in tune with the colour of Cadburys as well! I don’t know why I chose the only time when we are moored so you can only get on and off the boat from the front, to paint the front benches! 😄 Have a wonderful weekend 🌻🦋
    1
  24685. That is so kind of you!Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24686. Ohh, a spa session- what a kind way to describe the vlogs! Thank you so much.😊 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  24687. Hi Mary, thank you so much for your lovely comment!🤗 That kingfisher was so vigilant, flying up and down the Lapworth Flight of locks like that. I saw it there every day that I walked, Zephyr that way. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog and thank you so much for buying my calendar too! Have a super Sunday🦋🌻
    1
  24688. I understand what you are saying. It is wonderful to see so much more consideration of letting the wildlife grow though. Thank you so much for watching and commenting.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  24689. It is a lovely place to be moored. Good luck with getting your boat, take care🌻🦋
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  24690. Devices is a wonderful place to visit. I did the Caen Hill Flight several years ago and made a vlog about that which is full of editing and filming mistakes but it was such a good day. I have a coffee link in the description of each video, but you really don't need to buy me a coffee, just watching the videos is perfect enough.Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24691. Hello!👋 🌻🦋
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  24692. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24693. Hi Tessa, I think I would have been spooked if Zephyr was barking and looking disturbed but she was so chilled out there that it put my mind at rest. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24694. 🎉 Celebrate indeed! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  24695. That is so kind of you Brendan- thank you so much! Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  24696. Aren’t they delicious!😋😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  24697. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24698. That is such a heartfelt and beautiful comment- thank you so much, I really appreciate it. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24699. Thank you so much, Arthur! Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  24700. You must be in so much pain having sprained your hip, Louise; I hope the medication is working for you. Stay warm and rest well.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24701. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  24702. Thank you so much, Jim. Francesca was always 100% behind what I was doing so I know that she would want me to carry on with this.Take care 🦋🌻
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  24703. It is a bit of a tight squeeze but it is definitely doable.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24704. Thank you for your lovely comment, Lucinda. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24705. You are so welcome! Thank you so much for watching 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24706. I hope you get to do that often then? The towpaths are friendly places aren’t they? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24707. Brilliant!🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24708. It was a lime tree.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24709. That's right!
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  24710. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a happy Easter weekend. Take care 🦋🌻🐣
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  24711. It is a wonderful part of the world. Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  24712. I’m not sure. You could try Facebook on tue Friendly Narrowboaters page? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24713. Thank you so much, Stephen!😊 Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  24714. I am so pleased that you have such wonderful memories of your canal holiday. That is an incredible amount of miles you covered too! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24715. Hi Jill, you are so right in your comment. The government funding was only ever going to be a temporary thing whilst CRT looked for other ways to fund itself. It has become so popular hasn't it? Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  24716. I’m not lonely please don’t worry about me. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  24717. Hello Penelope and Pippa! I’m so pleased that you are both enjoying the vlogs. Belly tickles to Pippa please!!! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24718. Thank you for your kind comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  24719. You are so welcome. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24720. The winter although harder work is so beautiful on the water. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24721. The other person that I travel with is my husband but he can’t be in the vlogs due to his work’s strict code of conduct about social media. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too! Take care🌻🦋
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  24722. You are so welcome! Have a super weekend🌻🦋
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  24723. What a kind comment, Colin. Thank you so much 😊 My husband works away for part of the week so he is normally there when I am travelling but not for the rest of the time. He can’t be in the vlogs as his job involves working with vulnerable families and it would break his code of conduct to be on social media like that. I want to protect him as much as I can. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24724. What a lovely comment!🙏
    1
  24725. It is a pleasure to have you join us on our weekly travels. Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  24726. That’s so kind of you! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24727. That is so kind of you. It is never boring living on a boat that's for sure!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  24728. Thank you so much for your interest in my book. I will be restocking my shop by the end of next week. themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com Take care 🦋🌻
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  24729. She knows exactly what she wants and she lets you know right away what it is!😂🐾🐾 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24730. What a kind thing to comment! Thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24731. I haven’t tried it, but I’ll look out for that now that you’ve mentioned it. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24732. People keep telling me that we are in for a very cold winter and as this is the furthest north that I have been, I think it will be our coldest yet. 🥶 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24733. That is so wonderful to know.Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24734. I hope you slept well? Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for stumbling across my channel too. Have a super Friday and weekend ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  24735. Hi Margaret, it was a lovely birthday- thank you so much for your kind wishes. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24736. Well that is just so wonderful to know! Thank you so much 😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  24737. Thank you so much, James- that's so kind of you! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  24738. Thank you so much for such wonderful feedback on my poem. That really means a lot to me especially knowing that you are writer too. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24739. You are so welcome. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24740. They are so gentle aren't they? Absolutely beautiful horses. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  24741. This one is different as long as the dog stays on the paths. Zephyr stays close to her ball so I made sure that I only threw it in the spaces where she was allowed access and not near the reeds or water.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24742. That indeed! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  24743. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24744. What is the name of your son's channel? Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  24745. Hi Shirley, hasn't is been a changeable summer! I do feel much safer on the Avon and away from the tides. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  24746. 😂 Thank you for watching! Take care🦋🌻
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  24747. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24748. Hi Nanci, Happy New Year to you!!!!🥳🦋🌻
    1
  24749. What great advice, Mary! I am so pleased that you made a full recovery too. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24750. Great advice- so when are you coming round to do that? 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24751. Thank you so much for your lovely comment; Zephyr made me laugh when I turned around and she was upside down pulling her funny face🐾🐾🤪 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  24752. Hi Jan, I agree with you that it's all about educating the young people who feel disillusioned enough to damage things like that; parents, teachers, social services and local communities can all play their part. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  24753. Thank you for your kindness. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24754. Even when some people get paid, the sort of job they are doing and the way they are doing it makes me think they deserve a medal. But that’s just my opinion and I respect yours too. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24755. Aren’t they beautiful!😍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24756. There are definitely less bills.Thank you so much for your lovely comment, take care🦋🌻
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  24757. There is so much about her life worth celebrating, John.Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24758. 🐾🐾❤️ Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  24759. Hi Ann, gular fluttering is a great phrase too isn't it? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  24760. I feel so sad to hear that your life is horrible. That is so concerning as our time on this planet is short. I hope that you can find happiness very soon. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  24761. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  24762. That is so kind of you! Welcome to the channel, Jon! I sell my books in my Etsy shop and I am restocking on Sunday. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24763. I’m so grateful for some sunshine- thank you so much, Norman! 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  24764. That’s so kind of you- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  24765. Oh wow!🤩 That must have been amazing! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24766. Thank you so much, Jim! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  24767. How wonderful to have 3 beautiful labs. I loved the sound of your wild walk along the river and then the pub by the fire- perfect combo.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  24768. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  24769. It’s so exciting seeing what sprouts and then watching all the wildlife flying around it! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24770. It has such an unexpected twist doesn't it!Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24771. The early mist is very special isn’t it?🦋🌻
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  24772. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24773. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  24774. Thank you so much for watching 😊 Have a super weekend, Take care too 🦋🌻
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  24775. I love that! Sorry I messed up the biscuit/ cake bet this week🤭 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24776. When I’m on a river section then I always wear a life jacket. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24777. Definitely magnets to balls and sticks! 😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24778. I am so pleased that you enjoy watching the vlogs, Frances- thank you so much.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  24779. Oh that heat sounds so worrying, Christine. I really hope that it cools down very soon. I am sending you a gentle breeze 🌬️Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24780. Hi Mike, thank you so much for your kind comment. I had 100 calendars printed, but they didn't really come out that well, so I have decided not to sell them; I have restocked my journal though. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  24781. I did warn you about my tinkly music obsession! 😂🤪Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24782. Hi Sandy, thank you so much for your lovely comment. Zephyr is delighted that you enjoyed her stick routine too!🐾🐾 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  24783. Julian, that is so kind of you, but my boat is often full of mud, paperwork everywhere and dirty dishes waiting to be washed; I just make sure that I tidy the day before I am filming! 😂 Oh and I brush my hair that day too!😂 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  24784. Isn’t making art out of rubbish a wonderful thing? 😍 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24785. Farmer Jason was super wasn’t he? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24786. The Llamas were definitely thinking the same thing- what expressions of disapproval they had too!😂 Thank you so much for your kind words, Brewster. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  24787. Ruth, these are delicious recipes and also I might try the stuffing one as an alternative to nut roast for Christmas dinner. Thank you so much for sending them. Have a wonderful week, take care🦋🌻
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  24788. It kept getting in the way of the fender garden. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24789. It was so exciting to do though, Andrea. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24790. That is so kind of you, Thank Ed- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  24791. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  24792. Thank you 😊 Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24793. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy New Year!🌻🦋
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  24794. It is an incredible nature reserve to visit; I couldn't quite believe how many birds there were there! Take care 🦋🌻
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  24795. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  24796. Thank you for your kind words and for watching the vlogs.🦋🌻
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  24797. I can’t wait for lush green again! Thank you for your lovely comment, take care🌻🦋
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  24798. They are such magnificent birds aren’t they? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24799. Thank you for your lovely comment. My husband drives the boat when I am filming. He works away for part of the week and his job is in education so when he comes back to the boat, he can’t be in the vlogs. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24800. Thank you so much for watching and for the thumbs up too. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24801. That is so kind of you, Jack. I really appreciate that.Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24802. What a fabulous story! That really made me laugh 😆 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24803. I hope you are finding a place to stay cool; I've sent some cool rain over via carrier pigeon- let's hope it arrives soon!🤞💧 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  24804. They took my breath away! 🤩 Take care 🦋🌻
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  24805. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  24806. We do have an anchor. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24807. The end of the poem Mushrooms that you quote gives me goosebumps every time. Thank you so much for watching. Have a great week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24808. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the videos, Ann. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  24809. You are so kind, Jan! Thank you so much. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24810. That is so kind of you to ask, Sheila. I am starting to put together a poetry/ nature journal of my travels but it is only at the beginning stages. I’m so glad you enjoy the poetry. Thank you 🦋🌻
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  24811. I really hope we can get through Frogall Tunnel! 🤞Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  24812. Thank you so much for your encouraging words- that is so kind of you. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  24813. Thank you so much, Terry☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  24814. Thank you. 🦋🌻
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  24815. That is a shocking fact. There are so many other mushrooms and fungi though working symbiotically with trees and plants; there must be one out there that could inhibit the spread of honey mushroom? Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24816. Hi Jack, that is such a good idea. I went past it, filmed the bridge of with the English Civil War figures and wanted to go back and tell the story, but time ran out. I will go back, like you say, if I can and see if can get more footage. Thank you for watching. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  24817. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Take care 🦋🌻
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  24818. What a kind comment, Andrew! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24819. Hi Gillian- each adult takes its favourite offspring so there aren’t any orphans just a split family. I researched it because I kept seeing one adult with the fledglings rather than two. How they decide which ones to take, I have no idea but I bet there is a fascinating reason. Thank you for sharing watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24820. I haven't done any of this art but I shall look it up now that you mentioned it Carl- thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super week, ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  24821. Thank you for your lovely comment. Happy New Year! 🥳🦋🌻
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  24822. Aren’t the locks beautiful with their living walls? Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  24823. 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24824. That is such a beautiful painting of a poem about autumn, Andrew! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  24825. That is such a kind and thoughtful comment- thank you so much!😊 I definitely think living on a boat connects you more easily to the outside world. Spending time with nature and observing the seasonal shifts and all that they bring is so good for you. Whenever, I feel sad, particularly at the moment with the horrific events taking place across the globe, I find a sense of peace outdoors. I wish everyone could have the same benefits and the freedom to spend sometime, undisturbed outside with nature. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  24826. It’s a small world! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24827. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the nature in the vlogs, Paul. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24828. You are so welcome. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care🌻🦋
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  24829. Thank you so much for finding my channel and for your lovely comment too! I agree with you about the lip lick and new Duck family member! 😂😱 Not a good idea! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  24830. Thank you so much for watching one of the old ones! Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24831. Good tip, I'll do that this weekend!👍 Thank you for watching and commenting; have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  24832. Your gas story has made me feel a bit better about my attempt now!😂Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  24833. Thank you so much, Tessa. It really was sad and dramatic there. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  24834. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24835. Thank you for watching the vlog and for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday!🦋🌻
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  24836. Hi Tammy, your comment has really moved me. What a strong and beautiful human being you sound like. I can’t imagine how you begin to manage all of the feelings and emotions you must have right now, but here you are offering such kind words to me and that is exceptional, Tammy; it really is. You say that you regret not spending more time in nature so I hope that you are able to experience as much as you can now and I also hope that you are not in any pain. Every day that I walk outside with Zephyr now, I am going to notice the things around me with you in my mind and if you are able to email me: themindfulnarrowboat@gmail.com, I will send you a little picture of the nature that I noticed when I have thought about you? No pressure though-only if you want to. Wishing you mindfulness and inner peace. ❤️💚🌻🦋
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  24837. I am so glad you enjoyed it, Simon. Those locks are something else I can tell you and I’m going to look like Popeye by the time I have finished the River Nene! Have a week full of sunshine!🦋🌻🌞🌞🌞
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  24838. That is the rule! Thank you for watching. Have a super rest of the week, take care 🌻🦋
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  24839. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🫣
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  24840. 🌻 pressed the wrong emoji!
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  24841. Well, I am so pleased that my vlog made you feel relaxed and also that you have subscribed! Welcome to the channel, Orchid House; it's lovely to have you onboard. Thank you for your kind comment. Have a wonderful weekend.🦋🌻
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  24842. I teach online, sell my journal in my Etsy Shop, YouTube and then Patrons and coffee are all income streams. Every day of the week, I am doing something work related and I have two networks covered on my internet set ups.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  24843. It was delicious shortbread. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24844. I’ll have to try that, Jack! Thank you so much 😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  24845. Thank you so much for your interest; I am selling the 2022 and 2023 journal at the moment but this one that you see me write in this year will be on sale in January. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24846. Oh dear, I am a little sweet obsessed aren't I? 🤭Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24847. It is a wonderful book isn't it? Thank you so much for watching. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24848. It is spectacular to see such a magnificent ship on the water, Ruth🤩Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24849. I hope you are both okay following the loss of your friend too? It is so hard to bear isn't it? I am pleased that you found some comfort in this video though. Sending you my love and best wishes to you both at this difficult time.Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24850. How funny! I was a teacher for 25 years and loved every minute of it; I’m not sure my pupils were spell bound though 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24851. Hi Nigel, those big, old locks are scary😱 I am so glad that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a great week ahead too. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  24852. That is so kind of you, Pauline! Thank you. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  24853. Thank you so much, Daryl! Take care🌻🦋
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  24854. 😂😂😂 Brilliant! It’s good to be of some use! 😂 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24855. That is such a kind comment- thank you so much. I also agree that the cost is reasonable. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  24856. 😂 it has been a climb hasn’t it!😂 Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  24857. Thank you so much for watching! Take care 🌻🦋
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  24858. Thank you for watching, Scott! Take care 🌻🦋
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  24859. 😂
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  24860. Thank you so much, Steve. Have a great weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24861. Thank you for your lovely comment, Otter! Have a super week. Take care🦋🌻
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  24862. You are so kind, Tania. Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year 🥳 🌻🦋
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  24863. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24864. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24865. I am so sad that you are unable to live on a narrow boat now, Shaun. I hope you are happy where you are. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care🌻🦋
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  24866. Thank you so much! Take care🌻🦋
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  24867. Congratulations to your parents on buying their floating home! Currently, we are using the Pearson's Guides which we love as they are set out like little works of art and full of interesting history; another well used guide book is the Nicholson guides which are loaded with useful information. I hope this helps. Thank you so much for watching- take care🌻🦋
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  24868. That is so kind, Christine. When I read comments like yours it makes the hard work so worth it. 🤗Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  24869. You are so kind, Jimmy- I really appreciate that!Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  24870. That is very kind of you- thank you so much, Jack! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  24871. She is such a little character and we all love her so much.🐾🐾 Hope you are all well? Take care🌻🦋
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  24872. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  24873. Hi John, how amazing that sounds to be on your little boat, travelling through the Netherlands 🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy New Year! 🥳🌻🦋
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  24874. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  24875. She loves a comfy sofa and a thick duvet bed. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24876. You are very welcome.🌻🦋
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  24877. What a great idea! 🐴🐑
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  24878. It was so much fun! If we had a tender with us, I might have stayed there all week! Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24879. That is so kind of you, Jill!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24880. Thank you so much for your kindness. I am really finding the memories helpful. Have a super week. Take care🦋🌻
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  24881. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  24882. Thank you so much, Glenys- it is lovely to be back! It is great to know that you look forward to the vlogs. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  24883. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24884. Ah but you have rainforests and the outback! 🥰 Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  24885. I’m so pleased that you like it. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24886. Hi Christine, the Tudor House is beautiful and how wonderful that Queen Elizabeth I stayed there! Opposite is a lovely pub called The Duck and Pond and they have great GF and vegan options too. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  24887. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the insect footage; I am a great fan of all creepy crawlies! I'm glad I reminded you of the word 'dodgy"😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  24888. They are incredible looking ducks aren’t they? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24889. Thank you so much for entering the competition. Great choices too! Take care🦋🌻
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  24890. Hi Roy, my book has been printed now and is just having the final touches added; the printing company are going to contact me next week to arrange a delivery of it. I have had 100 copies printed so there should be plenty if anyone wants to buy one. Thank you so much for your interest. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  24891. It really is a great film isn't it? Thank you for your kind words about the vlog too. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  24892. 👍Great tip- thank you so much! Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  24893. Thank you so much.Take care 🦋🌻
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  24894. Zephyr is always willing to get involved!🤭🐾🐾 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24895. Zephyr trained me, Carol! 😂 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24896. I have a washing machine but it only works when we are plugged into shore line so I use launderettes. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24897. You are so welcome🤗 Thank you so much for your lovely comment, take care🦋🌻
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  24898. Hi Anthony, what a wonderful comment once again! Are you a writer? The mushrooms that I spotted this week were mainly the inedible ones. I have an amazing book by Roger Philips that tells you which ones you can eat. If I film any more this week, then I will title whether they are edible or not. It’s best to check with an expert guide before finding and eating any though. Thank you so much for your lovely comments 😊🤗Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
    1
  24899. That is such a kind and lovely comment, Mary- thank you so much!😊 I haven't heard of the Pit Putty deodorants, but when I was in the refill shop the other day, I saw the price of the deodorants in there and my eyes nearly fell out! Annie's recipe is working really well and the ingredients are what many will have in their cupboards already. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  24900. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24901. Thank you so much 😊 I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24902. Hi Simon, I hope you had a lovely time with your daughter? Thank you so much for your kind comment. Enjoy the sunshine ☀️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  24903. I’m glad you liked the flake tree. Thank you so much for watching and commenting, take care 🌻🦋
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  24904. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24905. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  24906. Hi Wendy, I am so pleased that you enjoyed the poem this week as I loved writing it. Sorry to keep you waiting for the result at the end of the vlog, but I am so glad that you are happy with our answer. Thank you so much for your kindness. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  24907. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  24908. Thank you so much for such a heartfelt poem, Andrew. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24909. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend.🦋🌻
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  24910. Thank you so much, Bicyclehub and also for watching until the end! Have a wonderful rest of the weekend and week ahead.🦋🌻
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  24911. He is a long way away by boat, but there are some other mechanics that I can try. Thank you so much for your concern. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24912. You are so welcome. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  24913. That is such a lovely comment- thank you so much! Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  24914. You are so welcome, Rachel. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you. Take care 🌻🦋🥳
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  24915. It was a lovely time- thank you so much for asking. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24916. That is such a lovely story about the snowdrop privy path!😄 Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  24917. Wasn't it amazing! 🤩 Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  24918. Thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  24919. That’s so kind of you, Geoffrey! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  24920. I hope your daughter likes your boat? It must be so exciting to show her around? Have a lovely day with her.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24921. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. We had a wonderful day shopping. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24922. Now that would be a great harness to have although I don’t think Zephyr would agree! Happy New Year!🌻🦋🥳
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  24923. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Nanci! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  24924. They really don’t make things like that anymore do they? 🥲 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24925. It’s like molasses. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24926. Wasn’t it bright that robin!🤩 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  24927. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy New Year! 🥳🌻🦋
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  24928. What a beautiful comment. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  24929. After the Red Hot Chilli Peppers, "Zephyr Song" and because it means, "gentle breeze" and I really liked the idea of having a gentle breeze in my life. She was more like a strong tornado though when I first got her! 😂🐾🐾💚 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24930. I'm so pleased that you liked that bit!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  24931. I was worried too!🤭😱 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24932. I was scared when it flooded; that was so close to losing control if that river had burst into the canal, but fortunately, it didn’t. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24933. It was so special to see it.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24934. Thank you for your lovely comment, Susan. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24935. Thank you so much 😊 Red. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24936. Thank you for your lovely comment, Nanci. I bet you get some spectacular looking butterflies in Oregon. Today, I have seen a greater variety which has been good to see. Have a super week!🦋🌻
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  24937. Thank you so much, Susanna! That’s so kind of you. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24938. That is so kind of you! I use Derwent watercolour pencils. Happy creating! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24939. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am so pleased that you enjoy the journalling at the end of the video. Take care🦋🌻
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  24940. Thank you ☺️
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  24941. What a lovely comment, Deborah. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24942. I completely agree, Christine! Have a wonderful rest of the weekend 🦋🌻🐾🐾
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  24943. Thank you for your lovely comment. Zephyr doesn’t like wearing her coat but I put it on her in my Arctic Blast vlog because it got really cold. She was an unhappy warm dog that day!Take care🦋🌻
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  24944. Wow- I'd be so flattered if my poem was being used like that!Thank you for your lovely comment.Merry Christmas and happy new year! Take care🌻🦋🎄
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  24945. Hi Jackie, swallows have such a stunning shimmer about their blue feathers don't they? Thank you so much for ordering my book and for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24946. Thank you for your comments! Happy New Year to you and your family, Vinnie! 🌻🦋
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  24947. Thank you for your guess, Shirley. I'll let you know if you were right next week. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋🐝
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  24948. Please don’t worry about me, Louise as you have more than enough on your plate. We are moored in a safe place. I really hope they get the right medication for you. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24949. Wow! That must have been a lot of hand stamping. 🤩 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24950. Tie-dyed VW Micro Buses🥰 they sound wonderful and right up my street! Thank you so much for your lovely comment, John. Making it to 5K will be superdooper👍⭐️ Have a great weekend and stay cool in the sunshine 🦋🌻🦦
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  24951. That is so kind of you!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24952. 🤣🤣🤣 You are so funny, Jenny, ‘…as Sally said to Harry’ 😂😂 Thank you for your lovely words about my journal. Take care🌻🦋
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  24953. Welcome aboard, Clive and thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Have a wonderful rest of the week. Take care🦋🌻
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  24954. That is so kind of you.Thank you for your lovely comment.Merry Christmas and happy new year! Take care🌻🦋🎄
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  24955. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the videos! That’s so kind of you. I’m the elusive cameraman by the way🤗. Mr M drives the boat for me to get the different boat angle shots. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24956. Thank you so much 😊 I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24957. 😊 Thank you, Simon. Have a wonderful week 🌻🦋
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  24958. It is a heartwarming thing to hear about communities like that coming together to save something isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24959. We tend to share the driving and the locks now. It is much better that way. 👍 Thank you for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  24960. Zephyr is my sunshine she really is! 🌞🐾🐾 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24961. That is so kind, Dave!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  24962. No. You have to put an address in when you order. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  24963. Bless you too- Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 🎄🦋🌻
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  24964. Thank you so much, Francesca 🤗 That is so kind of you. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋🐾🐾
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  24965. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care.🌻🦋
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  24966. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment- have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  24967. 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  24968. The Robin was adorable wasn’t it? And so curious 🥰 Thank you so much for your kind words about my journal too😊 Sending you a gentle breeze🌬🌻🦋
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  24969. She made me laugh too! 🤭🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24970. Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  24971. I get very excited about steam engines too! Oh if only someone could rescue that Chica shipwreck 🥲 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24972. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24973. It certainly was😁 Thank you so much for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  24974. I hope you have a lovely time on the Danny! Thank you so much for your kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24975. Hi Margaret, I absolutely love the names of some of these fungi and slimes, honestly it makes me really chuckle sometimes.🤭 But, when you look at them, you can see completely why they got their name- dog sick slime is a great example of this! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  24976. I am so pleased the cool breeze and rain arrived! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  24977. Oh I love that New Years Resolution but my old vlogs are very badly edited and filmed as I was a complete beginner!🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  24978. Hi Shirley, since the time of the Caen Hill Flight, I have made myself learn how to drive through the locks and even though I prefer being on the outside, if I had to do a flight again like that, I would drive for half of it. The volunteers are like angels with windlasses! Take care🦋🌻
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  24979. I’m not alone for part of the week. My husband’s work commitments and the sensitive nature of his job means that he can’t be on the vlogs. Fortunately, he was there when I was moving that day. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24980. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24981. That poplar hawkmoth is an impressive looking moth isn’t it? So your moth encounters have been inside your boat too! I will try the light behind the sheet this week and also I might risk the mosquitoes and keep more windows open at night in the hope of some mothy visitors! Thank you so much for your comment, Barbara. Take care🦋🌻
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  24982. Bears and moose…🤩 Wonderful! Thank you for your perceptive comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24983. Thank you so much, Lucinda! Take care 🌻🦋
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  24984. What a kind comment, San- thank you so much. I really appreciate it. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24985. I am so pleased that you liked the Italian Door Snails as this was one of my most exciting creatures that I have ever spotted. I thought they were just so beautiful! 🐚🐚🌻🦋
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  24986. I agree with you Jack; it's just too risky on the river when it is like that. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  24987. I have been reading about it and it promises to be full of challenges but I am hoping it will all be worth it. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24988. It was so magical there. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  24989. I think pulling the boats out might be too expensive? The concrete one’s probably help to slow down the bank erosion…hopefully. Thank you for your lovely comment, Christine. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24990. By all means, tag along, Trevor! I am delighted to have you join the journey. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻🐾🐾
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  24991. Well said! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24992. Hi Lorraine, having a garden is a wonderful thing and it encourages so much exciting wildlife that you can watch from your window without disturbing it. I bet you see some amazing things. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  24993. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24994. I hope you enjoy it later after a wonderful dinner. Take care🌻🦋❤️‍🩹
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  24995. Thank you so much for watching, Ian. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24996. I am so pleased that you are finding the vlogs relaxing, Sian. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  24997. I hope you are nice and cosy on NB Seven Ravens? Our first winter was much calmer than this as it was mild that year, but this year, year 6 is something else! We are the furthest north that we have been though, so this might all be normal for this region?Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  24998. Hi Glenn. Thank you for your lovely comment. I taught Primary so the ages were 4-11 and it was all subjects. My secondary subjects are English and Drama though. Take care 🌻🦋
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  24999. You are very welcome. Thank you for watching and for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  25000. Paul, I think splitting your time between a boat and Bulgaria is an excellent idea. A boat is super cosy in the winter with a stove and heating system. The weather that’s not great is when it is very hot, like a heatwave. Then it is hard to cool a boat down. This year, I’m going to buy a couple of fans for the hot days. Have you and your wife had narrowboat holidays?
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  25001. It sounds like you have already worked out how to make the experience better for both of you. When you have your own boat, you won’t feel the pressure to cruise all the time and you can explore the beautiful places that you stop at. In the winter, you can keep your fire going so it’s warm in the boat when you are cruising. The more you are both involved with the boat, the more you will enjoy it. 🌻🦋
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  25002. Oh Jack, I hope you are ok? I've heard that the storm is going to be really strong where you are. Stay safe. Take care🌻🦋
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  25003. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! I’m not sure that I was a natural at driving in those conditions but I definitely got better as the journey went on. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  25004. I can understand that.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  25005. They are such incredible hoppers aren’t they? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25006. Hi Paul and LJ- thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋🐾🐾
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  25007. Canal and riverside is mostly beautiful isn’t it? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25008. I know! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25009. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  25010. I have got more confident since I started drawing once a week; my artwork is getting better as it was truly awful at the beginning, but there is still a long, long way to go. Thank you so much for your kind words; I really appreciate it. Take care🌻🦋
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  25011. It probably does.👍👃 Thank you so much for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  25012. I couldn't help myself with those biscuits! 🤭 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25013. I’m so pleased it made you feel like that as it’s so cosy on a boat in a storm. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25014. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  25015. I think that they are scavenging the factories left overs as they circle right above it. That is why I asked them if they were actively feeding as it looked like they were expecting food there. When they said they weren't, I realised that the kites must be able to get to the carrion. Have a wonderful rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  25016. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  25017. Well I am so grateful that YouTube put my channel in your feed too! Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25018. Grazie per il tuo bellissimo commento. Utilizzo la Panasonic 2000, ma utilizzo solo l'impostazione per pellicole e riprese. Buon riposo per il fine settimana, abbi cura di te🦋🌻
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  25019. That is so lovely to know, Michael! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  25020. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25021. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  25022. I am working on the front cover at the moment so as soon as I have sorted that out, I will put it in my Etsy Shop. I think, I am going to need a few weeks to get it done. Thank you so much for asking. Happy New Year!🌻🦋🥳
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  25023. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Sue. Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  25024. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it, Lucinda. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25025. I will have to look that up- I haven’t heard of that before but Ant Hills are incredible structures with complex interiors. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25026. Thank you for your kind words. What a beautiful surprise to have your very own crop of pink oyster mushrooms! Take care 🌻🦋
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  25027. 😂😂😂 Really offal! 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25028. You are so welcome 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25029. I still haven’t found the chocolate custard creams! I remember the days of daisy chains and conkers. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25030. I am glad you were too! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  25031. Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness. Take care🦋🌻
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  25032. That is such a lovely comment, Steve. I am so glad that you found the channel too. Thank you so much for watching each week and taking the time to comment. Happy New Year to you and your family!🌻🦋🥳
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  25033. Thank you for your kind comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  25034. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25035. Hi Jenny, thank you so much for such a lovely comment.😊 The boat that we are towing is called Little Alice but it is an upgrade on our first Little Alice which we sold as Zephyr decided it was too small for her!🐾🐾 We put it in storage during the colder months and use it when it gets warmer. It's perfect for nature spotting as it is so quiet. Have a wonderful rest of the week. Take care🌻🦋
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  25036. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much 🤗 Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25037. Thank you for your lovely comment, Vanessa. I have a small gas oven, but recently I bought a bread oven which also makes pasta and desserts and runs off our solar inverter! Have a great rest of the weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  25038. Very wise words. Thank you so much for your comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  25039. Hi Damian, thank you so much for this advice- that is so kind of you! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  25040. You are very welcome, Russell. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  25041. That is very kind of you. You are very welcome! Take care 🦋🌻
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  25042. I’m so please! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25043. Thank you for that interesting fact and for your lovely comments!🦋🌻
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  25044. Thank you! I think we all need spring don’t we!?!🌻🦋🐝 Have a great weekend and week ahead!
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  25045. It must be so tough to have ADHD; the world can be confusing enough without having to manage additional feelings like that. I hope you find rest and peace as much as you can.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25046. That’s so kind of you, Michael. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25047. Hi Matt, I am so pleased that you enjoyed the poem. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  25048. Thank you so much 😊 Sam. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25049. That’s so kind of you. I have a link in the description of this video, but don’t worry if you can’t send me a coffee as just watching and commenting is lovely enough. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25050. It was the quietest city centre stop that I've ever made. Thank you for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week.🦋🌻
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  25051. She did look a bit jealous didn’t she! 🤭 I have her an extra cuddle afterwards. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25052. Thank you so much, Algernon. The cruises will be short at the moment between the two water points, but I will try my best to find things to film on the way. Have a wonderful weekend and week ahead. Stay safe.🌻🛶
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  25053. My husband is on the boat for part of the week but he can’t be on the vlogs due to his work commitments and the sensitive nature of his job. When I’m on my own though, I have my dog, Zephyr for company. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25054. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  25055. There is a helpful community along the waterways.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  25056. That’s so kind of you, Marie! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25057. I wish that I knew who she was but I really like the name. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25058. I teach online from my boat, run an Etsy shop and make YouTube videos which brings me enough money to live on and gives me 7 days a week of work. I'm going to do a vlog about how to earn a living and continuously cruise on a narrowboat this Friday.👍 Thank you so much for your question. Take care🦋🌻
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  25059. Good idea! 👍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25060. Wow! I bet you have some amazing stories to tell as a skipper for that time. What was your boat’s job? This part of the country is so special and I feel a real connection to it, especially as my ancestors herded sheep and goats here! I briefly stopped in March and that vlog is #55 such a pretty place! Thank you for watching🦋🌻
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  25061. Oh my goodness, John! What an amazing attitude you have. Firstly, your job sounded fascinating and then when you said what happened to you, that must have been such a frightening time of your life. What incredible inner strength you have.
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  25062. What a beautiful comment of stories from your past. Thank you so much for sharing them with me. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25063. Zephyr sends her love back to Ruski too! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25064. Hi Lydia, thank you so much for your lovely comment, I totally agree with you about autumn being gorgeous- I just love it! 🍁🍂 I am looking forward to walking through the countryside that Edith Holden walked through and finding out more about her. I will share it all with you. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  25065. Tony, you are so kind and write such lovely comments which I am very grateful for. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog and the poetry. It means a lot to get feedback like this so thank you. 😊Have a lovely week.🦋🌻
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  25066. Thank you, Guy. You will definitely be able to turn at Reach Lode. It is such a perfect mooring spot with so many interesting walks close by. Sadly, I left the River Cam this weekend, but I hope to return later in the summer. It would be lovely to meet you and Jill.
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  25067. It is so beautiful in Exeter, I bet that is a wonderful train ride, Peter.Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  25068. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  25069. 👍⭐️
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  25070. Thank you so much, Richard. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25071. What a wonderful idea! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25072. 🦋🌻
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  25073. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  25074. It is an absolute pleasure to share the journey. Thank you so much, William. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25075. That’s so kind of you- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  25076. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super Sunday! Take care 🌻🦋
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  25077. What a kind and generous comment, Gary! Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  25078. How wonderful!🤩🐛 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25079. How wonderful!🤩🐛 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25080. Drawing in a journal and writing a poem is such a relaxing thing to do and I really recommend trying it if you are not already doing it. Thank you for kind comments today.🦋🌻
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  25081. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it! It was so much fun to do and make. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25082. Hi Sue, that kestrel was the tamest kestrel that I have ever seen. It let me stand there underneath it and film it! I love those birds!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  25083. They have an ethereal beauty don't they? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25084. I am also fascinated by the bird comparisons overseas. I have just looked your American Goldfinch up and you are so right they look just like the siskin that we have here! I love how they brighten up the bare trees on a winter's day.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  25085. It is mind boggling how they built the canals back then!🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25086. That is such a kind thing to say- thank you so much. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25087. You are so right! We are so lucky us boaters aren’t we? I never take it for granted. Stay safe 🌻🦋
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  25088. Oh no, Annie! I hope you both are feeling much better now. Get well soon xxxxThank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  25089. Hi Simon, I am so pleased that it was a trip down memory lane for you without a speeding fine this time! It is definitely a beautiful town and everyone is really friendly as well. I still can't believe there are a pair of peregrines on the church steeple there; it is quite incredible to see. I was lucky with the Great Crested Newt as it walked in front of me, across the path, towards the road. I have never seen one before and I was struck by how stunning it was with the blue, sparkly speckles and bright underbelly. I think, I looked like an eccentric lady as I carried it on a leaf and knelt on the pavement, filming it. Thank you for another lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  25090. You are so welcome! Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  25091. That is so kind of you!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25092. It really was a hungry bird. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25093. I don’t even know about those! Thank you for telling me. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25094. It was incredibly beautiful set against the snow in The Piece Hall. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25095. It was so unexpected but beautiful, Dianne. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25096. Thank you so much, Dan for such a lovely comment. I am so pleased that you still follow the journeys. I hope you have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  25097. Les, this is so true and we are going to look for old pallets like you say. We also are only taking freshly fallen which has not yet established a habitat and only one or two logs from a place to leave plenty behind. I feel exactly the same as you. Also, we are going to make our own recycled coffee and tea bag logs. I am just waiting for a log roller to arrive to start making them. Thank you so much for highlighting this though. It’s really important to discuss issues like this. Have a wonderful rest of the week. Take care🦋🌻
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  25098. What's not to love about a giant puffball!🤩 Thank you for watching, take care🌻🦋🍄
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  25099. Hi Jean-Louis, swifts have got to be one of the most incredible birds and they are so quick, like you say, that I can never catch them on camera, but I hear their screams as they speed by. It amazes me that they sleep on the wing! One day, when I go back to land, I will install swift boxes in the hope that they may nest there, that is if we have any left as they are a bird in trouble. Have you seen many this year? Have a super weekend and thank you so much for your great comment- I didn't know they reached 200km per hour!🤩 Take care🦋🌻
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  25100. It has a magic about it even though it is hard work in the winter. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25101. That is so kind of you- thank you ☺️ Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25102. It is such a simple way of life and when the challenges are met and overcome, it is also a very satisfying way of life too. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25103. It was very scary but it seems more settled now. I hope you are ok? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25104. I know, Archie is adorable 🥰 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend and stay cool in the sunshine🌻🦋
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  25105. That’s so kind of you. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it, Jen. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25106. Oh I’m so sorry that it wasn’t relaxing this week. Let’s hope it’s calmer next week.🤞 Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  25107. Thank you so much! Welcome aboard😊 Have a super Sunday and rest of the week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  25108. Thank you so much! 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  25109. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and Zephyr the Lab woofs a ‘hi’ at you! Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  25110. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Steve. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25111. That is so true! 🤩👍 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25112. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it, Anne. I release a video every Friday at 4:30pm so I can’t work out why you have only be getting the old vlogs? Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25113. I am so pleased that you are following along the vlogs with the journal. I think you might find that sometimes when I read a poem on the vlog, I also change it slightly from the written version and sometimes I add things into the book that I left off the video, so you can watch out for that too! I will one day do a painting of that monkey and hang it on the wall inside, but first I must tackle all of the other DIY projects first😂 Thank you for your lovely comment, take care🦋🌻
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  25114. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻🙏
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  25115. Thx a million to you for watching each week and sharing such kind comments too. I really appreciate it. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25116. I recommend a visit to the docks and museum- it's lovely there. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  25117. Welcome aboard! Thank you so much for subscribing and for your lovely comment too. There is definitely something wonderful about snow. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  25118. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25119. Thank you so much 😊 The spikes are a great idea! Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25120. Congratulations on guessing the hare! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25121. I just couldn't resist a bit of the Big Band era!🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Take care🌻🦋
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  25122. I agree with you, looking back at them that they were probably mink. Thank you for watching another one of the oldies! Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  25123. Rats are all part of the food chain aren’t they? Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comment too. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25124. I’m not sure. We have only started naming storms since 2015 and ever since then, we’ve had so many more storms! But they are not as powerful as your hurricanes. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25125. Your health is so important isn’t it! Great advice. It sounds like you have had some incredible journeys? 🤩 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25126. I really appreciate all of your kind support this year, Shirley. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  25127. They are like a patchwork quilt aren’t they! I’m feeling much better now, thank you for your kind words, Brewster. Take care🌻🦋
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  25128. Every month has its special qualities doesn’t it? Thank you for your lovely comment, William. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25129. Thank you ☺️ Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25130. Thank you, Ruth. That’s a great idea about asking Fran; I saw in their vlog recently that she got a mushroom book for a present so she may well be the person to ask. Have a great week and take care🌻🦋🍄
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  25131. Thank you so much, John! Take care 🌻🦋
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  25132. We keep going through the winter. You can get moorings too though. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25133. Hi Terry, yes our engine is a Vetus engine. It seems from what you are saying that overheating might be a weakness there, that we'll have to keep an eye on but you have given me encouragement in knowing that you've got your fixed. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and advice too. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  25134. I think you’re right!👍 Thank you so much. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25135. Hi Elizabeth, thank you so much for such a beautiful comment 🤗😊 The Country Diary is definitely a book to cherish. I read it at the beginning of every month on the month that she wrote it about. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  25136. Hi Jan, Zephyr really does have perfect timing doesn't she?🐾🐾🤭Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  25137. You are very welcome! I loved seeing the barn owl too. Have a great week!🌻🦋
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  25138. Neil the seal was an absolutely beautiful neighbour to have at our mooring. I think he knows that he is a local superstar!🦭🤩 Thank you for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  25139. Springtime on the canal is full of "oohs and ahhs" as all the fluffy feather babies bobble along past the boat!Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  25140. I'm so pleased, Louise. Thank you so much- that is so kind of you. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25141. I agree, when you meet people who are so passionate about something that they give up so much time to create something for everyone to enjoy, it is so heartwarming. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  25142. What a lovely comment- thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year 🥳 🌻🦋
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  25143. The more times that we are iced in, the more we learn I think, but we should keep a better track of the weather so we can make sure that we have a good mooring just in case we wake up to being frozen in. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend🦋🌻
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  25144. Of course! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25145. I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs, but I don't want to make you feel sad.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  25146. I’m so touched that you enjoy the vlogs, Gillian and Colin! Thank you for such a kind comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25147. Thank you so much, Alison. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25148. Welcome aboard, Robert! It's great to have you following the journey. Thank you so much for your kind words. Have a lovely weekend.🌻🦋
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  25149. How amazing to see and hear the cockatoos! I am so pleased that the sun came out; I hope it gets a bit warmer for you.🤞 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  25150. You’re welcome ☺️ 🤗🦋🌻
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  25151. Christmas can be tricky when it comes to families can’t it? I’m glad the snow was on your side. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25152. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I’ll lower the music next week, sorry about that. Have a super weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  25153. Hi Margaret, thank you so much for your lovely comment. That is so kind of you. I am back now and hope to have a video out on Friday. I hope you have a super rest of the weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  25154. I am so pleased that you like this vlog.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25155. Thank you for your lovely comment.🤗😊 Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  25156. Thank you so much, Margaret! I wish you many “otter days” to come too. Happy New Year!🦋🌻🥳
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  25157. Well done for reversing at the last minute! It's a low one; isn't it?Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  25158. Absolutely!Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25159. Absolutely!Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25160. That is so kind of you, Rebecca- thank you so much! Have a super week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  25161. Rooks like open farmland and countryside. Perhaps the town has expanded and the rooks numbers have declined for that reason? I think the other corvids are much more adaptable to their environment, but this is just my guess.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25162. Thank you so much 😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  25163. 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🦋🌻
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  25164. I had a great day! That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching! Take care🦋🌻
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  25165. It was iron oxide which is believed to have leaked into the canal from the rocks when the tunnel was built. It's harmless apparently. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25166. It was a gorgeous looking fox wasn't it? Great to see it looking so healthy. Thank you for watching, take care🌻🦋🦊
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  25167. I’ll have to look him up? Thank you for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  25168. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25169. Isn't that amazing! 🤩 Thank you so much for your comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25170. Thank you so much 😊 Christine! Take care 🌻🦋
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  25171. Hi Christine, Winter is throwing all sorts of things at us isn't it! Thank you so much for your lovely comment and I am so pleased that you like your journal too. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  25172. I always made myself tea when I did my journal but I just didn’t used to film it. It’s funny, I didn’t realise it was as long ago as this video that I did though. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25173. Thank you so much,John for your comment and for your wise words. I hope you have a wonderful weekend 🦋🌻
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  25174. Thank you so much 😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  25175. That's a coincidence that you suggested that as he has got an arrangement for an event like that to happen soon. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  25176. Electric narrowboats, if they are running as they should be would operate purely from solar power, but of course the sun is quite shy in this country and so electric boats have diesel powered generators too. Thank you for your comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25177. It really was wonderful to see it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25178. Thank you so much, Joyce. I looked up about Egg bridge but all I found was that it used to connect a farm so perhaps they had chickens?Take care 🦋🌻
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  25179. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment and I am chuffed that you found it entertaining. Have a wonderful rest of the week. Take care🌻🦋
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  25180. The kingfisher in the UK is one of our most colourful birds which is why they are always so exciting to spot.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Take care🦋🌻🎄
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  25181. Hi Ruth, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I'll keep looking for the dippers. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25182. Wasn’t Ian an amazing story teller! 🤩 Thank you for your kind words, Dianne. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25183. I will have to do that- very good tip!👍Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  25184. She is ❤️🐾🐾
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  25185. Well indeed, Harris Tweed What a treat for me to read Your comment for vlog 1,0,2 Take care and once again, thank-you! 🌻🦋
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  25186. Thank you so much 😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  25187. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25188. That is so kind of you 😊 Thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25189. I am looking forward to exploring it all, Linda and Mickey. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25190. It must have been altitude zoomies! 🐾🐾😂 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25191. I really liked that image too.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25192. Thank you, Algernon! I think drinking the gin might turn out to me more fun than doing the gin dance, but it has made the week extra enjoyable! Have a wonderful weekend and week ahead!🦋🌻
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  25193. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25194. Hi Steve, I really would miss Alice Grace you are right. I hope the crows return soon.Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  25195. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much. Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  25196. 🤩Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  25197. Thank you ☺️ Have a super week, William. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25198. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25199. That is so kind of you- I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25200. She is a cheeky monkey isn’t she?😂🐾🐾 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  25201. That is so kind of you, Donna! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25202. It is always a big treat to get a beautiful sunset sky. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  25203. You live in a super place, Anne. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  25204. Well then that makes too of us as I have waterworks for eyes! Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Happy New Year, Rachel!🌻🦋🥳
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  25205. Such a kind and thoughtful comment, Paul! The footprint is definitely smaller on a boat.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25206. Thank you so much, Matt!😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  25207. That sounds so delicious😋 I have heard that it has been a good year for courgettes. Thank you so much for watching and commenting, take care🦋🌻
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  25208. 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 🌻🦋
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  25209. I am so pleased that you are still enjoying the videos, William. Thank you so much for watching them.Take care 🦋🌻
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  25210. Sometimes the roads follow the canals and in that place it was alongside a very busy road. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  25211. Thank you so much for watching, Chris. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25212. She is a super star!🤩🐾🐾💚Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25213. I haven’t seen this. Thank you 🌻🦋
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  25214. Hi Beverley, I have a bridge camera so it doesn’t have different lens attachments. Your camera has the potential to take much better close ups than mine. I wouldn’t know which lens to get though? If you tell the camera expert what you want to achieve, I am sure they will know which one. Enjoy! Take care🌻🦋
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  25215. You are right that you need a large amount of veg oil to make HVO, but there is definitely enough from industry waste to supply the waterways and if think how much canal weed there is which could be recycled to contribute to that oil too. Thank you for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  25216. You are very welcome.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25217. It's lovely to know that you felt part of the adventure, Indi! I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a super weekend.🦋🌻
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  25218. That is such a good idea. I will do that next time. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25219. There are decent fish. I have filmed a couple but none this year, you’re right! The light has to be good enough to see them in the water. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25220. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  25221. Kinver is one of my favourite places to moor in! Well done for climbing to the top of the Edge👍 I was watching squirrels this week in the hope that I might see them swim as I have never filmed that before but I know that they can do it. That must have been an amazing sight. Thank you for your lovely comments about the vlog and happy cruising!🐿🐿🐿🐿🦋🌻
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  25222. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  25223. 😂 I’m not looking forward to my next dentist visit though🤭 Thank you so much for watching! Take care🦋🌻
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  25224. I will have to look up your magpies as they sound wonderful. Our magpie's are not renowned for their beautiful song, but I still think they are gorgeous birds. Thank you for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  25225. Thank you so much for such a kind and lovely comment, Matthew! Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  25226. Thank you so much, Sid. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25227. That is so kind of you. It means a lot to hear that. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  25228. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  25229. Freckles seemed to be handling himself really well with the other birds, fortunately. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25230. Thank you for your kind comment, Paul.😊 I love our country and it’s wildlife too. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  25231. That is such a kind comment- thank you so much!☺️ Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  25232. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  25233. I loved the glow worm too!🥰 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  25234. I'll have to look them up.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25235. I’ll look your channel up! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25236. It is beautiful isn’t it? Take care🦋🌻
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  25237. I hope you have a wonderful rest of the day. Zephyr is never happier than when she has a ball to chase and throw in the water!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25238. Those tyres sound amazing! I don't understand my own accent sometimes either😂Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25239. It will be in the shop on Thursday. Thank you so much for asking. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  25240. I am so pleased that you liked the shots of the ducks.🦆 I thought that you had Mallards in New York too? Thank you for watching and commenting, take care🌻🦋
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  25241. You are very welcome. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  25242. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  25243. What a lovely comment- thank you so much! It’s wonderful to know the vlog is good for lowering blood pressure too. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  25244. Amoeba is a wonderful description of how the murmuration moved! I didn’t get to visit the workshop, I’m afraid. It sounds fascinating though. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25245. Oh dear! That all sounds a bit distressing. I hope you were ok? Thank you for your comment.Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  25246. Well what a coincidence! My old vlogs are ever so dodgy with audio, editing and me; so thank you for your patience with this one. I did really love it there though. It is so pretty! Happy boating- I might see you out there one day soon.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25247. It was beautiful!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25248. Thank you so much 😊 The people made the day for us. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25249. What a kind comment- thank you so much ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  25250. It is so lovely to know that you enjoy the videos, Roy! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  25251. You are from a beautiful part of the world! No wonder you have a passion for nature and creativity living there.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  25252. Thank you so much, Graham; I'm much better this week.👍 Take care🌻🦋
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  25253. Hi Michael, I am so pleased that you enjoyed this vlog- thank you so much for your kind words about it; I really appreciate it. My book is with a printing company; I scanned in the pages and presented it on Canva and now they are printing a sample copy next week so we can see what it looks like. 🤞🤞 I really hope it looks ok? Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  25254. Thank you so much. I hope you are all warm too. It's a chilly one this weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  25255. I love my tea! 🫖 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25256. She melts my heart too💚🐾🐾
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  25257. I have no idea either! 🙈😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25258. Thank you so much, Shannon for your kind comment. Happy New Year to you too! Take care 🦋🌻
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  25259. The sunshine makes all the difference doesn’t it🌞🌞🌞🌞Let’s hope that we have some more now. Have a super rest of the weekend and week ahead🌻🦋
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  25260. I was and I read that they call it UFO alley! 👽 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25261. I am so pleased that you enjoy the videos. Zephyr does have a winter coat but she doesn't like wearing it and her tail goes down when it is on her. I did put it on her on the very cold days though. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25262. Thank you so much, Sian! 🤗 Take care 🌻🦋
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  25263. Hi Tina, I will have books in my shop tomorrow (Thursday) so please check the shop then. Thank you so much for your interest in my book. Take care🌻🦋
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  25264. We have a storage unit and a tiny, one bedroom house. We sold our family home. Remote control sounds like a great idea as the ladders in the locks are quite daunting. If you want to travel the whole system then I would say a narrowboat is better but if it comfort and space you want and you’re not really wanting to see the whole waterway, then a wide beam is better. Good luck making your decision. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25265. They are to stop boats from going over the weirs. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for watching the vlogs. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25266. It was a fantastic experience!🤩🥰 Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25267. What a lovely comment- thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  25268. The buttercup field took my breath away. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  25269. Thank you so much, Lee! Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  25270. Zephyr has a nose for a ball!Thank you so much for watching, Sue. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25271. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25272. That’s so kind! Thank you so much. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  25273. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25274. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Zephyr appreciates Indy's whiskery greetings too.Take care 🦋🌻
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  25275. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25276. I drew her last year in my journal, but I haven't drawn her retrieving her toy; perhaps I will do that one day. Thank you for watching.Take care 🦋🌻
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  25277. What a wonderful comment and I love the description of your breakfast too!😋 Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 Take care🌻🦋
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  25278. Thank you ☺️ 👍 Take care 🦋🌻
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  25279. Is it an advert from the 1980’s? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25280. 😊🤗 What a kind comment, thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  25281. That is so kind of you- thank you so much!🦋🌻
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  25282. Hi Peter, I am not always alone as my husband lives with me but works away a lot. He can't be in the vlogs as his work has a strict code of conduct about being on social media. Also, I wanted a bigger boat so when my grown-up children come back and stay, they would have enough space to feel comfortable too. You are right though, if I was living completely alone, this boat would be too big. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25283. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  25284. Hi Julie, thank you so much for finding my channel!🤗 Which boat were you? Definitely find time to watch the birds; this morning the woodpeckers are drumming and the jays are in pairs and an enormous buzzard was sat at the top of a skinny, little tree- the birdlife in this area is incredible. 🤩 Have a wonderful week🌻🦋
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  25285. I pay for a licence called a Continuous Cruiser's Licence and this means that I can moor my boat anywhere unless it says that you can't. It also means though that I can't stay for longer than two weeks at a time and I have to move at least 20 miles every year. In the summer in some places; the mooring might reduce to only 24/ 48 hours.Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25286. Hi Bob, that is so kind of you. I hope to restock by the end of the week. My shop is themindfulnarrowboat.Etsy.com take care🦋🌻
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  25287. Roughly 4ft deep. Thank you for your question. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25288. Thank you for such a kind comment, Louise.🤗 Take care 🦋🌻
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  25289. If you try it, let me know how it tastes, Shirley. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  25290. Thank you so much for watching, Carmen. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  25291. Thank you so much, Nanci for such a lovely comment! Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  25292. Hi Sandy and Ruski, thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25293. Ours faces forward. I think some boats have a bigger bed by using the front as the headboard but not having a bow door access. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  25294. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25295. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  25296. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  25297. Oh Jenny, what you are telling me about the way of farming is so, so sad. Our bees are essential along with all of the other little pollinators for the wellbeing of our planet and the pesticides and chemicals are just wiping them out. We still have to be careful what we plant out here, so I always make sure the plants are not invasive and that they are native as I would be in trouble too. Thank you for your comment. Look after yourself.🦋🌻🐝🐝
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  25298. That is so kind of you, Steve! It was chilly that week but the sun came out today although fortunately it is not as hot as the temperatures that you are having; I hope you are managing to stay cool. Thank you for your kind comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25299. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  25300. I make a vlog mostly every week and 215 is this week. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25301. Hi William, spring is almost here and how wonderful it will be for us all to enjoy some warmth and new life.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  25302. I am grateful to have this opportunity. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  25303. Hooray for the rain! I bet you were so relieved to see it falling from the sky. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  25304. Zephyr has a new ball now and she is very happy about it all- thankfully! I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs and I am honoured that my channel is part of your Friday evening routine too. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25305. I completely agree, Alan, even if you've paid off your mortgage in a house the increase in bills is still way more than boat expenses. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  25306. I am exactly like you; I take photos of what I am drawing. Occasionally, I take a mini sketch book out with me and an ink pen and do quick sketches of something in the field, but the drawings you see me do in my book are all from my own photos so that I can get the individual characteristics right. My art is nowhere near good enough to be an exact replica anyway, but like you say, it is my interpretation of it.Thank you for your lovely comment. Happy creating! Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25307. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Have a great week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25308. Thank you so much, Helen! That is such a kind comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  25309. I'm sorry about the biscuit challenge, but I had made mince pies a few days before with every intention of having one or two when I did my journal- however, I ate them all too soon!🤭 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  25310. Hi Frances, thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  25311. Great suggestion. 👍🤩 The answer was a bank of gongoozlers! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25312. It sounds wonderful! Take care 🦋🌻
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  25313. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25314. When I moved onto the boat, 4 years ago, I started a journal, but on paper that I had sewn together. That is a rough, scribble down sort of journal. Since then, I am on my third book. I haven't sold any, but at the moment 2022's journal is with a printer and I am having a sample book made to see what it looks like. Thank you for asking. I really appreciate it. Take care🦋🌻
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  25315. Hi Briony, it could have been a red kite, but it wasn't sitting like one and it looked bigger. I know that there have been white tailed eagles sighted, but I couldn't get a close look so I can't say for sure? Thank you so much for watching and commenting, take care🦋🌻
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  25316. It was spectacular wasn’t it? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  25317. It was a very spooky tunnel that one! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25318. Hi Sandy, I'd love to see a picture of Ruski! My email address is themindfulnarrowboat@gmail.com. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  25319. I hope you find one in the wild now. 🐛🤞 Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25320. I’m so pleased that you feel that way. I can’t believe how quickly the temperature has risen where you are. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  25321. Thank you so much! It was delightful to sit and draw it as they are such beautiful creatures. Take care🦋🌻
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  25322. That is so kind of you, Andrea-thank you so much. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  25323. Exactly! They have really got it right haven’t they? Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  25324. It is so beautiful isn't it, Jan! I am so pleased that you are enjoying it.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  25325. What a kind comment! Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you. Take care 🌻🦋🥳
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  25326. Thank you so much, Vernon. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25327. That is such a kind comment- thank you. I live with my husband but his work doesn't permit him to be all over social media which is why you won't see him. It must be wonderful to have a family artists to live alongside. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  25328. Oh Elizabeth, to have a vixen bring her cubs into your garden must have been so special! 🦊 Hopefully, she will keep revisiting you.🤞 Thank you so much for your lovely comment- it is great to know how much you are enjoying the videos. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  25329. After I spent an afternoon, observing woodlice, I have become a big fan of them. I didn't know that they were called potato bugs too- thank you for that, Nanci!👍⭐️ But I did know that they are also called pill bugs because they can roll themselves up into a ball. Amazing! Thank you so much for watching and for your comment. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care🌻🦋
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  25330. I will forever remember the day that I spotted those caterpillars!🐛🤩 Thank you so much for your comment 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25331. I’m so sorry to hear about the painful time you are in. I hope your friend is in good medical hands and that he/she is not suffering? Thinking of you- take care 🦋🌻
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  25332. What a kind comment. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog and that you have found my channel too.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25333. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  25334. What a wonderful way to spend time in your campervan creating art! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25335. Well, I am really pleased that you stayed and watched too!🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  25336. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Tom. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  25337. What a wonderful, Christmas treat! 😋 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25338. Thank you, Lee! Have a great weekend 🌻🦋
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  25339. My son and daughter are in their mid 20s and left home several years ago. They come and visit sometimes which is lovely. My husband lives onboard for part of the week but works away for the other part. He can’t be on the vlogs due to his work commitments and the sensitive nature of his job. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  25340. I count my blessings every day. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  25341. Thank you so much, Ann! Take care 🦋🌻
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  25342. I need to buy some woollen socks now that you have mentioned it!👍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25343. There isn’t is there? 🤭 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25344. Welcome to the channel and thank you so much for such a lovely comment too! I am honoured that someone with a knowledge of the countryside like yourself is enjoying my vlogs. Thank you so much 😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  25345. She has a coat but she doesn’t like wearing it. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25346. 👋 I’m giving you a belated wave 👋 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25347. It was incredible up there! 🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25348. Thank you so much, Bernard for such a lovely comment and I am so pleased that you find the vlog relaxing. Take care🌻🦋
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  25349. Oh my goodness! I'll have to go back and look at that footage again. Thank you so much for letting me know. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25350. Hi Darlene, I think the plastic came from when the river was in flood and it looked like the plastic that is used to cover hay bales. It did make me think that perhaps there should be an alternative to plastic for covering the hay?Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  25351. Yay, we weren’t the wrong way round this week! I think we might be again though.😂 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  25352. The wildlife there is incredible!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25353. Happy New Year to you too! Take care 🥳🌻🦋
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  25354. Thank you so much, Ruth!😊 I am so pleased that you liked the vlog and those unbelievable cormorants altogether like that. I still can’t get over that now! 🤩 Have a wonderful week 🌻🦋
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  25355. She is a good girl when she’s not rolling in something! 😂🐾🐾 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25356. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you. Extra cookies are a wonderful idea! 🤩 Take care 🌻🦋🥳
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  25357. What a great, little story! That really made me chuckle. Thank you so much for watching. Have a great week, take care🌻🦋
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  25358. Gem is adorable! I hope you are having a wonderful time in the Mac? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25359. Thank you so much! 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  25360. I can see why but it had the heart shape face and barn owl markings. The snowy owl is a rare visitor here and only in really cold snaps I think? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25361. Thank you so much! Take care🌻🦋
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  25362. I have bought a good quality scanner since then and it works a treat. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25363. Thank you so much for watching. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25364. Great reversing tips, Harry! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25365. I’m so pleased that you found it cosy. Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25366. Widebeams are restricted to either parts of the south or north as they cannot get through the narrow locks that connect the two together. They have to pay more for their licence now but I'm not sure if they are selling up because of that? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25367. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25368. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25369. I didn’t but Zephyr did! 🤭🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25370. That's interesting to know as I was told that it was, but thank you for the update.👍 Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  25371. How wonderful! 🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25372. Send me your answer via email, Kelly and you never know, you might win! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  25373. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, John and I am so glad that you found the channel- welcome aboard! Take care🌻🦋
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  25374. It was definitely a roe. Muntjac are smaller and have pointier, short antlers if they’re male. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25375. Hi Patrick, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am so pleased that you have enjoyed some of my videos. My dog, Zephyr loves your comment too. 🐾🐾💚 Have a super week. Take care🌻🦋
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  25376. I am just worried that if I use it, I won’t be able to loosen it if it is ever needed. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25377. I don’t blame you, Will! 🌻🦋👍
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  25378. Thank you so much much, Karen for such a lovely comment! I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Have a super weekend and stay cool in the sunshine 🌻🦋
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  25379. About 1.5 metres across.Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  25380. It is mostly peaceful and I feel so connected to nature now that I live onboard. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  25381. I’m so sorry that you think that. Thank you for watching though. Have a great weekend 🌻🦋
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  25382. Thank you so much, Sheila for your lovely comment!😊🤗 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  25383. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25384. That is such a sweet thing to say, Michael! Thank you so much.😊 I still live in hope of meeting a water shrew one day, that and an otter! Have you seen either of these wonderful creatures before?
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  25385. Thank you so much for your interest in my book. I will restock again in a couple of weeks.Thank you for your lovely comment- have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  25386. Thank you so much for buying my book. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25387. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25388. 🤭 Oh, I just love the idea of a Little Dipper looking up at mummy Dipper and thinking that!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy Easter! 🦋🌻🐣
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  25389. I’m so pleased that you find them relaxing. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25390. Thank you so much, WanabeHippie! I use a Panasonic LUMIX 2000 for most of my wildlife shots and my phone. I don’t know about cameras either to be honest but practising using them is a lot of fun so I recommend it. As for the artwork, I wanted to learn to draw when I moved onto my boat and I bought John Muir Laws Guide on how to draw and keep a nature journal. This has helped me improve and drawing every week has also helped me; my drawing was awful at the beginning!😂 Slowly it improves. Have a wonderful rest of the week. Take care🌻🦋
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  25391. Dear Troy, that is so kind of you. I do sell my journals in my Etsy shop themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  25392. The broads are beautiful aren’t they?I hope that you had a nice time? Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25393. Hi Simon, are your batteries, lead acid? We have learnt over the years some tricks with ours: we turn our fridge off at night, only charge electrics when the engine runs, don’t run anything high powered and this current set have lasted 3 years so far. We went through 2 sets of batteries before that! Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25394. 🐛❤️
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  25395. What a relief it was renamed Belgrave!🤣 Thank you for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  25396. You are so right! 👍 Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  25397. Your camping trips sound wonderful, Ann! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25398. Thank you so much! Take care 🌻🦋
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  25399. Oat cookies! And delicious ones at that.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  25400. Hi Shirley, India's tart was delicious and all from foraged fruit too which makes it taste extra special I think. Zephyr is great company when I'm on my own on the boat and she makes me feel very safe too. I agree with you about the cold, grey days.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  25401. Thank you so much- that is great advice and I didn't know that!👍Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  25402. That is so kind of you, Marty.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  25403. Thank you so much for watching, Stephen. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25404. It was like floating on a cloud for a while. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25405. Big hugs to Walter from me. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25406. These sound like excellent measures. How do you get around the problem of using the water Misters during drought? Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  25407. Hi Chris and Jane, thank you so much!😊 Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  25408. I use photos that I have taken as guides. My memory is terrible!😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25409. Cows like it if you sing to them but do this from a distance just in case! 🤭 Take care 🦋🌻
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  25410. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. I hope you find time to relax over Christmas. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25411. Your friend sounds like my kind of person! 👍🤩Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25412. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. The backswimmers can also be called Greater water boatmen, but they stopped being called this as the Lesser Boatmen are the ones that swim on their front and the species of water boatmen was becoming confused. I only know this as I read about it, as I thought they were water boatmen too, so they are, if you call them greater water boatmen- it's very confusing isn't it!😂🤪 Whatever they are called, I think they are amazing to watch. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  25413. Your words are so kind and thoughtful. It sounds like you have been through a really challenging and dark time, but still you have thought about passing on such a special comment- this is testament to who you are as a human being and shows that you deserve to live a wonderful life. Keep recovering and stay strong. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year- take care🦋🌻🎄
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  25414. HVO is a new era green fuel and it runs so much better than the diesel we are sold for boats. That’s my personal experience anyway. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25415. Parts of it were so clean but then others were not quite the same. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25416. That’s really interesting. Is it first generation biodiesel do you know or second generation and is it mixed with anything? Thank you for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  25417. It’s very easy to make. If I can make it- anyone can! 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25418. Oh no frozen pipes!🥶 I am glad that you are toasty in your cabin but I hope your pipes defrost soon. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a great weekend 🦋🌻
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  25419. Welcome aboard, Mark! Thank you so much for subscribing and joining the journey. I also watch a lot of narrowboat vlogs and actually, that's why I am now living on one. They inspired me to do the same. Zephyr, the Labrador is delighted to get a mention too! Have a wonderful week, take care🦋🌻
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  25420. Thank you so much for your kindness and question too. I use a Panasonic Lumix 2000 for my wildlife shots. It's a great bridge camera. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  25421. Thank you so much for such a kind comment. I am so chuffed that you like the channel. Have a wonderful rest of the week. Take care🌻🦋
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  25422. It sounds like you have got quite a group of loyal friends there! 🤗Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25423. Thank you for your kindness, Jayne. I really appreciate it. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25424. They have CRT checkers that are responsible for an area and they check once a week up and down their stretch of canal.Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  25425. We made and still make mistakes but it doesn't take long to get the hang of things. Thank you for watching.🌻🦋
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  25426. It's so pretty isn't it! Take care🌻🦋
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  25427. It’s a sad thing to see a sunken boat especially if it was someone’s main home. Thank you for watching!👍
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  25428. 😆🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25429. It really is isn't it? I hope we can keep it too. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25430. Art is subjective so that is your interpretation. Thank you for sharing it. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25431. Hi Kate, yes you are right that we move at less than walking pace but I like the snail speed and as the canals are so interesting, there is always something to see along the way. Thank you so much for watching. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend 🌻🦋
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  25432. It is great to know that you play biscuit bingo; you must have known that I was in a greedy mood this week! 😂Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  25433. Oh we will miss you both too! I hope we get to meet you again. Look after yourselves, take care🦋🌻
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  25434. I didn't see it. I am so pleased there is a plaque there though. They were so brave and we now get to benefit from their bravery.Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  25435. Your comment is so kind and beautifully written that it moved me to tears. Thank you for your wisdom. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  25436. I am so sorry for the loss of your husband. Life can be so cruel and painful. I think, getting back to your art is a wonderful idea. When I sit and do my journal; I completely forget everything around me for the hours that I am sat at that desk. It is like therapy. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25437. Thank you so much for finding my channel and for your lovely comment too. Happy New Year! 🥳🌻🦋
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  25438. You are very lucky Jean-Louis, the Tree Creeper is hard to spot and what a beautiful bird it is too! I wish it had stayed longer for me to film. Have a wonderful weekend and week ahead!🌻🦋
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  25439. Yorkshire is stunning 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25440. Hi Jean, thank you so much for such a lovely comment and welcome to the channel too. I am more than happy to answer your questions by the way, so don’t worry about asking. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25441. It was a late dinner wasn’t it🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25442. Happy New Year to you too, Angela!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25443. Budgies in a murmuration must be incredible to watch. Thank you for the advice about liquorice that is very useful to know. Your Mum must have really missed her sweet treat. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25444. Mr M has been very busy in the bilge. It looks wonderful doesn’t it? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  25445. Boaters definitely improve the water when it’s like this. Thank you for watching, William. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25446. Mushroom omelette-yum!😋 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  25447. I normally list the songs in the description of my vlogs. I subscribe to Envato Elements and pay a monthly subscription for the rights to their music. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25448. I think your ideas are great as a way of encouraging Zephyr into the boat. Since then, we have sold Little Alice and we bought a slightly bigger version which Zeff goes in but like you said, it needs to be in the shallows so she can jump in herself. She is a Yellow/ Red Fox Labrador, but she does look a bit like a Ridgeback doesn't she? Thank you for your lovely comment again, Jenny! ⭐️Take care🦋🌻
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  25449. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I haven't used a cast iron kettle on my stove top before so I am not sure about marks, but they are built for that purpose so I think it should be fine- don't take my word for it though. Happy New Year! 🥳🌻🦋
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  25450. I think the insects have been hit hard by the prolonged wet and cold weather this year as well as the use of pesticides in the UK. I’m hoping their numbers can recover. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25451. It is soon isn’t it? I’m giving up vegetables for Lent and they don’t go well with tea so that’s a relief! 😅 🤭 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25452. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25453. It’s all fixed now- thank goodness! Take care 🌻🦋
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  25454. I’m so pleased that you enjoy the channel, Steve. Thank you so much for watching 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  25455. Yes it was. Thank you for watching, Peter. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25456. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25457. Thank you so much 😊 Have a wonderful weekend, take care 🌻🦋
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  25458. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25459. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  25460. That’s so kind of you. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25461. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  25462. It’s always lovely to catch up with family. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  25463. Thank you so much for watching the vlogs and for all of your wonderful comments. Happy New Year to you too!🦋🌻🥳
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  25464. I would love to have a horse!😍 If electric was more affordable, I'd definitely change over to it, but it's so expensive at the moment. I burn wood though for heating, so at least I'm doing that bit right. I see HVO as a stop gap until I can afford an electric boat. Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  25465. How exciting to be visiting the place of your ancestors! Have a wonderful trip. Take care🦋🌻
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  25466. We were lucky indeed then as the locks were fine for us, but it was just after storm Babet so the water was quite high. Thank you for watching and commenting; I'll keep my eyes peeled for the kingfishers.- take care🌻🦋
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  25467. Blue fairy wrens sound adorable. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25468. That is such a special comment, Simon- thank you so much.🤗 I was so surprised to see so many goldfinches in the city centre and the lesser black-backed gull on the reservoir there! Unbelievable! Enjoy walking your doggies in this mild weather. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  25469. What a beautiful comment, Daniel! Thank you so much for your kindness. I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  25470. Thank you, Jim. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25471. I like the way that you have broken your swear word down into two boating terms- very clever!😂👍 Do you fix engines too as that would be just brilliant then? Thank you so much for watching, Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  25472. Slimbridge is a wonderful place to visit, so I can see why it was a highlight for you. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday, take care🦋🌻
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  25473. It is wonderful to have you along on the journey too. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25474. It's got cold and wet again here now, but the sun will shine again soon, I'm sure! Enjoy bud hunting.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  25475. Enjoy, Belfast! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  25476. Thank you so much! Have a great weekend🦋🌻
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  25477. What a kind thing to say.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  25478. Thank you so much for your kindness. I am still practising my art as I don't have any training, but I am thoroughly enjoying every minute of it.Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  25479. James, you are such a kind person, thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  25480. Welcome aboard, John!👋 I am so pleased that you have found the channel and you are enjoying it. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  25481. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am so glad that you are enjoying the channel. Zephyr is 7 and will be 8 in March. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25482. You too! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend 🌻🦋
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  25483. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Ann! Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  25484. I ran my boat on HVO perfectly well but it seems strange that the year that I’ve gone back to diesel that I’ve had all these issues so when they said at the meeting that diesel has all sorts of additives like the first generation biodiesel that block injectors and filters it concerned me. It could be completely unrelated though. Thank you for your comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  25485. That is so kind of you, Robert. Thank you so much. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25486. I am so pleased that you enjoy the videos. Zephyr loved her hug. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25487. Hi Peter, thank you so much for your advice! Someone else commented about the cabbage tree which is amazing- I hadn't heard of this tree before and now I am excited to read up on it.🤩 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  25488. I am so sorry to hear that you have been in a dark place these past few weeks, Steve, but I am pleased to hear that you are feeling better. Thank you so much for your kindness and for taking the time to write me a lovely comment. I really appreciate it. I wish you a happy and wonderful week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  25489. 🥶Please stay warm and dry! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25490. Popcorn and tea is a great combination. It was the sweet/salty variety. It’s so lovely to know that you guess the snack too. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25491. You are very welcome😊 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  25492. Oh water boatman are wonderful aren’t they! 🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  25493. I completely 100% agree with you. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  25494. Manchester has been a brilliant place to narrowboat and New Islington Marina is wonderful! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Enjoy your boat. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25495. Hi Anna, I am so pleased that you travel to the UK via my videos- that is so lovely to know. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  25496. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Cat! NB Will would love the 'superman of the waterways' comparison; he may even go and buy a cape!😂 He is really kind though, isn't he? Have a wonderful rest of the week. Take care🦋🌻
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  25497. It was the evening light that made for perfect photography that night. It really made the colour pop didn’t it? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25498. I'll keep my eyes peeled for some nice dried fruit now. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25499. Hi Sheila, I'm so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super Easter weekend. Take care🌻🦋🐣
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  25500. Welcome aboard, Lynn! Thank you so much for subscribing. I hope your phone gets sorted for you. You are right about NB Will and he is some of my recent vlogs too. We met up on the River Witham a few times and he is such a great person. Have a wonderful rest of the week. Take care🌻🦋
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  25501. I’m so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25502. I am so pleased to hear that you had a fabulous week away in Weymouth. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Enjoy the rest of your week, take care🌻🦋
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  25503. I put it on the page with the poem. I just had to have a picture to remind me of my good friend, Freckles. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25504. Thank you for your lovely comment 🤗 I think Coleridge wrote the Rime of the Ancient Mariner with the ‘water, water everywhere…’ line. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25505. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  25506. I will have to come bird watching in Montana one day! 🤩Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  25507. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  25508. Country House Gent is super isn’t he? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  25509. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25510. That is so kind of you, Deborah! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25511. That’s a great tip! Thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25512. Thank you for your lovely comment, Marie. I have recently become addicted to shortbread! Take care 🦋🌻
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  25513. That is so kind of you x Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
    1
  25514. You are so welcome 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 Take care🌻🦋
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  25515. They are wonderful aren’t they?🐾🐾💚 Take care 🌻🦋
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  25516. You too! 🌻🦋
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  25517. Enjoy your artwork! 🎨 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25518. 💜🌻🦋
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  25519. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25520. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  25521. I hope the water recedes very soon in Somerset; the water levels have been very high here too.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  25522. I would be so sick at sea but it doesn’t affect me like that on a narrowboat. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  25523. Hi Sally, I was a teacher for 20 years and then a head teacher for 5 years. I loved my job and I really missed it at first, even though it was lovely to have a break, but now I teach online and have a much better work-life balance. Thank you for watching and commenting. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  25524. Hi Lorraine, it sounds like we share the same values in life. It does feel like coming out of hibernation now!😂 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  25525. Hi Vicki, I hope to have some more books in stock by the end of next week.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  25526. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  25527. Mine too. They are wonderful bridges aren't they?Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super Easter weekend. Take care🌻🦋🐣
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  25528. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25529. Hi Nigel, that aqueduct is amazing isn’t it? Great views from the top. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care🦋🌻
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  25530. Thank you so much. It is mostly peaceful. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25531. I am so glad that you enjoyed it! Tracy’s poem is beautiful isn’t it? Take care.🦋🌻
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  25532. Thank you. ☺️ Take care too! 🌻🦋
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  25533. Thank you so much 😊 you two! Take care 🦋🌻
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  25534. That is so kind of you, Lewis. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25535. Corvids are amazing birds! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy New Year! Take care🦋🌻🥳
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  25536. You are so welcome, Frances. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  25537. That is a kind comment but I am not on my own. My husband can’t be on the vlogs because he works away and his job is in education, working with vulnerable families so he can’t be on the videos. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  25538. The landscape is definitely inspiration for an artist. I saw several landscape artists at the top of Tegg’s Nose painting the views. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25539. 👽😂 So that’s why!😂 Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25540. 🤗 Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  25541. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the adventure! Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Glyn. Have a great week 🦋🌻
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  25542. Hi Jenny, it’s lovely to hear from you! It’s strange that your birds suddenly disappeared. I hope they return soon. A big bird of prey hasn’t arrived and scared them all off has it? Thank you so much for your lovely words about the vlog. Merry Christmas to you and your family, take care🌻🦋
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  25543. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25544. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Take care 🦋🌻
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  25545. Hi Peter, I can’t remember the rope marks there but I absolutely loved the Chesterfield Canal! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care 🌻🦋
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  25546. It is lovely there. I was there two years ago! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25547. Welcome aboard, Christopher!👋 Thank you so much for adding me to the list of narrowboat channels that you watch and for going right back to the old vlogs ( please forgive the dodgy camera work, audio and editing) I am glad to say that I have improved since then, be it only a little bit though!🤭 Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  25548. The potteries are incredible and I really hope that they are preserved as they are so striking to pass by and visit. Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  25549. How exciting that you’re keeping a journal too! Happy sketching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25550. That is an excellent question. It is less likely to freeze in the south, that is true. The Gloucester and Sharpness doesn't freeze so that is a great place to spend the winter; you just have to cross the River Severn to get there which can be an adventure! Thank you for watching.Take care🦋🌻
    1
  25551. Hi guys, dogs and canals really do go well together! 🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  25552. What a kind comment, Jayne and thank you so much for buying my book too! Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25553. I hope you have all the warm clothing and hot chocolate you need to stay cosy in that cold weather. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25554. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  25555. That is so kind of you. I have a coffee page https://www.buymeacoffee.com/themindfula but please don't worry as just viewing and commenting is reward enough for me. Thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25556. Thank you ☺️ Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25557. Thank you so much for watching and for your kindness. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  25558. I haven’t but I have heard about it. Thank you for reminding me. I’ll look out for it now. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25559. So am I! Thank you so much for your kindness. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  25560. Thank you so much🤗 I am honoured to be your favourite. Have a great weekend🌻🦋
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  25561. That is so kind of you. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25562. Oh my goodness- your memories sound wonderful! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25563. That is such a kind comment. Thank you so much! Take care🦋🌻
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  25564. It is great to know that we enjoy the same things, Tina!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  25565. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  25566. It’s a beautiful place isn’t it? Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25567. That is so kind of you, thank you so much! I am a nature lover- you're right. Happy New Year! 🥳🦋🌻
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  25568. I hope you had a good day at work? Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  25569. You’ve got to laugh haven’t you? Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  25570. Happy Family Day! What a lovely idea- we don't have that in the UK. I am so pleased that my vlog lifted your spirits. Thank you so much for such lovely comments too. 🤗 Have a wonderful rest of the week and I hope that it's not too long until you can see you family again, take care🦋🌻
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  25571. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25572. Hi Muhammad Danyal, it was great to meet you all! Take care🦋🌻
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  25573. It is a beautiful place isn't it? Take care🌻🦋
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  25574. Luckily, there weren't any horses in that field.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25575. Hi John, thank you so much for your lovely comment.😊 There wouldn't have been Red Kites as they were persecuted to extinction in England by 1871. We have only seen a boom in numbers over the last two decades due to reintroduction programmes. They are more concentrated to the south of the country. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  25576. It was lovely ☺️ I hope yours was too? Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  25577. Good evening, Jean-Louis, I am always keen to hear the translations of the animals in my journal to French; does the word souchet have a direct English translation as I’m guessing it doesn’t mean shoveler? I knew canard was duck as before I became vegan, this would have been something I would have been ordering on a French menu! French cuisine is the best in my opinion. Have a great weekend and week ahead.🌻🦋
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  25578. Thank you so much, Sam! Take care 🌻🦋
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  25579. Thank you so much, Neil🤗 Take care🌻🦋
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  25580. Hi Scott- thank you so much for discovering my channel- welcome!👋 I am so pleased that you enjoyed this vlog. Have a super rest of the week- take care🦋🌻
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  25581. Mr M works away a lot and his work means he can’t be on the vlogs as it is of a sensitive nature. I walk ahead, rest my camera on whatever I can then walk back for all of my distance shots. Mr M is very happy though and we love our life on the narrowboat. One day, he will retire and appear on the vlogs. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25582. You are very welcome, Lee. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25583. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs, Margaret. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25584. I think it’s run off from the farmer’s fields and the warm temperatures makes the fertiliser and weed thrive. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25585. I can’t imagine what you must be going through. I am so touched that my videos are helping in some way. I’ll think about you as I’m putting each one together now. Please let me know how you’re doing when you can. Sending you our best wishes for good health.Take care 💚🦋🌻
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  25586. I am sorry to hear about your day. I hope you have better days to come. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25587. It must have been so upsetting and unsettling to have lived through that. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25588. That’s so kind of you, Sam. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25589. I think you have a larger green bug which is a stink bug? These ones are slightly smaller, but they come from the same family as stink bugs; I think...but don't quote me on it! 😄 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25590. Yes, it was the head gasket and it was a real worry at the time, but it's all sorted now, fortunately. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy New Year! 🥳🌻🦋
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  25591. You are so welcome😊 Thank you for watching and for your lovely comment, take care🦋🌻
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  25592. Thank you ☺️ that’s so kind of you. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25593. That is so kind, thank you so much Clive! We wish you a wonderful new year too, take care🌻🦋
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  25594. I’ll make sure I go! 🤩Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25595. I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs; I am learning as I go too.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  25596. They were brilliant!🤩 Take care🌻🦋
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  25597. Thank you so much, Nick. I was so excited to see the night camera footage as for weeks now, I’ve only been able to pick up dogs and their walkers on camera!😂 Have a wonderful week 🌻🦋
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  25598. I am so pleased that you like the journal, Liz. Thank you so much for buying it. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25599. Thank you so much, Helen!🤗 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  25600. I think so too! 🐾🐾🤗❤️ Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25601. Wow, that all sounds incredible, Brian!🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  25602. What a lovely comment!Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25603. I'm not sure who she was but the locals call the place Catney, I think and the boaters called it Kate? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  25604. You are so welcome.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25605. That is so kind of you, Terry.Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  25606. 🤗 Thank you so much, Jayne! Have a super week🦋🌻
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  25607. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Stephen. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25608. What a kind comment- thank you so much, Diane! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  25609. Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year to you too !🥳 🌻🦋
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  25610. Rodents will come onboard but because we have a dog, I think they choose to avoid us. Oddly though, I haven’t seen a rat for ages! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25611. That is so kind of you, Andrew. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25612. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25613. Thank you so much, that is very kind of you! Take care🦋🌻
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  25614. It was so lucky wasn’t it! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25615. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Jennifer. You have asked a really good question as I have not sat down and drawn Zephyr before. I really want to now, so I shall try and find some time to do that. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  25616. That is so kind of you- thank you so much ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  25617. Thank you so much, Joseph and Gigi! Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25618. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Unfortunately, I won't be doing the K&A for a while as I did that canal when I first started narrow boating. I did really like it though. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25619. First generation bio fuel had all sorts of issues but HVO has been refined since then. We’ve been using it for most of the autumn and winter now and it’s performing really well. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25620. I would love to come to Holland and boat on the canals there. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  25621. That is so kind of you, Suzanne!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  25622. What a compliment for you to put me with the A lister, David Johns!!!🤩🤩🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25623. Yes! They have traveled so far up north now too. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25624. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  25625. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25626. You must have some wonderful views as you cycle along. The wildlife that you see in and around the water is spectacular isn't it and then the way that it changes throughout the seasons too. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  25627. I can’t remember if I asked a question about a bird in this video but did you spot a finch?
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  25628. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  25629. Thank you, Jay for your lovely comment. Leicester is a wonderful place and I really like it here. Have a great rest of the week. Take care🦋🌻
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  25630. Thank you so much ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  25631. They are manmade and were cut to transport goods around the country when the roads were so poor and mainly used for horse and carriage.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  25632. Hi Charlie, thank you so much for such a lovely comment. That's really interesting about the head studs- I am quite concerned why and how it happened and I hope that it's not going to keep on happening? Hopefully, like you say, we'll be up and running again soon. 🤞Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  25633. Hi Chris, that is such a kind comment thank you so much 😊 Where are you now? Are you off on your adventures again? Safe cruising. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25634. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  25635. That is so kind of you, thank you Sandy! Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  25636. Lekto is the name of the night logs that I use. I think if the temperature was severely below zero, then you might need a few of those night logs per night, but the winter has been so mild really overall this year and I haven't had to do that yet. I use the Webasto heater in the mornings for a couple of hours and then I light the fire with logs around the early afternoon. Thank you for watching. Happy New Year! 🥳🌻🦋
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  25637. I travel with my husband. He can’t be on the vlogs due to his work commitments and the sensitive nature of his job, so most of the time on a moving day he is back on the boat to help me. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25638. Colin, I can’t begin to know what you are going through but my heart breaks for you from reading this message. You are so full of kindness and thoughtfulness to be able to make such a beautiful comment to me and these qualities are what makes a great human being so you deserve happiness and I really hope you are able to find it. Please email me if you need to: themindfulnarrowboat@gmail.com Thank you for taking the time to let me know what the vlogs mean to you. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25639. That really makes me feel happy to know that. Thank you so much for your lovely comment Take care🌻🦋
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  25640. 🤗 What a lovely comment, Jeminy! Thank you so much. ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  25641. Have a lovely weekend too, William. I hope it warms up for you. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25642. It was a delicious combination. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25643. Thank you so much Chris and Jane! 😊I hope you stay safe in this crazy wind. Take care🌻🦋
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  25644. There is a lot that a photographer would like on this canal especially when the light is right here.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  25645. It was so lovely to have them come so close to the boat. 😍 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25646. Thank you so much for finding my channel and for your lovely comment too. Take care🦋🌻
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  25647. That’s so kind of you! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25648. I'll have to try it your way as this sounds much easier than my attempts. Thank you for your great tip. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  25649. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you. Take care 🌻🦋🥳
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  25650. Thank you for entering. Which owl is your favourite? Take care🌻🦋
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  25651. The green scum was duckweed and azolla which I don't think are algae, but if they cover the water's surface completely then, it is like you say, the oxygen will be starved. The CRT have introduced a weevil which eats the weeds and so hopefully, that will start to work? Thank you for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  25652. Wow 🤩 wasn’t it cold in the sea? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care. Hugs to Walter Cat! Take care 🌻🦋
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  25653. Aw, Ruth- that’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  25654. Hi Anna, thank you for your lovely comment. Happy New Year! 🥳🦋🌻
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  25655. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a great weekend🌻🦋
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  25656. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  25657. That’s so kind of you 🤗
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  25658. I remember seeing that when we moored there a few years ago. Coventry was a super place to visit. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25659. Enjoy reading, Connie! Zephyr is sometimes under the table when I draw; it depends on her frame of mind that day! She chooses between her bed under the table, the sofa or the human bed. 🐾🐾🤗 Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25660. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it, dialects and all! 😄 Have a super week. Take care🦋🌻
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  25661. 🙈 Thank you for your forgiveness. 🤭 Take care 🌻🦋
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  25662. I’m not sure; we bought her second hand. Thank you for your watching, take care🌻🦋
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  25663. Hi Chris, it was great to watch the Mandarin lording it over the mallards! The Mallards have been causing all sorts of problems here over the spring, so they need a Mandarin to sort them out. 😂 I hope you are enjoying the sunshine afloat?Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25664. I did ask and thank you for your answer. I spoke to someone who runs a marina recently and they told me that they have noticed a lot less boats being hired this year too which they have put down to people not being able to afford a holiday. Take care🦋🌻
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  25665. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25666. Thank you so much. Hopefully, I can get a better quality picture. 🤞Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  25667. It was a challenge but so worth it! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25668. 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25669. It does! 🐾🐾❤️ Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25670. Hi Steve, thank you for your lovely comment. The bat detector has a dial that you turn to different frequencies and then it picks up if any bats are there as each species is heard at a different frequency. We have 17 species in the UK and I think we heard 4 or 5 different ones. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  25671. I am so pleased that you enjoy the end of each vlog- thank you for watching until the end too. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  25672. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment and I hope you enjoy the re-watch with Mr B! Have a super weekend🌻🦋
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  25673. Hi Lorraine, I agree with you about watching the juvenile birds making their demands on their parents. It is so entertaining to watch. I am glad that your fuel prices have stabilised and I hope your food prices stop climbing. I bet you can't wait for spring in New Zealand. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻 Happy spring beginnings.
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  25674. You’re welcome ☺️ Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25675. Narrowboat Precious Jet. I put a link in my description. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25676. Mainly via the internet and family addresses. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25677. That’s so kind of you. I have sold out of the calendars and won’t reorder those now this year. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25678. Thank you for your lovely comment, Arthur. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25679. That is so kind of you. Have a beautiful day on NZ!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25680. That is a good idea, but I am terrible with spreadsheets which is probably my chaotic, impulsive impulse! Take care 🦋🌻
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  25681. I am so pleased that you found my channel too.Thank you for your lovely comment.Merry Christmas and happy new year! Take care🌻🦋🎄
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  25682. I had a little cry in that lock! 🥹🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25683. Thank you so much, Andrew! I laughed at Zephyr’s waterpolo bit! 😂🐾🐾 Take care 🦋🌻
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  25684. I think it is very polite of you to greet the robins and I know they would agree too! I often get caught talking to the animals! 😂 I hope you're staying warm and dry onboard.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25685. 🙈 I know! I’m still learning Yorkshire 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25686. I use reference books, field study guides and sometimes an app called Seek but it’s not always reliable. I remember much more when I have read about it than checked with an app too. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25687. Thank you so much for finding me! Take care 🦋🌻
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  25688. Hi Leon, I understand how your wife feels as I don't like flying either. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a great weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  25689. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am on the Macclesfield Canal now. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25690. What a kind thing to say! But there is no such thing as "old" The Last Pilot, only "mature" and like cheese and wine, the more mature, the better it is! Take care and thank you for your comment.🦋🌻🍷
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  25691. That’s so kind of you, Pete! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25692. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Deborah. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25693. Thank you so much. Have a wonderful weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  25694. Thank you so much! Take care 🦋🌻
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  25695. I love the sound of your border collie. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25696. I hope that you resolve whatever it is that is weighing on your mind.Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25697. I'll have to go back and check as I can't remember this vlog very well-🤭 Thank you for watching and commenting, take care🦋🌻
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  25698. It was just like that. Thank you for watching😊🦋🌻
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  25699. Hi Lorraine, thank you so much for your lovely comment. Zephyr and I stopped between trains to stretch our legs and it was great to walk around Paddington Basin too. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  25700. It is, yes. Take care🌻🦋
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  25701. That is such good news! 🎨🖼 Happy painting!🦋🌻
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  25702. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25703. That is such a kind comment.Thank you so much! Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  25704. That is so kind of you. My hubby’s work commitments and the sensitive nature of his job means that he can’t be on YouTube. One day, when he retires, he’ll be on it. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25705. The shade is an excellent idea! We will try this in the next heatwave as I think it will work. Have a wonderful rest of the week. Take care🌻🦋
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  25706. Hi Jenny, I use a range of fungi references as they can be hard to identify without a spore print. I’ve got a pocket reference book, my daughter is in a fungi Facebook group as she keeps a fungi journal and then I also look things up on the internet. Wildfood UK is a YouTube resource if you want to forage mushrooms too. I just love starting at their beautiful structures. Like Hen of the Woods. Thank you for your lovely comment! Take care🦋🌻
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  25707. 😂 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25708. You’re welcome ☺️ 🦋🌻
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  25709. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  25710. Zephyr doesn’t like drones, they spook her out and scare away the birds. 4K takes ages to upload but you are right this would probably all improve my channel. Thank you for suggesting it. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25711. How wonderful to sit in your own bench and watch the boats go by! Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  25712. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Zeph was a star wasn't she? Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻🐾🐾
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  25713. Hi Simon, happy new year to you too! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I was also surprised that I made so many weird noises in the tunnel; it sounded like an injured cat! I’m so glad that you enjoyed the video. Have a great weekend🌻🦋
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  25714. I am looking forward to Stourport now, thank you so much.👍 Have a great weekend🌻🦋
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  25715. Sunshine is on its way!!! 🤩Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25716. 🤣😂🤣 Correct! Love the Hitch joke though! Have a great week!🌻🦋
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  25717. Hi Rikki, there are tough moments just like any walk of life but I love living on a narrowboat and moving from place to place and feeling happy keeps you feeling young. Walking with Zephyr and my camera in a beautiful place also makes me feel like this. I hope you have found time to enjoy the things that make you feel happy too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25718. What a super recommendation! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25719. I am so pleased that you enjoy the villages and towns; they are so interesting to explore. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25720. I've got my fingers crossed for you house sale! Good luck. 🌻🦋
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  25721. What a kind comment! Thank you so much 😊 Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25722. I’m so pleased that you find the vlogs relaxing. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25723. Blimey, what an incredible comment! I sort of understand it as well which is a miracle, but must be down to your clever explanation. Do you think that my springtail didn't magically disappear then? Thank you so much for taking the time to type this. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  25724. 😂 Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  25725. Hi Nanci, the berries were sloes and just perfect for gin. Gin+sloes+sugar = a delicious Christmas!🤣 Have a super weekend🦋🌻
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  25726. Thank you so much, John! Take care 🦋🌻
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  25727. What special childhood memories. Going to Chester must have been such a highlight for you. There was a band playing when I was there but copyright means that I couldn’t play the music. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25728. She was amazing wasn’t she! 🤩 I’m so pleased that it brought back memories of your incredible dog too. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25729. It is really different cruising at night isn’t it? I’m glad when you did it, it went well though. Thank you so much for watching! Take care🦋🌻
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  25730. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25731. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  25732. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Karen. Have a super weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  25733. It sounds like you are working hard. Thank you so much for commenting. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25734. That is such a kind comment, Oliver thank you so much. I am not a lone traveller though entirely as I am married but my husband can't be on the vlogs because he works away and his job is in education which means he can't be on YouTube. I know Dunmow well as I am an Essex girl; it is such a pretty place.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25735. Hi Sue, thank you so much for such a kind comment. The boating community are great. Have a wonderful week, take care 🌻🦋
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  25736. Hello there in Dublin, I hope you are keeping warm with this sudden cold snap? Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for finding my videos too. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  25737. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  25738. What a beautiful story of kindness! Lymm is really friendly isn’t it? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25739. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25740. Thank you so much, Nigel- what a lovely comment!😊 Welcome to the channel. I release videos every Friday at 4:30pm, if you want to watch more, but there is no pressure- just letting you know. Have a fabulous Friday and weekend ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  25741. I hope your autumn is full of glorious colour; it is a special time of year. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25742. Bless him! 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25743. That is so, so kind of you- thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25744. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  25745. Oh Shirley, I am so worried about you- what has happened this week? You can always email me; themindfulnarrowboat@gmail.com if you want to. I hope next week is much better for you. Thank you so much for your kindness. Take care🦋🌻
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  25746. Good point.Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25747. She is an incredibly talented dog at the tiller! 😃🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  25748. Thank you so much. Stay safe too! Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25749. Have a wonderful weekend. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25750. Oh my goodness, that bridge is so high! 😱 I can't imagine people jumping off it!🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful week, take care🌻🦋
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  25751. Night, night Mike! Please can you hit the thumbs up button before nodding off!😂 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  25752. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25753. Thank you so much for watching.Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  25754. 😂 I’m so pleased 😀 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25755. Hi Ruth, I am over the moon at spotting the dipper! I am still smiling about it now. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25756. Go for it! 👍🤩 Happy boat hunting! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25757. Thank you for your lovely comment, Dianne. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25758. What a kind thing to say! Thank you for your comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  25759. Hi Suzanne, I put the bread on the 'basic' setting. Do you think I should have chosen a different setting? I would love to crack this gluten- free, vegan loaf!🍞👍 Thank you so much for watching! 🦋🌻
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  25760. Hi David, great advice! I really should pay more attention to details like that!😂🪒 Thank you for making me laugh 😆. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  25761. 👍 Great tip! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25762. Thank you so much, Steve for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend!🦋🌻
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  25763. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  25764. I will do a vlog about it when we take our boat out of the water. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25765. It's definitely not boring though. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25766. The Macclesfield is definitely a landscape painter's paradise.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy Easter! 🦋🌻🐣
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  25767. Hi Trevor, thank you so much for your lovely comment and for watching. Glad to hear your fish are safe. Have a super Sunday and rest of the week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  25768. I would have hugged to shoreline too but the buoys made us stay in the middle. 😀Thank you so much for watching 😊 Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25769. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25770. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25771. Cotton fluff!😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25772. I am so pleased that I got to see it. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25773. Welcome to the channel and thank you so much for leaving such a lovely comment too. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  25774. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25775. Yum 😋 blueberry cakes! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25776. Oh Stewart, I hope you are enjoying what you are doing now though. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25777. We were really exposed where we were and near trees so we were trying to find a place where we were less exposed and away from the possibility of falling trees. I'm sorry if I didn't make that clear, but I hope you still enjoyed the vlog. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25778. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  25779. I should have mentioned that. It’s such a great fact. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25780. Thank you so much!😊 Have a great weekend🦋🌻
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  25781. Fungi watching is so much fun! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25782. It will be sad to move on but I like exploring new places too. Thank you so much for your kind comment, Sharron. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25783. Hi Shirley, I stayed with family and friends last week as I haven’t seen them for ages. I hope you are well? My vlog is out at 4;30 today and my Twitter handle is @TheMindfulNB. I don’t have Instagram, but you can email me at themindfulnarrowboat@gmail.com Thank you for your thoughtful comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25784. Egrets are beautiful 🤩 Take care🦋🌻
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  25785. Thank you Clive! I wasn’t 100% sure and I was surprised to find it too. Were the mussels on the lock gates the invasive zebra or quagga mussels do you know? Have a great Sunday evening and week ahead.🌻🦋
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  25786. Thank you for getting back to me. They were indeed striped and about that size.👍
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  25787. The engineering is mind boggling isn’t it? Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25788. That is a good question. There are fish and often they have fishing competitions along the canals. I have filmed pike, carp, roach and rudd in the canal. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  25789. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Take care 🌻🦋
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  25790. It is a pleasure to share them. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25791. Sandy, I am so sorry to hear that you have been diagnosed with emphysema. I hope you are ok? The cold weather and stove fires are really affecting my asthma at the moment so I know how frightening fighting for breath can be. The fog and damp conditions don't help either. I am glad that you are being sensible and staying warm and there are so many excellent narrowboat vloggers to watch. Look after yourself. Have a relaxing rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care 🌻🦋
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  25792. Oohh, Simon so many great tips for autumn in your comment! Thank you so much👍 You really are prepared and I think saving the hot water in a big thermo flask is a genius idea.💡 You would fit perfectly into boat life. Have a lovely week. Take care🌻🦋
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  25793. Zephyr loves her ball so much! Thank you for your lovely comment, Shirley. Take care🌻🦋
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  25794. Hi Simon, your kind words really mean a lot to me. Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  25795. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  25796. I hope you had a lovely Christmas, Ed? Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  25797. 😊 Thank you! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  25798. It was such an exciting, mini adventure until we were warned by the locals how shallow it was!🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25799. That is so kind! Thank you so much. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  25800. Hi Wendy, it was a bit of a battle but I am so pleased that I got to stay at Consall Forge as it was a beautiful spot to explore.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  25801. It is so beautiful in this area and such a pleasure to cruise through too. I'm so pleased the video chilled you out too.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a happy Easter weekend. Take care 🦋🌻🐣
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  25802. Thank you for your lovely comment. I wish you peace too x Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  25803. That is so beautiful. Dogs understand you don't they? They learn the key words very quickly and watch all of your visual clues too. Please give Moomoo a belly tickle from me.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25804. Thank you so much, Maureen!😊 Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  25805. Thank you so much, Paul. The Red Admirals are everywhere at the moment aren't they?- It's so lovely to see them. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  25806. Zephyr must have buried it on the way down when I wasn’t looking because when I was at the bottom, she didn’t have it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25807. You don’t need to send me anything, Susan- your comment and just watching is reward enough. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  25808. They are amazing for their age; I've been eating a lot more mushrooms since meeting them both! 😂Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25809. It was such a special place to visit. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25810. Thank you so much!☺️ Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  25811. I have seen a frog at Danes Moss and a the Great Crested Newt in Market Harborough- which I reported as they are protected species.Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25812. Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25813. I have done a vlog all about that #180 when I explain all of the different ways that I earn a living. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25814. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25815. I get such a buzz from nature- literally sometimes too! 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25816. I’ll have another one then! 🤭👍 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25817. Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25818. She absolutely loves that shop! She would be dangerous if she had her own money in there😂🐾🐾💚 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25819. Oh your cheeky doggie! 😂🐾🐾 You are so right about less housework too. I am so pleased that you are loving your boat life, Simon. Thank you for your kind comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  25820. Hello again, Christopher! For someone who finds my vlogs so tiring you amaze me that you keep returning. 😂👍 I think you secretly really enjoy them! 🤫🤩 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25821. You are so kind. Thank you for watching. Have a super Sunday and week ahead 🦋🌻
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  25822. Macclesfield is a super town. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  25823. It sounds like a wildlife haven where you are! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  25824. Thank you so much for enquiring about my book. I have an Etsy shop: themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com where I sell it. At the moment, it's my 2022 journal but in the new year I hope to be selling the 2023 one that you see me writing in. I have created a Playlist called "The Nature Journal of a Narrowboater 2022" which shows all of the vlogs and the poems/pictures that are in the book which is currently in my shop. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  25825. Thank you so much 😊 🐾🐾🤗 Take care 🦋🌻
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  25826. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25827. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25828. Is that where Parkin gets its name? 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25829. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  25830. Hi Sandy, Zephyr eats her treat in next week's vlog so you'll see it then. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
    1
  25831. It was a Mr Bean kind of day! 😂 Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25832. A bat cam!!!🤩 How exciting!🦇❤️🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25833. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Take care🦋🌻🎄
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  25834. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Thank you so much. Take care🌻🦋
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  25835. Hugging a tree should be part of our daily routine shouldn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25836. I didn't realise how beautiful the countryside was until I started travelling around it on my boat. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take. care🦋🌻
    1
  25837. What a kind comment! Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year 🥳 Take care🌻🦋
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  25838. That is so kind of you, Colin- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  25839. 🙀 all safe now though!😅 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25840. Thank you for your lovely comment- take care🦋🌻
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  25841. I’m so pleased that you found it relaxing. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25842. And what a tasty bar of chocolate that is too! Thank you for your lovely comment, MC🤗 Have a super Sunday and wonderful week ahead, take care🌻🦋🍫
    1
  25843. What a lovely comment! Thank you so much, Andrew. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25844. What a kind comment, Jeff! I am really touched by that. Thank you so much. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25845. Foxes are wonderful creatures and so beautiful to look at. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Happy New Year! 🥳🌻🦋
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  25846. I have always put the butter in the fridge too. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25847. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  25848. I think all school children should have a nature journal don't you? It is a wonderful form of relaxation and learning at the same time.Thank you so much for your lovely comment, take care🦋🌻
    1
  25849. I completely agree and when it falls silent, I know that the fire needs feeding. 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25850. Hi Josh, I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog.Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  25851. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Sheila. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
    1
  25852. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. It cheers me up to to see the signs of spring too. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  25853. 😊 Thank you for your kindness. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25854. Thank you so much, Judith for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25855. I recommend it, Peter!👍 Take care🌻🦋
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  25856. Hi Neville, all of my music comes from Envato Elements and I list the tracks that I use in the description of each video. I can’t remember off hand the name of that piece but it will be listed there. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  25857. I am so pleased that you just tripped upon my channel but I hope the fall didn’t hurt! Thank you so much for your kind words. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25858. Thank you.Take care 🦋🌻
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  25859. 😍 Wonderful! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25860. When I started reading about yellow Meadow ants and their anthills, I was amazed and then I discovered that you can use them to navigate by. That led me to read about termites as you mentioned and how their mounds are structured in a different but completely genius way too. Honestly, the world is an incredible place when you look at the details. I love it! Thank you so much for your comment, Jenny! Take care🌻🦋🐜🐜🐜🐜
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  25861. That’s so lovely to know! Thank you so much for your kindness. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25862. 🤭🐾🐾 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25863. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  25864. 🐾🐾💚 She sends her love! Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25865. Thank you for your lovely comment and I am so pleased that you enjoyed the diving terns. Have a great rest of the weekend. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  25866. It sounds like it was incredibly surreal! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25867. Thank you so much, Donnie. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25868. You’re welcome ☺️ Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25869. Hi Vanessa, witch's butter is bright yellow and feels like jelly to touch. I think you can use it to help start camp fires. Thank you for your comment. Have a super weekend!🌻🦋🍄
    1
  25870. Thank you so much, James! I am so pleased that you liked it. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  25871. It sounds like you had a good, old-fashioned narrowboat adventure there, Ross! Thank you for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  25872. Hi Sandy, it must be beautiful to have a boat in Bristol. Your sister-in-law is right about the many changes, but I suppose that is happening wherever you are and whatever you live in. I am very grateful for this opportunity that I have and I never take it for granted. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
    1
  25873. 😂🐾🐾 She makes me laugh! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25874. Your Honda Goldwing sounds like it brought you a lot of happiness, William. How exciting to have owned something like that. We still haven’t fixed that window! 🤭 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25875. It does doesn’t it! 🤩 Take care 🌻🦋
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  25876. Just a teeny pinch of nutmeg! 😋Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25877. You are so kind, Simon. Thank you so much. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25878. You are so welcome, Susan. There are so many different types of fungi and slime moulds this year that I just get so excited when I see, so I am glad that you appreciate them too.🍄🍄 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  25879. It truly was a wonderful surprise to stumble on it. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  25880. I really hope you start to feel better very soon. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  25881. Hi Joseph, thank you so much for your lovely comment. Phil definitely knows his way around an engine, so I'm sure we'll be up and running as normal soon.🤞 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  25882. I'm back now and vlogging again- thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  25883. I hope you have a relaxing weekend planned, Margaret? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. That lift bridge was a great workout 🏋️‍♀️ Take care🌻🦋
    1
  25884. You order them online or buy at a chandlery. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25885. 😂See! It’s a thing isn’t it? 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25886. It worked out well in the end thankfully but I couldn’t believe how much water came off the hills. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25887. 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25888. I think you might be right, Chris but I’ll keep looking. Thank you so much for watching and commenting, take care🌻🦋
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  25889. Thank you so much! Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25890. But it's a floating prison cell with a lovely view! 🤭Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  25891. You are so welcome. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25892. I think the river Itchen flows through both of them which is where the connection comes from? Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  25893. Hi Joe, thank you so much for your lovely comment and for trying all that time to buy me a coffee. I’m not sure why it isn’t working but please don’t worry as just watching the videos is thank you enough. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25894. That's what the document says.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25895. I’m so pleased that you enjoy them. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 Take care🌻🦋
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  25896. Thank you so much for watching! Take care🦋🌻
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  25897. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 Take care🌻🦋
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  25898. That is a very kind thing to say- thank you so much. Take care🦋🌻
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  25899. That’s great to know. Thank you so much ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  25900. I am so pleased that it brought back memories of Market Harborough for you. It is such a lovely place. Thank you so much for watching and commenting, take care🦋🌻
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  25901. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching and subscribing. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  25902. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching and subscribing. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  25903. Finding the Italian Doorsnails is still one of my all time nature highlights! 🤩 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25904. Thank you so much for thinking about us. That’s so kind. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25905. It’s amazing isn’t it!🤩 Take care 🦋🌻
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  25906. Hi Rachel, thank you for your lovely comment. Leamington Spa is a really interesting place to visit and I thoroughly recommend it. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  25907. I would love to have an electric boat!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25908. 😋 I felt a bit sick afterwards!🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25909. Hi Chris, thank you for your lovely comment. I really hope they get that nest box too. As for the tidy boat, it’s not like that all of the time- it quickly becomes a mess as it’s such a small space and I only wash up once a day to save water.😆 Take care🦋🌻
    1
  25910. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25911. That is so kind of you, James. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25912. 🤭 How did you guess! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  25913. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  25914. That’s a good idea!👍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25915. Thank you, Guy! 🦋🌻
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  25916. Thank you so much for finding my channel and joining the journey. Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  25917. Hi Bill, thank you so much for your lovely comment and keep singing! Have a great week.🎶🌻🦋
    1
  25918. Oh Rosie, I hope you feel better very soon. Flu is absolutely awful to have and you must feel so down. Take lots of vitamin C and rest up. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Get well soon x❤️‍🩹🦋🌻
    1
  25919. I don’t know that story? I’ll have to look it up. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  25920. Hi Mark, I am so pleased that you are starting to like my videos. My husband travels with me but he won't appear on the vlogs as his work has a strict code of conduct about appearing on social media.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
    1
  25921. Yes you can. It’s a great experience and one day, I will do the tidal section. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25922. 🤭 It really is! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25923. Thank you ☺️ Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25924. Brilliant to have them in your pond!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25925. Stay warm too! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25926. That is so kind of you. Thank you for your lovely comment. Happy New Year!🥳🌻🦋
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  25927. Thank you for watching, Carol. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25928. Manchester is wonderful! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25929. Thank you so much, Chris. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  25930. Because there was a little cruiser up ahead and we were worried that we might damage it by pushing ice into it. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25931. That’s so kind of you, Martin. We seem to be okay at the moment. I hope you’re okay too? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25932. 🙈 did I say that? Honestly!! What am I like? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25933. My husband works away in the week but when he comes back, he can’t be in the vlogs due to the nature of his job. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25934. Hi Christine, I missed you all too, but it was so good to see my family. Thank you so much for your lovely comment.🤗 It is a great time to go mushroom spotting, although I am not brave enough yet to forage for them. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋🍄
    1
  25935. That is so kind of you- thank you so much, Charles. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25936. 😂 🤫🦋🌻
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  25937. Thank you so much, Graham! Take care 🦋🌻
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  25938. It is wonderful to have you living vicariously through our adventures- thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  25939. Hello Simon, I hope that you are feeling better this week? Ian is an amazing storyteller isn't he? He has a bank of hundreds and hundreds of tales in his head which he can bring to life; that is such a gift to have.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  25940. Thank you so much😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  25941. Chica had a very varied history. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25942. 25 every year for the past 25 years! 🤭 Thank you so much for your kind comment, Peter! Take care🌻🦋
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  25943. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Have a super Sunday and week ahead! Take care🦋🌻
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  25944. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  25945. Thank you so much, Paul! Take care🦋🌻
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  25946. 🤩 That is a huge compliment! Thank you so much ☺️ Take care🦋🌻
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  25947. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25948. It reminded me of the Meccano construction kits that we grew up with. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25949. You don't have to watch me each week, Sue- and it is lovely to know that you binge watch. My vlogs are not long so that is a great way to do it. Thank you so much for your lovely comment about my journal, that is so kind of you🤗 Take care 🌻🦋
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  25950. Thank you for your tip. You’ll have to send me your recipes for your other homemade beauty products too. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  25951. Perhaps I’ll add them further along the boat? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25952. That breaks might heart to hear😢 Why cut the grass if they know that glow worms are there? I think that is why the locals put the sign up in that patch of grass that I found the glow worm and it has worked so far!🤞 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  25953. Only when we have had a lot of rain or in the winter. Then they are very muddy indeed! If you mean the colour of the water though, then mostly all of the canals are that colour. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25954. That is so kind of you, Gloria! Thank you so much for buying my journal too. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25955. Wow! That is such a clever way to defrost the ice. Although, I rather like the dolphins arriving with hairdryers too.🐬😂 Thank you so much for your great comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  25956. I have put a link to his channel in my vlog description.👍
    1
  25957. Recently, since the snow, the birds have been hanging around the boat and waiting to be fed and so I have stocked up on so much bird food. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment, Sian.Take care 🦋🌻
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  25958. I’m delighted that the videos bring back these special memories for you!😍 Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25959. It is so cosy being inside a boat in a storm . Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  25960. Bon appetite!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25961. Thank you so much! A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  25962. Thank you for your kind comment. I am touched that you liked the poem too. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  25963. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25964. I'm so pleased that you are enjoying the poetry- thank you so much for your kind comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  25965. She loves the camera! 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25966. I couldn't get my head around cruising next to the motorway like that either!🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  25967. That’s so kind of you, Ellen. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25968. Hello! Thank you for finding me. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25969. I hope you had a good Christmas and you managed to stay cool. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I love robins too as they always manage to make me smile. Happy New Year! 🥳🌻🦋
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  25970. I think Zephyr has gone grey because she lives with me! 🙈😂 She is 7 and 7 months. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25971. Pearson’s Canal Companion. They are lovely books. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25972. Hi Carol, I use Dingbats journals because they are sustainable and vegan; the company also plant trees too. I have the A5 blank wildlife range with a mallard in the front. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  25973. Each season has its own unique set of excitement doesn't it?Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  25974. It’s so lovely that you guess- well done for guessing correct today. Thank you for the calendar feedback; I let the printing company know. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25975. It’s funny that ducked😂 Your spatial awareness sounds much better than mine!🤣 Zeph was not impressed was she? 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25976. I don’t think so, Christine. There was going to be a link from Bedford to Milton Keynes which would have opened up connections from north to the south for wide beams but that’s not happening at the moment. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25977. It’s a great train! Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  25978. You are so kind, Steve😊 Thank you so much! The great pond snail captivated me as it edged its way towards to water. They are excellent pond cleaners as they eat the algae and waste. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  25979. Wise and very useful advice- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  25980. I am so pleased to hear that the videos make you smile.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25981. The school shooting was one of the news stories that did pop up on my phone and the headline was enough to shock and disturb me. I just can't begin to imagine the pain; the fear, the loss. Everything that is wrong with the world can be found in that news story. How can something like that be allowed to happen? Why? I really hope you are ok? Please look after yourself.
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  25982. Hi Trev, it is a gorgeous river but I completely understand what you’re saying about single handed boating. Hope you are well and enjoying cruising 🌻🦋
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  25983. 🤭 Thank you ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  25984. Yes, I agree that there are perhaps nicer spots to enjoy a sandwich! 😂 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25985. What a kind comment! Oh to have the sun on my back-what a glorious thought.🌞Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  25986. Thank you so much for watching, Julie. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25987. Hi Christine, it was so satisfying cleaning the plastic and I was very careful not to go to close to the edge.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend.🦋🌻
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  25988. John, do not feel embarrassed, enjoy your moment of fame! I am so glad that you enjoyed the vlog and I thoroughly recommend the Michelin Star: Chip Butty; I can’t believe you’ve not had one before! Have a wonderful weekend and week ahead!🦋🌻🍞🍟
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  25989. I am pleased that your connection is back. Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful words. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25990. Thank you so much, Anne. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25991. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  25992. Thank you so much for watching, Lee. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25993. This is a new generation fuel which now outperforms fossil diesel. You are right about the old stuff though. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25994. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25995. You will see me next week as I am back now. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  25996. It had some beautiful parts too. I think it it wasn’t so shallow, it would have been much easier. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  25997. I always have tea with my journal but I stopped filming it for a while and some people said they really missed it, so I film it all the time now. I am delighted to hear that you are sharing a tea with me too! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25998. That is so kind of you. I’m really pleased that you are enjoying them. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  25999. My husband travels with me for part of the week and works away for the other part each week. He can’t be in the vlogs because he works in education and with vulnerable families so it would compromise his code of conduct. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  26000. Happy New Year to you too! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  26001. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  26002. It is so special to know that you are taking time to notice your wonderful wildlife where you are. I hope it brings you as much happiness as it brings to me.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care.🌻🦋
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  26003. You are so kind! Thank you so much, Sian. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26004. Jill recommend Ferry Meadows and I’m so pleased she did as it is a special mooring. 🌻🦋
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  26005. The history along the canals is one of the biggest draws for me; that and the nature of course. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  26006. I wondered if you had got stuck in the floods. It is so beautiful though isn’t it? Coco is looking well! Where are you heading to next? Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26007. Very true. Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  26008. 😃 It’s a great name isn’t it. 🌻🦋
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  26009. It is so sad isn’t it? I’m sorry to hear that you have lost a lot of friends. Thank you for your kindness. Take care🦋🌻
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  26010. Thank you so much, Becky🤗😊 Have a wonderful rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  26011. Oh the barn owl was such a special treat and it made me feel emotional! Thank you so much for your understanding about my error too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26012. That’s so kind of you, Grant. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26013. Thank you so much, Jillian! Take care🦋🌻
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  26014. Photos can be sent to my email themindfulnarrowboat@gmail.com
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  26015. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  26016. Thank you so much 😊 The autumn colours are so beautiful and it makes everything seem so alive. I hope you are enjoying your autumn too! Take care🌻🦋🍁🍂
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  26017. I have, Peter and it’s on the long term plan. I just want to finish the UK system first. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26018. Dogs are smart aren't they?🐾🐾💚 It must look so pretty where you are! Stay warm.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  26019. That sounds so worrying! I am sad to hear that you are now leaving the health problem that you have to persist because you can’t get an appointment. I really hope it can be resolved for you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26020. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  26021. I know! 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26022. Alan, welcome aboard and thank you so much for discovering my little channel. Congratulations on your soon to be move! How exciting to start your permanent life afloat. I am sure I will see you around. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  26023. It definitely helps! 👍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26024. I’m so pleased that you are joining the journeys now. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26025. Wow!🤩 That is amazing that you started it too- well done! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26026. I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26027. Thank you so much for visiting my channel- welcome! I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  26028. Hi Christine, it has been one of those weeks for rain hasn't it? I hope that your garden is ok? The carved tree is on a little footpath that runs off the canal near Wolverley Forge Bridge; across the fields in the direction of Wolverley village. I hope you find it. Have a super weekend🌻🦋
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  26029. It's "Arpeggio Piano with Cello" and is from Envato Elements who I get my music from. It is beautiful isn't it? Take care 🦋🌻
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  26030. To you too, Steve! Take care🌻🦋
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  26031. Thank you so much! Take care 🦋🌻
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  26032. 💪 Absolutely! 🤣 Thank you so much for watching. Have a great weekend🌻🦋
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  26033. You are so welcome. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  26034. Ants are incredible creatures aren’t they! 🐜🐜🐜🐜 Thank you so much for your lovely comment, William. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26035. Hi Mandy, Adam and Noodle (great name for a dog btw!) thank you so much for your lovely comment and for buying one of my journals too. Have you and Adam collaborated to make a book with your joint talents? Take care 🌻🦋
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  26036. I’m so sorry if the vlog scared you then. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26037. You are so welcome!🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26038. I am so pleased that you enjoyed seeing Tolkien’s childhood playground. You can see how he was inspired can’t you? Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend 🦋🌻
    1
  26039. The world would be beautiful if everybody looked after each other and their environment; I would be very happy to live in a world like that.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  26040. Thank you so much, Simon!🤗 You have seen a treecreeper too! Perhaps they are doing well this year. I really hope so as they are beautiful, little birds. As for the puddly roads, I'm avoiding those from now on and sticking to to the towpath as I get less wet there!🤣 Have a super weekend🌻🦋
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  26041. It does have decent insulation but I’m not sure how thick exactly? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26042. 60ft long and 6 ft 2 inches wide Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26043. Well that is a lovely and kind comment, Francis! 🤗 Thank you so much. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26044. Thank you so much! Take care🌻🦋
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  26045. I am so pleased that you found it chilled- thank you so much!Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  26046. He is with me mostly when I travel but I am on my own for part of the week as Mr M works away. He can’t be on the vlogs because he works in education and with vulnerable families so social media isn’t allowed. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26047. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Take care 🤗🦋🌻
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  26048. Thank you so much for stumbling on my channel! I'm so glad that you did too. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26049. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26050. My husband helps too. He can’t be in the vlogs as he works in education and so he isn’t allowed to be on YouTube. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26051. That is such a kind comment, John- thank you so much. I love our waterways and what they offer in terms of wildlife and history; I hope they don't change too much, I really do. Have an awesome weekend too. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  26052. Hi John, fortunately I’m not on my own as my husband travels with me but his work commitments and the sensitive nature of his job means that he can’t be in the vlogs. The future plans are to keep doing this for as long as we both enjoy it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26053. That is so kind of you.Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26054. What a kind comment- thank you so much 😊 Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26055. Hi Simon, thank you so much for your lovely comment and for your guess too🦦 I will let you know if you are right next week. The canal really does look beautiful all frozen, but like you say, it is dangerous too. I wouldn't want to walk across the lock gates in this weather. I have secretly disposed of that ball that Zephyr brought back to the boat and insisted on carrying everywhere. I will buy her a brand new football this weekend. It's a clever tactic isn't it...find an old, deflated ball and get another brand new one!😆🐾🐾 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  26056. That’s so kind of you, Mick. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  26057. 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 🦋🌻
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  26058. Hi Simon- oh no, water gushing inside a boat is always a very scary ordeal! It has been a wild winter hasn't it? I hope it's all sorted for you now? Roll on the spring time! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  26059. I like the differences too. It would be boring if we all spoke the same wouldn’t it? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26060. She does love her sticks!🐾🐾😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26061. It is a massive waterway isn’t it? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26062. Oh, I would love to see a whole flock of waxwing in a currant bush! 🤩Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  26063. Hi Toby, that sounds like a lovely idea! It is sad that your local charity shop had to close down. I am always buying clothes and recycling my unused clothes in charity shops as well as using them for books. They are great resources for communities and also so good for the planet. Have a wonderful week, take care🦋🌻
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  26064. Great advice! Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  26065. That’s so kind of you! Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26066. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  26067. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26068. At least the flooding has ceased. The blue skies and icy days are quite beautiful now. Thank you for watching. Stay warm and dry. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26069. Hi Steve, I have gone past March now but if I had known Charlie and Lauren were there, I would have said “hello”. I am heading towards Cambridge first and then I will spend the whole summer exploring the entire network here and all its tributaries. I will definitely stop at St Ives now. Thank you so much for the tip! Have a great week and take care.🌻🦋
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  26070. Are you back? Did you have an amazing summer’s cruising? It’s lovely to hear from you and thank you so much for catching up with the vlogs. Where next…? Have a wonderful rest of the week. Take care🌻🦋
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  26071. Thank you so much, Lucinda! Take care 🦋🌻
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  26072. 🦋🌻🐾🐾
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  26073. If only it was as simple as that. He works with vulnerable families where he has to build up trust and loyalty; imagine how those people would feel if they suddenly saw him on YouTube? He also works away for part of the week, each week,so he is often not there when I am filming. I understand that you might find it frustrating but my channel isn’t really about me, it’s about the canals, rivers and nature. I hope you can understand that? Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26074. I like that phrase! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  26075. Oh wow!!!!!😍 you lucky things! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super Sunday! Take care 🌻🦋
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  26076. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching! Take care🦋🌻
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  26077. I have got a siege of heron in this week’s vlog, coming out on Friday. It is the strangest sight as they all stand in the same field, facing the same way. I read that they will tolerate each other when there is a high concentration of food in one place. In one of my old vlogs, I visit a heronry and watch the heron cam as four eggs are hatched. They are amazing birds! Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment. I really appreciate it, take care🌻🦋
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  26078. I hope you had a window time. Rest up now. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26079. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26080. 🌻🦋
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  26081. Lapwings are amazing birds to watch with all of their quirky mannerisms! Thank you for your comment, Paul! Have a wonderful rest of the weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  26082. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and welcome to the channel. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26083. What a great story about the power of the people and the things that they can do when they come together like that. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  26084. It is great to be back, Lydia- thank you so much for your kind and lovely words and it is an honour to be part of your Fridays!🤗 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  26085. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  26086. All done and ready! 😄Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super Easter weekend. Take care🌻🦋🐣
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  26087. Farmer Jason was such an interesting person. Your deer sound beautiful 😍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26088. 🐾🐾👍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26089. Hi Carole, welcome to the channel and thank you so much for your lovely comment. My name is Vanessa and I travel with my husband ( but he isn't in the vlogs due to work reasons) and my Labrador, Zephyr. My children have grown up and fledged the nest 😢 and so my narrowboat life was a way of me doing something different and learning new skills. I hope you enjoy the adventures. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  26090. Hi Brewster, sorry about the screams; I'm not a fan of tunnels although I do like looking out for bats and interesting deposits on the brickwork. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment; I think the reed bunting is beautiful too. Hope you are having a lovely week and that the rest of it is full of joy. Take care🦋🌻
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  26091. I think one unclip and concertina would be a much better idea, Lorraine. I have mastered it now, but it took me a while to get there. Thank you so much for watching the older vlogs. Take care🦋🌻
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  26092. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26093. You have so much spectacular wildlife in Scotland. I went to the Isle of Mull for my 50th this year and saw golden eagle and otters crossing the road! There is a lot of conservation work going which really makes the difference. The Goldeneye has nested there because nest boxes were put up for them. Good luck with your search.🤞 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  26094. You're welcome. Thank you for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  26095. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26096. We’ll do the bottom of the boat next time as it was okay this time around. Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  26097. That is so kind of you, Brian! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26098. It is a great time to think clearly isn't it? The cake looked too good not to have with tea. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26099. That’s so kind of you. I am so pleased that you find the vlogs relaxing. Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26100. I’m so pleased- thank you so much for your kindness. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26101. I am so pleased that it arrived and you like it, Debbie. Thank you so much for buying it. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26102. It is so special when India stays. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26103. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much. Take care🌻🦋
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  26104. Your mooring sounds ideal for your job and the fact that you can move too. I use a Panasonic Lumix 2000 camera. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  26105. It is a workout but I definitely do need a gym! 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26106. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. In answer to your question, I just walk incredibly slowly, almost backwards it's that slow and that's when I spot something. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  26107. They are incredible looking birds aren't they? More and more pubs and shops are becoming dog-friendly now and there are many dogs in schools too, helping children overcome different anxieties. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  26108. Thank you, William! Take care 🌻🦋
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  26109. That is so kind of you! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26110. I am so pleased, Eleanor that you like the channel.Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  26111. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Happy New Year to you and your family.🌻🦋🥳
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  26112. I know, I had terrible audio problems in the earlier vlogs. Thank you for your patience and I'm sorry if it ruined the watching experience. Take care🌻🦋
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  26113. We must have the same sense of humour! 😂Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  26114. I'm so pleased that Mary knew the places that we visited in this vlog and I'm also so happy to know that your book has arrived too. Thank you so much! 🤗 Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26115. I didn't know that about George Pullman- but how lucky his employees must have been too! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a wonderful week🦋🌻
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  26116. Zephyr makes me smile too🐾🐾 She is such a funny one! Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Kelli. Have a super week🦋🌻
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  26117. Hi Joseph, the summit is breathtakingly beautiful and so worth the effort to get there. You have raised a very good point about the Calder and Hebble; I answer it in this week's vlog.Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26118. Please don’t worry about me. I hope you’re ok? How coincidental that you had a leucistic blackbird too! 🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26119. This one was quiet for a city. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26120. Thank you so much, Jack. ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  26121. The plant shop was just someone's garden and they had a whole range of plants which were so cheap. Such a good idea. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  26122. That is so kind of you 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26123. Good point-I did collect rain water but what I was using didn't quite capture enough and was quite tricky to set up with the small space that I have.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  26124. It was very Halloweeny wasn’t it!😱😂 Thank you so much for watching. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26125. Luckily the journey went well, Dianne. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26126. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26127. They create a bit of sunshine don't they? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26128. 🤩👍 I’d love to see a cheetah though! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26129. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  26130. Hi Mark, it's a privilege to explore the areas around the canal. There are so many wonderful surprises too. I hope you thaw out soon where you are.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super Easter weekend. Take care🌻🦋🐣
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  26131. I really have to do better with the local pronunciation! 🙈 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26132. Thank you so much, FireFox, for your kind words. I’m glad you enjoyed the vlog. Have a wonderful weekend and week ahead. Stay safe.🌻🦋
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  26133. That is so kind of you, Ann. My old videos are very hit and miss in terms of audio and editing, but I have worked hard at trying to improve since then. Thank you for your patience in watching the old ones though. I really appreciate it. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26134. Gailey Wharf on the Trent and Mersey canal. Thank you for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  26135. Thank you so much for your interest in my book. I have restocked this week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26136. That is a very kind thing to say. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  26137. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching! Take care🦋🌻
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  26138. Sylvia’s poetry is so powerful isn’t it? I agree with you about the grave. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26139. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. I am learning as I go when it comes to wildlife, but I have a real interest in it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26140. You are so welcome. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26141. The reflections are so calming aren’t they? Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  26142. Thank you for finding my channel and for your lovely comment too. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26143. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the calendar. I was thinking of making some Christmas cards for next year instead of a calendar? Do you think that I should make another calendar? I'd love to know your thoughts, Wendy. Take care for now🌻🦋
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  26144. Sleep well! 😴 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26145. That is very kind of you! Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  26146. What a wet and windy week it has been too! I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a super weekend 🌻🦋
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  26147. That is very kind of you- thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26148. Thank you so much 😊 for your kindness. Take care🦋🌻
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  26149. I haven’t ever had a rat on board yet, Hudson and I haven’t seen one for ages along the canals. Even though, I don’t really want one living with me, I love watching them outside.🐀 Thank you for your comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  26150. Thank you for your kind and caring comment; I am feeling much better now fortunately. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  26151. That’s so kind of you, Liz! Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  26152. Welcome to the channel!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  26153. Thank you 🙏🦋🌻
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  26154. 🤗🦋🌻
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  26155. That is so kind of you...let's hope we can keep cruising and not get frozen in! 😉Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  26156. They are incredible aren’t they? 🤩 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26157. You are very right about nature being the best teacher. It teaches me something new everyday. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, Kelli.🦋🌻
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  26158. I’m so pleased that you had a catch up chat with your school friend. It’s so important to stay connected. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26159. That’s so kind of you, Jim. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26160. 😆😂 Thank you for making me chuckle 🤭 Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  26161. Wasn’t it just! 😂 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26162. Thank you so much for your kindness, Mel.Take care 🦋🌻
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  26163. It was such a gorgeous building! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26164. How special to have them in your own garden! 🥰Thank you so much for watching.Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  26165. It is always such a peaceful sleep on a boat in the calm weather isn't it?Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Norman. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26166. I can’t get through the Marple Locks yet. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26167. It is lovely to be back. Thank you for your kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26168. I really hope you get that narrowboat holiday that you are dreaming about. I know you’ll love it from what you’ve said. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26169. I hope it cools down for you very soon. Zephyr is a little star isn't she? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super and cool weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  26170. Hi Jenny, thank you so much for your lovely comment. Great question about the locks! When you open one gate, you have to walk to the other end of the lock and cross over the closed gates. Sometimes there is a bridge which makes it easier but mostly not. Recently, I have become more cautious crossing over- I’m not sure why, but I just keep thinking how dangerous crossing over the locks could potentially be? I go so slowly. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend, take care🦋😊
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  26171. Thank you so much, Dianne. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26172. Thank you so much 😊 . Take care 🦋🌻
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  26173. I sell them in my Etsy shop. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26174. You are so welcome🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26175. I am so pleased that it brought back memories of your journey seven years ago. Do you still have Spook? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  26176. I am going to have to get some almond flour- what a great tip! Thank you so much 😊 Thank you for your lovely comment too. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  26177. Zephyr was with my husband. She doesn’t like being in the locks and is much happier on the land. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26178. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and how wonderful that the spring is on its way! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  26179. I’m so pleased that you’re feeling unfrazzled too, Wendy! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26180. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26181. They are fantastic trees aren’t they! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26182. How wonderful to get so close to the barn owls. They are such beautiful birds.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26183. I haven’t read his other books and that is fascinating information- thank you so much! Take care 🌻🦋
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  26184. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  26185. Hi Andrew, I nearly edited that out as I look like such a crazy lady sometimes, but then I thought- well I am a crazy lady so I may as well keep it in!😂 The buzzard was flying so low and it looked incredible above the flooded lock. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  26186. I was so proud of the narrowboat for staying afloat in that lock. Thank you for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26187. There are pubs up and down the canal. If that sort of thing floats your boat! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26188. I am now a fan of louiswildlife too!Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26189. That is such a kind comment- thank you so much. I just work and practice hard at it. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26190. It is so nice to see the sun in the sky! 🥰Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comment too, Irene. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26191. I mention The Archers briefly in Friday’s vlog. Thank you for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  26192. Thank you so much for such a kind comment.😊 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  26193. Very true! Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  26194. Hi Barry, thank you so much for your lovely comment. It was great meeting Will again, but he never sits still for long and he was off before we knew it! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  26195. Thank you so much, Melanie! That’s so kind of you. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26196. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Nicola😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26197. I agree; compared to a standard house it is tiny though. You seem very good at managing small spaces! 😂Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26198. Exactly! 😂🐾🐾🦋🌻
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  26199. Thank you so much for watching the vlogs and for all of your lovely comments. Have a wonderful New Year!🌻🦋🥳
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  26200. That is so kind of you. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  26201. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  26202. Welcome Keith, too!😃
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  26203. That is so kind of you!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26204. It was a tad scary but so magnificent to see! Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26205. I am so pleased that I showed up in your feed and thank you so much for clicking on my vlog and commenting. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  26206. Hi Wendy, it was such a surprise to stumble upon that old mill and toll house- what a special place and as for the dipper! Well there aren't any words!!!! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26207. I think they’re beautiful too. I hope some more arrive to join it now. Thank you for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, Cherry!🦋🌻
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  26208. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Wendy. Our waterways are so important and I hope they will continue to be maintained so we can all appreciate the beautiful places they connect us with. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  26209. I am so pleased that you found my channel and I really appreciate your kind words.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy New Year! 🥳🌻🦋
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  26210. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Jane. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26211. Oh dear! What a funny story.😂Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  26212. The lift is incredible and it blows my mind to be honest! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26213. I recommend listening to Frank Skinners Poetry Podcast as he breaks down poems in a really interesting way. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26214. She is my best buddy 🐾🐾❤️ Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26215. It would be so much more expensive with petrol wouldn’t it? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26216. I wondered where you'd got too! Have a great time cruising- make sure you plonk on that suncream. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  26217. The murmuration is a lesson for us all isn’t it! I totally agree. I didn’t make the shortbread, Rodney- it would not have resembled shortbread if I had made it! 😂 Making the hot chocolate was a struggle enough for me 🤭 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26218. Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year! 🥳 🌻🦋
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  26219. Alice was incredible wasn't she?Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26220. Thank you for your lovely comment, Anthony.Take care🌻🦋
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  26221. Thank you so much! Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  26222. I’m so pleased 😌 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26223. Roy, you are such a star for working your way through my vlogs and I really appreciate it! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  26224. Thank you so much.Take care 🌻🦋
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  26225. There is a very good community on the canals, of course there is the odd occasion here and there, but overall, boaters are really kind and help each other out. Take care🌻🦋
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  26226. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Carl! Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26227. Hi Chris, you were so right about Red Kites, I am currently moored under a nest and have a great view so hopefully I will get some close up footage this week. Didn’t the snow come down! I’m glad you liked the tunnel shots. Happy cruising! Take care🌻🦋
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  26228. It’s a list of species that are close to becoming endangered. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26229. Thank you for watching! It’s great to know that you enjoyed the video. Have a super rest of the week 🌻🦋
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  26230. What a lovely thing to say, thank you so much, Michael! I find the winter easier than the very hot, summer days as cooling a boat is harder than warming it up, I think. Take care🌻🦋
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  26231. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  26232. You have experienced your first frozen canal, Simon! Isn't it exciting? To be all cosy and warm inside with enough fuel for the fire, food in the cupboards and water in the tank is such a lovely feeling. The fan on the flue pipe is much better if you want to put a pan or kettle on your stove top as the standing fans take up the space. A water butt for emergency is a great idea! Especially as the canal water taps freeze sometimes. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  26233. It is so scary isn’t it when the towpath disappears! I hope your boat was okay when you were in Birstall? Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26234. It is so frightening what has happened to the Bridgewater. My heart goes out to all of the people affected by it and the wildlife that’s been lost too. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26235. I'm glad that you saw your grandmother's childhood town. It was a great place to visit. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care🦋🌻
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  26236. Thank you, Diane for your lovely comment! Take care 🦋🌻
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  26237. 😂😂😂 with a handle like donkeee- I’m not surprised! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26238. All safe and sound now, Sam- thank you ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  26239. I'm sure your relations really missed seeing you, Paul. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26240. 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 🦋🌻
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  26241. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  26242. I thought you'd like that one! 😂👍 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26243. You are from a beautiful part of the world, Stephen! I am so pleased that you are enjoying the canal scenery in the vlogs. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  26244. That is the Fizzers I think and they are the oldest of the Swizzles sweet.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26245. Aren’t there! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26246. I am so pleased you enjoyed the countryside. Autumn is such a spectacular time of the year isn’t it?
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  26247. You are so welcome.Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26248. Thank you so much 😊 Louise! Take care 🌻🦋
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  26249. I will have the gloves on soon, you’re right though it will make it easier on the hands. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26250. It is good to be back again. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment.Take care 🦋🌻
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  26251. Thank you for your kindness! Happy Easter 🌻🦋🐣
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  26252. Hi Christine, thank you so much for your lovely comment.😊 I am glad that you enjoyed the autumn scenes. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  26253. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I hope you enjoy living on the river. It sounds like it will be wonderful. I sell my books in my Etsy shop: themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com Have a super week. Take care🦋🌻
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  26254. I hope you were ok in the storm. It hit hard where you are didn’t it? Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Mary. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26255. Very wise words! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26256. Very wise words! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26257. I’ll have to look that up. I think you’d enjoy narrowboat life from the sounds of things. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26258. I’m so pleased that you found it relaxing. I’m sure Nutmeg will be so pleased to see you again. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26259. That is not a problem at all! It is lovely that you are watching the vlogs in whatever order and then taking the time to comment. I really appreciate it! Thank you NB Pheonix!🌻🦋🙏
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  26260. Hi Rebecca, what an amazing place to be born, so many nature parks and so much wonderful wildlife! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend 🌻🦋
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  26261. True! 😂 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26262. Thank you so much for watching and for your kindness. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  26263. When you hear about the amazing work of volunteers it makes you feel inspired doesn't it? I am so grateful to have travelled along the waterway that they restored. Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  26264. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26265. Вы, должно быть, намного лучше справляетесь с холодами, чем мы здесь! Желаю тебе скорейшего солнца и тепла. Большое спасибо за ваш прекрасный комментарий. Отличных выходных, берегите себя🌻🦋
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  26266. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26267. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Zephyr is a wonderful dog to spend every day with. Have a super weekend🌻🦋
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  26268. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  26269. A work in progress.Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26270. I am so pleased that the vlogs raise a smile, that makes me smile 😊 Thank you so much for your kind words. Have a wonderful weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  26271. 🤗 Thank you so much for such a lovely comment! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  26272. There are so many amazing creatures aren’t there? Thank you so much for your lovely comment, take care🦋🌻
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  26273. Oh, it must be wonderful to live in a rainforest like that! That really is a lot of rain you have. I saw the boat on the overpass too. It is so sad to see and it makes us all keep an extra eye on our mooring ropes.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  26274. Hi Chris, it's lovely to hear from you and how lovely to be able to cruise with a quiet exhaust! Next, we are making our way on the Fossdyke Navigation. Where are you off to? Happy and safe cruising, take care.🦋🌻
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  26275. Ambitious and a little bit crazy, but you can do it!👍
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  26276. Great advice, John! Thank you so much. Take care 👍🦋🌻
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  26277. Hello Betty! I hope you are well? I think your channel is super by the way. 🤩 Thank you for your lovely comment. It was scary but such an adventure too. Safe boating x Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26278. You are very welcome. Have a great week too, Paul!🌻🦋
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  26279. You are very welcome. Have a great week too, Paul!🌻🦋
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  26280. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  26281. The canal has obviously had a big effect on you and I am sure that you will probably end up on a narrowboat. I totally recommend it. Have a super weekend🌻🦋
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  26282. How beautifully and accurately described! 🤩 Your comment could be a poem. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26283. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. That's really interesting about the head bolts and the tightening sequence. I didn't know that. Hopefully, we'll be back on track again with our boat.🤞 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  26284. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  26285. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  26286. It is always lovely to get out into the countryside again after being in the city. Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  26287. Hi Andrew, very true and you've got to start somewhere haven't you? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  26288. Hi Wendy, I was so excited to see all the birds on this cruise- the wildlife around here is amazing! Thank you so much for your lovely comment; I am so pleased that you enjoyed the poem too. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  26289. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Thank you so much for watching. Have a great week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26290. That is so kind of you, Barbara. Zephyr is so delighted with her new ball!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26291. What s kind comment- thank you so much! Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  26292. I feel exactly the same about the bats. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26293. That sounds so exciting! Happy sailing!!!🌻🦋
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  26294. Super knowledge there! Thank you for that. 👍Take care 🦋🌻
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  26295. Thank you, Will. I am so pleased you liked the vlog!👍🌻🦋
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  26296. Peter, I hope you will be cruising soon too and don’t worry, that boat and dinghy won’t be there because they were mine! I will send you a 🍀 for luck. 🤞for good times ahead. Thank you for your comment and take care🦋🌻
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  26297. It was but sadly, it’s only a 48 hour mooring. Along this river, unless you moor wild, the moorings are mainly 48 hours.
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  26298. The people by the canal that day were so supportive. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26299. That’s so lovely to know. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week- take care 🌻🦋
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  26300. I am so sorry to hear that you are going through difficult times. Sending you happiness and mindfulness. Take care🌻🦋
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  26301. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  26302. She is a star! 🌟 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26303. It really is! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26304. That is so sweet of you- thank you so much. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  26305. That is very kind of you. I work incredibly hard at what I do and I was not very good at all this in the beginning. Also, I am actually very boring as i stare at wildlife for ages and don’t socialise much. Thank you so much though for your generous comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26306. That is so kind of you. I’m not really talented though; I just work really hard at getting better at making these videos and drawing; my early vlogs show how bad I was at it! Also, I’m really boring to be around as I stare at wildlife for ages and I don’t socialise much. Thank you so much for your kindness. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26307. That is a good idea; I’ll look out for one. 👍Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a great weekend 🦋🌻
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  26308. Hi Pete, I'm so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. I think that we might have had a head gasket issue for a while that we weren't aware about but that just kept getting worse and worse? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  26309. I can imagine how scary it must be up there with poor visibility and if it was wet too! I definitely chose the climbers route- by accident! 🤭Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  26310. I think Zephyr is slightly miffed that I cut her dental sticks in half now; it's since the vet said that she needed to lose weight.Charlie sounds like a character! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26311. Happy Easter to you too, Louise! Take care 🌻🦋🐣
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  26312. And you too, take care🌻🦋
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  26313. Hi Jack, definitely go to The Mughouse, it's such a unique pub! The Grand National winner of 2014 was trained very close to the pub as well and some of the horses there are beautiful. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  26314. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26315. That is such a lovely thing to say and I am over the moon to be your favourite canal boat channel. Thank you for watching each week. Have a wonderful New Year🦋🌻🥳
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  26316. You are so lucky to be so close to those marshes. It is a wildlife haven and watching the winter visitors arrive must be incredible! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  26317. Thank you so much for watching, Joy. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  26318. That is very kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  26319. This year, the towpaths have been so much better so there has been less mud. My arm is much better thank you so much for asking. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26320. 🤗🦋🌻
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  26321. It was a beautiful hike and well worth the effort. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  26322. Oh dear! I hope you feel better soon. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26323. Well guessed! I think those beetles are amazing! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26324. It wasn't a great shot as it was in the distance but it was definitely a buzzard. It was big and bulky and buzzardy.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  26325. Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  26326. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  26327. I do like a bit of hard work! 😁 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26328. No waders needed this time and we seem to be lucky with our prop so far. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26329. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I have watched Narrowboat Natterings before. They are a great couple to watch. Take care🦋🌻
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  26330. I adore rooks and all corvids, so I will make sure that I film them when I go past next time.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  26331. I know!🤗 I love that phrase. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  26332. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  26333. 🤗🐾🐾Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26334. Hi Michael, there certainly is a bumper crop of butterflies this year. It is so kind of you to say that you appreciate my hard work- I am so touched by that; it is such a pleasure making these videos and connecting with likeminded people, so thank you. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  26335. The canal- side could definitely be used a lot more effectively across the whole system, couldn't it? Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  26336. I’m so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26337. What great answers, Lewis. Thank you so much for entering the competition and for watching the vlogs. I would love to see a stork. When the herons fly up to their nests with twigs in their beaks and dangly legs, they really look like storks. Fingers crossed🤞that storks become common in our skies again. Take care🦋👍
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  26338. I totally get shivers and goosebumps when I find something exciting to observe in nature!🤩👍 Coco Pops were on my mind as soon as I researched about the job of the Iris Abbott boat.🤭 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26339. Thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26340. Thank you so much!😊 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  26341. 🤗 Thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26342. Oohh, you must email me your bridges artwork! I’d love to see them. Your wife is right about you being a gongoozler. The collective noun for them is a bank of gongoozlers! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  26343. 😂 I certainly did! Thank you for watching, Pete. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  26344. Insects are incredible aren’t they? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26345. It really has rained hasn't it?Thank you for your lovely comment, Jack. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  26346. Gary, that is such a kind thing to say, thank you so much! Wishing you a wonderful week.🌻🦋
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  26347. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26348. Super weekendu, uważajcie na siebie🌻🦋
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  26349. Hi Vanessa, thank you so much for watching one of the oldies and for your lovely comment too. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  26350. Such lovely sights and sounds! Thank you so much for watching. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  26351. Hi Jenny, thank you for your lovely comment. Our summer is over very quickly, but autumn is a beautiful season and I love watching the changes in colour and waiting for the migratory birds to arrive. I hope your summer treats you all kindly- slip, slap, slop! Sending you a gentle breeze 🌬 Have a wonderful week. Take care🦋🌻
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  26352. Hi Ruth, thank you so much for your kind comment about my uncle. I really appreciate it. I am glad that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a wonderful rest of the week. Take care🦋🌻
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  26353. How wonderful! Zephyr is a great name for a cat too. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26354. Thank you so much. 🤗 I always sit and think about my rhyming patterns for the week in the hope they reflect the mood so that is really lovely that you thought that. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26355. That’s so kind of you, Brian. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26356. Thank you so much for watching. The funny things with my fender is the flowers that grow are the same ones that line the towpaths so then they fit in with the landscape I suppose. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26357. That is a great idea but one for when I retire, I think! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  26358. Thank you so much, Karen! Take care 🦋🌻
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  26359. Thank you so much, Sandy and Ruski! Take care 🌻🦋
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  26360. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the music. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26361. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26362. What an entertaining and thoroughly delightful comment! It really made me chuckle. Thank you so much for taking the time to make it. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  26363. Hi Ann, it sounds like you have had some amazing adventures boating. That is an incredible amount of wildlife to have spotted too! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26364. Please can someone resend the memo!😂 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26365. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  26366. I am so pleased that you found me. I was travelling from Gloucester to Great Haywood. I visited Birmingham in the Autumn 2023 which was amazing.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy New Year! 🥳🌻🦋
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  26367. I would love to visit the Treacle Market. I just have to time it right now. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26368. James, you are very welcome. Have a lovely week. Take care🦋🌻
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  26369. Hi Lorraine, taking time to breathe is such a wise thing to do isn't it? I am so pleased that you enjoyed the start to your day.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  26370. You too! Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 Take care🌻🦋
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  26371. That’s very kind of you but I think I’m probably more stupid than brave!🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  26372. Hi Simon, I hope you are keeping well. It was so lovely to see Neil again with his little, cheeky face and antics! You are so right about this year flying by, but I do love autumn and all of the winter visitors that it brings! 🐦🐤. Thank you for your kind words about the Otter Spotter Cupboard, however now I think the otter looks a bit lost in the middle, so I am going to add some other animals and plants that I am keen to see. Enjoy the sunshine and have a super weekend!🌻🦋☀️😎
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  26373. What a kind comment. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  26374. It sounds beautiful!Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26375. Thank you so much for watching, Marjorie! Happy New Year to you. Take care 🌻🦋🥳
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  26376. Thank you for watching! Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  26377. Thank you so much 😊 What a lovely comment! 🤩 Take care 🌻🦋
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  26378. I’m so pleased that this vlog brought back all of those memories for you. It was a great place to visit and call home for a while. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  26379. Thank you so much, Bette!😊🐾🐾 Have a great weekend 🌻🦋
    1
  26380. Thank you so much for watching, Richard. Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  26381. 😊 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  26382. Grog Blossom is such a funny name; it sounds like something Tolkien would use! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26383. Thank you so much your kind words, Paul. I really appreciate them. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26384. That’s so kind of you- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  26385. Oh, I am so sorry that it made you feel like that, I really am. You must have a high level of emotional intelligence to feel concerned about the challenges that I faced when frozen in. Please let me put your mind at rest to tell you that having to think on my feet about getting basic supplies like wood, water and food makes me feel so alive and in touch with the present. It is one of the reasons that I don't live in a marina over the winter period, that would make it much easier, but it wouldn't offer me the same experience. Thank you so much for watching up to that point and for letting me know how it made you feel to. Have a super Friday and weekend ahead- take care🌻🦋
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  26386. 😂🐾🐾💤Thank you for watching. Have a great week, take care🌻🦋
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  26387. What a lovely comment- thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  26388. That is so kind of you.Thank you for your lovely comment.Merry Christmas and happy new year! Take care🌻🦋🎄
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  26389. What a kind comment! Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26390. Hi John, thank you so much for visiting my shop, but I sold out today. I'll have more stock in the next couple of weeks. Take care🦋🌻
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  26391. Thank you so much, Ann! I promise to eat my greens. 🤗 Take care 🦋🌻
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  26392. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  26393. How wonderful to sit and watch so many birds, William! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26394. 🤩 wow! I’ll see if I’ve got time to pop in. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  26395. I’m delighted that you enjoy the vlogs! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26396. Thank you so much, Nigel for another lovely comment. I really appreciate it. I am really looking forward to exploring Lincoln. Have a great rest of the weekend and week ahead. Take care🌻🦋
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  26397. I am so pleased that you like the music. Thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26398. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it, Titus! Have a wonderful week. Take care🦋🌻
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  26399. We don’t often leave the boat like that but the area felt very safe with the exception of the aliens that is! 👽 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26400. Your teaching sounds so varied and exciting to cover such a wide age range. At first, I thought I would really miss being in a classroom but I thoroughly enjoy teaching my pupils online. Thank you for your comment. Happy teaching!🦋🌻
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  26401. It looks like we’re both going to have to read Kes again as I can’t remember the ending either! 🙈 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26402. Thank you so much, Alan! Happy New Year to you, take care🌻🦋🥳
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  26403. She really is! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🐾🐾🦋
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  26404. That is so kind of you- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  26405. That is such a kind comment, Jacqueline- thank you so much. The Inland Waterways are working really hard trying to get the legislation changed and I will keep pushing for as long as it takes to support them with that too. Why a fuel that is better for the engine and the environment as well as our own health is not available and affordable is crazy. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  26406. Thank you so much for the reading tips. I will look forward to catching up with those books. Louise May Alcotts is one of my all time favourite authors with her Little Women and Little Men books. Take care🦋🌻
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  26407. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26408. Mr M won't appear on the vlog as his work's code of conduct doesn't permit any sort of social media presence.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy New Year! 🥳🌻🦋
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  26409. The lifeboat sounds amazing! 🤩 It seems that you have boating in your blood? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26410. That is very kind of you! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26411. 😄 It’s lovely to know that you’re still watching. Enjoy your week 🦋🌻👍
    1
  26412. The cuckoo call is wonderful isn’t it! 🤩Unless you’re a small bird with a nest of little eggs.😱Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26413. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26414. The weather has been wild Mr NB Will! The thing about car boot sales is you can find a valuable treasure there and that is what your channel is! 🤩 Thank you for your loyalty comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26415. Lovely comment not loyalty 🙈
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  26416. That’s so kind of you, Tony. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26417. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  26418. Hi Nigel, yes please to some dry weather for a while! 🤞 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  26419. Is it something you can do too? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26420. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26421. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻
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  26422. Thank you so much for your kindness, Terence. The kettle whistle is always so reassuring to me as it means a hearty cup of tea and a plate of biscuits are following close behind it.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  26423. That is such a lovely thing to say, Jean-Louis. I just walk very, very slowly to see it all. Thank you for your kindness. Have a sunny weekend!🌻🦋🌞
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  26424. Thank you for taking the time to catch up on the vlogs. Nature is a daily amazement for me too. Have a wonderful week 🦋🌻👍
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  26425. I agree with you, but I'm not sure why that is? Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  26426. That’s so kind of you. I’m so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26427. Thank you ,Algernon! Fingers crossed for the launch as I have never rowed in my life before! Merry Christmas and stay safe 🌻🦋
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  26428. I have grown rather fond of my kettle and its rather peculiar vocal range which starts way before boiling point and continues after the gas is turned off!🫖🎶🎶🎶 Thank you for your comment and have a sunny weekend!🦋🌻🌞
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  26429. You are so welcome, Clive. 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 Take care🌻🦋
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  26430. Isn’t it! Nor can I! 🤩Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26431. Nie ma za co. Dziękuję bardzo za twój piękny komentarz. Uważaj🦋🌻
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  26432. 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you! 🌻🦋
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  26433. That is so kind of you. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  26434. Hi Mychal, thank you so much for such a thoughtful comment. I really enjoy making the vlogs and it is such a pleasure to read a comment like yours at the end of it. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  26435. Welcome aboard and thank you so much for subscribing! How wonderful that you paint nature. It is such a calming thing to look closely at something from our incredible wildlife and recreate it as art. Have a great rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  26436. Thank you for revisiting, Nanci! Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26437. Hi Beverley, I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs; well done to your Dad for getting you into bird watching too- it is a hobby that is good for your soul. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26438. I have my fingers crossed for Jason too! I am so pleased that you like the siskins, Sue.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  26439. 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 🦋🌻
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  26440. Hi Michael, I hope you are okay? Wishing you the best in health and happiness. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26441. I know what you mean. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26442. What a wonderful time of year to be going! Have a super time. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26443. I am so pleased that this vlog brought back those happy memories for you- thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  26444. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26445. It is a stunning canal and I absolutely love it!💚 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  26446. That is so true, Bette!🦊 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  26447. It was a great place to visit to admire the views. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26448. Thank you so much. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26449. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  26450. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  26451. That is very kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
    1
  26452. You can feel it right away can’t you! Good air makes you feel like you have so much more energy. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26453. What a special memory, Elizabeth and how wonderful that you made food for the birds with your mum. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  26454. Whoops! 😬 Sorry about that. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  26455. 😂 One where they know how to finish an engine repair hopefully!🤞 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  26456. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26457. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment.🤗 As for the drivers, I just think that it is funny that I got more wet walking by a road than I do on the canal!🤭 Have a super weekend🦋🌻
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  26458. 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26459. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  26460. Oohh, I love the sound of that book title, Margaret! 🤩Thank you so much for your lovely comment Take care🌻🦋
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  26461. My Etsy shop is themindfulnarrowboat.Etsy.com and at the moment my 2022 book is in stock and next week I hope to have my 2023 book there too. Thank you for your interest. Take care🦋🌻
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  26462. That is so kind of you, Victoria. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  26463. Good question! My attempts at making bread in it were so bad that my husband decided to sell it!😂 I think it was a wise choice 😂😂😂 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26464. It outperforms fossil diesel in my opinion.Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26465. Thank you so much for subscribing- welcome to the channel! Take care 🦋🌻
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  26466. Exactly right! 👍👍 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26467. Let’s hope we both see them then! 🤞Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26468. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  26469. I agree; it's a hygge kind of thing, isn't it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26470. Hi Charlie, that is so kind of you- thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  26471. It was a lovely stop! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26472. It's so handy!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  26473. Martin, that is such a kind and lovely thing to say. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  26474. That is such a kind comment, thank you so much.😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  26475. Thank you so much, Mark! Take care 🦋🌻
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  26476. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend 🌻🦋
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  26477. That is so kind of you- thank you so much. I really appreciate it. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  26478. I use a Panasonic Lumix 2000.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26479. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  26480. Merry Christmas to you and your family too! Take care 🎄🌻🦋
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  26481. AG was incredible out there!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26482. I travel with my husband. He can’t be in the vlogs due to his work’s strict code of conduct about social media. Thank you for your watching, take care🌻🦋
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  26483. Thank you so much☺️ That is such a lovely comment, Cat! Have a great rest of the weekend and week ahead. Take care🦋🌻
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  26484. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  26485. It happens like that sometimes but the good days far outweigh the bad ones. Take care🌻🦋
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  26486. Your comment really made me chuckle! What a great way to navigate in life.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  26487. You’re right but because the boat is moored at a drop, I can’t reach them safely to clear the snow at the moment. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26488. Thank you so much.Take care 🌻🦋
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  26489. Hi Russell, how exciting that the thumbs behaved like that- thank you for hitting the thumbs up- but I have no idea why it flashed and lit up?🫤🤔 I am so pleased that you enjoyed the bunnies and Zephyr with her stick. Have a super rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
    1
  26490. Shirley, you are so lovely and I really appreciate your kind comments.🤗🤗 That was the first time that I had seen a live Great Crested Newt too and I was struck by how beautiful it was with the tiny, sparkles on its body. Such a special creature! I agree with you about the helmsman course; I wish that I had done one and I bet if I did it now, I would still learn a lot that I don't know. Have a wonderful weekend, take care.🌻🦋
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  26491. Really? Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26492. Thank you so much 😊 . Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26493. So beautiful and clever!🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26494. You are very welcome! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  26495. What amazing memories of the winter of ‘63! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26496. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the videos. Thank you so much for watching them. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26497. I really need to put my vlogs all in order; I started to do that but I keep forgetting to organise the vlogs each week. 🙈Thank you so much for watching 😊 Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26498. What a super lovely comment, Shirley 🤗🤗 thank you so much.😊 It is great to know that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a super rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  26499. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  26500. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26501. You are so welcome. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  26502. Well now that is just wonderful that my vlog makes you smile and then you make others smile. I love this comment🤗 Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  26503. In the south, you are less likely to have ice on the canals and the Llangollen has flowing water and is less prone to ice but where I am going this year; I will have to tackle icy conditions. My favourite tea is Masala Chai. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26504. Hello lovely Jenny, I hope you are well. I am so sorry on behalf of those that did not make your athletes feel welcome. It is so embarrassing when some of our spectators behave that way. I can’t believe that I left off the swallow’s tail! Poor thing! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful rest of the week. Take care🦋🌻
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  26505. I did go to Brisbane and I was there for about three months. Why do you ask?
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  26506. Thank you for your lovely comment, Michael. I have only seen 1or 2 peacocks and red admirals but I think it might be because we are about three weeks behind in our summer this year? You might recognise a few river spots in the next vlog! Take care🦋🌻
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  26507. It really is! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26508. I can't remember what I said in this vlog but Stoke is a place in Staffordshire or a way to prompt the fire to restart,. I'm not sure this will help, but thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  26509. Hi Ann, that is so kind of you- thank you so much! Sadly, I ate all my biscuit supply before journal writing day.🤭 Take care 🌻🦋
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  26510. She melts mine too! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26511. Thank goodness! Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  26512. I will probably have to do that; thank you for the advice. Enjoy the rest of your week, take care🌻🦋
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  26513. What a beautiful name for a dog! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26514. Hi Magnus, well it was so lovely to start receiving your comments and you have helped me improve the channel with the additions of maps now, so I am very grateful for that. Thank you for your lovely comment. Happy New Year!🌻🦋🥳
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  26515. You are allowed to stay. All dangerous weather conditions permit you to stay until it’s safe. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26516. I’m so pleased that you enjoy the channel. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26517. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26518. Hi Anthony, thank you so much for your lovely comment. 😊 I am still looking out for a thatch roof and roses to film. I am glad you enjoyed the bread making although you must be relieved that you didn't have to taste it!🍞🤣 Have a wonderful rest of the weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  26519. I think you would cope perfectly having managed through those difficult days in the freezing conditions. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26520. It’s very blowy isn’t it? Well done for securely mooring. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26521. Dear Lydia, I am so, so sorry to hear that your mum died seven weeks ago. It is so normal to be feeling numb as it is still so recent. I am pleased that my vlog helped you. I have found so many little messages and signs in nature that remind me of my friend which is keeping her very much alive for me at the moment. I hope walks outside will do the same for you too. Sending you my best wishes and big hugs. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  26522. I have never found out what the film was, but finding those snails still makes me smile today!🐌🐌🐌🐌🐌🐌🐌
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  26523. Thank you so much, Timothy☺️ Take care🦋🌻
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  26524. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26525. Thank you Simon, for your great feedback. Sorry about the date, but well done for spotting it! I read that if you start feeding birds, they will come back to the same place for food and if you move around, this is energy that they would have wasted. I might be wrong though! Have a lovely weekend and week ahead!🌻🦋
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  26526. It is a beautiful place isn't it?Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26527. Thank you so much for your support, Lionel. I am hoping to sell the new book in January. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26528. Good fact, Nige. I forgot to mention that! 🙈Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  26529. Hello, John! I hope you are both well and enjoying your spring so far? I can't quite believe the subs either!!!🤩 I am very grateful though and to you for your encouragement from the start. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26530. It is a beautiful city to visit and moor your boat for a week. I loved it. Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  26531. It is a wonderful place to visit isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  26532. Merry Christmas to you too, Charlie! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  26533. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26534. You too. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26535. How amazing to have spent your childhood near Little Venice! Thank you so much for watching the vlogs; I am so glad that you are enjoying them. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  26536. Let is wish the swallows a safe journey back. Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Take care 🦋🌻
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  26537. How special that you are all back together after 20 years. Have a wonderful time and relish every minute of it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26538. Thank you so much!😊 It is so lovely to know you are enjoying the videos. Take care🦋🌻🤗
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  26539. That is so kind of you, Jan. I have a question for you, boaters keep telling me not to moor in Hanley Park; it looks so pretty there, would you moor there? As a local, I think you might be able to help me with this. Take care🌻🦋
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  26540. That is such a kind comment- thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26541. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26542. 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 🦋🌻
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  26543. Thank you so much! Wishing you a great year too! Take care 🦋🌻
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  26544. That’s so kind of you, Vicky! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  26545. Thank you for finding my channel. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26546. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  26547. Thank you so much, Nigel! I’m looking forward to exploring the rest of this canal. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26548. Good question, I have just added that information now. There are 90 pages as I have included an introduction and hand drawn map of the year's journey. There are 88 pages with a poem on one side and sketches on the other, although I do have sketches on the poem sides as well. It is an exact copy of 2022's journal. Thank you so much for your comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  26549. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  26550. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26551. I know! I can’t imagine how everybody coped with three months of freezing conditions! 🥶Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26552. I feel very lucky to be having this opportunity.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  26553. 😂 Good job that I stopped singing it as my voice is painful to listen to!Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26554. Thank you so much, Lucille- that is so kind of you. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  26555. Good question; narrowboats take a lot of knocks and scrapes but the steel hulls and blacking keeps them protected. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26556. Thank you so much. It is so good of you to offer this advice. The quote for the panel is £1400, so to know that we should get a second opinion is going to really help. So well done, it certainly wasn’t too late and I’m glad you commented when you did! 👍🌻🦋
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  26557. Thank you so much, Helen! Take care 🦋🌻
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  26558. It’s a great series! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26559. The dry, cold days have been so welcome! 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26560. Thank you so much, William- that is so kind of you! Take care 🦋🌻
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  26561. Hopefully, next winter we'll be up near Kingston upon Hull. Thank you for your comment. Happy New Year! 🥳🌻🦋
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  26562. I thought that people might think that I meant that they were learning from my vlog and that sounds big headed. I actually meant that I love learning about the discoveries that I was making as I cruised the waterways. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  26563. Thank you so much for watching the oldies. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  26564. I use Derwent Watercolour pencils and they are lovely to work with, Sally.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  26565. Welcome aboard, Savage Media! Thank you for watching. Have a great week.🌻🦋
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  26566. Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year 🥳 Take care 🌻🦋
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  26567. It is so beautiful when it snows isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26568. Thank you so much! 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26569. It is a pleasure to make these videos. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26570. Hi Trevor, thank you for your lovely comment. The murmurations happen for several reasons and I’m sure there are even more than we know of too. As well as keeping warm, they do it to keep safe from predators and to exchange information with each other. It’s miraculous isn’t it? 🤩 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26571. They use all of that salt as road grit in the winter. It’s a lot of salt isn’t it? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26572. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26573. 😂😂😂How did you guess! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26574. I hope you have read my earlier response to your comment? I am so faithful to my husband which is why I go out of my way to protect him in the job that he does by maintaining his right to privacy and he supports me in being able to have this channel which means so much to me. That is a beautiful relationship- balanced, equal and fair. A relationship which I feel blessed to have. I wish the same for you too. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26575. Yep! Thank goodness we had help! Thank you for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  26576. I’m so pleased that you got it and you like it. Thank you so much for buying it. Have a fab Friday, take care 🦋🌻
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  26577. I'll let you know when I know more. Thank you so much for your interest. Have a great weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  26578. I’ll check that out👍 Thank you very much. Take care🦋🌻
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  26579. Thank you so much 😊 My dog is my best buddy x Take care 🌻🦋
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  26580. It will be lovely to have a gentler cruise next week though!🤞 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  26581. Hi Michael, thank you for your comment. Your question involves a long answer, so here it goes( you might need to get a cup of tea!): Zephyr, my pup wouldn't fit in the canoe; so we sold it and bought the boat in this vlog called a Stowaway, but Zephyr did not like that one as it was still a bit small for her to relax in, so we sold that one and bought a Sea Hopper Konder which features in later vlogs like Deceit on the Little Ouse. She likes this, but it is bigger and takes up a lot of roof space, so over winter, we keep it in storage. I have seen lots of dogs, happily fit in kayaks and they are much lighter and easier to store on a boat, so that might work well for you. Good luck with your boat hunting! Take care🌻🦋
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  26582. Thank you so much for your comment. I didn't know that.👍⭐️ I know that my engine ran well on HVO though. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  26583. Hi Nicola, hello all the way to Brisbane; I have family in the South East of Brisbane and it is beautiful there! I thought that about the emus too as we have had some very cold snaps this year so far!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  26584. You absolutely can't beat a good cuppa but it is essential that it has a pile of biscuits with it too! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  26585. I should have done that; it would have been much easier.Thank you for your comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  26586. Hi Joy, I hope you are well? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26587. Zephyr is like a fish. 😂🐾🐾 Take care 🦋🌻
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  26588. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. You were both such a great help at the lock. I am visiting family this week which is why I wasn’t at my boat. Have a super Sunday, take care🦋🌻
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  26589. I don't think there are any figures that I am aware of about the incomes of boat dwellers? You have really lived through tough times and you are proof of how having the option of a boat as a home can be vital. Thank you so much for sharing your story, it reminds me to make a greater effort in looking out for other boaters, especially as we come into the winter. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  26590. Thank you so much, James. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26591. It's great to know that you are fascinated by the canals and narrowboats, Yvonne; they are such interesting places that lead to all sorts of little villages that I would never have visited until now. Thank you so much for watching and commenting all the way from Canada! Take care🦋🌻
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  26592. Happy birthday to your son! Thank you for watching the old vlogs. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26593. The peregrine feeds itself on the pigeons. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26594. It's great to know that you enjoyed the journey. Thank you so much for watching and commenting, take care🌻🦋
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  26595. It is so lovely when it rains and you hear it on the boat roof!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26596. Thank you so much, Nigel for your lovely comment. I am feeling much better now.👍 Enjoy your weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  26597. Hi Jan, when we get up to York, we are hoping to do lots of rambles. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26598. Thank you so much, Sue🤗 Leamington Spa is such a pretty place and I’ll be back one day, looking out for the Bird Man. Take care🌻🦋
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  26599. Well spotted; I need to replace that one. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26600. Hello- how are you? It’s lovely to have you back. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26601. Congratulations! 🦋🌻
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  26602. I think that is the perfect name for them. Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Take care 🦋🌻
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  26603. I do have lead so that is really good advice- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  26604. I was so mesmerised by it.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26605. I am so pleased that you really enjoyed the vlog. Have a great weekend, Michael🌻🦋
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  26606. Wow!🤩 thank you ☺️ 🦋🌻
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  26607. Welcome aboard, Amy! Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. too😊 Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  26608. That is so kind of you!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  26609. I will have to do something about the Brontë sisters! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26610. You have the completely right attitude to dealing with situations that are out of your control. I wish you happiness and mindfulness as you go about making the most of each day. Thank you so much for your kindness too. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26611. I can totally see why they would frighten you as a kind- they are huge aren't they? Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you. Take care 🌻🦋🥳
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  26612. You'll have to let me know if your ancestors came from Shirley- that would be amazing!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  26613. I’m honoured to be on your watchlist along with the motorcycle videos! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  26614. A lot of kittens were being had in that lock then because I was having them too! 😂😂😂 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26615. She is so good! 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26616. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  26617. Thank you so much ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  26618. I’m so glad that you enjoyed it and felt part of the journey too. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26619. Thank you so much, Sue! That is so kind of you. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  26620. I buy all of my clothes secondhand. I even bought my wedding dress from St Francis Hospice and then donated it back to them again. I love the idea of recycling clothes and the money going to charity too. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26621. It is so lovely to know that NOSW brought you here. Thank you so much for joining the journey. Have a great weekend🌻🦋
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  26622. That’s so kind of you. I really appreciate that. I don’t ask people to subscribe or like because I want viewers to watch and think that nothing is expected of them. I know it sounds silly but if anyone wants to subscribe and like then they’ve done it purely because they wanted to. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26623. Very true and I love it!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26624. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year, Jayne!🥳 🌻🦋
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  26625. No parking ticket luckily! 😅 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26626. Just this evening, but I hope to have some more in stock next week. Thank you for your interest. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  26627. When we passed the boats, it was in the iceless patches. Hopefully, you will have read my previous response to your comment to understand why we had to move Mark. Have a wonderful weekend🌻🦋
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  26628. Oh I am so grateful for dogs and ducks too!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  26629. Great advice- 👍 This canal has so much to explore. 🤩Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  26630. Hi Vanessa, a new chimney might have cost about £70-£80 so you can see why I was over the moon with my bargain! Take care🌻🦋
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  26631. Thank you so much! 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26632. Hi Suzanne, thank you so much for your lovely comment and for subscribing too. Take care🦋🌻
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  26633. Have a wonderful break, Dianne. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26634. Thank you!☺️ Take care🦋🌻
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  26635. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. They are an absolute pleasure to make. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26636. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  26637. I have just looked Clare Walker Leslie up and I will try and get a copy of one of her books on Amazon now. Thank you so much for sharing that with me. I recently borrowed my mother-in-laws copy of the Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady by Edith Holden which I absolutely adore. I think perhaps you should start a journal too, Jenny? Take care🦋🌻
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  26638. I hope you are feeling better now? I think a balance sheet is a wonderful idea. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26639. Basset Hounds are such beautiful dogs aren't they?Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Take care🦋🌻🎄
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  26640. Well what a story this was to read with some pain that I can relate to and other pain that I can only imagine! I was relieved to hear that you made it to the pub though- every story is so much better if it has a happy ending like that! Thank you for your comment, take care...of barbed wire!😂🦋🌻
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  26641. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  26642. I can’t wait to explore beautiful York. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26643. The old school engineering is mind boggling isn’t it! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26644. That is so kind of you! 😊 Thank you so much. Have a super Sunday and great week ahead. Take care🦋🌻
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  26645. What a kind comment. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  26646. That is so kind of you; I really appreciate it. I sell my journals in my Etsy shop: themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com Take care 🦋🌻
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  26647. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻😊
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  26648. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog, Pamela and seeing a place that you know well too.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  26649. Thank you for your lovely comment, Jim. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  26650. I thought that too!Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  26651. Congratulations to your husband! 🍾 I would love to draw the goat and donkeys though. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26652. The blue skies and frosts that we have been having this last two days are absolutely stunning and is the best of winter in my opinion.Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too, Billy. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26653. It must have been a gorgeous place to sit as a little girl and fish for sticklebacks. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26654. It must have been a gorgeous place to sit as a little girl and fish for sticklebacks. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26655. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  26656. Thank you Simon for such lovely comments! It did look like the other boat was slightly more centre in the footage, but I’m not sure as it all happened suddenly. The gentleman on the other boat was very friendly and there was no harm caused other than to my nervous system!🤣 I’m glad you like the singing birds. It is so exciting to catch them on film whilst in song. Have a great week too!🦋🌻🍄🍄
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  26657. I’m not sure it will let you do that but I will try it next lock. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26658. Mr M was a hero on the waves too! Alice Grace was incredible to cope with those winds and Zephyr was keen to get to land and find stick! 😂🐾🐾 Thank you for watching Sandy and Ruski. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26659. Poor rabbits! 🥲Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26660. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  26661. What a kind comment! Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  26662. Hi Paul, thank you for your lovely comment. Thankfully, we are moving again. Have a super rest of the weekend and week ahead 🌻🦋
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  26663. Great idea! Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  26664. You are so welcome, Robin. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26665. I hope you have a calmer week next week. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26666. It really is beautiful this time of year. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26667. I think you are right. Others have said the same this week. I’m sure it said that in my guide book. 🙈 What am I like! 🤪 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26668. I agree with you about the cones! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful week take care🦋🌻
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  26669. I’m so pleased that you are happy with the lifestyle that you have chosen. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  26670. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26671. 🤗⭐️🙏
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  26672. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Have a great week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26673. That’s so kind of you. I think it’s wonderful that you are drawing. I use Derwent watercolour pencils. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week- take care 🌻🦋
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  26674. You too, Barry and Cathy! Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
    1
  26675. Your Arctic Blast is much more severe than ours here, so I hope you are all okay? I am so pleased that you enjoy the seasonal changes in the vlogs; it is one of the things that I love about narrowboating as it really connects you to the outside all the time. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  26676. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  26677. It does make for a lush landscape- you're right! I hope you enjoy the rest of your stay here.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26678. Thank you for your kindness.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  26679. Great tip! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26680. Thank you so much, Peter! Take care🌻🦋
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  26681. Hi Steve, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I shall have to look that YouTube channel up, of the girl and her kestrel; it sounds beautiful. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a wonderful weekend and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  26682. You are so kind, Jan🤗 Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  26683. How lovely to hear that you are becoming a fan of the vlogs!😊 I really enjoy filming and making them as there is nothing that I like more than spending time in nature. Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  26684. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26685. My husband works away so I am by myself with my dog for a big part of the week each week. I do all of my own camera work as my husband has his own job which is very full on and busy. This aside, even if you are with someone, narrowboating can be isolating as you are often a long way from family and friends. It is a wonderful life though and I wouldn’t change it for the world. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26686. Zephyr definitely makes gardening an adventure!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  26687. Thank you so much! Take care 🌻🦋
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  26688. Aw, mulled wine- what a lovely idea, I wish that I had thought of that! Thank you so much for your kindness. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  26689. I don’t think the barge could see because the tree was in the way? Thank you so much for watching 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26690. Thank you so much, Ann! 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  26691. I bought mine in a charity shop, but have you seen if Stoke potteries make something similar that they can ship to the US? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26692. That’s so kind of you, Rosinah. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26693. Brilliant! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26694. How wonderful to see so many otters! 🤩 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26695. Thank you so much!🤗 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  26696. Thank you so much for such a kind comment, Liz. I really appreciate it. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26697. I recommend it!Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26698. It must be so difficult for the pub landlord there. Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  26699. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26700. I bet your bread smelt wonderful in the boat! Stay safe and warm. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26701. That is so kind of you! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26702. It really is a super marina!Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26703. 👍 Thank you for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  26704. I agree with you. I hope you get your dream of living afloat. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26705. That is a good idea, but you'll need to ask Jason. Thank you so much for watching.Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  26706. I aim to do the Leeds and Liverpool too. I want to see all of them system. Thank you for your comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  26707. I am and I can’t wait! 🤩 Thank you for watching. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26708. You are really welcome! Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  26709. Thank you so much, Maureen! Take care🦋🌻
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  26710. It makes me feel so happy to know that the vlog made you feel all warm inside. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  26711. The March hare is such a wonderful idea and I wish I had thought about that before, but I have started my new design already; so clever to think about Alice in Wonderland and my boat! I'm going to have to read that book again now. Have a great Friday!🌻🦋
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  26712. I am amazed that the parakeets have spread so far! It will be interesting to watch if they start to impact on local wildlife but so far they don’t seem to be causing problems.🤞🐦
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  26713. Consall Forge Potteries and the potter is called Nick.Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26714. Thank you so much, Brad.Take care 🦋🌻
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  26715. Oh Sandy, I hope your breathing is better? Have you got an air filter? I totally recommend getting one as my Mum bought me one for my birthday and it really helps with my asthma. Get well soon x Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super 2024- take care🦋🌻
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  26716. The house was beautiful wasn’t it? Thank you so much for your lovely comment 🤗 Have a super weekend 🌻🦋
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  26717. Crazy!🤪 😂Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26718. Thank you so much, Robin! Take care 🌻🦋
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  26719. It was trying to get into the locks. When the wind blows a narrowboat, it is impossible to drive it properly isn't it?Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26720. I think you are right about the hare and our industry. Thank you for commenting!🦋🌻👍
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  26721. Thank you so much, Malcolm and Sheila! That is so kind of you 🤗 Take care 🦋🌻
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  26722. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  26723. See you Friday if you can make it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  26724. That’s so kind of you, Tessa. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26725. Maybe one day you can return and have a narrowboat holiday? The cones are bugles; I forgot I had those with tea! Yum😋 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26726. I’m so pleased that you feel reconnected to your roots. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26727. How wonderful, Jane and so lovely that you took time to notice the ballet in the sky. Thank you so much for your super comment. Have a great weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  26728. What a beautiful comment, Wayne and so kind of you! Thank you so much. I really appreciate your words. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26729. I love that name for the Coal Tit.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  26730. Definitely! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26731. Thank you so much, Maurice. It's all fixed now, fortunately. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26732. Ohhh, I love that phrase! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Have a great weekend 🌻🦋
    1
  26733. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for watching my vlog several times. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
    1
  26734. I bought it in a secondhand shop in Manchester. It’s a reworked vintage coat. It jumped out at me! 😀 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26735. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for watching 😊 Have a super weekend, Take care 🦋🌻
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  26736. It was exciting and relaxing at the end when I put the kettle on!😂 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  26737. Thank you so much, Frances!😊 Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  26738. I'm not sure, but thank you for your concern. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  26739. That’s so kind of you, Arthur! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  26740. That’s a really interesting point. I know that urban foxes look paler than rural foxes. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  26741. I’m so pleased you enjoyed it. This poem was inspired by my daughter leaving. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  26742. Hi Carl, I am sorry that you have not had any luck buying one of my journals yet. I have been stocking the shop on Thursdays with my 2024 journals and I will do the same this week on Thursday too. My 2023 and 2022 will be out again in March. Thank you so much for watching my vlog. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  26743. She was so determined to go in! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
    1
  26744. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. I am so glad that you and Spud are watching. Take care🦋🌻🐾🐾
    1
  26745. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am so glad that you found the vlog a gentle watch. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
    1
  26746. That is so kind of you, Wendy. Thank you so much. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  26747. Hi Stephen ,thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  26748. Hi Sue, I am back and vlogging again now. It was a super break but I am glad to be back again. I hope you have been enjoying the sunshine? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  26749. Sorry about the spiders but the nursery spider female is such a wonderful mother that I had to put them in my book. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
    1
  26750. I saw that- thank you so much. I will read it and get back to you when I can.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26751. 🌻🦋👍🤩
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  26752. Thank you for your lovely comment, Cas! Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26753. That’s so generous of you- thank you so much 😊 I really appreciate it. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  26754. Thank you so much, Duke Nails! Enjoy the rest of your week.🌻🦋
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  26755. That is just lovely to hear! Thank you for taking the time to comment. I really appreciate it. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26756. I looked that up too after I heard that there were lots of ticks at Lyme Park, but it is named after a place in the states where the first outbreak was. The Burwell Lode and Wicken Fen are gorgeous too; I watched the Konik ponies from my mooring spot at Burwell Lode.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26757. You are very welcome! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
    1
  26758. It was a lot of hard work but so worth it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26759. I think about that floating seed such a lot and my friend every day. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  26760. That is such a lovely thing to say, Jack. Thank you so much 😊 Take care🦋🌻
    1
  26761. Do I? I didn't realise I did that! Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
    1
  26762. Hi Anne, what a wonderful idea to collect wildlife drawings! That is such a kind request but I only sell my books as I just don't get anytime to do commissions anymore.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  26763. To be honest, it was hard to see who hit who. I was just relieved that there weren’t any more boats coming our way! Have a great week!🌻🦋
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  26764. When I was in Consall Forge on the Caldon Canal, I went to the pottery there and filmed it then bought the cup then. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26765. You are so kind, Lionel. Thank you so much for sharing my channel too. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26766. 😂 Of course! 👍😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  26767. I can totally understand how the idea of some cool drizzly rain might be appealing to you. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  26768. You are so kind, Carol! Thank you.🤗🌻🦋
    1
  26769. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week- take care 🌻🦋
    1
  26770. It is such a special gift isn’t it? Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26771. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed this poem.Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26772. It’s a wonderful clock isn’t it! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  26773. That is such a kind comment- thank you so much! Your dog sounds like a wonderful character 🐾🐾💚 Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  26774. That is so kind you! I am really pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
    1
  26775. Thank you so much, Lucille. That’s so kind of you. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  26776. What a kind comment, Lizzy! 🤗 Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  26777. I am so pleased that this brought back boating memories for you. Molly sounds adorable!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  26778. 🦢🦢😂 It's like buses, you wait ages for one to come along and then suddenly they all come at once! Hope you had a good sleep, Jenny. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  26779. That is so good to hear! Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
    1
  26780. Thank you so much for all of your support, John! I can't quite believe the channel has 4,000 subscribers and what an utterly lovely bunch of subscribers they are! Your poem has just made my day.😊 Have a super rest of the week. 🥳🌻🌻🦋🦋
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  26781. Wasn’t Little Owl beautiful!😍 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26782. 🙀 It was scary but it’s nice and calm now. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26783. There are more accessible boats on the water now and devices like remote control to manoeuvre a boat in a lock but the system needs much more adapting for day to day use. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26784. 😂 Thank you for ducking! Take care 🌻🦋
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  26785. Hi Christine, it was such a heartfelt film and I loved it! The fried green tomatoes sound delicious where you are; I think that I'm going to start doing that every year now. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  26786. It is spectacular at the moment. What a beautiful county! 🥰Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care 🦋🌻
    1
  26787. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
    1
  26788. Hi Lacy, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I have tried, Zephyr with coats in the past and she doesn't like them as she likes to run through the woods and past trees and they get caught and restrict her slightly, but I will try her again as it is particularly cold at the moment. Thank you for your guess. I will let you know if you were right next week. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋🐷🐴🐾🐾
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  26789. Thank you so much for your kindness. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26790. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26791. Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year, Eileen! 🥳 🌻🦋
    1
  26792. I know, you are so right. I wish that I had now! 👍Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  26793. 🦇🦇🦇🦇🦋🌻
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  26794. 😂
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  26795. I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs each week- thank you so much for watching them. I used to be a teacher for 20 years and then a head teacher for a further 5 years. I loved my job, but I prefer the lifestyle that I have now. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
    1
  26796. For me the elephant hawk moth caterpillar was something that I have wanted to see and have never seen until that moment. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  26797. Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
    1
  26798. Thank you so much for your kind words, Russell. Have a great weekend.🌻🦋
    1
  26799. That is so kind of you, Robert. I absolutely love this canal! The pancake was delicious, but I'm back to biscuits next week. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  26800. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog- thank you so much, James! Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  26801. Thank you so much for such a kind comment.Take care 🦋🌻
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  26802. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋 Happy New Year! 🥳
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  26803. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  26804. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26805. That is so kind of you. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26806. Spelt right! 👍🤩 That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  26807. Thank you so much for your lovely comment- that is so kind of you. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  26808. Thank you so much, Ann. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26809. 😂👍Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  26810. 😂 I can imagine what that scenario with your border collie looked like! 🐾🐾😂Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26811. Thank you so much, Carol. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26812. 🐾🐾🌻🦋
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  26813. It is only cold when you let the fire go out, so don't let the winter put you off getting a narrowboat!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26814. Thank you so much, Stephen! Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26815. It is iron oxide that leaked into the canal from the rock. Some think that this happened after the tunnel was built. It doesn't do any harm apparently? Thank you for watching, Vanessa. Take care🌻🦋
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  26816. I’m so pleased you find them relaxing. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26817. Great advice!👍Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Take care🦋🌻🎄
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  26818. So many aches and pains but it was really worth it! Take care both of you and thank you for watching 🦋🌻
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  26819. I’ll remember that next time- thank you👍 Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  26820. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  26821. I am. They are great pencils! Take care🦋🌻
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  26822. That is so kind of you!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26823. Hi Sue, that is so kind of you; I did have to rub out lots of errors as I drew that cow, so it's a good job that I did it on time lapse as the vlog would have gone on for hours!😂Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  26824. You are welcome. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26825. Thank you so much- you are so right! Take care 🌻🦋
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  26826. 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 🦋🌻
    1
  26827. I will be there one day soon, Lozzy! Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you. Take care 🌻🦋🥳
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  26828. Two boats! I bet they have different personalities didn’t they? Every boat is unique 😍 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26829. I thought the boat was grounded too! 😱 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26830. It was stunning to see. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a fab Friday, take care🌻🦋
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  26831. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  26832. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  26833. Thank you so much, Tim and Carol! Have a super 2024- take care🌻🦋
    1
  26834. Glad to hear that your bees are all snug and warm. 🐝 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  26835. I move all around the boat with my camera. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26836. Let’s hope for some sunshine and warmth! Thank you so much for watching 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  26837. It is called The Pearson's Guide; they are great little books.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26838. It is a great place, Mario- I totally agree! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  26839. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment, Sally. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  26840. That sounds really interesting; I'll have to look into that. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  26841. I’m so pleased that you are both enjoying the vlogs. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  26842. I’m so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26843. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  26844. You’re so welcome. 🤗 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26845. I’m so pleased that you are finding the vlogs peaceful, Faith. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26846. Hi Mastercraft, thank you so much for your lovely comment. It was my first snail dive experience too and I was mesmerised! I thought the fish might have been carp and I spent ages trying to identify them as I am not great with my fish ID, but I couldn't see the two barbels on the lower mouth that they have? I was hoping someone might be able to help with that one- so thank you👍 I do some commission work so if you email me, I can see what I can do for you. My email is themindfulnarrowboat@gmail.com- thank you so much for the opportunity. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  26847. Thank you so much, John! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  26848. You should try it! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26849. Hi Paul, thank you so much for your lovely comment. Oh how lucky you are to see owls! 🦉 I hear them, occasionally but I have never seen a little owl or a tawny owl. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  26850. What a beautiful comment of new and old winter memories. Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26851. The artwork is amazing isn’t it! 🤩 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26852. Peace to you too. Have a super week. Take care, Edward. 🌻🦋
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  26853. Thank you so much!😊 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  26854. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  26855. Thank you so much, Christine! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  26856. Cream of mushroom soup!😋 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  26857. Hi David, one day, he might end up catching something enormous though! Thank you for watching. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  26858. 😂 Oh dear, you heard about it all the way up there!😂🫣 Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super Sunday and week ahead take care🌻🦋
    1
  26859. Zeph has a luxury bed under the dinette table and also loves the sofa and my bed too! 🐾🐾🤗 She is queen of the narrowboat and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  26860. Congratulations on your move onboard, Paul! That is fantastic news. I hope you have some nice weather for your cruise as it is not ideal conditions for boating at the moment.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  26861. Love and bless you too! Thank you so much for watching. Have a great week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26862. Super!🤩 Thank you so much for your kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26863. It’s yum 😋 isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26864. Oh Louise, I really hope you get to have a break away for a few days like you want. I'm praying for a better 2025 for you.Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
    1
  26865. Welcome to the channel, Tony and thank you so much for such a kind comment too. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  26866. That is so kind of you- thank you 😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  26867. Brilliant!🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26868. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26869. It was so beautiful and you’re right it didn’t feel like I was in England. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26870. I am still learning but I find it all fascinating. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  26871. Biscuit planning is such an enjoyable exercise and the longer I spend on it the better! 😋🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26872. I hope to travel the French canals one day too. I am so sorry to hear about your dog. They are our best friends aren't they?Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  26873. We sound like two peas in the same pod, Lynn! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  26874. It was a very magical experience in Middle Earth; I would never have stopped there normally, but I am so, so pleased that we got frozen in there. The Tidal Bore lasted seconds in the end!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  26875. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it, Sue! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26876. That is so kind of you- thank you so much ☺️ Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  26877. I can’t believe I forgot to include the beautiful Essex Bridge!🙈 Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  26878. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  26879. Thank you for your lovely comment, Greg. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26880. Well done for pulling the trolleys out. They are very heavy to heave aren’t they? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26881. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26882. Composing music by candlelight sounds magical! Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26883. What a kind and generous comment! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  26884. I look back on my time there fondly. I hope the pulley in the attic is working well? Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26885. The River Witham. Thank you for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  26886. That is so lovely to know. Thank you so much for your watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26887. Have a Merry Christmas too, Pam. I wish you all the best in health and happiness for the New Year. 🌻🦋
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  26888. There’s nothing quite like a homemade pie full of foraged fruit is there? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  26889. I always wonder what Zephyr is thinking when she looks over the side like that? Probably, "when can I get off this moving thing?"😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  26890. It was a challenge but it was worth it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26891. You too! Take care 🦋🌻
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  26892. I’m not always organised- often I’m in a complete mess in such a small space!🤭 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26893. That is so kind of you- thank you so much, I really appreciate it. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  26894. Hi Sandy, thank you so much for your kind words and lovely comment. What a pleasure it is to make vlogs for viewers like you! Have a great week. Take care🌻🦋
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  26895. Thank you so much, Andy! Take care🦋🌻
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  26896. Hybrid would be the perfect solution but it is so expensive to turn your boat into this setup. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  26897. How spooky is that! Great Haywood is so beautiful too. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  26898. All is well. I’m back on Friday. Thank you so much for your concern. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26899. 👍🌻🦋🐾🐾
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  26900. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26901. Yes; it is a hobby of mine. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26902. I’m so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. I hope you get to fulfil your narrowboat dreams. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26903. I’m so pleased that you find them relaxing. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26904. He is an inspiration isn’t he? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26905. Thank you so much for sharing this. So true! 👍 Take care🦋🌻
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  26906. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Lee. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26907. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  26908. That is so kind of you. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26909. That is so kind of you. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26910. And so are you for watching and making your lovely comments!💚 Take care🌻🦋
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  26911. Thank you so much, Rikki but I had a little cry in the lock that I was stuck in so I’m really not all that brave. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26912. You are so welcome!🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  26913. I am so glad that you enjoyed it. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  26914. Aww, that is so kind of you. Thank you so much🤗🤗 Take care🌻🦋
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  26915. There are many more highs than lows on the water so it is easy to be positive, Sue. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26916. Hi Sandy, thank you so much for your lovely comment. Please don’t worry as I’m sure we’ll get Alice Grace back to her normal self again. Have a super week, take care 🌻🦋
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  26917. It was a tough week that one! 😂Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26918. 😊 Thank you so much. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  26919. That’s so kind of you, Mark. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26920. Very true! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26921. That is so kind of you, best wishes to you for 2024 too.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  26922. 😂 Curtsy accepted! The Italian Door-snails remain one of my all time favourite nature finds🐚🐚🤩 I just loved how they were sharing the seat with me without me knowing 🤗 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  26923. I’m so pleased that you find the vlogs relaxing. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26924. Hi Vanessa, I consider myself so lucky to be having this opportunity that it would be ungrateful of me to be negative about issues that can be fixed. Thank you so much for your concern; I really appreciate it. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  26925. 😂🐾🐾 She is chilled isn't she!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26926. 🤗You are so kind, William…how would I pour my tea in outer space though!🤭 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26927. 🙀 I was so scared but it’s all calm now!😅 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26928. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  26929. Thank you for finding my vlog and taking the time to make such a lovely comment. Welcome aboard!🦋🌻
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  26930. It sounds like you are living in a beautiful place, Linda.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26931. Hello Anthony, it’s lovely to have a comment from you this week. I hope you are ok? Yet again some great questions, here we go: Storage is something that we are continuously working on. Mr M made some wardrobes which are perfect for more clothes space and we had storage stairs built too. We plan to add shelving and more cupboards as our boat wasn’t previously being used as a live aboard boat so storage wasn’t really a priority for the previous owners. Boat builds are excellent if you have the money as that way it can be made to your specification. I am very happy with my boat though and making it better is exciting too. I know lots of people who are very happy in their marinas and there are some excellent ones out there, but for now, we love continuously cruising, especially in the winter when you have to forage for your wood and deal with icy conditions. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a wonderful week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26932. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  26933. I don’t think YouTube shows you the exact amount once 1,000 is reached. I have 1097 which is amazing so my next landmark is 1100. Please still blow your horn though as Reddit is my biggest Reach audience which is all your work! 🥳🥳🥳 Have a super weekend!🌻🦋
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  26934. Don’t be embarrassed, it isn’t displayed clearly on YouTube.
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  26935. You are nothing of the sort!
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  26936. That is so true; I will have to repeat it. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26937. It absolutely should be everywhere, Mike! It doesn’t make any sense to me why it isn’t now? Have a great day. Take care🌻🦋
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  26938. It’s called Canal Companion by Pearson’s. They do fabulous maps! Take care 🦋🌻
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  26939. I drink to that, Tashua 🥂! Thank you so much for your interesting comment. Have a wonderful rest of the week. 🌻🦋
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  26940. I was terrified! 😂Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26941. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for subscribing too. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26942. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  26943. There are so many wonderful places to see. Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26944. That is such a kind thing to say, Stuart! Thank you 😊🦋🌻
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  26945. Thank you too! Take care🌻🦋
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  26946. John, you are so kind and it is great to know that you have been watching and enjoying the vlogs this year.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Take care🦋🌻🎄
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  26947. I’m so pleased that you had a giggle 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26948. I think that will be her birthday present! 😂🐾🐾Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  26949. It would be so hard to choose a favourite village! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26950. It is a stunning bird isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26951. God’s creations amaze me too, William! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26952. I don’t keep the heating on through the night but I have a very thick duvet and I sleep in 3 layers! Take care 🦋🌻
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  26953. 🙈 Sorry 💚
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  26954. What a lovely comment. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  26955. It is a very clean canal here. Thank you for your lovely comment, Glenn. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26956. I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26957. Thank you so much, Timothy! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  26958. Thank you, Brewster😊 Happy New Year to you too. Have a wonderful weekend!🦋🌻
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  26959. I didn’t, but I think they are a good idea. Take care🦋🌻
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  26960. Thank you too! ☺️🦋🌻
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  26961. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26962. Mostly you can tuck your boat into the side to let the other boat past. Otherwise one of you reverses until you can. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26963. They were very filling!😋 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26964. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed the poem.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26965. I am so pleased that the videos make you feel relaxed and at peace- that is so lovely to know- thank you!☺️ Take care🦋🌻
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  26966. The Leicester Ring is a beautiful part of the system to cruise isn't it?Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy New Year! 🥳🌻🦋
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  26967. You are welcome, Nanci!😊🌻🦋
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  26968. I didn’t know that. Thank you so much for watching. 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26969. Do you write poetry? 🌻🦋
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  26970. It was lovely to meet you all. Big hugs to Jazz and Charlie from me xxx🐾🐾🤗 Take care 🌻🦋
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  26971. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it, Carol. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26972. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. The engine was vibrating too much, you're right there. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  26973. She really is! 🐾🐾😂🤗Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26974. That is so kind of you, Timothy- thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  26975. It was a terrible crime in those days and that is why, I think she hid away and could only return when her husband had passed away. Some say that she haunts the house now! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  26976. Thanks, Lee! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  26977. Not until the day he retires, Lorraine as his work doesn't permit a social media presence like YouTube. Thank you for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  26978. Purton is so interesting isn’t it, Dianne. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26979. I don't think it is there anymore, Mike as I searched for ages and ages in the place that it got knocked off. Thank you so much for your kind and wise words.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  26980. That is so kind of you- thank you so much.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  26981. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  26982. That’s so kind of you, Julia. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26983. John, firstly thank you for your haiku. I will put it in next weeks Vlog. I don’t think it is completely cheating as you added some of your own words. Now as a teacher myself, I find your story so sad that English lessons were a time of fear for you and your fellow students. It is lovely that your father sat down with you and okay he may have practically wrote the whole thing, but at least you were learning what a haiku was! I bet you must have shuddered when I started to talk about them in my vlog! The syllable argument is really interesting as the English language makes haiku writing difficult for the reason you mentioned, much easier in Japanese where the poem originates. I only know two words of Japanese so my haiku wouldn’t be very interesting!
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  26984. How did you guess?😂
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  26985. 🫢😂😂 That is such a funny comment; it had me in hysterics!😂😂 Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  26986. It’s near Great Haywood. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26987. Thank you so much, Ann! 🤗 Take care 🦋🌻
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  26988. That is so kind of you. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26989. Good question. The cat is black and white because that is its colouring. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26990. Thank you so much, Sherry! 😊🤗 You are so kind. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26991. Of course you can, Mel! Thank you so much for making us so welcome. We loved our stay with you!🦋🌻
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  26992. The mushrooms were delicious 😋 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  26993. It is so comfy!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  26994. I’ve heard that it will be a challenge- but I love a challenge! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26995. I have seen it and my heart goes out to them and all of the other boaters and people who live there. It is awful isn't it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  26996. 😂 It is! 🌻🦋
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  26997. Happy boating- congratulations! 🥂 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  26998. Congratulations! How adorable to have puppies around you. Enjoy them! Take care 🦋🌻
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  26999. I’ve had it for a few years now but I also film with my phone too. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27000. Hi Margaret, I hope you are keeping well? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy New year to you too. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  27001. I really should tie it back, you are so right. Thank you for reminding me. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27002. Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27003. Welcome aboard, Michael and thank you so much for discovering my channel. Narrowboated is a great verb!🤩 Are you still narrowboating now? Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  27004. I didn’t know that they were being managed that way? That does sound sad. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  27005. I shall listen to that song. 😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  27006. That is so kind of you, Fiona.I will definitely return to Bollington one day as I want to do the Marple Flight and Bollington was such a beautiful place.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27007. It is isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27008. Thank you so much, Sam for such a kind comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  27009. That is so kind of you- thank you! Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  27010. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27011. I couldn't taste the difference between the vegan ones and the ones that I used to eat as a child. It is so clever how they have done that!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27012. I’m so pleased that you are finding the vlogs relaxing. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27013. You are a 🌟 Anthony! What a wonderfully, kind comment.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  27014. How wonderful to live in an flint old stable! I also found the story fascintating when I was reading about it; what a journey that flint went on! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  27015. It was a magical moment to be on the water in that light.🥰 Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a great weekend.🌻🦋
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  27016. This is such a detailed explanation, thank you so much. We have found something out about the engine today which I will share in Friday’s vlog. Can you be sure that the engineer broke the head bolt? Couldn’t it just have blown off from over heating? Thank you so much for taking the time to explain this. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻👍👍
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  27017. Zephyr is so loyal. 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you for your kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27018. It would be great to meet you too. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  27019. It was delicious 😋 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27020. I was lucky enough to go into the Badger after that and I had a delicious meal. What an amazing pub!Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27021. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  27022. Zephyr loves a train and I think it’s her favourite mode of transport. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27023. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🤗🌻🦋
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  27024. Yes it did! 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27025. That is so kind of you, Mike! Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27026. Margaret, your comment has made my day! Thank you so much. Have a wonderful week 🌻🦋
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  27027. Well, Margaret welcome aboard and I’m so pleased that you have found my vlogs. Thank you so much for commenting too. NOSW is a piece of magic isn’t it? I will thank Richard for his link to my channel. Have a wonderful week 🦋🌻
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  27028. That is so kind of you- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  27029. This is great feedback, John and I am sorry that it made you feel dizzy as my intention is to always create a relaxing viewing experience. I shall bear this in mind when I edit the next one. Have a wonderful weekend.🌻🦋
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  27030. That is very true! 👍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27031. It sounds like you live in a wonderful place! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  27032. Chai tea is super delicious isn’t it? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27033. It is a pretty stretch of canal isn't it?Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27034. 😅 Why- thank you! Take care 🌻🦋
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  27035. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  27036. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27037. Thank you for watching, Lucinda. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27038. Thank you. Have a super weekend, take care 🌻🦋
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  27039. Welcome aboard, William! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I really appreciate it. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  27040. I need to do that too.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  27041. The water is leaking out and they are repairing it now so hopefully, it will be better when they have finished it. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27042. Oh for the return of the green scenes!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27043. That’s so kind of you. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27044. Hi Simon, I was struck by those little water vole claws as well, so tiny, yet so effective at pulling and grabbing the reeds. Christmas will be here soon as the seasons fly by don’t they? Have a good and safe week too and thank you for your lovely comment.🌻🦋
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  27045. I would have loved to have checked the woods out there, but the light was disappearing fast. It was such a beautiful stretch of the canal. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  27046. I am so touched that you sat down and watched the vlogs with your granddaughter. I am honoured that she likes my drawings. Tell her that I totally recommend keeping a nature journal. There a 3 questions that help me when I am on my walks and I have spotted something: 1. What do I notice? 2. What do I wonder ? And 3. What does it remind me of? This is the John Muir Laws approach to keeping a nature journal. He is on YouTube too. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  27047. I heard recently that Trinity Boats on the Droitwich Canal are running all of their hire boats on HVO now and selling it to boaters which is such a great start so I am hopeful that more will follow now. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27048. Thank you so much for your kind comment, David. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27049. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  27050. That is so sad. I totally recommend getting a bat detector. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27051. I taught primary aged pupils, Lozzy so I had to teach all subjects but I specialised in English at Uni. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a superb week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27052. It’s the Boat Safety Scheme but I added the certificate as you get one at the end! 🙈 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27053. Zephyr makes me laugh too! 🐾🐾😂Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27054. Oh Jenny, I hope you are all ok in beautiful Oz? It is so frightening to hear about the floods in the North and the fact that you are busy watching out for bushfires. We are frozen in again and haven’t been able to move for a week, but we have all of our provisions which is lucky. Thank you so much for your lovely comments. Take care🌻🦋
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  27055. I hope you’re ok and you have got provisions to see out that snow? Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27056. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  27057. I hope your storms subside. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27058. Hi Vanessa, Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27059. Oh my goodness; that is so sad but so interesting all at the same time. I'm glad that doesn't happen anymore though. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  27060. Thank you so much! Take care 🌻🦋
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  27061. Thank you so much, Sian! Take care🌻🦋
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  27062. Sounds like you had an amazing time! 🤩 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27063. What a kind comment. I hope that if anyone does google the cost, my video about how much it costs is offered up to them!🤭 Thank you for your kindness. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27064. I’m glad you are taking some chill time!🦋🌻 Thank you for your lovely comment x
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  27065. It is isn’t it! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27066. You are so welcome 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  27067. Hopefully you won’t need to! 😂 Thank you for watching. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27068. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the music choices. Thank you so much for watching. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27069. That is so kind of you, Kathy- thank you so much! Have a super week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  27070. I agree! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27071. What a beautiful comment, thank you so much for taking to make it. 😊 I, like you, have a deep respect for the planet and my surroundings. Nature brings me so much peace and inner happiness. Have a wonderful rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  27072. That’s so kind of you. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27073. Thank you so much for your lovely comment🤗 It is always a real morale boost to find something beautiful to look at on a grey day, so when I saw the snowdrops, it really made me smile. Have a super weekend.🌻🦋
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  27074. I use a Panasonic Lumix 2000 for most of my wildlife photography and when it's not raining, I'll film the cruise with it. I hope that helps. Thank you for watching and commenting. Take care🌻🦋
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  27075. Thank you👍 Take care🌻🦋
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  27076. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. I’m so pleased that you like the videos. Happy New Year!🥳🦋🌻
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  27077. It didn’t!😂🐾🐾 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27078. I don’t think so? Which stone was it?
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  27079. Thank you for your lovely comment and for your guess, the NB Jasmine Crew! I will let you know next week, if you were right. Have a super weekend, keep warm and take care🦋🌻
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  27080. It sounds like you have had some amazing four legged soul mates and Blaze sounds wonderful too. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  27081. I’ve noticed that, but it seems to be managed well? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27082. I don’t have a very good poker face do I? 🙈 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27083. I love the North already! 🤗😍 Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Margaret. I hope you are enjoying the autumn so far? Take care 🌻🦋
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  27084. I only burn wood now as my asthma is much worse when I burn coal. I put a heat log on the fire that time before I went to bed and it was still warm when I got up in the morning, but hot but it took the edge off the cold.Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  27085. They are delicious. 😋 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27086. I am so pleased that you found it interesting, James- thank you so much. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  27087. What a kind comment! Thank you so much. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27088. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  27089. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🌻🤭
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  27090. 🦋🌻 sent the wrong emoji accidentally
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  27091. Thank you 😊 Have a fabulous Friday! Take care🦋🌻
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  27092. I know! 😂🐥🐥Thank you so much for watching! Take care🦋🌻
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  27093. 👍Good idea! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27094. Hi Wendy, I was amazed by the light that morning and so I will definitely be travelling at that time again. The flowers look like cornflowers but they are called scabious. They might be in the cornflower family though? The bees love them! Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  27095. I was so thrilled, Jacqueline! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27096. It did really sound like ColdPlay didn’t it? I thought that too. Thank you so much for watching, take care🦋🌻🐾🐾
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  27097. I travel with my husband, but his work's code of conduct doesn't allow for a social media presence which is why he won't appear in the vlogs. I sometimes call him Mr M in videos. Thank you so much for your hair advice- I really should make more of an effort, but time spent doing my hair, is time spent away from getting out among nature. Also the birds, insects and fungi don't care what I look like as long as I treat them with respect, so a fancy hairdo would be lost on them! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  27098. The vegetable noodles were surprisingly very tasty! 😋 I have no idea how that happened 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27099. Oh Sandy, I am so sad to hear about your sister. It sounds like such a difficult time for you all as a family and I wish you strength and love in working through it all. Never give up hope. Look after yourself and I will remember your sister in my prayers. Take care🦋🌻
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  27100. That is so kind of you, Silvia.Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  27101. I think it was a hot chocolate in this vlog. I do love a hot chocolate on a cold evening. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27102. Oh no, I should have put a warning on this video: 'not to watch of you want to get off to sleep'. I hope you slept ok afterwards! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  27103. I am so pleased that the gas leaks got sorted without a major incident.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27104. That is so kind of you! I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs- thank you so much for telling me. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  27105. Brilliant 🤩🎨 Have a wonderful weekend painting, take care 🦋🌻
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  27106. Crimbo greetings to you! I’m so pleased that you have found my channel! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  27107. What a lovely comment, Maas!😊 Thank you so much😊 Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  27108. That’s so kind of you, Michael. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27109. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it!Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27110. Your son has his work cut out! I remember my teaching days which I absolutely loved but my goodness, it was exhausting!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27111. Hi Bob, Zephyr is a great camera protector! 😂🐾🐾 You are very right about the danger of chocolate to dogs too.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27112. That is very kind of you, Lee!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27113. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27114. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  27115. That is so kind, Peter. I will let you know when I print off copies. Thank you so much, take care🦋🌻
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  27116. Thank you so much for your kindness. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27117. It was nice and warm inside the boat though. Thank you for watching- have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  27118. There is a feeling of dampness in the locks. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27119. Zephyr isn’t worried by the storms fortunately. 🐾🐾🤗
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  27120. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and what a great description 'frustratingly fun!' Have a super weekend🦋🌻🐾🐾
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  27121. Thank you so much, Sandra! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  27122. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  27123. Well spotted! ⭐️ You found this week's deliberate mistake 😂 I am so pleased that you pay close attention to my vlogs.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  27124. So many wonderful words to learn especially when reading the works of the great writers and poets. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27125. That is so kind of you- thank you so much, Michael! Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  27126. It had a bad start to the cruise recently it it seems much better now 🤞Thank you for your concern. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27127. We have paid a month's licence of around £100. Thank you for watching.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  27128. Oh yes!👍 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27129. 😊 Thank you so much ☺️ Have a super rest of the week. Take care🌻🦋
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  27130. Thank you so much, Doc Jay for such a lovely comment. It is great to know that you are enjoying the vlogs. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  27131. Happy Canada Day! I hope you enjoy the wonderful celebrations.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27132. I hadn’t thought about that. Well spotted. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  27133. 🤭 I know- we could have sunk her! Thank goodness we didn't! Take care🦋🌻
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  27134. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27135. It’s wonderful isn’t it? There are two spin off which I was watching last weekend- The Coot Club and The Big Six which are also fabulous! Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27136. Great advice! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  27137. Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  27138. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment, Debra! How exciting that you are about to have a narrowboat adventure of your very own. This time of year, I am mainly wearing wellington boots. There has been a lot of rain and the towpaths are very, very muddy, so having a pair of wellies is perfect. If you are doing the locks and travelling, hiking boots that have good grip are the best thing to wear because you might need to walk along the gunnels of the boat or push open locks gates. I will be in wellies and hiking boots now until late spring! Also, pack some waterproof trousers, a waterproof coat and waterproof gloves and lots of layers for when you are standing on the stern deck, cruising. Winter cruising is the best though!👍⭐️ Enjoy your holiday, take care🦋🌻
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  27139. Trentham Gardens is such a great place to visit! I didn't see the swans walking on the ice this time so it could well be it was too thin. I was over the top with the biscuits this week wasn't I?🙈 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  27140. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27141. Good point! 👍 Thank you so much for your watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27142. Zephyr is available for all of your gardening needs!😂🐾🐾Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  27143. It was very exciting! Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  27144. 😂 Sorry about that- I’ll show it when I’m on the Ashton Canal. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27145. Lots of interesting ideas there. 👍🤩Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  27146. The galls are amazing.! Last year, I found my first knopper gall and I was so excited! My favourite though is the Robin’s Pincushion.🥰 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27147. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! My 2022 journal will be back in the shop next Thursday. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  27148. That is so lovely to know. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27149. You can try emailing the photos to me on themindfulnarrowboat@gmail.com it might work that way. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  27150. He certainly is! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  27151. That is such a generous comment, Andrew- thank you so much. 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27152. That is so sweet to know; Zephyr makes me smile every day! 🐾💚Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27153. I am delighted to be part of your Saturday morning routine, Shannon! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  27154. 🙊🤭 I know! I couldn’t help it😂 Thank you so much for watching! Take care🦋🌻
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  27155. Zephyr does camouflage with the fallen leaves doesn’t she! 😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27156. That is so kind of you- thank you so much. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  27157. Thank you so much, Robert 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  27158. I'm so pleased that you have found my channel, Graham! Thank you so much for your kind comment too. I am just practising when it comes to art, but I sell copies of my journals in my Etsy shop: themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com. Take care🦋🌻
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  27159. 👍 Great word! Thank you for watching. Happy New Year! Take care🥳🦋🌻
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  27160. It is such a pretty part of the waterway system. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27161. Thank you, Anthony for the kindness that you show in your comments. The spring and all of its new life just feels me with awe and it is an absolute delight to walk among with my camera. Have a wonderful week full of spring wonders. Take care🌻🦋
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  27162. Absolutely true and beautiful!Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27163. Thank you for giving it a try though. I know that I’m not everyone’s cup of tea but I wish you well. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27164. Thank you so much for your kind words, Carol.Take care 🦋🌻
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  27165. See you next year! Take care🌻🦋
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  27166. I hope you are feeling better, Andrea. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a wonderful rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  27167. That is so kind of you. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  27168. The lock keepers wouldn't have let us out if they thought that it was that dangerous. I understand what you are saying though.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27169. 🤗🦋🌻
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  27170. Thank you so much, Marie😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  27171. Thank you so much 😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  27172. We are an odd bunch aren't we? Yes it's true, we narrowboat on the right.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  27173. The work that the volunteers do up and down the canals is amazing isn't it? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  27174. Happy new year to you too! 🥳 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27175. Rest in peace kind Jim. I’m so sorry for your loss and I hope you are ok? I feel honoured that your brother watched my channel; he sounds like he was a kindred spirit. Take care ❤️🦋🌻
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  27176. I’ll try that! 👍 Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  27177. Oh well done for rescuing two wonderful moths!!! 🤗🤗 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27178. That is such a kind thing to say- I really appreciate it. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  27179. It’s great to know that the shad fish were rescued where you are. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27180. And you too! The weather has been glorious today.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27181. Very sensible advice- thank you😂👍 Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  27182. Such a wise saying and I'm glad to report that the solo cruise did not kill me and neither did the green tomatoes- which were your tomatoes from the plant that you gave me- delicious!😋 Thank you for your lovely comment, Gerry and Wiggie- have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  27183. You are so welcome 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 Take care🌻🦋
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  27184. Hi Sian, living in a peaceful setting is so important isn't it? Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  27185. 🦋🌻
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  27186. Corvids are just carrying out what nature intended them to do. I watched a blue tit knock another one out of the sky and into the canal last spring! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27187. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27188. My nose has got us lost many times but we always have an adventure that way!🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27189. There are more storms and we all have alarms on our phone now which go off if there is a ‘red’ warning. Crumpets are such a comfort food aren’t they ? Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week- take care 🌻🦋
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  27190. I subscribe to Envato Elements for my music and they have a great variety. I list all of the tracks in the videos descriptions.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27191. That is so kind of you and you are so right about getting comfortable at the pub- it's very important! 😂Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  27192. Footpaths are such a pleasure to have and explore places via. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27193. That is such a kind comment- I really appreciate it! Thank you so much. Take care🦋🌻
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  27194. Thank you ☺️
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  27195. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much! Take care 🌻🦋
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  27196. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27197. It is so lovely to know that you are always happy to see my vlog, Christine. Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  27198. Such great tips, thank you so much for your advice. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  27199. I know exactly how you feel when you saw the Highland calf. I felt the same thing when I was with the pigs in that field and when I walked past the sheep. Thank you so much for watching the vlogs and for your lovely comments. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  27200. Thank you so much, Red! Take care 🌻🦋
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  27201. I will have a look.Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27202. Hi Barbara, I am referring to my husband when I say ‘we’. I live on my own for part of the week because my husband works away and as his job is in education and he works with vulnerable families he really can’t appear on YouTube. I used to mention him a lot in the early videos and was less careful about editing him out but as more people view the videos now, I have to be extra careful. One day, when he retires, it will be much easier. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27203. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  27204. Your father must have been sad when they knocked the building down? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27205. I use a Panasonic Lumix 2000 and my phone to do the filming. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27206. 🤗 Thank you so much! Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27207. It happens sometimes. Thank you so much for watching 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  27208. 😂 I am very proud of my weeds! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27209. You are very welcome, Nanci! Thank you😊🦋🌻
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  27210. Well now, Canucklehead, all this time watching my vlogs and not once have you mentioned this amazing news! I have started reading the research paper from your expedition and it is absolutely fascinating. I shall read the rest this evening. What an exciting year that must have been! Having a creature named after you too, whatever it is, is just brilliant. Is it the Canucklehead Beetle? Thank you so much for such an interesting comment. Have a great week!🦋🌻
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  27211. It smelt delicious and I was tempted but the moths come first!🤭 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  27212. That’s so kind of you! I like to keep busy. 😅 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27213. Both work in this instance I think! 👍Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  27214. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27215. It was scary for a while but it all worked out in the end fortunately. Thank you for your lovely comment, Jack. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27216. I think we have some snow on the way so that saying is very appropriate. It is my favourite time of the year to spot the signs of spring. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  27217. I’ll keep looking for a perfectly formed specimen normally the ones I find are half eaten. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27218. Hi Wendy, I am so pleased that you enjoyed the poem; I loved writing that one as I was inspired by Robin's fairies and the idea of Winter sitting at the top of a tree like that. I bet the real ice breakers are impressive the watch! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  27219. That is very kind of you. Thank you so much ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  27220. You can say that it is a murmur and murmuration of starlings here. It is a magnificent sight when there are thousands of them isn't it? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  27221. That is such a lovely comment- thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27222. I am so grateful for the good vibes being sent all the way from New Zealand! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27223. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  27224. 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  27225. I'm so pleased that you are enjoying vlogs. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27226. Thank you for your kindness. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27227. I bet your Robin will take food out of your hand soon. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27228. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27229. It was spooky! 👻 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27230. I would have sent out nose pegs with this video if we had smelly vision!😂 Thank you for your lovely comment, Brewster. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27231. Thank you so much, Robert. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27232. Hi Christian, thank you for your kind words. I have spent this week, whenever I can, looking up the different varieties of fungus I keep finding and my mind is blown! I do have a Twitter account: @HomeSchlTeacher which has evolved into my Mindful Narrowboat social media account. I’m so pleased you enjoyed the video! Have a lovely weekend and week ahead!🌻🦋
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  27233. Thank you, Irene😊🤗 Have a great week, take care🦋🌻
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  27234. She is funny isn’t she? Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  27235. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27236. Hi Paul, thank you for your lovely comment, take care🌻🦋
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  27237. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year, Michael !🥳 🦋🌻
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  27238. Hi James, it must be terrible to have regular chronic migraines. I have the occasional one which makes me sick and I get tunnel vision but not often. It’s so scary, so I really feel for you. What a lovely idea to make foraging videos with your dog! I use iMovie which is very basic and completely free. Send me your channel when it’s up and running; I’d love to watch. Take care🦋🌻
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  27239. Hi Simon, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I totally recommend a visit to Gloucester it is so pretty. You are very right about the suncream, the horse flies had also been at my legs too- I often donate blood to them!😂 Have you had any more boating adventures? Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  27240. Dear Sid, I hope your migraine is better? They are horrific things to deal with aren’t they? I am so pleased that you enjoyed watching the vlogs though. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27241. The woodlouse is just beautiful don’t you think? I hope you appreciate them now!😄 Thank you so much for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  27242. What a clever little trick there! I won't forget that one. 👍 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  27243. 😂🐾🐾 great idea! Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  27244. That is so kind of you, thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  27245. I’m so pleased that this vlog brought back some special memories for you. I haven’t been in Stubbings Wharf but it did look lovely there. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27246. It's great to know that you are enjoying the vlogs. Take care🌻🦋
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  27247. I hadn’t thought about that, but I suppose most people aren’t as dopey as me!🙈 😂 Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  27248. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  27249. Coffee and Kitkat! Great combination! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27250. I did Foxton locks a couple of years ago and it was brilliant! 🤩 I spotted a young fox there which was such a coincidence too. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27251. Are you a poet? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27252. I’ll have to try that. Thank you so much for this. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27253. You are so welcome 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 Take care🌻🦋
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  27254. 😅 I can't believe I forgot the "whoop!" How dangerous of me😂 Thank you for your comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  27255. You are very welcome 🦋🌻
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  27256. The bridges are wonderful aren’t they? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27257. It was wonderful wasn't it? I didn't get a good enough photo to draw a sketch from on my main page, but I put it on the opposite page of the journal. Thank you for watching and commenting. Take care🦋🌻
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  27258. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I will have to check that BBC show out as I haven't heard of that and it sounds like it will be up my street, or river!🤭 I will take your advice about photographing the pages instead. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  27259. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27260. I am so sorry to hear about your husband's passing, Cath. Thank you so much for such a kind comment. I am so pleased that it brought back those happy memories for you. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27261. I just keep on travelling. It’s always a bit of an adventure. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27262. My husband works away for part of the week each week so I live alone for some of the time but then we travel together mostly. He can’t be in the vlogs due to the sensitive nature of his job. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27263. I’m so pleased that you got it running in the end! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27264. Hi Michael, the work that is done restoring those old boats is amazing isn’t it? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  27265. It really can be dangerous and suddenly you’re very vulnerable if a canal can flood. I’m so pleased that you are safe and dry from the storm too. Thank you for your lovely comment, Chris. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27266. I’m not sure my Parkin would live up to what you’re used to though! 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27267. Honestly, this part of the world is unbelievably stunning and I just can’t work out why there aren’t more boats on it? Thank you so much for watching and happy journeys to you too.🌻🦋
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  27268. We will be cruising that section in the summer but I went through the sluice gate to fill up with water at the weekend and it looked like it would definitely be a special cruise if we had continued. I’m looking forward to it!
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  27269. Thank you so much! I’m loving my trip around your hometown. Happy cruising 🌻🦋
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  27270. The canals are so good for well being; they have a calm magic about them, even in the city.Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Dianne. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27271. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27272. Oh my goodness, your back garden sounds like a bird of prey paradise! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  27273. I can'r forget my wonderful Patrons now can I, Nanci!🤗 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  27274. Hi Nick, thank you so much for your lovely comment. It is really special to be able to flick back through the journals and remember the nature that was spotted there as it also brings back memories of the mooring too. Have a super Sunday and rest of the week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  27275. Thank you so much. I love the challenge of trying to film a different aspect of it each time. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  27276. I am so happy to be part of your morning routine. I hope you had a good day at work? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27277. Thank you so much, Lee! I hope you're living your dream. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27278. My favourite kind of day! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27279. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it, Sian. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27280. Good luck with the crossword! Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27281. Hi there, David, you don’t need any driving or captain’s licence to operate a narrowboat but some people choose to do a Helmsman course which is a thorough, 2 day run through of essential boating knowledge. I have just learnt by practicing and because the speed of a boat is 2mph, it is safe to learn like that. Thank you so much for watching and for your comment. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  27282. Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊 I am restocking my shop on Monday. 🤗 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27283. Hi Robert, making it up as you go along is so much more fun isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27284. Really? That is so kind of you- thank you so much. 😊 Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27285. That is so kind of you- thank you so much!Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  27286. Thank you 😊 🐘 Have a lovely week 🌻🦋
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  27287. There are some powerful plants out there aren’t there? Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  27288. That is so thoughtful of you, Claire.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27289. Thank you so much, Mark. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27290. It was so special to cruise in it. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  27291. You bring the sunshine out with your comments, Anthony!🌞🌞Thank you so much for your lovely words about this week's vlog. I also think the Hatton Flight is pretty special, especially when the locks have all been completed and you can look back on what you have just done. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  27292. That is such a kind thing to say, thank you so much, Kathy! Enjoy your day. 🌻🦋
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  27293. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27294. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it, Andrew!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  27295. That is very true.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Take care🦋🌻🎄
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  27296. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27297. It was like magic! I am so pleased that I got to see it. I wonder if the starlings still gather in Manchester? Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27298. I didn’t think that we were going to get that wire off the prop! But it all worked out in the end. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27299. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  27300. What a kind comment. Thank you so much- i really appreciate your words. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27301. Zephyr was tired I think from our long journey back to the boat; she is all back to normal again now. 🐾🐾💚Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27302. You are so welcome, Frances! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a good week.🦋🌻
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  27303. Thank you so much, Robert. Take care🌻🦋
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  27304. Thank you so much, Mary! Take care🦋🌻
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  27305. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it! 😊 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27306. That is such a kind comment- thank you so much.Take care 🦋🌻
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  27307. Oh now that sounds delicious. I hope you enjoyed it?Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27308. Thank you so much! I am so pleased that it arrived and that you like it. Thank you so much for letting me know. I really appreciate it! Take care🦋🌻💚
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  27309. I am really pleased that you enjoyed it, Ruth. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care too.🌻🦋
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  27310. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  27311. Thank you so much 😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  27312. Brilliant! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching, William. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27313. Thank you so much, Mastercraft! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  27314. It is a pleasure. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  27315. Hi Pete, that is so kind of you. I am really pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  27316. Hi Pete, that is so kind of you. I am really pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  27317. Thank you for such a great comment! Take care 🌻🦋
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  27318. 👍 I think it is that. It’s time to buy another laptop. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27319. Welcome to the channel and thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a fabulous Friday and weekend ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  27320. That is a good point-👍 Thank you for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  27321. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, take care🦋🌻
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  27322. Thank you so much! Happy New Year to you and your family too🌻🦋🥳
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  27323. Thank you so much! Happy New Year to you and your family too🌻🦋🥳
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  27324. I'm back now, Richard and they'll be a vlog on Friday. I hope you're having a great week? Take care 🌻🦋
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  27325. Thank you so much, Lorna- I was lucky that the journey was a short one though! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  27326. Welcome aboard, Stephen! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a wonderful rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  27327. I’m so pleased, Andrew. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27328. That’s so kind of you, Carol. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27329. The bridge was a great wind break. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27330. Thank you for watching and commenting. Take care🦋🌻
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  27331. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  27332. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  27333. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  27334. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  27335. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  27336. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27337. Thank you for your lovely comment, Steve. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  27338. That would be lovely. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27339. Thank you so much for your kind words, Michael. I really appreciate them. What an amazing story to be in New Zealand and see a model narrowboat bought at Foxton Locks! I think that is such a super coincidence and the town that you stayed in was called Foxton too. You were so right about Leicestershire- it deserves much more credit than it gets; but sometimes keeping it a hidden secret, preserves it more. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  27340. Really? I'm so chuffed about that as normal my impressions are way off! 😂Thank you for your lovely comment.Merry Christmas and happy new year! Take care🌻🦋🎄
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  27341. I bet it’s beautiful where you are? Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  27342. Hi Chris, definitely pay the basin and Coventry a visit. I left with still so much more to do, so I shall return. Have you not been frozen in at Northampton? Lots of ice here! Thank you for such a lovely comment and have a wonderful weekend!🦋🌻
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  27343. I'll keep my eyes peeled for one! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  27344. Hi Sandy and Ruski, I hope you are both well? Zephyr has a new ball now.Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  27345. They are wonderful fishers aren’t they? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27346. Thank you so much for watching.Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  27347. I hope that they get the work done soon too! It's such an amazing achievement. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  27348. Thank you for finding my channel. I was so bad at editing and filming when I started that the first few vlogs are all private and then it takes a good few vlogs from then on for me to practice how to make videos. Thank you for being patient with the old ones though. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  27349. Thank you so much, James🤗 Have a super Sunday and week ahead🦋🌻
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  27350. You too! Take care 🌻🦋
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  27351. Thank you too! Take care 🦋🌻🤗
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  27352. That’s so kind of you, Robert. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27353. Elle adore être un chien de péniche et elle a tout le temps de nager quand il n'est pas gelé. Merci beaucoup d'avoir regardé. Passez un super dimanche et une bonne semaine à venir - prenez soin de vous🦋🌻
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  27354. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  27355. 🥰 I will have to read it again! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27356. Hi Terry, thank you so much for your lovely comment and guess. I'll let you know if you were right next week! You might see Leamington Spa in next week's vlog. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋🌼
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  27357. I haven’t found them so I have been shopping for replacements. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27358. I didn't know about the eucalyptus and the rain odour! I'll have to sniff one next rainy day. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  27359. I’m so grateful that you found my channel too as your comments are lovely! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  27360. I really want to climb that! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27361. Hi Paul, I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋🫖
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  27362. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much for watching! Take care🦋🌻
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  27363. Thank you ☺️ 🦋🌻
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  27364. Thank you so much, that is such a lovely thing to say. Happy New Year to you and your family.🌻🦋🥳
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  27365. I hope you’re ok? It’s not easy sometimes is it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27366. That is such a good idea, Pete! I aim to paint every panel on the boat, so I might use my journal to do that, but I must paint ducks on the duck hatch that goes without saying!🦆🦆Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  27367. Hi Margaret, I haven’t seen a frog for ages and I have never drawn one in my journal before so I was so excited to spot one in the moss!🤩 I hope you are keeping well? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27368. It’s wonderful to know that the videos make you feel relaxed! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27369. Gudgeon are beautiful aren't they? In one of my vlogs, I visited an amazing fish pass built by CRT on the River Severn in Worcester and you could watch different species swimming past the glass window to avoid the weir. It was magical to see them like that! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27370. Not at the moment, maybe one day, I might feel like that but I definitely couldn't do that now; I love it too much!Thank you so much for your lovely comment, take care🦋🌻
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  27371. I hope you are well? Strangely enough a goldeneye flew over as we were cruising today but I didn’t catch it on camera. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27372. I am so pleased that you enjoyed a trip down memory lane. You grew up in a lovely city; I had a great time in Coventry. Thank you so much for your comment and have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  27373. I haven’t seen Waterways World yet. How kind of them to mention my channel. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Chris. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27374. I wasn't going to do one this year, but I am so touched that some of you would like one that I'll have to see what I can do. Thank you so much for watching, Christine. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27375. You’re welcome. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27376. Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27377. It really is a beautiful canal for views and people! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27378. Well spotted! ⭐️ I put that error in deliberately to see if anyone noticed 😂 It is great to know that you are paying close attention to the video. Thank you so much. Take care🌻🦋
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  27379. Congratulations!!!! I will look out for you. We could well be there then. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27380. Thank you for watching, take care 🦋🌻
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  27381. Thanks Indi! I am so glad that you found it relaxing. Have a wonderful weekend and week ahead!🦋🌻🐜
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  27382. Yorkshire Loose Leaf. I always make my tea strong though! Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27383. I am so pleased that you enjoy the videos. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27384. Your Lab sounds adorable, Colette! I hope it gets cooler for you all very soon. That is such intense heat. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27385. Thank you, kind Anthony🤗 for such a lovely comment. It is so heartwarming to read your words about the vlog. I hope you have a super Sunday and wonderful week ahead.🦋🌻
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  27386. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog- thank you so much! Take care 🦋🌻
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  27387. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  27388. That is so kind of you- thank you so much. I never get lonely even when I'm on my own on the boat; my husband is with me mostly though; you just don't see him on the vlogs due to his work's strict code of conduct around being on social media. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27389. Oh Gail- that’s so lovely of you! 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27390. Just thinking about making a cup of tea when I'm on my way back from a long walk makes me feel all fuzzy too. There is a word for it called hygge which you might have come across.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy Easter! 🦋🌻🐣
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  27391. Thanks, Lee! Have a great weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  27392. Not grim at all! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27393. Yum! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27394. That is so kind of you, Jayne. Thank you so much.Take care 🦋🌻
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  27395. The barn owl was such a treat to see! Thank you for watching. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27396. What lovely memories you must have! Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27397. Oh wow! 🤩 Who won? Thank you so much for watching. Have a great week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27398. Is it? I had a great time there. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27399. That’s so kind of you, Maggie! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27400. I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. ❤️ Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27401. That is so kind of you, Alisa. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the video. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27402. That’s so kind of you, Andrew. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  27403. It’s so cosy in the boat during a storm. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  27404. Thank you so much, Tim! Take care 🌻🦋
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  27405. Narrowboating can really have its challenges. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27406. Hi Caz, thank you so much for your encouragement. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  27407. Of course we pick up hitch hikers! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27408. That’s so kind of you, Sarah! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  27409. Great! 👍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27410. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend 🌻🦋
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  27411. It must be so scary having tornadoes? I’m glad that it didn’t happen in the end. Thank you so much for watching! Take care🦋🌻
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  27412. The gatekeepers are wonderful aren’t they? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27413. Thank you so much David for your kind words and thank goodness Mr M chose the mooring spot this week! Have a great rest of the weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  27414. You can stay for 2 weeks at most moorings over winter. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27415. Oh my goodness! How sad that your childhood city has been rebuilt and then the earthquake's impact on the old architecture! I think when we visit old buildings, the history grounds us and gives us a link to the past, so I understand completely how you must feel. Thank you for commenting, Lorraine and take care.🦋🌻
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  27416. Thank you for your advice. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  27417. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27418. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  27419. Thank you, David. Take care🌻🦋
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  27420. 😂 Well, we certainly went via the ducks! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27421. I think it's great that you try and guess though. This week, I was going to put the White Ermine Moth on the main page, but the story of the winter caterpillar and how the female moth can't fly but sits and waits in a tree for the male moth to find her made me really want to write about that on my sketching page which is why I drew the caterpillar- and of course the link with silk and Macclesfield. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27422. Thank you so much, Chris!😊 Have a super weekend 🌻🦋
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  27423. That is so kind of you, Michael. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27424. I do! 👍
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  27425. That is so kind of you, Neil. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27426. Thank you so much 😊 for such a lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  27427. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. Stay safe and warm too. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  27428. Aw I do like to get inside information about the places that I travel to, Robert so thank you for that. I must say, I think this part of the country is absolutely stunning and so friendly. Thank you for commenting! Take care🌻🦋
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  27429. I’m so pleased that you enjoy them. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27430. You are not a plank!!! You are a lovely, kind viewer of the channel. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27431. It was! But Alice Grace didn't let us down.Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27432. What great information! I could have done a whole vlog just on the history of Pontefract- it’s such a fascinating place. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27433. 🤩 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27434. Welcome aboard and thank you for finding me, Jacqueline! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  27435. That’s so kind of you, Christopher! We plan to travel the French waterways with a bit of a twist… but that’s not for a few years yet. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27436. Hi Tracey, thank you so much for watching. My boat is 60ft long and we continuously cruise so we are not based anywhere in particular, but we do move very slowly. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  27437. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  27438. Thank you so much, Andrew- that is so kind of you. Have a great weekend!🌻🦋
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  27439. This is so well thought out! Thank you👍🌻🦋
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  27440. That is such a kind comment- thank you so much! I do feel that I was born in the wrong era sometimes!😂 Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  27441. Great tip! What a beautiful place to visit too! Thank you for your comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27442. Thank you so much Mutant Monkey! 🤗 It’s lovely to hear from you. Have a super weekend 🌻🦋
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  27443. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much. Take care🌻🦋
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  27444. Thank you so much, Ann! Take care 🌻🦋
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  27445. I'll have to look into what we have got more closely. It sounds like you have a good system there. Thank you for your comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27446. You too, Stephen!🦋🌻
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  27447. I’ve not seen any yellow hammers since then 😢 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27448. If the fire isn’t lit on the cold days; it is the same temperature, if not a bit colder than outside! But when the fire is lit, the whole boat is very toasty within minutes. Thank you for watching. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27449. What a great idea to have a waterways narrowboat forecast! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27450. Good morning to you too! Have a wonderful day.Thank you so much for your watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27451. It makes cooking so much more enjoyable doesn’t it? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27452. Thank you so much 😊 I hope you’re going like it? Take care 🌻🦋
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  27453. Thank you so much, Alistair for your lovely comment and for watching the vlogs this year. Happy New Year to you too!🦋🌻🥳
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  27454. Thank you so much for your comment, Mike! Take care 🌻🦋
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  27455. Woodlands are exciting places especially this time of year! It’ll be the bluebells next! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27456. Hi Mike, thank you for your kindness and I am so pleased that you enjoyed this vlog. Have a wonderful week in wonderful Norfolk.🌻🦋
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  27457. That journey was certainly an epic one but so much fun! I’m really glad that you enjoyed it and good luck with the cos lettuce and the slugs! 🐌🐌🐌🐌
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  27458. Happy boat hunting! 🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27459. It was a 4 biscuit kind of week! 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27460. How wonderful that your ancestors came from these places! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27461. It looks spectacular from the Thames doesn’t it!👸
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  27462. Ooh, I love Bob Dylan! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27463. If you find out anything more about this legend, please let me know Michael as I found the story intriguing.👍 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  27464. 👑 Have a super rest of the weekend 🌻🦋
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  27465. Not in depth so maybe I should do a video about that. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  27466. 🙈 Oh dear!😂
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  27467. Thank you so much, kind Lee. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27468. Great idea! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27469. I haven’t seen so many mushrooms in one place either, Steve! I bet your squirrels really appreciate you. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27470. I am so glad that you are enjoying the vlogs. Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment!🌼🌻🦋
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  27471. You are so welcome, Jillian. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  27472. Thank you for your kind comment. Slugs are definitely fascinating creatures and remind me of what an amazing place our planet is.
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  27473. Thank you for your lovely comment, Josh! Take care 🦋🌻
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  27474. That is so kind of you, thank you so much! Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  27475. That is so kind of you, Beverley- thank you so much. Take care🌻🦋
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  27476. The light on the water is mesmerising some days and of course kingfishers are always mesmerising. Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Take care🦋🌻
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  27477. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Brian. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27478. 😂😂😂 let’s not tell the pony! 😂😂😂 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27479. That’s so true about spectacles! 🤓 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27480. That is very kind of you. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27481. It is a slow life 🐌 Thank you for watching. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27482. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27483. Exactly that! 🤭🐾🐾 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27484. Thank you so much, James!😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  27485. They’re great aren’t they? Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  27486. You're right there, Zephyr had her eyes closely fixed to the food boat that we call home.😁 Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super week🦋🌻
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  27487. I enjoy whacking cans, David. 🤭 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27488. Thank you for that; I must have missed it! Take care 🦋🌻
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  27489. I am so pleased that it was a trip down memory lane for you. It’s a great stretch of water isn’t it? Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  27490. Oh you are so right about that "Red Tape!" Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Lorraine. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  27491. That is such a god idea. Now I am thinking why aren't they being used there? Thank you for your comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  27492. What wonderful stories, although I feel very sorry for the poor moles! I think it was the surprise element of the topless man that did it. Poor person was just ironing his shirt in the window and I come round the corner with my camera!🙈 Thank you for your great memories. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27493. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  27494. Definitely embrace the elements- that’s so true! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27495. That is so kind of you, Deborah. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  27496. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  27497. It is well ventilated with mushroom vents and door vents; I open the window when cooking and I have an air filter. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27498. What a brilliant comment! Fancy getting all the Cadbury rejects too. 😋 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week! Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  27499. It is definitely good exercise.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  27500. Thank you so much, Frances for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  27501. That is so wonderful! I totally get how excited you were. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27502. Thank you so much, Lee! Take care 🦋🌻
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  27503. What a lovely comment! I practice hard at drawing as I don’t have a flair for it like both of you. I look at your artwork, having recently discovered your beautiful channel and I wow at your gifts!!!🤩 What I do find though, is an incredible escapism by sitting down with tea and my pencils and recording the nature that I see and writing a poem about it all. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  27504. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27505. Stay warm and dry! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27506. How wonderful to have experienced that freedom as a child.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  27507. Well thank you so much for doing that! Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27508. It was such a beautiful thing to see. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27509. My husband. He works away for part of the week and as his job is in education, he can’t be on YouTube. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27510. There were 12 locks that day and 3 swing bridges. I ate mushrooms on sourdough with garlic and seasoning, had mushroom spaghetti and a mushroom curry. All delicious 😋 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27511. 😊 Thank you so much, Brewster! Zephyr really seemed to love those buttercups! Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27512. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  27513. It was sunny today and it felt glorious! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care 🦋🌻
    1
  27514. Thank you so much kind Trish! Hugs to Walter from me please. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  27515. How lovely that you got see your old boat; it must hold a lot of special memories for you, owning it for 17 years? I am so pleased that you enjoy following the vlogs and hopefully Narrowboat Will and I will be able to do some filming together. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a great rest of the weekend and week ahead, Chris and Anne.🌻🦋
    1
  27516. That’s so lovely of you- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  27517. 😂😂😂 I’m glad he will be prepared! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27518. She really is a wonderful dog! 🐾🐾🥰🤗 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  27519. Thank you so much for your kind comment. I haven’t thought about doing that with the journal. That’s a really interesting idea. Take care🦋🌻
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  27520. Great memories and so entrepreneurial of you too! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27521. Thank you so much for your lovely comment.🤗 My children are so supportive of what I am doing and I am so lucky to have two wonderful young adults that I can call best friends. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  27522. I will do that!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27523. I’m so sorry about that. We’re all safe and sound now though. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  27524. Zephyr says she wants an increase in her wages for more air time- I’m currently negotiating with her agent!😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27525. Didn’t I just! 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  27526. That is very kind of you- thank you so much, James. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27527. That is so kind of you, thank you so much! Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
    1
  27528. I think farmers should have special tractor parking slots seeing as we wouldn’t have much to eat without all of your hard work! Thank you for being the star ⭐️ of the show last week. I hope all that rain didn’t cause problems where you are? Have a terrific Sunday and week ahead!🦋🌻
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  27529. 🤣🌻🦋
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  27530. That is so right! 👍That’s my year’s workout done then 😂 Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super Sunday 🌻🦋
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  27531. That is so right! 👍That’s my year’s workout done then 😂 Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super Sunday 🌻🦋
    1
  27532. It was amazing to see it. I haven't seen one since. Thank you for watching.Take care 🦋🌻
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  27533. Thank you so much ☺️ Take care🦋🌻
    1
  27534. Exactly! 🐾🐾🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27535. You are so welcome! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
    1
  27536. Welcome aboard! Thank you so much for subscribing and for your lovely comment. Wishing you a wonderful rest of the week. Take care🌻🦋
    1
  27537. That is such a kind and lovely comment, thank you so much, Raymond! Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
    1
  27538. You are so welcome. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  27539. It's an eco log which is made of compressed, recycled sawdust. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27540. Of I completely agree with tip 6! 🐾🐾🤗 What a kind comment. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻😊
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  27541. Zephyr finds a ball and then when she realises we are on our way back to the boat she tries to get rid of it! 😂🐾🐾
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  27542. The storms have settled down now fortunately. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super Sunday! Take care 🌻🦋
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  27543. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27544. Oh Sandra, I don't know what to say. I am so sorry to hear this news. As a mother, I know it is something you hope never to face. I hope he is receiving the best treatment possible and that he makes a full recovery. I will be remembering him in my prayers. Try to stay strong and positive. Sending you all my love and best wishes. x 🌻🦋
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  27545. It is great to know that you enjoyed it. Thank you for your lovely comment, take care🦋🌻
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  27546. That is such a lovely comment, thank you so much😊🤗 Nature is definitely happiness for humans. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  27547. How wonderful, I think that I live on another planet!🤭 I love exploring the beautiful places that I am lucky enough to live in for a week.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  27548. It was 2023 but still in some places, you might find a trolley or two. Fortunately, it doesn’t happen that often though. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27549. The Cannock Extension was stunning and so, so quiet too! I am so pleased that you are enjoying my 2023 journal.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27550. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! 🤩Take care🌻🦋
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  27551. That sounds amazing! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27552. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27553. Well, I still need to see if my recipe will attract the moths but generally it is supposed to be a good way to see them. Mr M drank the ale🤭 Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  27554. Enjoy beautiful Chester, Irene. Thank you for thinking of my friend too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27555. What is the name of your boat? I’ll look out for you. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  27556. Hi Christine, thank you so much for your lovely comment and kindness about my artwork. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the journey this week. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  27557. Your staghound sounds beautiful. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27558. Hi Steve, I am so pleased that you really like this vlog. The Peak Forest is so special and it is a pleasure to be here. The weather has warmed up since I filmed this one so hopefully, I won't need a coat again for a while. I am glad that it is nice and warm where you are. Say 'hi' back to your squirrels!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27559. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Mike. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  27560. 😂👍 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27561. Thank you so much for your lovely comment! It’s interesting what you say about your kites compared to those here. What I would really love to see is the white tailed eagle which have been reintroduced in the UK. I totally agree with you about raptors! Have a lovely rest of the week!🦋🌻🦅
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  27562. Thank you for your kind comment, Roy- gas is such a worry isn't it? I'm so relieved that it's all sorted now. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27563. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27564. Thank you so much for watching all the way from Canada! Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  27565. Thank you so much, Terence and Kate🤗🤗Have a wonderful weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  27566. Hi Glenna, the prop does struggle a bit with the weed and we have to reverse occasionally to clear it but the bow does a good job of pushing most of the stuff away before it gets to the back end. Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
    1
  27567. Bluebells are wonderful for lifting the spirit aren't they?Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27568. Thank you so much😊 Happy holidays too, take care🦋🌻
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  27569. I’m so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27570. What a kind and supportive comment- thank you so much, Chris. I really appreciate it.Take care 🦋🌻
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  27571. It was such an exciting place to visit! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27572. 🤗 That is so lovely, William! Thank you ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  27573. Hello Joyce, it’s great to know that you have just found the videos and are enjoying them. Welcome to the channel! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27574. You are very right. I put the heron on the page with the poem so it was included. Thank you for your lovely comment. Happy New Year! 🥳🌻🦋
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  27575. Hi Patricia, my brother-in-law told me with gf bread it’s better to take it straight out, but I will try it after five minutes to see if that makes a difference. Thank you so much for your comment. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  27576. Well spotted! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27577. Thank you Jean-Louis for your lovely comment. I will have to go back one day and see if the tree has turned completely rainbow! Have a super weekend!🦋🌻🌈
    1
  27578. Nature is an incredible healer. Especially, if you walk slowly through it and stop and notice its beauty here and there. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27579. Thank you so much, Charles! Take care 🦋🌻
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  27580. You are so thoughtful with your comments, Anthony. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  27581. That is so kind of you, Kim. I am back again now. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  27582. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27583. Bedford is a good place to get stuck though as there is a lot nearby. I was stuck in Windsor last year due to flooding which was also a good place to be, sadly the Queen didn’t pop round though! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care, John.🦋🌻
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  27584. How amazing that you had badgers in your own garden! What happened to them? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27585. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27586. Thank you ☺️ Deborah. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27587. If you stay in a marina, then it might need doing but the bottom on moving boats shouldn’t rust. It’s science apparently! 🤩 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27588. At the moment, this lifestyle really suits us, Dianne. I am so pleased that you enjoy watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27589. Thank you so much 😊 I hope we are up and running again soon too🤞 Have a super weekend,take care 🦋🌻
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  27590. They are amazing birds. Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  27591. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you. Take care 🌻🦋🥳
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  27592. Where are you getting these great emojis from? Mine are really boring in comparison?
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  27593. She loves the water so much.Take care 🦋🌻
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  27594. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you too! 🥳 🌻🦋
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  27595. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  27596. It is super to me moving again! When you see a kingfisher, it sparks such excitement doesn’t it? It’s such a shame that they are on the amber list and we don’t see them more. Make sure you have a great week too! Thank you for your comments🙏🌻🦋
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  27597. That is so kind of you, Cyndie. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27598. I hope your dream comes true and you get your narrowboat holiday. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week, Take care 🦋🌻
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  27599. I was so excited to spot the woodpecker in that famous walnut tree that I couldn’t keep the camera still which is why the footage was so wobbly! Have a lovely weekend and week ahead!🦋🌻
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  27600. Ah… a lovely warm day in Perth! It sounds delightful 🥰 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27601. Thank you for watching! Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27602. That is such a good idea! Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  27603. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  27604. Enjoy your curry. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27605. That is so kind of you- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  27606. It is so thoughtful of you. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  27607. Good idea! Take care 🌻🦋
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  27608. I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs- thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  27609. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Colin. The max speed on rivers is 6mph and 4mph for canals but we rarely do those speeds. On canals it is a 1-2mph world! Take care🦋🌻
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  27610. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Colin. The max speed on rivers is 6mph and 4mph for canals but we rarely do those speeds. On canals it is a 1-2mph world! Take care🦋🌻
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  27611. Hi Christian, you don't need to go to any classes to operate a narrowboat, but lots of people that do, say that it was a worthwhile thing to do. We didn't do any courses though. Thank you for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  27612. Stunning birds and unbelievable to watch when they dive to catch their prey. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27613. They will probably dredge the canal before the busy boating season begins. 🌻🦋
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  27614. Thank you so much, Tambra!😊 Have a wonderful rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  27615. Hello Jane, welcome aboard! What a lovely comment- you've made my day.☺️Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  27616. That is very kind of you. Maths is not my best subject though!🤭Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27617. You are very welcome, Yvonne. Thank you so much for your lovely comment Take care🌻🦋
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  27618. I love walking in Scotland! The nature is outstanding and I always walk with my eyes to the skies for those eagles.Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  27619. It was so much fun!!!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27620. It sounds brilliant 🤩 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27621. Thank you so much for your kindness, Julie. Take care🌻🦋
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  27622. It was so frightening, Jack. It’s not often that we feel at the mercy of the river like that. Thank goodness it went down. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27623. Thank you for letting me know, Sue. What a magnificent piece of woodwork that window is! My eyes are much better, thank you so much for asking. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  27624. I am so pleased that your internet can still play my videos! Sharpness must hold a lot of memories for you.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  27625. Keep trying as one day, you might get Grandma’s recipe perfect. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27626. Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  27627. I scan all of the pages and then send the images to my printer and he arranges them onto pages and prints them into books. He is such an amazing printer because he gets books printed really quickly for me.Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27628. Hi Peter, that is a good point and I checked before using HVO that it was appropriate to use in the engine and heating system that we have on the boat which it was. It's interesting that the research coming out is showing that the normal diesel that boaters are being sold is causing engine problems as it is FAME diesel with 7% first generation bio diesel added to it which is completely different to HVO. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  27629. Unfortunately it isn’t with us anymore 😢 I’ll have to try again. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27630. 🙈 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27631. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27632. Barn Owls are so beautiful and I was over the moon to spot one. I was so surprised how it wasn’t bothered by my presence at all. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Shirley. Take care🌻🦋
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  27633. 🤗 Welcome to The Mindful Narrowboat and what a lovely comment too! Thank you so much 😊 Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27634. It was blowy but we were lucky. Thank you so much for your concern. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27635. That is such a kind comment- thank you so much. We move every week all year round unless we’re frozen in! I travel with my husband too but he can’t be the vlogs due to his work commitments and the sensitive nature of his job. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27636. I like the symmetry too; it must be wonderful to know that your visiting birds arrive around the same day each year too. As for dogs and pure joy- I think you're right it's all about the stick isn't it?🐾🐾💚 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  27637. Compared to a house it is. 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27638. That is hot! I hope you are managing to keep cool. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27639. It really was, Keith.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27640. Thank you so much, Ann for your lovely comment🤗🤗 I am so glad that you enjoyed the red kite, kestrel and fungi; some of the fungi and slime out there at the moment are just wonderful.🥰 Have a super rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  27641. My dog likes that too!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  27642. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  27643. Jays a wonderful aren’t they? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27644. I did think that the guard walked up and down checking, but I should have told someone that I didn’t think I’d closed it properly. Lessons learnt!😃 One day, I will forage some Jerusalem Artichoke chips! 🤞Have a beautiful weekend🦋🌻
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  27645. Thank you so much for watching the vlogs this year and for your kind comments too. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🦋🌻🎄
    1
  27646. That is so kind of you-thank you so much . Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻
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  27647. I’m so pleased! 😀 Thank you so much for your lovely comment Take care🌻🦋
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  27648. That sounds like such a fascinating video! I’ll have to look it up. Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27649. Hi Sheila, thank you so much for your lovely comment.🤗 I was so surprised to see so much wildlife in and by a town like that. I completely agree with you about the nesting boxes- scaffolding is needed in order to secure them on the church steeple and I think it is that which is holding it back a bit at the moment. I think the peregrines would nest there though as they are successfully hunting and finding food where they are. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  27650. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  27651. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27652. Thank you for your kindness. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27653. We can help the house martins by Lee cracks in old rooftops and sheds for them to nest. Neat, new builds make nesting impossible for them and some businesses put up nets too. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  27654. Great words, James- the winner was Barry who said Quidanbob! Thank you for still thinking of one though. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  27655. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you, Ray! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  27656. Oh Chris, the flu sounds awful! I hope you are feeling better now. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  27657. I hope the snow is gentle and beautiful for you all out there. Stay warm and dry.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  27658. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you too! Take care 🌻🦋🎄
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  27659. I have a mind block with some words.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  27660. I know John, do you think the paparazzi will be hiding in the towpath bushes now!?! 😂
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  27661. 😂🐾🐾 I’m so pleased that she made you laugh! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27662. I shall be baking some more of them!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  27663. Cat, what a wonderful and kind comment! Thank you so much 😊 I am utterly chuffed that you are enjoying the videos. Take care🦋🌻
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  27664. Cat, what a wonderful and kind comment! Thank you so much 😊 I am utterly chuffed that you are enjoying the videos. Take care🦋🌻
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  27665. Let’s hope the sun will put his hat on! Thank you for your lovely comment, Margaret. Take care🦋🌻
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  27666. Thank you so much, Jackie. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27667. You are so welcome 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27668. What a kind comment- thank you so much 😊 It has been a lovely week so your prayers must have helped! Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27669. Most boaters greet each other, but I don't like to point my camera at people when I pass them as I think it's a bit invasive, that's probably why it might look like we are all ignoring each other. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27670. Hi Kristie, my husband is a vegan. He was the first one to become plant-based; I was a vegetarian first. I don't eat the vegan processed foods anymore apart from the cheese as the soya protein makes me ill; instead I use a wide range of vegetables with rice noodles, rice and gf pasta; I eat a lot of tofu and seeds, nuts, pulses too. If I am in a restaurant and the vegan options are not gf, then I will eat fish so that I can still enjoy eating with family and friends, but so many restaurants offer much better gf and vegan options now. Thank you for watching and commenting, take care🦋🌻
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  27671. It looks wonderful! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching . Take care 🦋🌻
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  27672. Thank you so much, Jean.Take care 🦋🌻
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  27673. Thank you, Nanci!😊🦋🌻
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  27674. Oh no, Nanci! I am sorry to hear that. I really hope you find somewhere soon that has everything you would wish for to live happily. 🤞💚 Take care🌻🦋
    1
  27675. Thank you so much for your kind words, Canucklehead. When you stop and observe something in nature whatever it is, everything else disappears for a while doesn’t it? That’s a nice feeling! Have a super weekend and week ahead! 🌻🦋
    1
  27676. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27677. I know! How amazing 🤩 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  27678. Congratulations on guessing correctly! Drawing the Goldeneye was such a privilege as I could admire all of the beautiful details that it has. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
    1
  27679. Thank you😊🤗🌻🦋
    1
  27680. That is so sad. I hope they make a recover somehow. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  27681. True! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27682. I can’t believe we doing this but it looks like more high altitude drama might return! 🙈 Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  27683. That is so kind of you, Jan.Thank you so much! Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  27684. Mr Mindful is my husband. He works away for part of the week each week and his job is in education so he can’t be in the vlogs as it would break his code of conduct. I recommend that you watch Heidi the Narrowboat Pirate as she is a solo boater all of the time so you’ll get a better idea of how she does things. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  27685. It sounds like you have lived in many places being the child of an army dad? You must feel like pieces of you belong all over the world!🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  27686. That’s buzzards and crows for you! 😂 Thank you for your lovely comment, take care 🥳🦋🌻
    1
  27687. Oh Susannah- what a kind thing to say! 🤗🤗Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  27688. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  27689. I sold out this weekend but I’ll have more in my Etsy shop next week themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com thank you for your interest in them. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  27690. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlog. I'll tell Zephyr to read her email! 🐾Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a happy Easter weekend. Take care 🦋🌻🐣
    1
  27691. You are so right! Thank you for watching, take care🌻🦋
    1
  27692. I love my boat life at the moment, Stephen.Thank you for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  27693. That is such a lovely thought. Thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  27694. Thank you for the tip!👍 Take care🦋🌻
    1
  27695. That’s so kind of you! It was lucky timing wasn’t it 😅 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  27696. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Zephyr comes with me everywhere as I don’t leave her on the boat so I am so grateful to shops that let dogs in. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  27697. That’s so kind of you. Thank you, Julie. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  27698. I’m so pleased that the vlog brought back those memories for you. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  27699. 😱🐻 Wow! Even though, I would be petrified to have a bear outside the boat; I'd love to be able to draw one in my nature journal!🤩 Have a super weekend, take care...around bears!🌻🦋
    1
  27700. Thank you for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  27701. That used to happen to me that rocking sensation on land after being on the boat but I don't get that anymore which is strange? The Big Butterfly count starts on the 12th July so I hope they start showing up soon. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27702. You are so welcome 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
    1
  27703. 😂 Phil was a miracle worker with our engine! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  27704. Thank you so much, Lee! Take care 🦋🌻
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  27705. You are very welcome- thank you so much for watching and commenting.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  27706. I have a real interest in learning them and so the names stick in my head; ask me to name anything else and I'm utterly useless! 😂Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27707. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27708. Good question, Tina. When I moved onto my narrowboat I wanted to see it as an opportunity to learn new skills: crochet, cooking, learning about wildlife and learning how to draw. I have always loved writing poetry but I struggled with drawing. That is when I started to practice by keeping a weekly journal. It is the highlight of my week now, sitting there at my dinette and drawing. Have a super rest of the week. Take care🌻🦋
    1
  27709. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Victor.😊 I hadn't thought of making an audio book before; now you have given me food for thought with that one! Have a wonderful week, take care 🦋🌻
    1
  27710. It’s a challenge isn’t it? But great that you can moor up in between. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  27711. My husband can’t be on the vlogs due to his work commitments and the sensitive nature of his job. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week, Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  27712. 🐾🐾❤️ Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27713. Thank you so much, Wendy for buying one of my calendars🤗 I'm not sure what is going on with that link, but I am so glad that you found my shop. The HVO is much less harmful to the water; I just wish the greener options were more available and cheaper. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  27714. 🤩 Your peaceful, Vegas sunrise sounds amazing. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a great week, take care🦋🌻
    1
  27715. Oh how wonderful! I’d love to see a picture of it- and how amazing that a former student made it too. I love this story!!! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  27716. Thank you, Kelly. Enjoy the rest of your week! 🦋🌻
    1
  27717. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much. Merry Christmas and happy New Year, take care 🌻🦋🎄
    1
  27718. That is so kind of you! Thank you for your lovely comment. Happy New Year!🥳🌻🦋
    1
  27719. Hi Chris, I didn’t know I could sail on the lakes by the Wissey. I shall have to go back next year and do that. It’s funny you mentioned the Relief Channel as I will talk about that next week. I hope you are enjoying cruising. Have a super weekend in the sun!🦋🌻
    1
  27720. Gailey Wharf, Staffordshire. Take care🌻🦋
    1
  27721. Hi Jenny, it was such luck to have been frozen into the land of Tolkien like that and I can totally see where his inspiration came from. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and I wish you a Happy New Year too! Take care🌻🦋
    1
  27722. Thank you so much for entering, great name, please can you make sure it gets to my email though as I will sit and go through them all this week. Have a super weekend, take care.🌻🦋
    1
  27723. Thank you so much, Rosie! Take care🦋🌻
    1
  27724. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog, Matt. Zephyr was a good girl wasn't she for staying close although a bit of a pickle for getting off in the first place!🤭🐾🐾 Have a super weekend🌻🦋
    1
  27725. That’s so kind of you, Connie! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  27726. It's not bad is it really! Thank you so much for watching- take care🦋🌻
    1
  27727. That is so kind of you, John!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  27728. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much. Take care🌻🦋
    1
  27729. What a kind comment. 😊 The trusty crew is the key to success. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  27730. And you have a great weekend too, Billy! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  27731. Thank you for your question and for watching the vlog. My book is ‘The Nature Journal of a Narrowboater 2022’ basically it’s last years poetry and sketches which follow the vlogs in my playlist of the same name. I sell it in my Etsy shop: themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com Have a super weekend, take care 🌻🦋
    1
  27732. I will! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  27733. It really does feel like March doesn't it?Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27734. Sleep well. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27735. Thank you so much for watching and caring. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27736. That is so kind of you.Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  27737. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  27738. John, it was an incredible shell to look at, but I’m sure everyone on the towpath kept their distance from my boat that day! Have a great weekend and week ahead!🌻🦋
    1
  27739. Good tip- Janie!👍 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
    1
  27740. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog with its ups and downs. Have a super week🦋🌻
    1
  27741. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. We will carry on whilst we have water to carry on in. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  27742. Thank you, Irene!🤗 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  27743. Thank you so much, Mick. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  27744. 😂 At least you’ll never forget it!😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  27745. There are two types of bat detector. One produces a graph of the sound and you can identify which bat from the image that way and on my one I have to turn the dial which is set at different ranges and where it makes the strongest sound shows the bat's range and then I can identify the bat from there. I am still learning, but it is fascinating! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  27746. I was so glad too. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  27747. What a lovely comment, Matt! Thank you so much😊🧙‍♀️ Have a super weekend and stay cool in the sunshine.🦋🌻
    1
  27748. I felt like I was on a wild adventure getting to that postbox!Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  27749. Thank you for your kind comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  27750. I have a vlog out today, but I am currently dealing with a very sad and stressful situation, so I’m not on my boat. I’m so sorry that I didn’t get a vlog out on Friday, Peggy. Thank you so much for your kind words. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  27751. I have a vlog out today, but I am currently dealing with a very sad and stressful situation, so I’m not on my boat. I’m so sorry that I didn’t get a vlog out on Friday, Peggy. Thank you so much for your kind words. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  27752. I think you’re right there, Mike! 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  27753. She did didn’t she! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  27754. That is a super tip, Mike- I will look into them as I have never heard of them before. Thank you so much. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
    1
  27755. My family come and stay sometimes and it is nice to give them their own space on the boat. Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  27756. Thank you so much, Mark, that is so kind of you! Zephyr particularly likes your comment too. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻🐾🐾
    1
  27757. Thank you so much for working your way through the vlogs! I loved my time in St Ives so I’m chuffed that this is your favourite vlog so far. Have a wonderful week 🦋🌻⭐️
    1
  27758. That is so kind of you, thank you so much!😊 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  27759. I can’t believe that the canal infrastructure is still working here! 🤩 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  27760. What an amazing offer! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  27761. Thank you so much, Anthony! I love buzzards and where we are at the moment, there seems to be quite a few, but no red kites here, sadly. Have a lovely rest of the weekend.🌻🦋
    1
  27762. Hi Sue, I am so pleased that you enjoyed the music- thank you so much. I am very careful around the locks with my hair, but you are right, I should perhaps tie it back when doing them. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
    1
  27763. You are very welcome, Frances. Thank you for watching, take care🦋🌻
    1
  27764. The duck is on the front cover of their wildlife selection of journals. @JL1308 
    1
  27765. Thank you so much, Frances; I am delighted that you enjoyed it! Take care🦋🌻
    1
  27766. It all worked out for the best as the mooring spot near the nature reserve was wonderful. Thank you for your kindness. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  27767. Hi Donald, thank you so much for watching one of the old vlogs. I think that I filmed what happened after the storm rather than the storm itself. Sorry if you left the video feeling disappointed. Have a fabulous Friday and weekend ahead, take care🌻🦋
    1
  27768. What a kind comment, Stu! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  27769. That is such a kind thing to say- thank you so much, Nanci! ☺️🌻🦋
    1
  27770. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much.Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  27771. That is so kind of you😊 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  27772. I am so pleased that you find it relaxing to watch. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27773. 🦋🌻
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  27774. That is such a kind thing to say. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  27775. I hope your day is less mad tomorrow and that you have time to relax and enjoy yourself.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  27776. Hi Simon, the pram cover makes so much difference to mud control this time of year. I don’t know how we managed without one before? I hope it’s not too muddy where you go dog walking? Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a great weekend 🌻🦋
    1
  27777. I’m sure robins have their own Batman too!🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  27778. Thank you so much😊 Have a wonderful rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
    1
  27779. The homemade deodorant is amazing. I am so surprised by exactly how good it is. I don't think I'll ever buy deodorant again. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
    1
  27780. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27781. That's really interesting; is there something that needs protecting on that canal? Thank you for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  27782. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  27783. Welcome aboard!👋👋 Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. I hope your winter is being kind to you this year? What a beautiful part of the world you are watching from! Take care🌻🦋
    1
  27784. 🐾🐾🤗Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27785. Wow! You have had some incredible adventures! Thank you for your great comment. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  27786. Thank you so much, Shirley. I hope you are staying nice and warm? Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  27787. 😂 Well the little pollinators love the weeds! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  27788. Thank you so much for your comment. I am with my husband, but he doesn't want to be in the vlogs. He likes the fact that I am filming, editing and keeping a diary of our travels though. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  27789. I hope the Avon is behaving itself at the moment? The breach is awful isn’t it. I feel for all those involved with that. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  27790. The Danny moves so gracefully doesn’t it! I had goosebumps watching it on the water 🤩 Thank you for your lovely comments, Lorraine. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  27791. She really is; she fills my days with joy. 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  27792. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  27793. Thank you so much 😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  27794. Thank you so much for ordering one of my books for your wife’s birthday- that’s so kind of you😊 🤫 I was looking out across the reeds that grow along the sides of the River Severn, when the owl suddenly flew up out of them! I gasped with excitement, missed so many wonderful camera shots as I got lost in its beauty and then managed to pull myself together for the bits that i included. What magnificent birds!🦉 Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  27795. Hi Jack, Phil is a great character who knows his way around an engine. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  27796. I work online so I am not retired. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  27797. Hi Chris, we’re still deciding but, we think towards Sheffield. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  27798. What a kind offer! Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
    1
  27799. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year, Jennie!🥳 🦋🌻
    1
  27800. Thank you so much!😊🤗 Take care🦋🌻
    1
  27801. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  27802. I like rustic thoughts- thank you so much for sending them my way. 👍🤩 Take care🌻🦋
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  27803. That is so kind of you. Merry Christmas and happy New Year too! Take care🦋🌻🎄
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  27804. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much 😊 Take care🦋🌻
    1
  27805. You'll have to email me a picture of that watercolour when you do it. How exciting to be attending an art course- the creative hobbies are so good for the soul. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
    1
  27806. Happy new year to you too! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  27807. I don't think that they will sell that house, Paul, but they might consider taking you in as a lodger!😀 Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend🌻🦋
    1
  27808. Thank you so much, Jennifer. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27809. What a kind comment. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27810. Yes they can and I hope to travel overseas one day too. 🤞 Thank you so much for watching 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  27811. Hi Paul, thank you so much for your encouraging comment. I hope Alice runs smoothy too!🤞Your Dad had great advice to give there. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
    1
  27812. You are so welcome, Peter🤗 Thank you so much for watching and appreciating the vlogs. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  27813. Thank you, Jenny. 🤗 Love and hugs back 🌻🦋
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  27814. Thank you for watching and for your kind comment too. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27815. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  27816. I hope you are ok? It’s such a beautiful thing that you are doing in caring for your husband like that. We are all fine here but it was just a week of narrowboat things not going to plan. Thank you so much for caring. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  27817. Thank you so much for your kind comment, Steve! I really appreciate it. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  27818. I shall head over to Ant’s YouTube channel later this evening. It sounds totally up my street. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Wishing you sunshine and happiness. 🦋🌻🌞
    1
  27819. Thank you so much , Sandy, for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  27820. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  27821. It is a pleasure to share it with you, Sian. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  27822. You’re welcome ☺️ Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  27823. Ooh! I can’t wait to see that. We are heading that way. There was a photo of it on Twitter this week but I had no idea that it is considered an ancient monument. Thank you so much for watching, have a super weekend! 🌻🦋
    1
  27824. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  27825. I get most mail via the internet and then I use family addresses and post restante. Thank you for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27826. Well, I will definitely make sure that I come back again one day soon. How wonderful to have otter there and to know that they are doing well on the canal. Thank you for watching the vlog. Happy New Year to you!🌻🦋🥳🦦
    1
  27827. 🐾🐾😂🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  27828. Great banana tip! 👍 Zephyr is working on her Rabbit expression as we speak😂🐾🐾 Good luck with your work.Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  27829. Hi Robert, I sold out this weekend but I have got some more being printed which should take a couple of weeks to be back in the shop. Thank you so much for asking. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  27830. It’s so painful isn’t it? I think about her every day. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  27831. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27832. That is so kind of you, Ruth. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
    1
  27833. You are very welcome, James. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a great week. Take care🌻🦋
    1
  27834. Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comment, Ruth. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  27835. Great advice! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  27836. Hi Steve, I have created a Playlist on the channel called 'The Nature Journal of a Narrowboater 2022' which follows the exact videos, in the order of the book. There is a link to it at the end of this week's vlog on my End Screen and I will continue to put a link to it on every vlog from now on. Please let me know, if you can't find it? Take care🦋🌻
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  27837. Thank you🦋🌻
    1
  27838. Magnus, that is such a lovely comment, thank you so much for your kindness. Have a super week, take care 🦋🌻
    1
  27839. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  27840. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the channel. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  27841. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  27842. It was such a wonderful light wasn't it? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋
    1
  27843. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
    1
  27844. I really appreciate that, Lucinda- thank you so much! Take care 🦋🌻
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  27845. 🦋🌻
    1
  27846. Ohh, I'd love a pith helmet! 👍 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  27847. How amazing to have your own resident bats!🤩🦇🦇Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  27848. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  27849. Hello Timothy, thank you so much for your lovely comment about my journal. I am chuffed that you like it and that you watch until the end too!😊⭐️ Have a wonderful rest of the week. Take care🦋🌻
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  27850. 🫢 It was bound to happen, I am so not a train expert, I love travelling on them but I knew that I would say something inaccurate technically. Well done for spotting it, sorry about that.👍Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  27851. Hi Anthony, thank you so much for your lovely comment and your kind words about my uncle. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog and the little pieces of history along the way. Have a wonderful week 🌻🦋
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  27852. It soothes me; it has become the sound of the cold months. A bit like hearing the approach of a steam train! 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27853. Thank you so much.Take care 🦋🌻
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  27854. Thank you for watching! Take care 🌻🦋
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  27855. In a storage unit. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27856. Thank you so much for your loveliness! Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27857. Thank you so much, Vanessa! Take care🌻🦋
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  27858. Hi Joanne, well you live in a beautiful place!😍 I really hope they can find a way to put up the nesting boxes for the peregrines as it would be so special for the town to have a nesting pair of these birds. I was reading that there are only 30 UK nesting pairs. They are just beautiful to stand and watch. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for watching. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  27859. I didn’t know either of those things, Joanne- thank you so much for telling me. I will definitely check them out. ⭐️👍 Take care🦋🌻
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  27860. Thank you so much, Jean-Louis! This region is such a pleasure to cruise through. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27861. It was made by Nick the Potter from Consall Forge from my journeys on the Caldon Canal. I visit his pottery in one of my vlogs. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27862. Thank you for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27863. It is difficult to know where we are going to be at Christmas at the moment as there are stoppages. I'll probably know in December time. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27864. Thank you so much, Simon! Take care 🦋🌻
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  27865. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27866. Welcome to the channel! Thank you so much for your interest in my books. I have an Etsy shop themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com where I sell my journals. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  27867. Zephyr always manages to have a bounce in her step and a wag in her tail which brightens all of our days! Thank you for watching, take care🦋🌻🐾🐾
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  27868. I shared how narrowboating can be slow and relaxing sometimes but then you get caught behind stoppages, frozen in and caught in dangerous positions. That is all the truth. I am so sorry that you were disappointed by my video. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  27869. It’s a great combination! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27870. That is so kind of you, Carol. Thank you 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  27871. 😂😂😂 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27872. Zephyr is captain of this crew. 😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  27873. You are so welcome, Michael. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. The Dudley canal is an incredible treasure chest of history. Have a great rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  27874. 🤩 I loved my time there!
    1
  27875. Thank you so much ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  27876. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
    1
  27877. Zephyr is available to assist you with all of your gardening needs! 🐾🐾😂 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27878. That is such a kind comment- thank you so much! Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  27879. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I live on my own for part of the week as my husband works away and he can’t be on the vlogs due to the sensitive nature of his job. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27880. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  27881. I am so pleased that you found the vlog calming and mystical, Matt. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  27882. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  27883. I love the sound of the flute! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27884. I think she was too!🤭🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27885. Thank you so much, Peter! Take care🦋🌻
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  27886. I will definitely be crossing the Wash one day but I’ll leave it until I’ve seen the rest of the system first, just in case it sinks my boat! Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  27887. You’re welcome, ☺️ Lucinda! Take care 🦋🌻
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  27888. That would be amazing to see though! 🤩 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27889. Very good point! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27890. Hi Mandy, thank you so much for stumbling across my channel- I am so pleased that you did! What a kind comment too! Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  27891. You are so kind, Carl! I really appreciate your lovely comments. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27892. It really feels cold now! 🥶 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27893. Thank you so much, Anne! Take care 🌻🦋
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  27894. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  27895. You’re welcome! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27896. It would be great if I could buy HVO as it is such a good fuel. Thank you for watching and commenting, Rob. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27897. Oh yes! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27898. It’s still really mild here. I hope it warms up for you in a nice way and not too hot. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  27899. That is so kind of you, Malcolm! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  27900. That is so kind of you. It’s my pleasure. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27901. Hi Michael, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I think Zephyr decided that she was safer off the boat that day!🤭 I hope that you've had the last of the frost and snow too so that you can enjoy the Polish springtime. Have a super weekend🌻🦋
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  27902. Mostly! 🤭Thank you so much. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27903. I’m so pleased! Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  27904. That is so kind of you, Glenn- thank you so much! Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  27905. The warmer weather arrived today! Isn't it lovely? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27906. Up North and travelling further up too! It is definitely much colder but it is so beautiful too. Thank you for your comment- take care🦋🌻
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  27907. Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27908. Zephyr would be delighted with her own broom, but I don't think that I'd have any windows left if she did.🤭Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care🌻🦋
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  27909. What a lovely comment- thank you so much for your kindness! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  27910. The Norfolk Broads is a wildlife paradise isn't it! I will have to go back soon.Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  27911. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Otter!Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  27912. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  27913. How wonderful that the owl came so close to you. They are such beautiful creatures so it must have been amazing to see all of its details.Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27914. 🤗Thank you, Nanci. Have a wonderful weekend🌻🦋
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  27915. That is so kind of you!Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27916. Thank you for watching, Nanci! Take care🦋🌻
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  27917. 😂😂😂 What a funny sight that must have been and how wonderful to have spent that time making a blackbird head out of cardboard! Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Pete. Happy Easter! 🦋🌻🐣
    1
  27918. That’s a great answer! 🤩 Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  27919. Zephyr is such an important part of our family. 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  27920. Thank you so much, Lee! I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  27921. To be honest with you, I am always wary when I'm on the river. It was scary making the turns as you have to do it quickly so not to get swept away in the current.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  27922. How kind! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  27923. It is a good life! Thank you so much for your comment. Happy New Year! 🥳🌻🦋
    1
  27924. I am so pleased that your crow friends are coming back! This week, I noticed them here as they started all gathering again. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog and thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and wonderful week ahead 🦋🌻
    1
  27925. 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27926. That’s so kind of you, Wendy! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27927. Hi Chris, I really love the Avon and some of the moorings were just spectacular! I find insect watching and waiting such a relaxing thing to do, but then I am a bit weird😂 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  27928. It is the best place for beauty and kindness though 🥰 Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  27929. 🐛 They are speedy when they want to be aren’t they? Thank you for watching! Take care🦋🌻
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  27930. Brilliant 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27931. Great tip! I have to put an address into the online shopping order though.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27932. Thank you for letting us know. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27933. Hi Mandy, Adam and Noodle, thank you so much for your kind comment. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. We are appreciating the milder temperatures! Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27934. Hi Jack, you didn't miss a vlog, I just didn't have the time to edit last week as I was away.Thank you so much for such a lovely comment.Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27935. Thank you so much, Clive! Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  27936. Hi Susan, Mr M is often with me for part of the week at least and I am so busy when he’s not there so I’m never lonely. You are so kind to be concerned though. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  27937. It is about the simple way of living- you are very right there. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27938. Thank you so much for your guess.🦦 I will let you know if you are right, next week. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  27939. 🐾🐾🤗 She is adorable company. 🌻🦋
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  27940. That is so kind of you, Carl and I wish you the same too. Take care🥳🌻🦋
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  27941. I mostly travel with my husband but he can’t be in the vlogs due to his work commitments and the sensitive nature of his job. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27942. It is incredible to see the reintroduction programs happening isn't it? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  27943. I can't wait too!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  27944. I agree with you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  27945. Hi James, I hope you are ok? It sounds like you've had a tough time of it lately. Thank you so much for your lovely comment- take care🦋🌻
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  27946. That sounds like a genius idea!Thank you so much for your great comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  27947. What a clever idea, Lorraine! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27948. Hi Lionel and Mary, thank you so much for your lovely comment. My new book should be ready in a couple of weeks. I will put a post out when it's in the shop. Have a super weekend both of you. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27949. India is my daughter and my youngest of the two grown up children I have. I’m a very proud mummy!🥰 Take care.🦋🌻
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  27950. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27951. 🐾🐾😂Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27952. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  27953. Your boat life sounds exciting! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27954. I really enjoy the collective nouns too! 🤩Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  27955. 😂 That is such a true saying 🤣 Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  27956. Thank you for your great advice. Barn owls like the dusk and Dawn so they are much easier to spot than tawny owls. Take care🌻🦋
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  27957. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  27958. I've just looked that up. It seems fabulous. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27959. That is so kind of you- thank you so much, Deborah! Take care 🦋🌻
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  27960. Our dogs do understand us don't they? When we are doing anything new, Zeff always looks at me so that I can explain which I do and she seems to understand somehow?Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27961. Thank you so much! 😊 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  27962. That is such a kind comment, Peter- thank you so much; I really appreciate it. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  27963. Thank you so much, Mike! Have a super week.🌻🦋
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  27964. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed this one, William. It was a great place. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27965. I haven’t explored them, but I bet the bats have!😍 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27966. Thank you so much, Jim! That is so kind of you. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  27967. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. I am absolutely fascinated by what is living around me wherever we have moored our boat. I also like to keep a track of seasonal changes in flora and fauna; this connection to my surroundings brings me a lot of inner happiness. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  27968. I'd love to see a black oyster catcher!Thank you so much for your lovely comment, take care🦋🌻
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  27969. Thank you so much 🤗😊 A family of teachers eh? Poor you! 🤣 We’re a bossy lot.🤭 Take care🦋🌻
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  27970. Hi Lee, thank you so much for your lovely comment. Definitely living the dream👍 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27971. You’re welcome ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  27972. My experience of Stoke was that the people were among the friendliest that I have met on the system; the history was incredible and I don't have any negative things to say about it. Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  27973. Thank you so much for such a kind comment, Fran. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27974. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  27975. I hope boats start to moor again in Hanley Park like they did where you are. I'm thinking of mooring there on the way back. Congratulations on the biscuit challenge!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  27976. Thank you so much.Take care 🌻🦋
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  27977. Oh my- what an adventure that would be! 🤩 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27978. He definitely does. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27979. Please give hugs to Gracie Lyn from me. I hope she gets back to normal very soon. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27980. Hi Diana, you are so kind and I really appreciate your support too. Thank you so much and well done for catching up on all the vlogs too- that deserves a medal! 🥇 Have a super week. Take care🦋🌻
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  27981. Zephyr loves a great big dive into the canal! 😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for your lovely comment Take care🌻🦋
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  27982. Hi Border Reiver, my husband does travel with me but he doesn’t want to be in the videos...yet! Take care🌻🦋
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  27983. What a kind and lovely comment- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  27984. That is such a kind thing to say.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27985. My husband is with me for part of the week but then he works away for the other part of the week. He works in education so can’t be on social media. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  27986. Congratulations on watching all of the vlogs- that deserves a medal 🥇 I have restocked the shop now, Steve so there are books there today. Happy painting and poetry writing. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27987. I’m glad you had a brain tickle!😃 Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  27988. I lived in St Vincent’s Hamlet for a while and took my babies to the country park there. It’s a great place. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27989. Thank you so much.Take care 🦋🌻
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  27990. Thank you so much, James! I'm so pleased that you enjoyed this vlog. Take care🌻🦋
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  27991. It is a great adventure! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  27992. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Glenn. I will keep my ankles warm from now on as it is cold now. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27993. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27994. It has so many brilliant uses doesn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27995. It was so amazing to watch! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  27996. It’s a fabulous sound isn’t it? 🤩🦋🌻
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  27997. I love that name for a narrowboat! Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Ann! Take care 🌻🦋
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  27998. That is so kind of you!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  27999. I’m so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. As for the frozen in bit… you’ll have to wait and see!🥶 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28000. I just let the air dry my hair and I use Sea Magik shampoo and conditioner which lasts for ages as I only wash my hair once a week. It's all so cheap and easy. Thank you for your comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  28001. 😂👍 Exactly that! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28002. He was impressive wasn’t he? Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28003. That is very kind of you. I have an Etsy shop: themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  28004. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  28005. It is a bonkers world isn’t it? I am glad that you enjoyed my bonkers vlog!😂 Have a great weekend!🦋🌻
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  28006. I’m not sure your Google was completely accurate there! 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28007. Hi Tristan, thank you so much for your lovely comment. There is so much history in Stoke along the water and the people are so friendly too.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  28008. I am chuckling at me too now!😂 You are the third person who has helped me to learn the name of this tree- and I thank you for it as I will never again refer to the magnificent NZ Cabbage Tree as a palm. They are beautiful and deserve to be called by their appropriate name. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  28009. Great tip- thank you so much! Take care🦋🌻
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  28010. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  28011. Hi Steve, I made up the name Bumble Geese for my poem but they are really Canada Geese. Mr M was the one who frightened me half to death🤣 I hope the snow thaws soon for you. Wrap up warm. Have a super Sunday and week ahead 🦋🌻
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  28012. I won’t tell Donald you said so! But I’m delighted that you had a better experience this week with the vlog! Take care🦭🦋🌻
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  28013. Hi Roy, I will add that to my fungi titles, but never take my word for it as I'm not an expert forager; there is a great website called "WildFood UK" and they do videos to help identify too. Thank you for wacthing. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  28014. That’s so kind of you, Pete but I did have a little cry in that lock! 🥹🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28015. That is so kind of you! 🐾🐾Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  28016. I agree, although, I suppose it could depend on where you live? Thank you for watching and commenting. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  28017. I am so pleased that you found me!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy New Year! 🥳🌻🦋
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  28018. Hi Sandy, it would have been lovely to meet you too. I don’t give out my exact location but if you email me, I can let you know when I’ll be there again. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋 email; themindfulnarrowboat@gmail.com
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  28019. Only the tiny pinch of nutmeg and I recommend adding something that you like to sweeten with. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28020. Thank you so much for watching and for your beautiful gift this year. Happy New Year to you, Chris. Take care 🌻🦋🥳
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  28021. Well now, I’m not sure Chris Packham would be happy with this comparison but I am utterly delighted with it! Thank you so much, Indi! Take care🌻🦋
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  28022. Brilliant 🤩 I am convinced now that I don’t need a stinking badge! 😆
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  28023. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Zephyr was good wasn't she? 🐾🐾I wanted to find out more about the tree carving artist as their skills are incredible, but I couldn't find any information about it? Have a super weekend🦋🌻
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  28024. Thank you ☺️ you too! Take care 🌻🦋
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  28025. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Take care🦋🌻
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  28026. I need to try applying heat. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28027. The last 3 years, I have been frozen in and did not want to risk moving. Especially as there are fibre glass boats on the canals too and if my boat pushed a sheet of ice towards one it could do a lot of damage. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28028. That is so kind of you, Ann- thank you so much! Your work sounds so intriguing. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  28029. 😂😂 Now a weevil for humans would be interesting! Thank you so much for making me laugh! Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  28030. Bees are wonderful creatures! 🐝🐝Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  28031. That is such a kind comment- thank you so much. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  28032. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28033. Zephyr doesn’t have a poker face does she! 🐾🐾😂 I am so pleased that you enjoyed the murmurations, Lorraine. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28034. What a kind comment! I’m slightly worried that I haven’t backed my videos up now? I hope YouTube doesn’t disappear! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28035. Hi Simon, I hope you are well? I ran out of biscuits this week as I didn’t pace myself very well with the packet!😂 And so I piled on the Bugle crisps instead because tea gets very lonely without a snack with it.🤭 Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  28036. I love getting out into my tiny garden and can't wait for planting time to begin. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  28037. Yorkshire is astonishingly beautiful 😍 I can’t wait to see more of it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28038. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  28039. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  28040. Hi Sue and Richard- what a kind comment. Mr M works in education and so he can't be on social media as it would be breaking his code of conduct. He works away a lot too. I love the fact that you do the biscuit bet too!Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  28041. I am so pleased that you liked them, Dianne. There have been more butterflies this year already than last year which is good to see.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28042. Ahh, that is adorable! ☺️ Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28043. You are very welcome! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  28044. Absolutely! They complete the family 🥰 Thank you for watching 🌻🦋🐾🐾
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  28045. Thank you so much, Mark!😊🦊 Have a wonderful week, take care🦋🌻
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  28046. Thank you so much, Jack! What a lovely comment😊 It is a great stretch of canal and a pleasure to live on for a while. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  28047. The only thing is; what if I ever needed to remove the prop shaft? Would it be impossible after using that? Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  28048. It was a wonderful view and worth the steep climb. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28049. That is so kind of you, Colin. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  28050. Thank you so much for your greeting from Argentina! I am so pleased that you are following the videos. Take care🦋🌻
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  28051. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  28052. It is an absolute pleasure to be here!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  28053. I know! I would love to be able to identify them from the way they are flying and the sound that they make.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  28054. Lechlade is a great mooring spot isn't it? That's where the cows lined up in the morning to clean my windows with their tongues! 🐮Thank you for your lovely comment- have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  28055. Thank you so much 😊 That’s so kind of you. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28056. What a treat to hear from you John and to know that you are both well! Thank you so much for still being there. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28057. That is so kind of you.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a happy Easter weekend. Take care 🦋🌻🐣
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  28058. Thank you so much for your interest in my book. I will have some more in stock on Thursday. Have a super rest of the week. Take care🌻🦋
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  28059. I am thinking of teaching my dog how to drive though! 😂👍 Take care🌻🦋
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  28060. Thank you so much for your kindness. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the video. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28061. It sounds like you live in an amazing place! 🤩 Get ready for a blast from the past when I cruise the Ship Canal. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28062. An umbrella set up is a good idea- I’ll have to see how to make that work on our stern deck. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28063. I'll have to ask my parents about Bow Back Rivers as they were both brought up there as children too. Thank you for your great comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  28064. Lynann, it sounds like you have been through such a traumatic experience; the pain, heartbreak and sacrifice must have been truly overwhelming. I really hope you can find life’s beauty again and I wish you every happiness for your future. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying my videos. Thank you so much for watching them. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28065. It was 2 years ago and I was growing a potato vine in the front called GlasNevin. It made such beautiful flowers that crept all along the front door, but sadly the winter made it very poorly and it never recovered! 😢 I am trying to grow an evergreen honeysuckle on the roof in the hope that it will trail down and produce fragrant flowers that attract the elephant hawk moth caterpillar and moth, but that is a work in progress at the moment.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28066. Shirley is a great place, Shirley! Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for following all of the journeys in 2023; I really appreciate it. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  28067. I think I’ll have to do that too! 👍Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28068. Hi Mark, thank you so much for your wise words. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28069. It’s great isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28070. I will travel the Scottish canals one day. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28071. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for bringing back my memories of the Purton Hulks and the Barn Owl- it was a really special moment for me. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  28072. It’ll take us a while to get our narrowboat there though. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28073. I think that I wasn't quite applying the potato properly and I am sure that it is even better than I showed it to be. Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  28074. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Fiona 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28075. 🐾🐾 She woofs a happy "Thank-you, Trevor!" Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  28076. It is such a welcome sight of spring to come isn’t it? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28077. Hi Shannon, that is such a kind comment- thank you so much! Have a wonderful day too, take care🦋🌻
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  28078. Welcome aboard, Binkie and thank you for watching. Will’s great isn’t he? I am chuffed that you like the vlogs. Take care🦋🌻
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  28079. I love life on the water! Take care too. 🌻🦋
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  28080. I hope you have a wonderful time exploring the waterways! Happy sailing and congratulations! Take care 🌻🦋
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  28081. Now why didn't I think of that- she'd love that! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  28082. There is so much living and growing along our waterways and in the local areas that it is quite astounding! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28083. Brilliant 🤩 I was always really bad at physics!🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28084. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  28085. Thank you so much- that is so kind of you! Take care 🦋🌻
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  28086. Whoops!😬 Thank you for watching! Take care 🌻🦋
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  28087. It was a wonderful birthday- thank you so much Sandy and Ruski! Take care 🦋🌻
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  28088. Hi Dave and Steph! You saved the day and we have got through- thank you so much. 😊 Mr M has given up wild swimming in the canal now!😂 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  28089. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying them so much. It is so lovely to know that. Thank you 😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  28090. 😂 The internet always breaks here! 😂 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28091. It is so lovely to know that this vlog took you down a lane of memories which I hope were good ones? I can see why the houses are expensive, they are enormous!🤩 Have a super weekend🌻🦋
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  28092. I hope your dream comes true, Jimmie! ⭐️Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28093. I have thought about doing that but I don’t want to create any gaps for rain. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  28094. I don’t know how to switch it off. I will see what’s happened. I’m so sorry for that. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28095. I like what you did with the swan and tyre! 🤣 I am chuffed to bits that you enjoy the videos, Martin. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super Friday and weekend ahead.🌻🦋
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  28096. The tea drinking is optional🤩 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28097. Thank you for your kind comment, Ann. It is a great walk over the tunnel isn't it? Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  28098. You are very welcome 🤗 Take care🌻🦋
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  28099. Thank you so much for such a wonderful comment and for watching the vlogs too. I wish you all the best for 2023; Happy New Year!🌻🦋🥳
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  28100. We don’t drink it but our tank is stainless steel and every now and again can be cleaned using Milton tablets. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28101. I think it is being used by the Roach and the Rudd! 🤣Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28102. Well I am so pleased that the like button was jammed because your comment was utterly lovely. Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year 🥳 🦋🌻
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  28103. Wow, Belgium is the place to be at the moment with those temperatures! It just keeps raining here. Thank you for your kind comments and have a wonderful weekend and week ahead. 🌻🦋
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  28104. It is a pleasure to have you join us! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28105. Thank you so much for these beautiful memories, Alan. I had tears in my eyes reading about your uncle. How wonderful that you would play in the Sharpness mud and wash off in the canal- it sounds so free and happy! Thank you for subscribing too- welcome aboard! Have a super Sunday and rest of the week ahead, take care 🦋🌻
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  28106. Hi Patricia, thank you so much for your interest in my book. The shop will be fully stocked on Friday. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28107. Zephyr is very happy with narrowboat life. Thank you for your lovely comment.🌻🦋🐾🐾
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  28108. That’s so kind of you; I hope she likes it? Take care 🌻🦋
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  28109. Hello and welcome to the channel, Michael! Thank you for your lovely comment 😊. It’s great to have you onboard. Take care🦋🌻
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  28110. Oh my goodness, Bee-eaters! That is amazing. What incredible birds to be able to see. You'll have to get some pictures. Thank you for your lovely comment and I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Take care🌻🦋
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  28111. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it! Thank you so much. 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  28112. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28113. That is so kind of you, Gillian!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  28114. I hope you are back safe and rested? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28115. Oh Trevor this is all music to my ears!😊 I would absolutely love the opportunity to be shown around the reserve. I think that we will probably be in that area around January time, but it is hard to give exact dates at the moment. How much notice do you think you would need? I can normally do two weeks in advance and know where we will be. I am very interested to see the Lesser Spotted Woodpecker and anything else too. Are there any tawny or little owl in the reserve? Thank you so much for your offer. Take care🦋🌻
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  28116. I know it well! Small world 🌍 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28117. Hi there, we pay tax on the propulsion but not for domestic with red diesel. With HVO though, there isn't an agreement that we can do the same and that's what is one of the things causing the issues with those selling it to us as they don't know how to break down the costs. Thank you for your question. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  28118. Hi Neil and Coco! I hope you had a lovely Christmas? I’m sure we’ll see you again one day. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  28119. Thank you so much, Ann for your lovely comment. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  28120. Thank you so much 😊 take care 🦋🌻
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  28121. Ah, the mystery of Mr M...his identity is a complete secret 🤫.......... The truth is he doesn't want to be in the vlogs and he doesn't do social media, which is not as exciting as your options. Thank you so much for your comment, John! May 2023 bring you much happiness.🌻🦋🥳
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  28122. Well now that is such a kind and generous comment- thank you so much! Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28123. Thank you for your comment, Deb. My tap dancing would have scared the worms away I think! 🤗 Take care 🌻🦋
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  28124. Thank you for your kind comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28125. 🤗🌻🦋🐾🐾
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  28126. That’s so lovely to know. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28127. I am so grateful to YouTube for recommending me to you- thank you so much for watching the vlog and for your lovely comment too. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  28128. I think 👻👽 are messing with my laptop!🤭 Actually, I think it’s more likely a touchpad and battery issue now. You did say it was beautiful and you were very right! 🤩Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28129. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  28130. I am so pleased that you are slowing down and taking more time to notice. I have to remind myself to do it too. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28131. It was a scary one!😱Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  28132. That is so kind of you; I am really pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  28133. That is a good idea and I hadn't thought of that.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  28134. That’s so kind of you- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  28135. Hi Steve, you are so kind to be thinking of us with our engine- I have an update in this Friday's vlog. In terms of offering an opinion about the European Eagle Owl, it is not a simple answer. I think that what the Foxes are doing is commendable as that beautiful creature would not survive in the wild now. What doesn't sit right with me is the bird of prey 'egg market' and breeding these magnificent birds which should be flying freely in the wild so that they live a life in captivity. Whenever humans mess with the balance of nature, they wreck it. Look at how we are now having to fight to restore nature at the moment- we need to ask ourselves why did that happen? Anyway, I've gone off track- like I said, the answer is deep and complex. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  28136. I believe so too. Thank you so much for your kindness.Take care 🦋🌻
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  28137. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  28138. Well, Chris what a wonderful land you grew up in! I think it is gorgeous here and the people are so friendly. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  28139. That’s so kind of you, Mick. I am getting quicker at editing now so it’s easier to make the vlogs. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28140. 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28141. There are some practical issues that are trickier on a boat, I agree, especially if you are CCing and not in a marina.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28142. Elizabeth that is so kind of you. It is a pleasure to make videos to share with viewers like yourself. Thank you for your lovely comment. Happy New Year!🥳🌻🦋
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  28143. Zephyr is in last year’s journal but I have never drawn the other things that you suggested- good idea! Take care🌻🦋
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  28144. When I went to teaching training college, they told me that I needed to learn to speak properly if I was going to teach children. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28145. Thank you so much for your answer- please make sure you’ve emailed it to me so that I don’t miss it. Have a super week, take care🌻
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  28146. Welcome aboard, Kathy! It is lovely to know that you have found the channel and are following the journey. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Wishing you a wonderful week!🌻🦋
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  28147. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  28148. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the highlights of the year, Yvonne! Have a super 2024- take care🌻🦋
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  28149. I am so glad to hear that your swift and swallow numbers are slightly up this year. I'm not sure if you are on Twitter, but I tweet a lot of petitions that are environment- related and one of them recently was on banning pesticides. They only take a minute to sign. You are so right about the decline in their numbers and it is very worrying. Thank you so much for your comment. Take care🦋🌻🐞🦟🦗🐜🪳🪲🕷🐝
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  28150. Your beaches sound beautiful; I'm going to have to bring the Mindful Crew down to Southerndown and Dunraven I think. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  28151. Thank you for your lovely comment. I'm going to have to bring the Mindful Crew to Southerndown and Dunraven beach I think. It sounds beautiful there. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  28152. Refreshers are great too!Thank you so much for your very kind comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28153. I wouldn’t recommend doing that on the mainline you’re right there!😀 Thank you so much for watching and commenting, take care🌻🦋
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  28154. Oh my goodness so much snow! I hope you are keeping warm. Have a super Sunday and week ahead🦋🌻
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  28155. What a wonderful comment! I am so pleased that you are enjoying the poetry.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28156. Thank you so much, Ann! Take care 🤗🌻🦋
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  28157. 🦋🌻
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  28158. It is a perfect nickname for the tern isn't it? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a great week. Take care🌻🦋
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  28159. Thank you so much for watching and subbing. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28160. The earth star looks like it’s fallen from a far away planet doesn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28161. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  28162. Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28163. Thank you so much for watching my vlogs. My husband's work's code of conduct doesn't allow a social media presence so he doesn't appear in the vlogs. Hopefully, one day when he retires, he'll appear. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  28164. I think it’s 2ft 8. I was so pleased that Alice Grace made it through! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28165. That sounds like a great gauge that you've got there! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  28166. I’m so pleased- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  28167. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  28168. The world is richer for people like Sylvia isn’t it? And her work lives on to touch so many lives. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28169. I loved the Kennet and Avon; it was so beautiful when we were there. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  28170. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for watching the oldies. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  28171. Thank you so much, Frances- have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  28172. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 Take care🌻🦋
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  28173. Good point, David. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  28174. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super Easter weekend. Take care🌻🦋🐣
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  28175. Hi Pete, she really did have her guardian angel with her that day and many times throughout her life. I have had a chat with mine re: the chimney disaster so hopefully this one will not come a cropper.Thank you for your lovely comment- have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  28176. What a delightful story! An endless supply of delicious hazelnuts. 🥰 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28177. It's two weeks.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28178. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Take care🌻🦋
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  28179. Hi Chris, it is well worth setting the alarm to do an early morning cruise. It was wonderful! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  28180. That's great advice- thank you so much! Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  28181. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Zephyr on the bridge made me smile too. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  28182. What a kind comment- thank you so much 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28183. Thank you so much!🤗 Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  28184. Such great places! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28185. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Thank you so much for your lovely comment- take care🌻🦋
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  28186. Thank you so much, Lee! Have a wonderful New Year🦋🌻🥳
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  28187. I’m sorry about last week’s vlog. I was nearly finished editing it but I suddenly had to leave the boat for an emergency and I’m still away. I edited the last part when I felt up to it to finish it, but I’m still away so there won’t be a vlog next week. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28188. They are such beautiful birds. That is the first one that I've seen up close and I was mesmerised by its detailed feathers and face. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  28189. Thank you so much for such a kind and heartfelt comment.Take care 🦋🌻
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  28190. Thank you! Take care 🌻🦋
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  28191. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28192. What a kind comment. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  28193. You’re so welcome 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28194. 🐾🐾😂 Zephyr is ball obsessed! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28195. Hi Mark, it sounds like you have a wonderful neighbour. I hope you are managing to stay nice and warm. And yes, Zephyr did lose her ball! 😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28196. You too! 😊🌻🦋
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  28197. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super rest of the week. Take care🦋🌻
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  28198. Oooh The Wind in the Willows- such a wonderful book! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28199. Thank you so much, Phil! Take care 🦋🌻
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  28200. It does stay warm if all doors at both ends are left open. The ice doesn’t get as thick as it used to years ago. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28201. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the video. You might need lots of patience if you are going back to my early videos as I didn't have a clue how to film or edit! 🙈 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  28202. Hi Ian, thank you so much for watching. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the winter scenery. Have a super Sunday and wonderful week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  28203. Hi Glyn, thank you so much for your kind wishes- I hope so too!🤞 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  28204. Thank you. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28205. Thank you so much! Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28206. You are very welcome, Stephen.☺️ Have a wonderful rest of the week.🌻🦋
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  28207. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  28208. I have changed the format of my videos since then, but I am so pleased that you are enjoying the mindful cruises. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28209. That is so kind of you; I have seen your order in my shop this evening- so thank you so much. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28210. I hope you get your teapot! 🫖 Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28211. Thank you so much, John for such a lovely comment. 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care🌻🦋
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  28212. Thank you so much, Ed! 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  28213. There is always a silver lining isn't there?Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  28214. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  28215. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28216. So sad about the sunken ship! 😢 93 biscuits!!!!😂😂😂😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28217. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Jam on toast is a comforting treat isn't it? Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  28218. Great fact!👍 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28219. Zephyr has found the biscuits already- she has discovered that their natural habitat is the bottom cupboard!😂🐾🐾 Thank you for your lovely comment, Lorraine. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28220. Thank you so much, that is such a compliment and I really appreciate it.🤗 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  28221. That is brilliant information! Someone else since this vlog told me about the Heywood monkey too. I hope you’re not offended that I took it off?🙈 Thank you so much for watching and for supporting my shop too. Have a super week! Take care 🌻🦋
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  28222. It is a super city to visit! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28223. That sounds like a great idea! Although I have got quite used to taking all my washing for a service wash once a fortnight! It has freed up some time. When you add up the cost of washing powder and fuel getting to a water point as well as fuel in the winter to power the machine, I think it’s not that expensive to have a service wash. Thank you so much for your tip! Take care🌻🦋
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  28224. That’s so kind of you. It’s great to know that you snuggle up with Walter. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28225. Oh my goodness! Several times a month is a lot. The sea rescue are heroes aren’t they? Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28226. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  28227. Of course! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28228. Thank you so much for your kind comment. It is so lovely to know that you appreciate the content. The world of mushrooms and fungi is incredible! 🤩🍄🍄 Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  28229. Thank you so much, Mario for such a lovely comment! What kind things to say😊 Have a super Sunday and wonderful week ahead! Take care🌻🦋
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  28230. Thank you for your lovely comment.Merry Christmas and happy new year! Take care🌻🦋🎄
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  28231. Thank you so much! Waffle made me chuckle- it's a perfect description! 😂 Take care 🌻🦋
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  28232. What a beautiful story. Thank you so much for sharing it. I will keep my eyes peeled for Nigels. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28233. 🦋🌻
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  28234. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  28235. What great reasoning behind the freedom of a sailboat. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28236. 🤗 It took me a while that one!😆 Thank you so much! 🦋🌻
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  28237. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28238. How wonderful to hear that your Dad enjoys the videos. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Say ‘hi’ to your Dad from me x Take care 🦋🌻
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  28239. You are so kind and I really appreciate all of your lovely comments this year. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  28240. 😄 Decide what you want in a boat and then look online. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28241. What an amazing otter sighting that must have been!Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28242. That is so kind of you, Nicola.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  28243. Thank you for watching. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  28244. Thank you for your lovely comment. Happy New Year! 🥳🦋🌻
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  28245. Thank you🤗 I did have to practice reading it quite a bit!😂
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  28246. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  28247. Hi Lisa, I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs and feeling at home in this countryside. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  28248. I feel very lucky to be able to have this experience and there isn't one day that goes past that I take it for granted.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  28249. I don’t often see the replies to my comment reply, Polly so I’m sorry that I didn’t get back to you but thank you so much for passing on the information. Also sorry about the spiders; ever since I read Charlotte’s Web, I have loved spiders. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  28250. What a brilliant poem! Thank you so much 😊 Have a super week both of you Take care 🌻🦋
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  28251. The Willamette River sounds like such a wonderful place to live.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy Easter! 🦋🌻🐣
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  28252. Happy weekend to you too!Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  28253. You are so welcome. Thank you so much for watching them. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28254. How poetic! Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  28255. That’s so super kind of you, Anthony! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28256. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  28257. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28258. It wouldn’t have been the proper Manchester experience without the rain!😍 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28259. Thank you so much for watching, Dennis. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28260. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28261. I am so sad to hear about the loss of your dear friend too. What a lot of wonderful memories you must have shared! Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  28262. Thank you, Leonie! Safely moored now thankfully. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28263. Thank you for your kindness. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28264. Hi NB Kitty Fisher, you can email me on themindfulnarrowboat@gmail.com and I am on Twitter on @TheMindfulNB. Have a great weekend!🦋🌻
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  28265. Hi Sandy, Zephyr loved her treat and I love my book; it's absolutely stunning and has inspired me to now go and visit all of those bothys! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  28266. I’m so pleased that you go to experience the tunnels from the comfort of your bed! Thank you so much for watching. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28267. It’s lovely to know that you are remembering England through the videos. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week, take care 🌻🦋
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  28268. You are so welcome, Henry. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28269. Happy New Year to you too, Ruth! Take care🦋🌻
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  28270. It is such an incredible place for wildlife isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28271. I do and I cover all of the postage costs. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28272. Hello there, Kay, so you are the lovely crew of Otters! What an absolutely fabulous name for a boat. Has it brought you any luck when spotting them? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Safe cruising. Take care🌻🦋🦦
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  28273. It is such a wonderful idea to instal a bench with a plaque and then allow those that sit on it to spend some time enjoying the same view that brought your Aunt so much pleasure.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy Easter! 🦋🌻🐣
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  28274. Hi Stu, thank you so much for stumbling on my videos. That is so kind of you to offer a lift should we need anything. If you email me at themindfulnarrowboat@gmail.com then I can send you the list of numbers over. Enjoy the rest of your week, take care🦋🌻
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  28275. Welcome aboard🤗 Thank you so much for adding me to your watching library and for your guess too. I will let you know if you were right next week. Take care🦋🌻
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  28276. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  28277. 👍 Good idea! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28278. I agree with you. The more simple the better. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28279. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much! 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  28280. Hi Fran, thank you for your lovely comment. I read about the leaf colour on the Woodlands Trust website. It’s really interesting. Have a wonderful week, take care🌻🦋🍂🍁
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  28281. I'll see of I can pay it a visit there👍 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  28282. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  28283. I don’t know that. What an interesting question. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28284. Thank you for your guess. I'll let you know if you were right next week. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋🌼
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  28285. They are on the wonk aren't they? 😄Thank you so much for watching. Have a super Easter weekend. Take care🌻🦋🐣
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  28286. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  28287. Thank you for the advice. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28288. Hi Mark, you raise a very important point about the beavers as I hadn't thought about the fact that the young will want to have a territory of their own when older. What I do know is Trentham have put fencing up all around the sight and that when they open the bridge for evening concerts, they have people on beaver guard to make sure none leave for the river Trent which runs close by and indeed the canal. Humans hunted beavers to extinction in the UK and then realised how important they were for flood management and biodiversity, but like you, I hope they do the reintroductions properly. Thank you for your great comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  28289. That is so kind of you, Bill. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  28290. Thank you for your lovely comment, Lynn. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  28291. Welcome aboard and thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  28292. That’s so kind of you, Paul. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28293. Thank you so much for watching and for your question too. I want to answer it properly but I'm not sure what you mean? Do you mean how environmentally friendly the life it? Or how can you keep going when the weather is that bad? Take care🦋🌻
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  28294. Thank you so much, Red! Take care 🦋🌻
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  28295. 😂 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28296. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it, Dianne.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28297. They are stunning ducks. 🥰 Take care 🦋🌻
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  28298. Thank you so much 😊 Carol. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28299. Thank you so much for watching, Marie. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  28300. 😊🤗 Thank you so much! I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. Have a wonderful rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  28301. Thank you so much! 😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  28302. It’s lovely to know how gently you take your spiders outside. ☺️ Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28303. We will! Thank you so much ☺️ Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28304. It really has. Thank you so much, Ken.Take care 🦋🌻
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  28305. Hi Wendy, the weather is definitely calling for the clothes in summer storage to come out! Matlock is stunning, isn't it?Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  28306. I think the sandbank will be dredged before the summer season begins. At the end of the vlog my teacup, plate and milk jug were all from the pottery. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  28307. Having people watch the vlogs and commenting is the best recognition I can have, so I really appreciate your words- thank you so much, Richard. Take care🦋🌻
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  28308. Sending you love and hugs back, Louise for such a kind comment. Thank you so much for watching each week. Take care🦋🌻
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  28309. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28310. Thank you so much. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28311. You are so kind, Jack. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28312. That’s so kind of you. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  28313. I was very lucky with my sightings this week, Indi. Next week it will probably be just a close up of a twig! Have a wonderful week and thank you for your lovely comment.🦋🌻
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  28314. Hi Sian, if ever you need a stick breaking then Zephyr is your dog! 😂 🐾🐾Thank you for your lovely comment. I really appreciate it. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28315. It’s a great place to visit! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28316. Thank you so much, Lee for your kind comment! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  28317. It’s so exciting isn’t it! 🤩 I just love taking my little home through a busy city. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28318. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Kingfishers are beautiful aren’t they? Have a wonderful week 🌻🦋
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  28319. Thank you so much, Kathy. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28320. I echo your thoughts and prayers to all those in Townsville. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28321. Hi Nigel, thank you so much for your kindness and encouragement. We are heading north! 😄Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  28322. Happy boat shopping! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28323. Okay, I’ll let you off!😄👍⭐️
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  28324. Hi Gerry, a 60th anniversary RAF reunion is incredible; you obviously know the feelings of grief all too well and you are so right about the comfort in memories and photos. The piglets were so adorable to watch, but Zephyr didn't really like them very much!😂🐾🐾 I love the fact that your grass is racing away, let it grow, grow, grow, Gerry. Happy cruising on Happy Days! Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  28325. Wow, what an amazing place to work! I am so pleased that the videos help you relax.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  28326. It is an incredible part of the system to visit and I hope more boats will cruise that way. Thank you for your comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  28327. Thank you so much, Stuart!👍🌻🦋
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  28328. Thank you so much, Stuart!👍🌻🦋
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  28329. Thank you so much! Take care 🌻🦋
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  28330. I really enjoy finding out about the places that we visit. There is so much fascinating history along the canals. Take care🦋🌻
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  28331. That is so kind of you. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  28332. That’s so kind of you, William! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28333. Hi Trevor, I have seen photos of vixen bringing their cubs into people's gardens which must be just amazing. The urban fox has become a frequent sight in some streets. It must be exciting to spot them with your torch. The rural foxes are often harder to spot though. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  28334. How wonderful! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28335. Thank you so much for taking the time to give me such valuable feedback. My vlogs are just a hobby but I want people to find them relaxing so I will try and put the audio right. I can’t promise to leave out music though but I will make it softer to the ear. Have a lovely week!🦋🌻
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  28336. Your comment made me feel so emotional as I read it. What kind and beautiful words- thank you so, so much. I am grateful to have viewers like you who appreciate my videos and respond in such a generous way. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋🤗
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  28337. Until electric boats are better adapted to all year round continuous cruising, HVO is the first step to cleaner air. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28338. I’m glad that you have sorted things out now. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28339. Blackbird is one of my all time favourite songs.Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Paul. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28340. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28341. Hi Peter, when I’m drawing my journal, I will spend at least 3 hours on it. I normally write my poem the night before but think about that as I walk in the week leading up to the journal entry. Recently, I have done some commission pieces of art and poetry and they take a couple of days. Hope this answers your question. Have a super Sunday and week ahead🦋🌻
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  28342. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28343. I am just waiting for some more stock to arrive- thank you so much for your interest in it. I'll put a post out when it's in stock. Take care🦋🌻
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  28344. Well if it tastes as good as the Cheshire Blend then it is well worth getting hold of! Keep your eyes peeled for those tea plantations. 👀Thank you for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28345. Oh dear! I hope you are wrong. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28346. It is a beautiful adjective indeed! 🥰 Have a beautiful week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28347. I hope you enjoyed seeing where you used to live; I had no idea that the captain of the Titanic was born there!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  28348. I hope you find it relaxing to watch too? Thank you so much Stoweaways! Take care 🤗🌻🦋
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  28349. How wonderful to have a garden that is attracting so much nature. You should buy a moth trap- they are completely harmless to moths but they allow you to see what species you have and then you can record that and even send it to a moth conservation site. I would have one on the boat but it uses too much electricity for my batteries. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28350. I think they have changed that system now as on the way back the water point was open! Phew!😅
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  28351. Foxes have a special magic about them, don't they. I couldn't even breathe when I was filming it as I was so excited to see it! Thank you for watching! Take care🌻🦋🦊
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  28352. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  28353. Thank you so much! Take care 🌻🦋
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  28354. Hello, Peter, thank you for your kind comment. I wish I could play the guitar, but that is not me I’m afraid; it is a YouTube piece called Folk Tap. Take care🌻🦋
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  28355. Rolling hills!😂😂😂 I let her roll for a bit but the smell of her was unbearable by the end. 🐾🐾🤭 Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28356. Thank you so much for your kind and lovely comment. I really appreciate it. The colours are beautiful in the low light this time of year; it really warms the soul. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  28357. It sounds wonderful where you are watching from-all the way over the other side of the world! 🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28358. It’s a nice place. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28359. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28360. Kinver is so beautiful isn't it? I can see why you like it so much. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28361. I did panic!🙀 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28362. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  28363. I am so pleased! You won't regret the time spent outdoors. Happy walking and creating!Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28364. Bird Flu has been devastating this year and I really hope that the rest of our wonderful birds stay safe from harm. Have a super rest of the week. Thank you for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  28365. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  28366. At first, I really didn’t think that we would get through those locks! 😅 Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28367. Thank you so much for watching all the way from Texas; I really appreciate your kind words. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28368. That is so kind of you. I use a Panasonic lumix 2000 but I find for the close ups my phone with a magnifying lens clip is the best. Thank you so much for watching! Take care🦋🌻
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  28369. It is all so beautiful and I am loving my time here! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28370. Thank you so much for kindness. Have a super Easter weekend too. Take care🌻🦋🐣
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  28371. Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28372. That is so kind of you, Richard. Thank you so much! Take care 🌻🦋
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  28373. Where did you send the message, Vanessa? I’ll check this weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28374. I am so pleased that you found my channel too. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28375. 🕊 Peaceful living where possible. Thank you so much for watching, take care🌻🦋🕊
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  28376. Hi John, thank you for your lovely comment. I do all of my own camera work and editing as my husband has a busy job. He works away each week but when he is back onboard, he can't be in the vlogs as he works in education and has to remain private.Take care 🦋🌻
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  28377. Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comment too. Take care🦋🌻
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  28378. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  28379. Thank you so much! Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  28380. How kind!Thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28381. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28382. What a kind and lovely comment, Bob! 😊 Thank you so much. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28383. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28384. Ah, Roger that is in the vlog coming out this Friday. As I knew we would be travelling back, I wanted to film Gosty Hill in more detail. I can't believe that you had to reverse back, it's scary enough moving forwards in that tunnel, let alone, backwards!🫣 What an amazing tunnel though and such an incredible boating experience. Thank you so much for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  28385. Thank you so much! 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  28386. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28387. Hi Tessa, I hope the fox stays safe too as it tries to make its own way in the world. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋🦊
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  28388. They are wonderful aren’t they? Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28389. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28390. What a beautiful,poetic comment!🤩 Thank you so much 😊 You live in a gorgeous part of the world. Have a great weekend 🌻🦋
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  28391. I haven’t. I’ll see if I can find time to visit. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28392. Thank you for watching, Vanessa! Hope the gardening business is going well. Take care🌻🦋
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  28393. I’m so glad that you enjoyed it.😃🦋
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  28394. Busy 🐝🐝🐝
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  28395. Thank you 🙏
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  28396. That is so kind of you. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28397. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  28398. Hi Mark, I will never forget the Elephant Hawk Moth caterpillars. What a day that was!!! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28399. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  28400. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. It is wonderful to know how much you enjoy the vlogs and it is a pleasure making them for viewers like yourself. Have a super rest of the week.🌻🦋
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  28401. It rains, rains and then rains here! 😂Thank you for your lovely comment, Lorraine. Take care🦋🌻
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  28402. Thank you so much! Take care🦋🌻
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  28403. It is a great experience. It has its challenges but the positives outweigh the negatives. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28404. That is so kind of you.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  28405. I am sorry to hear about the loss of your friends over the last few years. Wishing you mindfulness and happiness. x Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  28406. Hi Claire, India is my daughter. She is in her twenties and lives in the South West. It is always so lovely to see her and spend some quality time together. Take care🌻🦋
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  28407. I hope you’re having a good week at work. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  28408. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Take care🦋🌻🎄
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  28409. What a kind comment, Kimberly! I use photos that I have taken to draw from. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  28410. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  28411. I was a primary school teacher and I specialised in English. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28412. I am so pleased that my video kept you interested- that is good to know!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  28413. I’m glad you know the area well. Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  28414. Hi Rosemary, I teach online to make money. I was a teacher and Head Teacher before living on my boat and had worked in education for over twenty-five years. I also earn a bit of money from YouTube now. Thank you so much for watching my vlog. Have a wonderful week, take care🦋🌻
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  28415. Thank you so much, Fiona! Hopefully, I’ll return to Bollington one day. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28416. Hi Sandy, thank you for your lovely comment. You have a great week, too, take care🦋🌻
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  28417. I paid £12 per pair of socks after some haggling. You obviously know the best winter equipment to use being Norway based, so I will try and get some of those clips. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28418. Hi Margaret, I love the meaning of Zephyr's name too- although occasionally she can be more like a tornado than a gentle breeze😂 but only on the rare occasion! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  28419. She loves playing ball! Thank you for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  28420. Yes it is still running and working. It's an incredible, little car. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  28421. I am so pleased that you enjoy the videos, Alan.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28422. As long as you cover over 20 miles a year then that is acceptable but if CRT think you are not moving enough, they will give you a polite email to remind you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28423. Thank you so much for the local advice. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28424. 🙈 It was fun trying though! Thank you for your comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28425. You are so welcome. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  28426. I am going to try that sweet and savoury combination- I won’t dunk it though! 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28427. Thank you so much! I’m so pleased that you liked the drawing. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  28428. Gailey Wharf- Staffordshire. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  28429. I’m so pleased. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28430. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28431. That is such an interesting comment- thank you so much, Brad. It definitely feels like the old canal system here. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  28432. I’m so pleased that you found it calming. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28433. I’ll be checking that later 👍🤩
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  28434. You are so welcome 🤗 thank you for lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28435. It was a super place to visit.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28436. Hi Adrian, thank you so much for watching and commenting.😊 I haven’t published anything yet but I hope to publish this year’s journal when I have completed it in December. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  28437. Thank you so much!🤗 It is great to know that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
    1
  28438. That is so unusual to have one, solitary Fieldfare but how special that it comes every year to see you! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  28439. The bridges are so well crafted and made. It is wonderful to admire the workmanship in them. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
    1
  28440. I hope you have a lovely spring and summer. The horses are magnificent aren't they? It was great meeting them. Thank you for your kind comment, Lorraine. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  28441. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28442. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28443. The canal mist is spectacular isn't it? Rolling along past the moored boats.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28444. There you go- you're famous! 🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  28445. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28446. I have owl pellet dust and all sorts living in my hair I think! 😂Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  28447. I hope the week to come is much better for you. It is so kind of you to take time to comment to me even though you have been struggling this week- that shows what a thoughtful person you must be. Thank you.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  28448. Time has flown!🌻🦋
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  28449. We’re going to take the boat out to check it this year sometime. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28450. Brilliant! 🤩Thank you so much, Andrew! Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  28451. Hi Mark, Maslow's Hierarchy is so interesting in its simplicity isn't it? In the modern day we are led to believe we need so many things but they don't really improve our happiness and enjoyment of life do they? "Friend" is a word that is used quite flippantly too and I think that it is someone that you truly enjoy spending time with and that time is comfortable, easy and unforced. They should add a meaning and value to your life and likewise you to theirs. Social media has made having a quantity of friends the most important thing which is completely different. I have never tried the clover florets, but I will now.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28452. I bet spring is beautiful where you are? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28453. That is so lovely to know. Thank you so much 😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  28454. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  28455. Thank you so much, Kathy! Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  28456. It was like Zeph wasn’t it? There is an ice saga to follow… I hope you are all toasty in your boat? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28457. Thank you so much! Happy New Year to you too. 🌻🦋🥳
    1
  28458. Thank you so much, Mike. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  28459. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  28460. 😂 That’s so true! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28461. I hope your dream comes true, Terence.Take care 🦋🌻
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  28462. Thank you so much, that is so kind of you. Have a wonderful weekend🦋🌻
    1
  28463. Hi Ruth, Zephyr has a new ball again and she is a very happy dog about it all!🐾🐾😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  28464. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28465. You are very welcome, John.Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  28466. That is such a kind comment, thank you so much, Phil. I will put your name on the list👍 Have a wonderful week, take care🌻🦋
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  28467. I’m getting some in! 😂 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28468. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment and for your guess too. I will let you know next week if you were right. How wonderful that your Aunt bought you Edith's Diary; that is such a thoughtful present. Do you still have it now? Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  28469. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28470. Hi Anthony! It is so lovely to read your amazing comments. Thank you so much for taking the time to show your appreciation of the vlog. It is so kind of you. 😊🙏 Have a wonderful rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  28471. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Margaret. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28472. I think you would love narrowboat life. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care🦋🌻
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  28473. What a kind comment! Thank you for the toast. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28474. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I hope that it melts soon too. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  28475. Thank you so much, Myra.Take care 🦋🌻
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  28476. I should have moored near one and made it easier on myself, but I reall wanted a view of the castle.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28477. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy New Year! 🥳🌻🦋
    1
  28478. It sounds like you have made a very interesting off grid life for yourself. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28479. I'm so pleased that you're enjoying them. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  28480. Thank you so much. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  28481. It’s wonderful isn’t it? The sound of summer. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28482. Thank you so much for sending me this absolutely beautiful poem. It is so lovely. Have a super rest of the weekend both of you. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28483. I’m so please that you enjoy the vlogs. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28484. Hi Lydia, that is so kind of you. Thank you so much for all of your support with my channel. I really appreciate it. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  28485. Thank you for such a kind comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28486. 🤭 Thank you for your lovely comment! Take care 🌻🦋
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  28487. It’s time you had a jammy dodger! They are delicious 😋 Thank you for watching and commenting, Paul. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28488. I’m so pleased that you can follow along with the map. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28489. Thank you for your kindness, John. Have a super rest of the week. Take care🦋🌻
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  28490. Hi Elizabeth, thank you so much for your interest in my books. My account is themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28491. I love the Aussie humour😂😂! I did make the whole thing dramatic didn’t I, but the water did come in more quickly than at other locks. Thank you so much for making me chuckle. Take care🦋🌻
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  28492. That’s so kind of you, Lisa. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28493. Thank you so much for such a kind and lovely comment. I would love to see a road runner in real life- amazing! I planted a wildflower mix in the back fender, so hopefully it will bloom some colour soon. Have a great rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  28494. That is so sweet of you! 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28495. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28496. That sounds great! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28497. They are beautiful. Thank you for your lovely comment.Take care 🦋🌻
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  28498. That is so kind of you- thank you so much. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28499. It is such a beautiful place. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  28500. She really did want the popcorn didn't she; I shared some of it with her too though.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28501. Great comment, Peter with super advice. 👍 I will watch out for the meteor shower now too. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend and stay cool in the sunshine 🌻🦋⭐️
    1
  28502. Cassowaries are the most incredible birds!Thank you for your lovely comment, Ruth. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  28503. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for your guess too. I will let you know if you are right next week. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋🌹
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  28504. 🌻🦋
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  28505. Hi Mike, it is a bit doomy and gloomy at the moment, isn't it? Reading your comment, cheered me up, so thank you!😊 Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  28506. My husband was with me on this trip. He can’t be in the vlogs because of his work commitments and the sensitive nature of his job, but thankfully he was onboard with me that weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28507. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much for watching! Take care🦋🌻
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  28508. Xmas greetings to you in Ohio too! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28509. Thank you for your guess, Louise! I will let you know if you were right next week, take care🌻🦋
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  28510. It is the best way to be isn’t it? Please give Luna a hug from me. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  28511. That is so kind of you!😊 Have a wonderful rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  28512. That’s so kind of you. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28513. Sorry, Sandy; I'll have to go back and check that. 👍
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  28514. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  28515. Thank you so much for that, Andrew. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28516. I wish you the same. 🤗 Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
    1
  28517. 😂 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28518. Thank you so much for entering the competition, Helen! Take care🦋🌻
    1
  28519. That’s so kind of you, Daniel! Thank you ☺️ Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28520. Thank you so much, Lee! Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  28521. In one year it’s 20 miles as a continuous cruiser but we do much more thank that as it’s the minimum you need to travel. Thank you for watching. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  28522. Thank you so much!😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  28523. I travel with my husband too but he can’t be in the vlogs for professional reasons. He works away for most of the week but comes back to help with the travel and locks. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28524. Thank you so much, Harry😊 I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog and wildlife. Keep looking out for the redwing and fieldfare. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  28525. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28526. 🦋🌻
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  28527. That is so kind of you, Lynne! Thank you so much iHave a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28528. I hadn't heard of NAC, so I have just read about it and it's really interesting. I think that I will talk to my asthma nurse about it now. Thank you so much for this. Take care🌻🦋
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  28529. So do I! It really makes me laughing 😂 Take care🦋🌻
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  28530. Zephyr was a bit confused about the game that we were playing, but bless her, she still got involved! 🐾🐾Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  28531. Hi Keith, I use a combination of family addresses, post restante services and lock-ups depending on what the parcel is and how quickly I need it. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  28532. We had a very scary experience on New Years Day but we’re all safe now. I hope you are ok? Thank you for your concern. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28533. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28534. That is so kind of you. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  28535. That is so lovely to know. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  28536. That is such a kind comment. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  28537. In winding holes which are placed along the canals. It’s tricky though. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28538. I’m so glad you are well. I was worried when I didn’t hear from you! Have you had cake at Holly the Cafe Boat yet? Don’t drop your new phone in the cut; I’ve done that one before! Have a super week!🦋🌻
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  28539. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  28540. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Otter! Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  28541. I think, Candy sounds like a such a character! I’m sure talking to your car helps it drive better. ☺️ It definitely helps Alice. Thank you for watching and for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28542. That is such a kind thing to say- thank you so much. Have a wonderful rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  28543. Mother Nature is indeed the greatest artist!🎨 When you look at how the wildflowers arrange themselves with their colour palette, you just know a human hand could not make a better arrangement. Thank you so much for your comment, Lorraine. Wishing you a sunny rest of the week.🌻🦋
    1
  28544. They are such beautiful birds aren't they? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28545. Thank you so much, Steve. I have fallen way behind with emails so I’m sorry that I haven’t responded to that yet. I’m honoured to have my books in your ship’s library 🤩 Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  28546. Perhaps it's to do with people spending time in places that make them feel happy?Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  28547. The hare was so beautiful and I held my breath so not to disturb it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  28548. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28549. It’s a spectacular looking mushroom isn’t it? Happy fungi finding, Jan! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28550. She really did look like a disgruntled teenager didn’t she! It did make me laugh. 🤭🐾🐾 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28551. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  28552. Hi Sandy, thank you so much for your lovely comment. It is definitely not a tunnel for anyone who is claustrophobic, but what kept me going was the light at the end. Look after yourself and I hope you have a restful weekend 🦋🌻
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  28553. He was so helpful so please say thank you to him and thank you to you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28554. Isn't it an exciting story and doesn't it look just like a fairy sitting there!🤩 Thank you for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  28555. 🤗 Thank you so much! Take care 🌻🦋
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  28556. It’s a charity shop version of a Burleigh jug. I like it though. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28557. That is so kind! Thank you ☺️ Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28558. It had its bumps didn’t it! 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28559. That’s so kind of you, Jean. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28560. 🐾🐾🤗🦋🌻
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  28561. What a kind comment! We’re not that far from Liverpool now. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28562. It was such an exciting moment for me, so I’m so pleased you felt the same. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28563. Thank you so much, Jody for such a lovely comment. I am touched that you look forward to the vlogs too! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  28564. Hi Elizabeth and Alfie, I am back now so there will be vlogs every Friday again. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  28565. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  28566. I loved my time on the River Stort; I was there about 5 years ago and I wasn't vlogging then, so I'll have to go back and film it all.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  28567. It’s always lovely to hear from you even if your comment is on a different vlog👍🤗🤣 Take care🦋🌻
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  28568. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  28569. I’m so pleased that you like it. Thank you so much ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  28570. It’s believed that there are several reasons: to keep warm, to be safe as a large group against predators and to exchange valuable information with each other. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28571. I’m so pleased that you like the videos. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  28572. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it, Sheila!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  28573. 🥈 Nearly at gold viewer level, Jenny!😁🦋🌻
    1
  28574. 😊🤗 I am so glad that you enjoyed the vlog, Anthony and thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and wonderful week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  28575. Michael, you are so right. I would never complain about the work of CRT. I can't imagine how difficult the job of maintaining it all is. I hope my vlog doesn't come across as a moan about them as that was not my intention at all; I just wanted to raise the facts. The licence fee will still be, like you say cheaper than a mortgage or rent plus bills, but it is an increase that the poorest on the system will really struggle to pay and they still have to keep moving their boat and find service points to empty rubbish, toilets and find water etc... I hope that they will be given the support that they need. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and all of your support to my channel when you are also having to deal with high inflation.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  28576. That is so kind of you, Jim! Thank you so much. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  28577. Welcome aboard, Alison and thank you for your lovely comment. Narrowboat Will has been reversing a lot hasn’t he? It would have been super to bump into him again! Have a great rest of the week, take care 🌻🦋
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  28578. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Chris! I think the Middle Levels are just so unique and beautiful! Fortunately, I am moored safely in the ditches between the rivers so quite protected from this storm. I hope you are safe. Unbelievable, that I have lit the fire in May! I was unaware that their was an actual Neolithic digging site; how on earth did I miss that, or how under the earth did I miss that! Fingers crossed for fair cruising weather; take care.🦋🌻
    1
  28579. Hi Steve, I hadn't thought about the Flower of Gloucester, but you're right! That is cool! Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for watching all the vlogs in 2023. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  28580. I’m so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28581. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead🌻🦋
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  28582. The early bird had already caught the worm, I think. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28583. I had a wonderful break- thank you so much. It is nice to be back on the boat again too. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28584. Thank you for watching, Lisa and for your lovely comment too! Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28585. 🦋🌻💚
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  28586. Hi Wendy, thank you for your lovely comment. I was also so surprised to find that the cuckoos only spend 15% of the year here too! They do that incredible journey, just to breed and then they start their return, by the end of June, only the new cuckoos will be around and then they fly off too. It's mind-blowing when you think about it. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  28587. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28588. That is very kind of you- it’s a bit mad isn’t it!🤭 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28589. I am fine, Louise- I really hope you are well? Take care 🦋🌻
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  28590. Aire and Calder Navigation. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28591. You too! Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 Take care🌻🦋
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  28592. Ah, it's a shame that you didn't see the vlog when I launched the competition. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a great weekend.🌻🦋
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  28593. You are so welcome!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28594. Thank you so much!😊 Have a wonderful Friday, take care🦋🌻
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  28595. Hi Wendy, thank you so much for your lovely comment. The mineral deposits in tunnels are like works of art aren't they? I find them spectacular to look at. You are right about the detail in the brickwork to build something like that. It must be super to be able to watch foxes on a regular basis like you do, apart from the faeces bit- Zephyr likes to roll in that stuff and the smell lasts for days no matter how many times she is shampooed! Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  28596. I loved watching it too! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28597. I will try that! 😂🐧 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28598. Thank you so much, Elaine! Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  28599. I’ll look into that one. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  28600. 1/2 correct is a great guess! I think it's really great that you try and predict what I am going to draw.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  28601. That is so kind of you, Michelle- thank you so much! Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28602. You are so kind, Anthony- thank you so much! Take care 🦋🌻
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  28603. 🙀 It’s all calm now thankfully. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28604. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  28605. I really did- thank you so much ☺️ Take care🌻🦋
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  28606. Thank you so much, James for watching and for your lovely comment. I hope you are having a good week so far, take care🌻🦋
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  28607. Hi Christine, I hope you are having a great week so far? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  28608. I am so pleased that you loved it!🤗🤗 Thank you so much for letting me know. Have a super week🦋🌻
    1
  28609. That is so kind of you, Perry!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy Easter! 🦋🌻🐣
    1
  28610. It was a great experience. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  28611. I am so pleased that you enjoyed all of the vlogs. Thank you so much for watching and commenting this year. Happy New Year!🦋🌻🥳
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  28612. It is a warm coat! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28613. That is such a kind thing to say. Thank you so much. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28614. Zephyr has trained me, Dianne.🤭🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  28615. I haven't ever thought about that before, Mary. There was nothing about it in the guidance? I'll look into now though- thank you. Take care🌻🦋
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  28616. Thank you so much, Tom! Take care 🦋🌻
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  28617. Hi Sue, do anti-histamines help with your allergy to tree pollen? I also think of yellow at spring time with the purple/blue bluebells. Here's to spring!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  28618. 😂 Very good! 😂👍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28619. Very true!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28620. Hi Debba, I feel honoured to know that I am making slime moulds and fungus fascinating!🤩 The gas doesn't have a gauge unfortunately- that would be so handy but it's like our water and fuel on our boat- we have no idea that they are running low, until we run out. With the water and fuel, we can keep topping up, but with the gas, you can't do it that way.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  28621. It is no longer with us 🥲 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28622. I am so sorry, John. When I started vlogging, I didn’t have a clue how to film or edit and I wasn’t sure about the direction to go in with my channel. Some of my earlier videos are very shaky, shall we say, so they became Private on YouTube. I have never done an introduction as to who I am, but in drips and drops along the way, my life can slowly be unravelled. I hope this explains it a bit. Thank you for your patience, take care🌻🦋
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  28623. I'm going to have to practice that accent! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  28624. I hope you get back to your boat soon! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  28625. That’s so kind of you, Faith. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  28626. I really needed the 4 biscuits this week!😂 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  28627. Thank you for watching. Have a wonderful week 🌻🦋
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  28628. Hi Sandy, what a lovely comment! Thank you so much 😊 The fuel is working really well and so far I am really pleased with it. I am so glad that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a super weekend and stay cool in the sunshine 🦋🌻
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  28629. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  28630. I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  28631. That is so kind of you. Thank you for your lovely comment. Happy Easter!🦋🌻🐣
    1
  28632. I should have thought of that shouldn’t I? You are much better at thinking ahead than me. 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  28633. 🤩 That is a long time to live on a narrowboat! They do eat a lot of money when things go wrong don’t they!🙈 Thank you for watching. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  28634. I will try and edit in some of my footage of Leek town in next week's vlog. It is such a lovely place and everyone is so friendly there.Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Sheila. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
    1
  28635. She is a great dog and we love her dearly. Thank you so much for your kindness, take care🦋🌻🐾🐾
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  28636. I’m so pleased, Sue. I like eating whatever’s on my plate!😋 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  28637. That is so kind of you- thank you so much. I print copies of my book and sell them in my Etsy Shop as publishing is so expensive so this way if anyone wants a copy they can buy one from the shop.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  28638. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 Take care🌻🦋
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  28639. 🤗 I hope you are okay? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  28640. Even the normal path up that beach is very steep! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  28641. That is so kind of you, Jan. I really enjoy putting the vlogs together.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28642. Thank you so much, John.Take care 🦋🌻
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  28643. Welcome aboard, Anna!👋👋 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am so pleased that you found me and that you are enjoying the vlogs. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
    1
  28644. Zephyr loves this comment 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  28645. Thank you so much. She really does.Take care 🦋🌻
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  28646. That is so kind of you- thank you so much, Tim! Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  28647. Thank you so much, Nanci!😊💚 Have a super rest of the week.🦋🌻⭐️
    1
  28648. Welcome aboard, Peter! Thank you so much for your lovely comment and I am so pleased that you have found the channel. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  28649. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28650. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog this week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28651. I know- it was an amazing find; I'll be back there! You can book evenings in the hide to watch the badgers and foxes too. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  28652. I won’t spoil what I decided to choose by telling you. I’ll let you find it in the vlog. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  28653. Oh dear, Norman! That all sounds like such a painful time, so I hope you recover really quickly. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28654. Thank you so much for that!👍 Take care 🌻🦋
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  28655. I will have a close look at that pipe- thank you so much for your concern. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  28656. It is stunning here! Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28657. I don't think so as I used that ages and ages ago. This problem is a recent one.Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  28658. I agree with you about the magic of steam trains. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28659. Thank you so much. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28660. Thank you so much! Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  28661. Thank you so much, Mike! Take care 🌻🦋
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  28662. Hi there, I am not a single boater as I live aboard with my husband. He just doesn't want to be in the vlogs. We tend to split the jobs so that it is fair. However, there are plenty of single boaters on the waterways. Also, boaters help each other out so if you moor near others and you need help with anything, by and large someone will be glad to help. If you are in a marina then often there is a water tap by your boat and all of the facilities at hand. Thank you for watching. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  28663.  @martinthomas6393  Boat life is perfect for us at the moment and I can't imagine not living on my narrowboat and exploring the waterways. Thank you for your question. Take care🌻🦋
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  28664. You are so welcome, Ruth!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  28665. That is so kind of you, Joan.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28666. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs- thank you so much!Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  28667. Hi Nick, thank you for your lovely comment. It did smell good in Bournville! Ah, chives- now that could be likely as I grew them on the roof last year. Have a wonderful rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  28668. Oh Francis, I wished I’d have thought of that joke, ‘the lesser of two weevils!’ 😂😂 brilliant! Thank you so much for your super comment. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🌻🦋🤣
    1
  28669. That’s so kind of you and Zephyr agrees! 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  28670. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  28671. Thank you so much for such an encouraging comment- that is so kind of you!🌻🦋 Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  28672. Thank you so much, Lee! 😊 Have a wonderful rest of the week.🦋🌻
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  28673. Thank you so much!Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
    1
  28674. I use Dingbat Journals: blank, a5 and the wildlife series. I did an instagram post about what I use this week too which your daughter might like. I’m @themindfulnb Wish her happy journaling from me. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  28675. That is such a kind comment, Tony; I really appreciate it.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28676. Brilliant 🤩 What a super comment. Thank you so much 😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  28677. You must understand the work that has gone into the bridges when you see them then? They are incredible aren't they? Congratulations on the design award that you received in 1964 too! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28678. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28679. I enjoy it. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28680. That is so kind of you.Thank you for your lovely comment.Merry Christmas and happy new year! Take care🌻🦋🎄
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  28681. Isn’t Edith wonderful?🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  28682. She is fine now. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  28683. Thank you so much!😊🤗 I will email you later today. Have a wonderful Friday, take care🦋🌻
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  28684. I agree! Have a super weekend, Kelly🌻🦋
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  28685. Thank you so much for your concern. Happy New Year! 🥳🦋🌻
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  28686. 🌻🦋
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  28687. Hi Chris, thank you so much for your kindness and for crossing those fingers for us. I hope we get all fixed soon. Have a super weekend, take care 🌻🦋
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  28688. Delicious 😋 Take care🦋🌻
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  28689. Delicious 😋 Take care🦋🌻
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  28690. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28691. That does sound like a tough life back then; we are so lucky now aren't we?Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  28692. Hi Jenny, how lovely to hear from you! I will check my emails later. I hope you are all well? Thank you for watching and commenting, take care🌻🦋
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  28693. Thank you so much for your watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  28694. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28695. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  28696. That is so kind of you☺️ Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  28697. Hi Bicyclehub, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I think you are right about the electric and HVO, but you do need to check how the HVO is being sourced so there’s no palm oil in it. Now, I will just see how it goes as we use it🤞 Have a super Sunday and wonderful week ahead.🦋🌻
    1
  28698. It is so sad to see boats like that isn’t it? 🥲 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  28699. You are very welcome, Frances. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. Have a wonderful week, take care🦋🌻
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  28700. The Eco logs are made from compressed sawdust. I used to have a log maker so I could recycle tea bags and paper waste and turn them into little logs- I'll have to find it again as it was long before I lived on a narrowboat. Thank you for reminding me! Take care🦋🌻
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  28701. I’m so pleased that you like the vlogs. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28702. It varies but our boat cost 69,000 and was 3 years old. I have done a vlog about narrowboat costs called How Much Does It Cost to Live on a Narrowboat? Have a super week. Take care🦋🌻
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  28703. Oh poor, little Rosie! Your story did make me laugh though🤭 Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28704. Iron locks do last longer I think? I went for two biscuits because that is how many biscuits were found by the parliamentarians when they took the castle over. Congratulations on your biscuit win!🏆 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28705. You don’t need to apologise for not commenting sooner; it’s just lovely to know that you are enjoying watching the vlogs. It is so kind of you to take the time to comment too. Happy Easter 🐣 and enjoy the rest of your weekend 🦋🌻
    1
  28706. I'll remember that. 👍Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28707. I know!😂🦆🦆🦆 weren’t they funny? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28708. Hi Margaret, you ask an excellent question about the name Stewponey. Some believe that it is based on a soldier who came back from war with his Esteponian wife and set up an Inn there. The locals' pronunciation of Estepona sounded like Stewponey and that is where the name stuck. That is what I read anyway? Thank you for your lovely comment and for the flowers too. Have a super weekend, take care and good luck with that boat renovation!🤭🦋🌻🤗
    1
  28709. Hi Margaret, you ask an excellent question. There is a belief that the name Stewponey came when a soldier returned home from war with his Esteponian wife and set up an inn in the village. The locals' pronunciation of Estepona sounded like Stewponey and the name stuck. This is what I read anyway. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and the beautiful flowers. Good luck with that boat renovation. Have a super weekend, take care🤭🦋🌻🤗
    1
  28710. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for subscribing. Take care🌻🦋
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  28711. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28712. Hello Linda! It was so lovely meeting you too. I think we are very similar souls and I really hope you fulfil your narrow boat dream. It must have been exciting to hear the storm from your boat; it’s a cosy experience to listen to the tinkling roof and be safe inside. Stay in touch, take care and give Chester a hug from me🌻🦋🐾🐾
    1
  28713. Mr M is a rotter isn’t he!🤣 Thank you for watching and commenting, Jenny. Take care🌻🦋
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  28714. Thank you so much, Andrea! Take care 🦋🌻
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  28715. That is very true indeed and I think we have had enough 'adventures' lately. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋
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  28716. Thank you for letting me know that, I wasn't aware. I think that we can fit two big bottles in our gas locker, but it means we will have to exchange our little bottle and buy a bigger one now. Thank you for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  28717. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28718. It really does make a difference to cruise at a very slow pace; you're so right there.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  28719. Thank you so much, Bette! Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28720. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it, Christine💚 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  28721. It's great isn't it! Thank you for watching- take care🦋🌻
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  28722. It’s 60ft. Thank you for your kind comment.🦋🌻
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  28723. Congratulations! You must be so excited!
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  28724. Thank you 🤞🤞🌻🦋
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  28725. What a beautiful comment; thank you so much! I am so pleased that you like your journal and the picture that you painted reading it with your pups warmed my heart. I hope that you are not near the wildfires where you are? It is so alarming to have these weather conditions to deal with now and we need to all adapt quickly don't we?Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  28726. You are right, that is a super book title!😂 This week’s vlog has taught me that I am a whole year behind everyone else and without this week’s vlog, I would probably continue to be a whole year behind everyone else!🙈😳🤣 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend and stay cool in the sunshine.🦋🌻
    1
  28727. Thank you so much 😊 I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28728. That would be a wonderful adventure! Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  28729. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you. Take care 🌻🦋🥳
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  28730. Happy New Year, Rebecca! Take care 🥳🦋🌻
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  28731. Ah Vegemite! I was totally obsessed with that when I was pregnant with my son! I’ll have to buy some again. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28732. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  28733. Hi Simon, that is so kind of you. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  28734. You are so welcome. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  28735. Thank you so much, Sally. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  28736. Hi Sue, the more time you spend with mini-beasts, the more you will like them- I promise! Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  28737. The storms have been tricky but we are still floating. I hope you are okay? Thank you so much for your concern. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28738. Oh the seals! I miss them🥲 but what an experience it was to be moored next to them!🦭🦭 Thank you so much for your comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  28739. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Take care 🦋🌻
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  28740. What beautiful words- thank you so much! Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  28741. How special that your 5 year old son pointed you towards the sky and reminded you of your grandmother. I hope you continue to look up.Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28742. The Norfolk Broads is an incredible place to explore. I hope to go back one day because there is some amazing wildlife there.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  28743. She certainly will, Sandy. Thank you for your comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  28744. The vanishing springtail was something else wasn't it! 🤩 Kids don't know what they're missing do they? I bet you had an amazing time down at the sewage works and scrapyard.😂Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
    1
  28745. It was such an adventure! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28746. Thank you so much for buying my book. I am so pleased that you like it. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28747. I loved my time in Manchester- it’s a great city to moor in. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28748. Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Zephyr is always allowed to come and sit with me while I draw, in fact I encourage it as I find it so soothing, but in the hot weather she prefers to sit outside on the towpath and watch me from the window instead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28749. What a beautiful sight that must have been in the middle of the city! Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  28750. Hi Jill, thank you so much for letting me know that you are watching and enjoying the vlogs. I am sad to hear that you are unable to get out much; sending you my love and best wishes for good health and happiness. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  28751. I would have one onboard if I could! 😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28752. That is very kind of you.Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28753. More and more places are becoming dog friendly now which is lovely. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28754. That is such a lovely comment! Thank you so much😊 I am so pleased to know that you really enjoy the vlogs. Best wishes and good health to you too- take care!🌻🦋
    1
  28755. Hi Simon, lettuce and chives sound delicious lunch! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I wish you a relaxing weekend, too! Take care 🦋🌻
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  28756. That is so kind of you, Mollie.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy Easter! 🦋🌻🐣
    1
  28757. Nature is about balance isn’t it? Unfortunately we eradicated our big predators and that’s when the balance tipped. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28758. Hi Mary, thank you so much for your lovely comment. The films are about 3 hours long so I think that they are better watched at home, under a duvet on the sofa surrounded by snacks and drinks! I have started watching them again now and they are brilliant 🤩 Have a super weekend 🌻🦋
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  28759. Thank you so much, Sue! I wish you and your family a very happy New Year too🦋🌻🥳
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  28760. That is such exciting news! Happy boat searching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28761. 😂 Your comment did make me chuckle! You have made me want to watch the film again now. Before I bought Alice Grace, I used to watch all of the NB vlogs and dream, so I hope your dream comes true too.🤞🌻🦋
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  28762. Oh, Patricia, it sounds like your narrowboat holiday was a nightmare! It is such a brave thing to hire a boat if you haven't been on one before, so I commend you for that. I am so pleased that you still enjoy my vlogs though. The sound and smell of the engine isn't too bad on my boat so it doesn't bother me, but I was very scared when I first started driving the boat and I had a bad holiday experience too. I love it now though.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  28763. Exactly right! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28764. I have just looked at Trepanier's paintings and I can see why he is your favourite artist. They are landscapes that take your breath away. He died far too young. Thank you for your lovely comment, once again, Jenny. Take care🌻🦋
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  28765. Merry Christmas to you and yours too! Take care 🌻🦋🎄
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  28766. We have a couple of very long trips first but then hopefully, it will be short hops from then on. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28767. I can’t remember? I think they were flap jack? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28768. You are so welcome! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28769. It can be recycled into green fuel, but sadly that isn't being done yet. Let's hope🤞 Thank you for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  28770. I can’t believe that you are in Portugal, missing winter! 🤭❄️ It is very pretty though when everything is snowy. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28771. It all ended well in the end- thank you so much for asking. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28772. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog, Keith.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  28773. 😂😂😂 Brilliant 🤩 Take care 🦋🌻
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  28774. We did- I hope you did too? Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28775. She is my niece and has set up a super shop at such a young age. I am so proud of her!🌻🦋
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  28776. Hi Lionel and Mary, the peregrines are so clever to have discovered the cathedrals make great nesting sites and watch towers for food too.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  28777. Enjoy the sunshine that you are having, Sandy and Ruski! Take care 🌻🦋
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  28778. Hi Chris, it is a very special place and so quiet this time of year too. We're heading to the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  28779. It is very beautiful though. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28780. 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  28781. Well, I am delighted that you are a Patron- thank you so much. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  28782. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Are you an artist? Take care🦋🌻
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  28783. The Muscovy Duck was beautiful and so friendly! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28784. 🤭 I made a right pigs ear of it! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  28785. I’m so pleased that you find the videos relaxing. Have a super week. Take care🦋🌻
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  28786. Well said!👍Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  28787. Sparrows are declining fast in the uk aren’t they? I hope they recover their numbers. 🤞 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28788. Zephyr feels safe and warm now. Thank you for your concern. Take care🦋🌻
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  28789. I think that I’ll switch to oat milk soon based on what you have said. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend 🌻🦋
    1
  28790. Hi LB, that was a pike and up until I had got to the Chesterfield Canal, I had not seen them either. I saw lots of smaller ones too. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  28791. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28792. It was a really special place to see the New Year in and seeing the herons starting to gather was a little sign of hope of the season to come. I can't believe how far into 2022 we are now! A belated Happy New Year to you and your family. Take care🦋🌻
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  28793. Snap hats! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28794. When we take our boat out for blacking, we will see how much we scratched her up on that gravel. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  28795. When we take our boat out for blacking, we will see how much we scratched her up on that gravel. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  28796. I totally agree with you. Leaving the banks reedy and wild makes it feel like you are floating through a watery safari. The wildlife is thriving here. Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  28797. I must agree that when I read that I couldn’t get my head around it so I checked twice and that is what it said. I might go and count for myself! 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28798. Thank you so much.Take care 🦋🌻
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  28799. Zephyr really likes trains; more than the boat, I think! 😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  28800. That is so kind of you. 🤗Thank you for your lovely comment.Merry Christmas and happy new year! Take care🌻🦋🎄
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  28801. Thank you so much, Dianne. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  28802. There are so many kind and wonderful people aren’t there? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28803. It was an amazing place! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28804. Thank you so much! Take care 🌻🦋
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  28805. 🦋🌻🐾🐾
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  28806. Hi Simon, watch out for me on "Supermarket Sweep" anytime soon! 😂 With narrowboat life, we often find ourselves at the bottom of that triangle don't we? Topping up water, finding waste disposal, a secure mooring spot etc... and it can take a whole day sometimes to get that all done, but still we have access to such wonderful views and slow speeds to enjoy them. I hope you are loving your floating life too.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  28807. The six-spot burnet is a special looking insect isn't it? I love them!😍 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  28808. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  28809. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  28810. I will get studs now, you are so right. I can’t believe that you haven’t had any snow yet up there. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28811. Welcome to the channel, Russell! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  28812. You are very welcome, Glenna. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  28813. That is really good advice- thank you so much. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28814. That is really good advice- thank you so much. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28815. It is stunning here! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28816. What perfect tips! I completely agree. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28817. Thank you so much for your kindness. Take care🦋🌻
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  28818. Thank you so much, Ann! Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28819. Brilliant! Thank you so much for spotting that, Nanci! Take care 🌻🦋
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  28820. I feel very lucky. Thank you so much. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28821. Thank you for your comment and support with promoting my channel. I made the first five vlogs private as I was just getting started then and my videos are very different now. I am still learning with each vlog how to improve and I have ordered a microphone today as my audio needs improving. Have a lovely weekend and week ahead.🌻🦋
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  28822. Happy chopping! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28823. I wonder what is growing out of and close by to bridge 25 at the moment? I always look for signs in nature of past loved ones. Two weeks ago, I was thinking about my childhood friend that died recently and a ladybird walked inside my reading glasses whilst I was wearing them! I had compared her to a ladybird in the poem that I wrote about her. The ball is still very much asqueak, although we have had several rescue missions of it from the canal! Enjoy the rest of your week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28824. She likes exploring the new places that we go and getting off at the locks the best. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  28825. She likes exploring the new places that we go and getting off at the locks the best. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  28826. Hi Will, I watched the vlog when you were at Ten Mile Bank last night and the photography of the sunset was amazing and then the morning frost with the swan- stunning! Thank you for watching. Safe and happy cruising.🦋🌻
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  28827. That’s so kind of you. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28828. That is a good idea; I'll have to get one before the next winter comes. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28829. What kind and caring words, Julian, thank you so much.😊 Have a fabulous Friday and weekend ahead, take care🦋🌻
    1
  28830. I wish you a speedy recovery. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28831. Thank you so much for watching,Micheal. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  28832. I am really well thank you and I hope that you are well too, Magnus? I am so pleased that you enjoyed the Friday entertainment. Thank you so much for watching . Have a great weekend.🌻🦋
    1
  28833. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  28834. I have the wrinkles to prove it! 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28835. I know! 🙈😱Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  28836. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  28837. I’m going to find a big coat in a charity shop this weekend. I think I’m going to need it this year! Stay warm where you are too. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28838. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  28839. You are so welcome. Thank you for your kind comment.Take care 🦋🌻
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  28840. You are very welcome. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Frances. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
    1
  28841. Ooh, I’d love a whippet and so would Zephyr I think too! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28842. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  28843. They were delicious 😋 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28844. Watching the swans as they work through the ice is quite incredible, the other ducks and geese just don't have the strength that they have to do that. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28845. I’m not sure about that but that is such good point. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28846. Thank you so much for watching and making a suggestion. I think that I might need to invest in a better quality light as my torch behind the sheet, just wasn't attracting the moths. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  28847. The weather was tricky this year wasn’t it?🫣 Happy New Year to you, Vicky! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
    1
  28848. I'm picking up the local dialect quickly and especially like being called 'duck'. 🦆Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  28849. It really is! 👍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  28850. I hadn't thought about that. Thank you for making me aware of that.👍 Have as super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  28851. Thank you so much! Take care 🌻🦋
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  28852. Is it? I will look into that. Thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  28853. Hi Nancy, the hikes are so safe so please don't worry. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28854. Thank you so much, Lee!😊 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  28855. It seems that way at the moment, but these are not challenges that are life threatening so I count my blessings.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
    1
  28856. On the way back, I will stop at the bridge when no other boats are about and magnet fish there to see if I can find my chimney.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  28857. That sounds like a wonderful idea! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  28858. I’m so pleased that you have got it, Suzanne! Thank you so much for buying it. Take care🦋🌻
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  28859. They are great aren’t they? 🤩Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  28860. Thank you for your guess. I will let you know if you were right next week. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋🐾
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  28861. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  28862. We open the window above it when cooking. There are mushroom vents throughout the boat too. Thank you for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  28863. I agree with you about the thumbs up for the volunteers. They were super! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  28864. I have fully recovered- thank you so much for asking. I bet you can still play Glowworm on the piano now? My books are only in my Etsy shop: themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28865. That is so kind of you. I only sell my books in my Etsy shop: themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28866. I will have to look up: "Dave's Walks" as I haven't; seen that and it sounds like my cup of tea.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28867. I’m still working on it and just about to send it over to my printer. Thank you for asking. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28868. Hi Wendy, it was such an enthusiastic tap dance wasn’t it? Thank you so much for your kind comments. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28869. You are so welcome, Harry. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  28870. 🤗🌻🦋
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  28871. That’s so kind of you. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  28872. That is so kind of you, thank you so much, Chris! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  28873. The robin made my heart stop with excitement!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  28874. It really sounds beautiful where you are- dachshunds are such adorable dogs too.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
    1
  28875. Hi Steve, I hope that you are well. When I looked back over the footage, during the edit, I thought how much I look like a Dr Seuss character!🫣 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  28876. 🤗 That is so wonderful to know, Sue! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday, take care🦋🌻
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  28877. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  28878. Welcome to the channel! I live on my boat full time. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28879. Thank you so much, Helen for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. 🦋🌻
    1
  28880. It sounds fascinating! 🤩 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28881. You are so right- you do feel liberated when you declutter. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  28882. What excellent advice, thank you so much for all of this really useful information! Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
    1
  28883. I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs, Christine- thank you so much!🤗 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  28884. I love that you have made friends with the wild crows! They are such intelligent birds. Please send them my love. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  28885. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
    1
  28886. It’s a pleasure to read your comments so thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28887. They were like a flap jack biscuit and they tasted good.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28888. I didn’t realise this lock would be that scary! Sometimes the unknown is better.🤭 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28889. Two night owls we are! 🦉🦉 Manchester was a fabulous place to visit.🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28890. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28891. It is so beautiful here! 🥰 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28892. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28893. I hope your sail boat fender grows well! Thank you so much for your kind comment about Francesca too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28894. I’m so pleased that it’s quietened down where you are- what a relief! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  28895. Thank you so much, Loraine for your lovely comment. It is great to know that the vlogs cheer you.🤗😊 Have a wonderful rest of the weekend, take care 🌻🦋
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  28896. My husband but he can’t be in the vlogs as his work has a strict code of conduct about being on social media. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  28897. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28898. Thank you so much for your advice, David. Can you do emergency stops on narrowboats? I thought that you could just use reverse to stop it moving forwards? It would be great to know how to do that if there is a way. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
    1
  28899. Thank you so much for watching, Franky. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  28900. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28901. I think it’s a great place to moor too. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28902. I often wonder that if the boaters of the past could see us all seeking the canals for nature and peace that they wouldn’t quite believe it! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28903. It must be lovely to have memories like that along the canals? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28904. It was an eventful day that day wasn’t it! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28905. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am so grateful to have Zephyr in my life; every day she makes me smile. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻🐾🐾
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  28906. You are so kind☺️ Thank you so much! Take care🌻🦋
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  28907. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Helen. It was so wonderful to stare so closely at the dragonfly in order to sketch it- such incredibly beautiful creatures. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  28908. Thank you so much, Norman and Zephyr loves your comment too!🐾🐾 Have a fabulous Friday and weekend ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  28909. I am married but my husband works away for part of the week and can’t be on the vlogs as he works in education.
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  28910. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28911. That is such a kind and lovely thing to comment- thank you so much🤗 Have a great weekend🦋🌻
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  28912. I’m honoured that you keep coming back! 🤩 And that I’m helping you to sleep too. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28913. It is such a wonderful trip to make on a boat arriving in the city centre; I couldn't believe how quiet it was. Thank you for your lovely and kind comments. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  28914. That’s so kind of you- thank you so much. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  28915. That is so kind of you. 🤗 Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  28916. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28917. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28918. Luckily, they weren’t very long tunnels. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28919. Oh no, Tony! You have to go through that on a regular basis- I feel your pain. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a great weekend.🦋🌻
    1
  28920. Hi Jenny, of course you can take a photo from the channel and I would love to see your painting when it is finished. Enjoy creating. Take care.🦋🌻🎨🖼
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  28921. That’s so kind of you! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28922. Hi Neil, thank you so much for your interest in my book. I will have some in stock next week, hopefully. Thursday is a good day to check my shop.Take care🦋🌻
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  28923. That is so kind of you. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28924. I am very lucky to have Zephyr as a companion. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🐾🐾🌻🦋
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  28925. Thank you so much for watching. Andrew😊 Have a super weekend, Take care 🦋🌻
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  28926. My videos do send you to sleep sometimes don't they? They do that when I am trying to edit them too! 😂 Swizzles have a lot to answer for when it comes to dentist bills don't they? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28927. It is wonderful to have warm enough weather that you can sit with the duck hatch open and wait for the feathery neighbours to arrive.😍Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  28928. The steam train makes such a pretty picture as it chuff chuffs through the valley. Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  28929. He is inspiring isn’t he? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28930. I agree with you. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28931. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  28932. I heard you! 🤭👍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28933. Thank you so much! 😊 It’s ever so warm and snug. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28934. I hope you are all safe where you are. That must be so scary. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  28935. That is such a kind comment- thank you so much 😊 I really enjoy making the vlogs. Have a great weekend 🌻🦋
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  28936. Hi Lydia, blackbirds are very special birds so I am so pleased that they are visiting your garden.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy Easter! 🦋🌻🐣
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  28937. That is such a wonderful memory. Thank you so much for sharing it. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28938. It was so exciting!🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28939. I bet it is looking beautiful up there now isn't it? I didn't know that you could. get bat apps for your phone. I shall have to look them up.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  28940. Happy New Year to you, Matt! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28941. I subscribe to a company called Envato Elements and I buy the rights to use the music there. The artists uploading to it are super. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  28942. Thank you so much, Robin. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28943. Hello Yvonne, thank you so much for your kind comments. It means a lot.😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  28944. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
    1
  28945. You are very welcome, Lucinda. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28946. Robins have a place in my heart. They are very special birds. I am so pleased you enjoyed the close-up.. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  28947. Happy Valentine’s Day Andrew! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28948. That is so kind of you, Paul. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28949. Thank you! Take care🦋🌻
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  28950. 🤭 Oh that is sad! 😔 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28951. I love starlings too! They are such little characters!😍 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  28952. That is so kind of you, Simon. “Victor Meldrew!”🤭 I’m sure we had done some wrong but I still have no idea? Thank you so much for watching! Take care🦋🌻
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  28953. Thank you so much, Jan! Take care 🦋🌻
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  28954. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the videos. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  28955. She is! 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28956. Thank you ☺️ Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28957. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28958. Thank you so much! I wish the same to you too. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  28959. Hi Lydia, there was a lot of walls in this vlog wasn't there!😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  28960. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  28961. Hi Simon, I missed you all too! I hope you enjoyed the sunshine on your boat? How wonderful to see your first wild orchid on the towpath; they are so beautiful. Cruising the Cut was on Tixall the other day filming it, so your boat might be on his vlog? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28962. Welcome to the channel!🤗 That is so kind of you to watch the early vlogs. Thank you so much.😊 Terns are one of my favourites and I'm sure you'll see them featured in some of my other summer vlogs. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  28963. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Ed! Take care 🌻🦋
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  28964. Happy planting, Chris! Take care 🌻🦋
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  28965. Wow Simon, so many great ideas! I hadn’t thought about elastic for the hat. It’s so funny that you mentioned a wreath as I am expecting a special delivery of one which I will reveal in a vlog when it arrives, but the towpath hedge idea is a super one. Do you do crafts too? The bird shot was a red kite and it flew over as I was setting the lock. They are just beautiful to watch aren’t they? Brilliant comments as usual! Have a wonderful weekend and week ahead!🦋🌻
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  28966. I am so pleased that you enjoy the videos and thank you so much for your kind comments about my dog and boat too.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  28967. Thank you, William. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28968. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  28969. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Thank you so much for your kind words about my art and poetry. Having time to dedicate to creative tasks is such a life enhancing thing. Happy painting and writing, Ann! Take care🦋🌻
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  28970. It can do but we do ours every second blacking so next time we will. Thank you for your question. Take care🌻🦋
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  28971. Thank you so much, Maureen! Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  28972. Thank you so much 😊 Take care!🦋🌻
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  28973. I still do a lot of research, Paul as there is so much that I don't know but I am remembering what I have learnt as I have such a keen interest in it. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  28974. That is so kind of you, Carol. Thank you so much. Take care🌻🦋
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  28975. Hi Annie, I love the sound of the geese and the drama of their flight at sunrise and sunset. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  28976. That's so kind of you! Thank you so much for watching.Take care 🦋🌻
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  28977. Thank you for watching, Lee! Take care 🦋🌻
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  28978. Is it bad luck? Oh dear 😅 I always have bananas on the boat! Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  28979. 👍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28980. All snug and safe now. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28981. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28982. Thank you for watching! Take care🦋🌻
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  28983. She sort of likes it too!😂🐾🐾Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28984. I did cry a bit in that lock. 🥹🙈 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28985. Happy boat hunting, I say! 🤩Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  28986. They really are hidden gems aren't they? That's one of the reasons that I love narrowboating as it takes me to these places which I would otherwise have missed. Thank you for reminding me. Take care🦋🌻
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  28987. That is so kind of you, Scott!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  28988. 🤣 A new way to get eat spaghetti! It was like that wasn’t it?🤣 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28989. Thank you so much, Dianne! Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28990. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  28991. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the trip. Have a fab Friday and weekend ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  28992. 🤭Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28993. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  28994. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much. Take care 🌻🦋
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  28995. I really want to go to that canal! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
    1
  28996. Hi Lydia, thank you so much for your lovely comment. Mr M was a rascal wasn’t he? I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a super Sunday and week ahead🌻🦋
    1
  28997. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Andrew. I think that wherever you are at the moment, the cost of living is increasing. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  28998. Thank you so much, Jason! Have a lovely rest of the week.🦋🌻
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  28999. It is lovely to hear from you; I hope you are well? Thank you so much for watching. Have a great week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29000. The winter countryside is magical on the piercing blue sky days isn't it? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  29001. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  29002. 🦋🌻😊
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  29003. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29004. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it, David! Take care 🌻🦋
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  29005. It was indeed a dogfish, John! Great spot there🐶🐟😂 Zephyr washes off in the canal; it's quite clean where we are at the moment, so it makes a great bath. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  29006. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29007. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29008. Hi Steve, thank you so much for your lovely comment🤗 Zephyr is funny and really did not like those houses opposite the boat. 🐾🐾 I am glad you enjoyed the Tolkien Trail. Have a super rest of the weekend🦋🌻
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  29009. Thank you, Becky! This is not a sales pitch but I ship to the USA too and I pay for the postage. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29010. What super advice! I am amazed by how technically organised you are too! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29011. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29012. Thank you so much for the thumbs up each week and for all of your support, Nanci. You are a ⭐️!
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  29013. 😂 I did have a little cry in that lock though!🥹🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29014. That’s so kind of you, Mick- thank you ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  29015. Thank you so much! Take care 🌻🦋
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  29016. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it.Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29017. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I will be adding some more original art/poetry work to my Etsy shop over the next couple of weeks and also selling copies of my Nature Journal of 2022, so if you want to, you can get some that way. I offer free delivery across the world too. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  29018. That is so spooky as after I did my gardening last week, I watched that very same episode and I felt reassured that I wasn't the only one delighted to have caterpillars all over my kale and woodlice all over my roof! I love Gardener's World; it's such a chilled watch isn't it? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  29019. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am glad that you liked the field mouse footage; I have got a wildlife camera that picks up some good night shots. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  29020. They can do but mostly they are regulated by weirs. If these get blocked then a flood can happen. Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  29021. What a kind comment, Robin. I really appreciate that! I write the poem first, sketch and then write around the sketch about what I have found. I did an Instagram post about what I use and I would like to do more instagram posts about the journaling and poetry some time. I sell copies of my books in my Etsy shop themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29022. I will have to draw Zephyr again one day in my journal. Thank you for watching and well done for guessing the Egret! Take care 🦋🌻
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  29023. It is miraculous to watch isn’t it! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29024. I have got a husband. He can’t be on the vlogs due to his work commitments and the sensitive nature of his job. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29025. I really appreciate this comment, thank you so much for taking the time to type it. I love making these videos and sharing them with people like you. Take care🌻🦋
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  29026. What a kind comment- thank you so much! Take care 🌻🦋
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  29027. They sound like wonderful slippers!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29028. I have practised very hard at my artwork so I would say that it’s not a natural gift. There are some brilliant narrowboat vlogs out there aren’t there! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29029. I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs, Terrence!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  29030. Have a lovely weekend too, Red. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29031. It's much easier if there is enough space, especially if you are going slowly. I did struggle though when the engine was being fixed and I had to get the boat over to the other side and then moored between two boats! 🙈🤭Thank you for your lovely comment.🦋🌻
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  29032. I am so pleased that you are having a lovely holiday, Sheila and then you have your boat to look forward to when you return- hopefully the weather here will be gorgeous for you too. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  29033. 44 years! Wow 🤩 You must have some amazing stories to tell? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29034. You’re welcome ☺️ Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29035. 👑😂 Thank you so much for watching!Take care🦋🌻
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  29036. What a brilliant tip! I will make sure that I do that.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy Easter! Take care 🦋🌻🐣
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  29037. You are so welcome. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29038. That is such a kind comment- thank you so much! Take care 🦋🌻
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  29039. Thank you for your guess. I'll let you know if you were right next week. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋🦦
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  29040. Happy Bank Holiday weekend! Thank you so much for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  29041. That is such a lovely comment. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29042. Thank you for your comment, Richard. The book is taking a bit longer than expected, but it is making progress. I doubt we’ll be in Gloucester for a while yet. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  29043. What a kind comment, William. I get so excited by the wildlife around me and it’s a pleasure to share it with you. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29044. I print them each year and sell them in my Etsy shop. Thank you so much for watching, Elizabeth 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  29045. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Carol! Take care🦋🌻
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  29046. That fits well! Thank you for your comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29047. I used to be scared of spiders until I read the book ‘Charlotte’s Web’ I love them now. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, take care🌻🦋
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  29048. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I use Derwent Watercolour pencils. They are so nice to use and can be rubbed out. Take care🦋🌻
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  29049. What a lovely memory!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29050. 🌻🦋
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  29051. These are wise words, John, Friday is definitely the day that the big channels post. When I used to upload on that day, I would often drown in the greatness of all of the others and YouTube just doesn’t promote me. Also, my work commitments often prevent me from being consistent when I release a vlog, but you are right about Fridays. Foxes are inspirational in what they produce and the level of dedication that Colin puts into each video is outstanding. It would be nice to have more subscribers, but as this is only my hobby, it doesn’t really matter and at least I can walk around without being recognised!🌻🦋
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  29052. I am going to try and have vlog ready for Friday, this week! 🤞Thank you for your lovely comment, John.☺️
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  29053. Thank you for your kind comment, Jack. Magnet fishing is an interesting activity and fortunately, I didn't have to call the bomb squad out on this occasion. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  29054. That is so kind of you. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29055. I’m so pleased that you liked this vlog, Ann. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29056. I am so pleased that it arrived and how lovely to be sharing it with your granddaughter! Say 'hi' to her from me.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  29057. It was strong but I do have a "bat nose" as my daughter always tells me. 😂Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29058. Humans have messed with the balance of nature here too. It really causes problems doesn’t it? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29059. Thank you so much 😊 Deborah. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29060. Zephyr understands a lot of what I say but chooses to ignore some of it! 😂🐾🐾🤗 She makes me laugh though and she is so gentle. I make a living out of my channel and my shop now. I was teaching online but my other work has taken over. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29061. I’m so pleased they are bringing back memories for you. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29062. It was a thick thighed flower beetle. They are so beautiful especially when the light bounces off them. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29063. Hi Stevie, it was an eventful journey that day.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  29064. That is so kind of you, Nicola! Thank you so much. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  29065. Thank you so much for such a generous comment. I am sure you have a huge amount of talent; it’s just about having the time to dedicate to creative tasks. I am so glad that you enjoy the videos; it means a lot to hear that. Take care🌻🦋
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  29066. Happy New Year, Tessa! 🥳 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29067. They have a website http://www.wildsidepreserves.co.uk It is such a great idea isn't it? Your cooking plans sound wonderful!😋 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  29068. Thank you so much, Mandy! That is so kind of you. Take care🌻🦋
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  29069. It wasn’t the most sensible thing that I have done to be honest. 🙈 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29070. Thank you so much! I’m glad that you enjoyed the highlights and the Robin, eating out of my hand will stay with me forever. Such a special moment to feel its tiny feet on my palm. Happy New Year!🌻🦋🥳
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  29071. Thank you so much! I’m glad that you enjoyed the highlights and the Robin, eating out of my hand will stay with me forever. Such a special moment to feel its tiny feet on my palm. Happy New Year!🌻🦋🥳
    1
  29072. That is so kind of you, Barbara! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29073. Thank you so much, Emma! Welcome to the channel 🤗 Take care 🦋🌻
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  29074. They are fascinating creatures aren’t they? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29075. Yep, definitely had some 'mindless' moments in this vlog!😂 I like your thinking about doing a good deed by allowing the bridge keepers to keep fit by bridge winding!👍🤩 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  29076. I'm so sorry. I had a technical problem, You really don't have to watch it all again. Enjoy the rest of your weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  29077. Sorry about that. I had a technical problem with the other one and had to take it down and start again. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  29078. That’s so kind of you. I sold out of stock this weekend but I am getting more books for a couple of weeks time. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29079. 😂Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29080. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog, Lisa. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29081. I’ll have to look that up! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29082. Hi Francis, thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. It is so special to know that the vlog has been your bright spot this week. 😊🤗 Our bow thrusters are still sleeping, but we are getting by without them now which means we will wait a while until having them fixed. I have put a little post up today on YouTube about my journal and calendar which explains what I am going to do with my artwork, observations and poetry. It is so heartwarming to know that you would enjoy flicking through my journal's pages. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  29083. That’s so kind of you! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29084. Anyone can do it! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29085. I am so pleased that you are enjoying them. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29086. They are wonderful aren't they?Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29087. Hi Margaret, I am so pleased that you enjoyed the Shakespeare references. Wilmcote is such a beautiful place and I'm sure that Mr Will S was very inspired by these surroundings. I am pleased that I didn't pull the bell rope, but it was so tempting, Margaret!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  29088. What a kind and heartfelt comment. The news is best taken in tiny doses followed by lashings and lashings of sitting or walking outdoors, noticing the beautiful natural world around you. I hope you get plenty of time to listen to the birds, smell the flowers and walk in the tall grasses. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  29089. One day, I will find a water shrew!🤞👀 Thank you so much for watching and for commenting. Take care, Lisa🦋🌻
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  29090. Thank you so much, Jan! Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29091. My husband drove the boat through the swing bridge but I’m not allowed to show him on the vlogs as his work has a strict code of conduct about being on social media. I’d love to travel the Scottish canals. Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  29092. That is so kind of you, Andrew. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29093. That is such a poetic comment- thank you so much! Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  29094. I have looked at the website and I think your daughter’s story is powerful and her products, beautiful. Thank you for sharing. 🦋🌻
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  29095. 😂👍 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29096. Thank you so much!Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  29097. That is extreme weather that you’re having! Stay safe. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29098. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29099. Thank you so much for your lovely comment!🤗 You’ve just got to start on the GF mince pies now haven’t you 😋 and keep on eating them to at least Easter!😄 Have a wonderful weekend The Stoweaways! Take care🦋🌻
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  29100. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  29101. It really was a pretty canal- thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  29102. Thank you so much for your kindness.Take care 🦋🌻
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  29103. What a wonderful thing to see and how special that you could appreciate its beauty for a while. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a great week, take care🦋🌻
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  29104. I’m so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29105. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much, Sharon. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29106. An electric blanket sounds like a super idea; I would just have to check that I could run it off my inverter first. Thank you for your comment. Happy New Year! 🥳🌻🦋
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  29107. What a kind person you are, David and your comments are so lovely. It is wonderful to share this vlog with like minded people who enjoy the canals and nature. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts. Have a super weekend and week ahead too!🌻🦋
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  29108. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  29109. Hello David, thank you for your lovely comment which started my day really well too! Have a wonderful rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  29110. Thank you for becoming a sub and for your lovely comment too- welcome to the channel! Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  29111. Such a calming poem, Andrew. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  29112. It was a day that I will never forget!😂 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29113. 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29114. That is so kind of you, Christine 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29115. Thank you so much, Steve. Take care🦋🌻
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  29116. Hi Lizzie, it was a pleasure meeting you too and we will have another nature ramble again very soon. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and the gorgeous bunting which is really brightening the boat up. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  29117. Yorkshire inspired the writers didn’t it? 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29118. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment, Graham. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the videos. My film work and editing is making some progress now, but if you look back on the early vlogs, you’ll see what a beginner I was. I’ve just kept practising and I’ve enjoyed every minute of it. Have a wonderful rest of the week. Take care🌻🦋
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  29119. I think you're right too! I didn't know that at the time but others have mentioned that in the comment. That's a great catch for the cormorant and all for all of the other little fish too! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  29120. The front is the bow and the back is the stern and on each there is a fender which stops bumps. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29121. Thank you so much for your question; the answer is as I was practising filming and editing, I made the earlier videos private as they were just awful!🤭 Also, I was filming mainly the nature and less of the narrowboating as there were so many brilliant narrowboat vlogs that I felt that I just fell short of them all. I now feel more confident with filming and so my vlogs are in a format that I like. In terms of displaying coffee links, I just don't feel comfortable asking, so I put it in the description of the vlog and I am always so grateful to anyone who wants to buy me one. Thank you for your patience. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  29122. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am so pleased to hear that the videos make you feel good. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  29123. woof woof🐾🐾🦋🌻
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  29124. It is just like that isn't it! A lovely squeaky car tyre though 😂 That's good advice about the wind turbines too. Thank you for your great comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29125. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29126. I’m so pleased that you like my boat. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  29127. That is so true! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29128. I use a Panasonic, Lumix 2000 on the Zoom setting. Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  29129. Heaven help us all, if I end up as a helmsman instructor! 🤪 That is so kind of you though; thank you so much for your encouragement. I really appreciate it.🤗 Take care 🦋🌻
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  29130. Hi Lorraine, it’s amazing how the wildlife comes to claim the old working land isn’t it? Thank you so much for your lovely comment, have a super weekend 🌻🦋
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  29131. They are so beautiful aren't they?Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29132. How incredible to have followed a parallel path like that but I’m so pleased you have steered it differently. I agree with you that she wouldn’t have wanted her headstone altered like that. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29133. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  29134. I hope your summer is beautiful! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29135. I am so pleased that you are cured of asthma- it is such a scary illness to have.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  29136. Thank you for your lovely comment. Happy New Year! 🥳🦋🌻
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  29137. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  29138. They are super water birds aren't they? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29139. Thank you so much, Gary! Take care🦋🌻
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  29140. She is a good dog and a funny one too!😂🐾🐾 Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend🦋🌻
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  29141. Thank you so much, Jane. That is so kind of you. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29142. That is so kind of you, Mick. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29143. My husband. He works away for part of the week each week but when he comes back to the boat, he can't be on the vlogs for professional reasons. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29144. How exciting Colin and Sandy to be embarking upon your life on the waterways here. I will keep an eye out for you. Swans do like to poke their beaks through the duck hatch! 😂Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29145. 😊 Thank you so much; it is so lovely to know that you found it heartwarming to watch.🤗 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  29146. I bought it in a secondhand shop in Manchester that reworks vintage clothes. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29147. Hi David, thank you for commenting. It's strange as the RCR serviceman said that it wasn't diesel bug, but I'm not so sure now? I know that HVO doesn't get diesel bug, but we did have diesel in there first and that can get it, even though we treated it for diesel bug with Marine 16. It's a mystery. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  29148. Hi Sandy, I think the heat was worse for us in the evening as the steel roof let out the days sun and there wasn't a breath of wind. But we are fine now and we are a lot better off than those overseas who have relentlessly hot days one after the other. I feel for them. Have a great week. Take care🌻🦋
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  29149. It is so cold here again. 🥶 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29150. That is so kind of you, Lee! Thank you so much. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  29151. That is very kind of you/ thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  29152. Thank you so much 😊 and kind Kenneth too! Zephyr has a lovely natural dog perfume which helps a lot! 🐾🐾😂 Take care 🦋🌻
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  29153. And you too! Take care🌻🦋
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  29154. That is so kind of you, Jimmy! Thank you so much; I really appreciate your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29155. You’re so welcome. Thank you for watching and commenting. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29156. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  29157. Thank you 😊
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  29158. Thank you so much for this comment, Cat and for sharing your lovely words about the Queen. Look after yourself and have a wonderful week. Take care🦋🌻
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  29159. 👍 Great tips! Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  29160. That is so kind of you, Peter. I am so glad that you enjoyed it.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29161. Thank you for this excellent advice👍 I will do that. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  29162. That is so kind of you, Daniel. I draw from the photos that I have taken.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29163. I’m so pleased. It was fun to write. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29164. That remains a mystery 🕵️‍♀️ Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  29165. It sounds so exciting on the mighty St Lawrence!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Take care🦋🌻🎄
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  29166. Oh Rozanna! I am so pleased that you have got your book🤗 I really hope you like it🤞 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  29167. Steve, I hope you are ok? As soon as I watch, listen or read the news, I feel exactly the same as you. I know that it is good to stay in touch with what is happening, but I have to really ration it. I now just have the headlines on my phone. What I have found though, on my travels and finding out about the new places that I visit, is so many, good news and reassuring stories of people coming together to make a better place to live. There is good news out there; it's just not shared as much in the media. I am so pleased that my vlog had a positive effect on you. Thank you so much for this lovely comment, look after yourself, Steve. Take care🌻🦋
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  29168. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. I am so pleased that it was a pre-Christmas treat for you. Have a super weekend, take care🎄🌻🦋
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  29169. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29170. It can damage the blacking on the hull or crush fibre glass boats if a moving boat pushes the ice towards it. Thank you for watching. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  29171. What a kind comment- thank you so much, Helen. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  29172. She loves boat life. 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29173. You are so welcome! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29174. That is such a kind comment- thank you so much.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  29175. I did an updated search and that's what the number was. They don't all have to be connected just navigable for a boat. It is quite remarkable isn't it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  29176. How wonderful to hear the cuckoo where you are! I will keep my ears open in hope.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29177. I can’t imagine how frightening the leggers job must have been. Tunnels are scary at the best of times!😳😱
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  29178. I know you could do it! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29179. Thank you! ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  29180. Zephyr loves this comment! 🐾🐾💚 and so do I!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  29181. I forgot to say- it’s £5 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29182. Is the food good there?Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29183. I am so pleased that you find the videos relaxing. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29184. That’s true! I did enjoy the noodles so I will make them again. The mice were adorable weren’t they? 😍Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Lorraine. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29185. Tunnels freak me out too! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29186. Made a freezer out of a boat! Sounds amazing 🤩 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29187. I hope it isn't too hot for you; it is good to know that you are putting water out for the birds. Zephyr loves a big stick,- I should get her to find more shouldn't I? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  29188. I will try and film more Zephyr conversations in 2025. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
    1
  29189. That’s so kind of you. I sell copies in my Etsy shop which I am restocking next week. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29190. Thank you so much for watching.Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  29191. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  29192. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the videos. Thank you so much for your interest in my books. My Etsy shop sold out last week, but I will be getting some of my 2022 books back in stock on Sunday and then my 2023 books the week after. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29193. That’s so kind of you. I walk incredibly slowly though and look under every leaf! 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29194. Zephyr makes me smile everyday, Dianne. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29195. That’s so kind of you. I’m not sure that I would be a good PM though 😂 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29196. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am so pleased that I haven't raced through Birmingham as there is so much to see here. Lots of other boaters recommended staying where we stayed which is why I knew it would be a good spot. Thank you for also wanting a copy of my journal- that is very kind of you. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  29197. Summer is definitely the busiest season, but this year, where I am it is still so quiet. Now the school holidays are starting, I'm sure it will get busier though. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29198. Thank you so much, John.Take care 🦋🌻
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  29199. 🌻🦋
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  29200. the 'plates of meat' are how they attack; I think they might be world's most dangerous bird! Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  29201. Oh it must be incredible to live among the bears! How wonderful 🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  29202. She did steal the show didn’t she!😄🐾🐾 Zephyr makes me laugh so much. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend 🦋🌻
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  29203. I am so grateful to be doing this. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29204. 🌻🦋🤗
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  29205. Hi Karen, that is such a kind thing to say. I am so pleased that you find the vlogs a way to lighten your mood; that makes me feel so happy to know that.🤗Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  29206. That's it! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  29207. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29208. Since moving on board, I have also become a great admirer of moths too. When I was in Oz, I was terrified of meeting a Funnel Web and RedBack and I checked every toilet seat!👀 Really though, since reading Charlotte's Web to my children when they were little, I do love spiders. Take care🌻🦋
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  29209. Thank you so much!☺️ Have a great weekend.🌻🦋
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  29210. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I'll have to go back and look at the hares again.I always look for black tips at the end of the ears to tell me that they're hares. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29211. Thank you so much😊 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  29212. I travel with my husband but he works away for part of the week and can’t be in the vlogs due to the sensitive nature of his job. Luckily he was there when I did this particular journey. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29213. Birds are incredible aren’t they? Feather power against the storm! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29214. My husband is there but the work he does involves signing a code of conduct that you won’t be all over social media. That is why he can’t be on the vlogs. Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  29215. 😂👍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29216. It is always best to take the canal/road less travelled, isn't it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29217. I shall have to look those bats up, Trevor- how exciting! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  29218. I am so pleased that it made you smile.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29219. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  29220. Hi Jack, I’m so pleased that you share the journey each week. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  29221. Snow is never here for very long, but it is always exciting to see it arrive.Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29222. That is such a lovely comment, Marcelline and I am so chuffed to know that the vlogs make you happy. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  29223. I have just looked the Steppe buzzard up and it looks just like the our buzzard but it is a different bird and would be, like you said, found in the southern hemisphere this time of year. Thank you so much for introducing me to this new bird! Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  29224. Thank you so much. That is so kind of you. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29225. I will have to go back and see it in steam! It was such a spectacular sight. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  29226. um...no.🤣Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29227. Thank you so much for watching! Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  29228. 🌻🦋🎄
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  29229. Thank you for your support, Noddy. 😊Take care🌻🦋
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  29230. She was so funny wasn’t she!🐾🐾😂 Thank you for your lovely comment, Mary. I hope you are well? Take care 🌻🦋
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  29231. That is so kind of you, Chris! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  29232. Hi Catherine, thank you so much for your lovely comment and how exciting that you will be joining the narrowboating family! I am always happy to answer questions; the answer is, I do indeed have a bow thruster and a good job too because I would probably be absolutely useless without one!😂 Take care🌻🦋
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  29233. Snowdrops are beautiful to see after a long winter. Thank you for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  29234. Did I have the spanner round the wrong way?🙈😂 That is typical of me!!!Thank you so much for telling me. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  29235. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29236. What a kind comment! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  29237. I can't believe that I left home without a ball! 🙈😂Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29238. I’m so glad that you have found me too!😊 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29239. The puffer steam ship sounds amazing 🤩 I would have guarded those caterpillars with my life- you are so right! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29240. I’m so pleased that you find the videos relaxing, Peter. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29241. I really enjoy it! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  29242. Take care, Lisa🌻🦋
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  29243. Hi Ruth, thank you so much for your lovely comment and kind words about my niece. I totally agree with you about the 'mushy pea' uses as I have read that it can be used to make bio fuels which would be brilliant if it was being recycled in that way! Have a wonderful rest of the week. Take care🌻🦋
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  29244. I shall have to make sure that I'm around when it's in flower to sniff it. Since filming it, I have seen them everywhere in Warwickshire and I have read that they are a common street tree! Thank you for letting me know👍 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  29245. Hi Nigel, thank you so much for your lovely comment. We are moored somewhere safe and keeping warm which is good and this year, we have learnt to have back-ups of things in place for being frozen into the canal. Hopefully, we should be ok🤞 I hope you are all nice and warm too. Thank you for your guess- I will let you know if you were right next week. 🌻🦋🌹
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  29246. Hi Steve, thank you so much for your kind comment. I hope the storms are not too scary where you are. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  29247. It is. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29248. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too.😊 I miss Cruising the Cuts, cruising vlogs but luckily he still produces other videos set about the canal. Have a super Sunday and wonderful week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  29249. I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs and find them peaceful. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29250. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Happy New Year🦋🌻
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  29251. It was an adventurous one this year, wasn't it? 😱 Hopefully, it will be slightly calmer next year.Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  29252. I’m so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. Thank you so much for watching them. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29253. Thank you so much for your feedback. It is so kind of you to take the time to help me.🤗 I walked backwards and forwards several times for the hot water bottle shot, but I consider the whole thing wonderful exercise. I am also very ridiculous in most of my videos but my step count is way above average!👍⭐️ Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  29254. How lovely that this video brought back those wild memories of your teen years, although I am surprised from what you described that you can remember much at all, what with all that illegal drinking!🤪 I think this stretch of canal is so pretty. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful evening.🦋🌻
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  29255. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  29256. Wow, it really is a small world! Thank you so much for your lovely comment, take care🌻🦋
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  29257. I will never forget the kestrel family at Henley. I was such a magical time. You are lucky to call these places your local. Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  29258. Thank you so much, Andrew for a great poem and your kind words. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29259. Thank you Sue, for your very useful feedback. I will look into this for my next video. I want to create a relaxing experience, so your comment is really helpful. Also, thank you for joining the journey!🌻🦋👍
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  29260. They are so tart aren’t they? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29261. Thank you so much, Brian!😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  29262. Thank you so much for drifting along with us. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29263. Hi Shirley, I am so pleased that you found the vlog relaxing, especially as it is nighttime viewing for you. It was lovely having help from the children as it reminded me of my own two when they were little. Happy Easter and have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  29264. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  29265. They are very wise words, Paul- thank you so much.Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  29266. That’s so kind of you. 😊🦋🌻
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  29267. Well done! You must be a mind reader! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29268. Thank you for watching, Joan. It is a good life even when the engine breaks and things go wrong! Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29269. Now that’s a good idea! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29270. Well that really entertained me! What a great comment. 😂👍 Thank you so much for watching and entertaining me. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29271. I totally recommend buying a bat detector. They are reasonably priced and so much fun! Thank you so much for watching and your kind comment too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29272. I did like Rice Krispies!😋🦋🌻
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  29273. It’s the best lolly isn’t it?😋 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  29274. That is very kind of you, Dougie!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  29275. Thank you so much 😊 I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. Have a super Sunday and week ahead🦋🌻
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  29276. Dippers are wonderful birds to watch! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29277. Thank you, Francis. 🌻🦋💚
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  29278. That’s so kind of you! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29279. I don’t blame you for keeping up with that cream tradition! Thank you for your lovely comment. Happy Easter!🦋🌻🐣
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  29280. They were delicious cookies! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29281. The boat hook is a brilliant invention, even though I nearly smashed the solar panels with it🫢 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend🦋🌻
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  29282. Helen, you are so welcome and I am so pleased that you enjoy the wildlife and vegetation. I hope your winter is treating you kindly. Have a great weekend and thank you so much for your comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  29283. My husband is away working for part of the week but we normally travel when he is back on the boat. I have had to move the boat by myself though and it is all about taking your time and doing it in a way that you feel safe. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29284. How did I miss that shop? I walked past it every day in the hope that it would be open as it looked so quaint from the outside. I'm glad that you found it open though. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  29285. I’m so pleased that you enjoy the videos. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29286. Thank you so much, Ruth! I hope you are staying cool too. Sending you a gentle breeze and some cool shade🌬🌻🦋
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  29287. Thank you so much, Carl. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29288. Oh dear! 😅 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29289. Hi Mike, it is so exciting to see a steam train isn’t it. I spent a day on it the other weekend, so you might well see it in next week’s vlog. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  29290. Anthony, you have made my day once again with your kindness and lovely comment! Thank you so much. 😊👍Take care🦋🌻
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  29291. Deborah, the more you do something the better at it you become. My boating skills were very limited before and now they are a bit better. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Have a super week- take care 🌻🦋
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  29292. The weather keeps preventing me from climbing Stoodley Pike. 🙈 Thank you for watching and for your lovely comment too, Nigel. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29293. That’s so kind of you 😊 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29294. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  29295. The scarecrow village was such a special place! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29296. It was a bit of a battle but it was so exciting! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care🦋🌻
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  29297. Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  29298. It certainly was a challenge keeping hold of my phone whilst hanging outside the boat in the lashing rain, but it was soooo exciting too!😱 Thank you for the Brownie points!👍🤩 Hope you are staying cool. Take care🌻🦋
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  29299. It’s a great film that also turns you off BBQs isn’t it?😂 The bull dog was such a character and had me in stitches! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  29300. How wonderful!🤩 Happy creating! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29301. Hi Christine, you are so right about the canals being enjoyed but such a wide range of users. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29302. I’ll look that song up! Stay cool and keep hydrated. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29303. My husband was there for this thank goodness. 😅 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29304. I did lots of zigzagging to begin with!😂 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  29305. That’s so kind of you! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29306. Oh Sue- that is such a wonderful rhyme and really makes me want to visit soon. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29307. Isn’t it striking! 😍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29308. Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29309. You too, Malcolm! Happy New Year- take care🌻🦋
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  29310. Oh what beautiful memories you shared- thank you so much! It made me smile to think of the freedom of it all, wading across the canal like that. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  29311. Thank you so much 😊 Take care too🦋🌻
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  29312. Thank you, Marietjie for watching the vlogs and taking the time to comment. You are so kind😊🦋🌻
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  29313. There are so many places that I have learnt about that I didn't know existed until I found them by boat. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29314. My husband but he can’t be on the vlogs due to his works strict code of conduct about using social media. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  29315. Thank you so much 😊 Take care, Carl. 🦋🌻
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  29316. I know what you mean, Ruth but Neil gets up on that bank daily, so I think he just weighs up the height with the bobbing. They are incredible creatures. Thank you for watching and have a super Sunday.🦋🌻
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  29317. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. You must have some amazing stories to tell from your narrow boating years! Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  29318. It was so much fun to write! 😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29319. It really was worth the challenge. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  29320. Thank you, Paul👍 I’m glad you enjoyed it. Take care🌻🦋
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  29321. 🤗🌻🦋
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  29322. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29323. Thank you so much for your kindness. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29324. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it, Ruth! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week, Take care 🦋🌻
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  29325. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  29326. 🤗🌻🦋
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  29327. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for becoming a sub too. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  29328. I love those names! 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29329. It’s a great place to stop! So much nature!!!! Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29330. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29331. Thank you so much, Jackie! Take care 🦋🌻
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  29332. It is a poem full of wisdom isn’t it? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  29333. That is such an amazing story, you're so right when you say how funny things happen in the end, but your poor Dad had to really go through some tough times didn't he? Thank you so much for this interesting comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  29334. Thank you so much, James! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  29335. That’s a good idea for a product! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29336. It is such a fascinating place! Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  29337. That is such a kind and lovely comment, Linda- thank you so much. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  29338. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for your lovely comment Take care🌻🦋
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  29339. My licence states that I have to but if you get sick, CRT are understanding as long as you get them informed. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29340. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29341. Thank you so much, James! Merry Christmas and happy New Year too! Take care🌻🦋🎄
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  29342. Hi Sandra and Lew, the whoosh is wonderful isn’t it? I remained unpooped on though which is a relief. 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29343. That sounds like an amazing trip! I think you’re right about the use of the Ship Canal now. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29344. Well that is a lovely thought. Take care🦋🌻
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  29345. It was very beautiful wasn’t it? Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29346. How wonderful that you have a boat called Zephyr and then to have a lab too! 🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  29347. I also didn’t know about Twaite Shad. Every day’s a school day!😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Margaret. Have a wonderful week, take care 🌻🦋
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  29348. I think that Josh has done an outstanding job of documenting the damage and thinking on his feet in that awful situation with his own home. It must be so upsetting for them all there. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29349. That’s so kind of you Jay! Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29350. I can’t believe that! I must have been sickening for something🤭 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29351. That is such a kind thing to say!Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  29352. It was a great ball! Sadly, we lost it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29353. How wonderful to make Noodle woolly wonders! I hope you get your spinner. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29354. 🎣🐟🤭 Thank you so much, Nigel! I’m glad that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
    1
  29355. This has been a revelation to me and I shall continue to fry my green tomatoes! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  29356. Some canals are easier than others. This one is so beautiful that though so the hard work is worth it. thank you so much for your watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29357. Welcome to the channel! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29358. She really was a treasure. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29359. It always tastes better, home grown doesn’t it? Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29360. I thought that was strange too but I think it may be a security thing as we are a lot more safety conscious these days. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29361. Oohhh yes, you’ve got to have a cookie or two! Thank you for your lovely comment. Happy Easter!🦋🌻🐣
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  29362. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  29363. That is lovely to know! Thank you so much, Philip 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  29364. 😋 It is lovely isn’t it? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29365. 🐾🐾 They are special creatures aren't they. Thank you for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  29366. You too! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  29367. The Macclesfield is a dream! The cat made me laugh too as it was really staring at the goosander.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy Easter! 🦋🌻🐣
    1
  29368. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year, Steve!🥳 🦋🌻
    1
  29369. Thank you so much, Karen! Take care 🦋🌻
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  29370. What a kind comment, Dianne. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🤗🦋🌻
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  29371. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29372. I really hope you have more luck than me! There are some amazing moths out there, Nanci. Let me know if you find any! Thank you for your lovely comment and take care.🦋🌻
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  29373. That is really interesting. Is it safe to drink the rainwater? Thank you for watching and commenting. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
    1
  29374. Robins have been a bit of a theme so far in 2025 for me so to have one in stain glass is lovely. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29375. Cheshire is full of beautiful treasures! 🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29376. It is a brilliant film and I cried my eyes out at the end...but oh that boiling pot at the BBQ!😱 Thank you so much for watching, Paul! I hope you are all well? Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  29377. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the nature this week. I think a dash of milk in earl grey is perfectly acceptable don’t you? 🤭 It is a wonderful blend though. I totally recommend Dutton’s Teas. Thank you for such a lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  29378. Zephyr has great comedy timing doesn't she? 😂🐾🐾Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Ann. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29379. You are so kind, Sean. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29380. The waterways are a treasure to be looked after and preserved aren’t they? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29381. Thank you so much! 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  29382. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29383. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the videos- that is so lovely to know. Thank you so much! Take care🌻🦋
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  29384. My husband was with me too fortunately. He can’t be in the vlogs due to his work commitments and strict code of conduct that he signs. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29385. Thank you 😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  29386. Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  29387. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29388. Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Take care 🦋🌻
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  29389. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29390. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29391. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. The fish and ducks will be very pleased that at least there is one pike less that will grow into a monster and gobble them up!😂Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  29392. Thank you so much for your comment- I am working on trying to get copies printed that look good enough. Have a super weekend🦋🌻
    1
  29393. I’ve visited years ago, for a year, and loved it! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29394. It is such a beautiful place to look at from the hills. I am blown away by the views you get here.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care 🦋🌻
    1
  29395. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Bill. You are very lucky to live so close to a wildlife paradise, such a beautiful river! Skeleton was looking well considering, but unfortunately he didn’t quite make the edit, if only he had someBODY to tell him! 🤣 sorry! Have a lovely bank holiday weekend!🌻🦋
    1
  29396. Good idea! It’s so sad to see a tree down like that. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  29397. Congratulations 🙌 on being up to date! You deserve a medal 🥇 for getting here 😂 I’m so relieved that you are still following. 😅 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29398. Hi Sue, thank you so much for your lovely comment. The cuckoo call is definitely the sound of spring isn't it? I'm not sure the warblers appreciate it as much as me though! Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  29399. Zephyr is like a seal in the water; she would happily spend all day swimming. Thank you for your lovely comment, Nanci. Enjoy the rest of your week, take care🌻🦋
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  29400. Thank you so much for supporting my shop. I have refunded you for the extra book that you bought as I have sole out of my 2023 book. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29401. Snap!👍 Thank you so much for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  29402. I used both, together. Thank you for watching. Have a wonderful week, take care🌻🦋
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  29403. It was so frightening but it’s all calm now. I hope you don’t hear your siren often? Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29404. Oh no, I could never eat one!😱 They are such beautiful birds. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  29405. I’m delighted that you wait until the end! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  29406. 🌻🦋👍
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  29407. Well that is praise indeed, John as I absolutely love watching David's vlogs too. This week, he had me in stitches with that pink flamingo!😂 Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Have a fabulous Friday and weekend ahead, take care🦋🌻
    1
  29408. Hi Nigel, I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Zephyr did seem to accept her coat didn't she? Although she was happy when I took it off again!😂🐾🐾 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
    1
  29409. Hi Lizzie, thank you for watching the old ones! I loved those Italian Door Snails and I highly recommend visiting Cliveden House. 👍 Have a fab Friday! Take care🌻🦋
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  29410. Also, yes we will be moving towards Foxton Locks in a couple of weeks probably. Come and say hi! I look forward to meeting you, Lizzie.🌻🦋
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  29411. I am so pleased. I hope you have a relaxing rest of the weekend too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29412. I think you would be surprised at how wonderful it is to be outside, battling the elements and then retire back at the end of the day to a hot cup of tea by the fire.hank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  29413. Hi Glenn, what a kind comment- thank you so much. I really appreciate it. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  29414. Hi Border Reiver, I read that the locals are really attached to the cooling towers and their history. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care🦋🌻
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  29415. What a kind comment! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  29416. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for your beautiful comment! Take care 🦋🌻
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  29417. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Zephyr is a great travelling companion and she just goes along with it all. Have a super weekend, take care 🌻🦋🐾🐾
    1
  29418. Thank you so much, Richard. I would love to be able to put something together that looked good enough to sell too. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  29419. You are very welcome! Thank you for watching and commenting. Have a super week, take care 🦋🌻
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  29420. I’m so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  29421. My husband won't appear on the camera due to his work's code of conduct, maybe one day when he retires, he will be able to. Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  29422. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Brewster. You are so right about the 'golden hour'; on the right day, that moment when the light is perfect makes it just wonderful to be outside. Happy New Year to you too. Have a great weekend.🌻🦋
    1
  29423. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  29424. White Nancy was a great adventure; thank you for the recommendation! The journey from Stockport to Middlewood was lovely; such adorable stations! Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  29425. Mine are 20litres so they are more manageable. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29426. It really means a lot to me to get feedback like this, so thank you so much. It is so kind of you to take the time to comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  29427. Very true and wise words, Sandy! The memories are really helping me. Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  29428. Hello, Helen! Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 Take care🌻🦋
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  29429. That’s so kind of you- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  29430. The guide book frightened me! 😂 Thank you for your great advice. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29431. Thank you so much sharing that with me; it is so wonderful to know that you able to take some time to breathe. Have a lovely weekend and I hope it brings you more moments of mindfulness and relaxation.🦋🌻
    1
  29432. Edgar Allan Poe! Brilliant 🤩
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  29433. 😂👍 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29434. I hope that it has stopped raining for you now, Wendy? The sun is shining here. I'm glad that you enjoyed the poem this week too! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29435. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29436. Your sea adventures must have been amazing! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  29437. That is so kind of you. Even though, I cried and cried when I wrote that poem, I found it really helped me to manage my grief too.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29438. The Little Alice Vlogs are the summer ones: I used her a lot when I was on the Cam Lodes at Wicken Fen and a couple of times on the River Witham and then last year on the Cotswold canal which they are restoring. She is a great boat to visit the little waterways.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29439. How right you are, Ruth, I would have loved to have seen a Syrian woodpecker. How exciting to have finally caught it on camera like that. Well done to your daughter! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
    1
  29440. Yes I did and loved it! 😊 it’s in a previous vlog. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  29441. 😂😂 Sending you oodles of positivity and good vibes!Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
    1
  29442. Good observation!Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  29443. It is probably not the best thing to hold my camera like that for my neck, but it really does keep the camera steady without having a tripod and it gets me that bit closer to the subject. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  29444. I can’t wait to do that!🤩 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  29445. Hi Matt, thank you so much for your super, lovely comment.😊 I am so pleased that I spotted a redwing too, but I would like to get better footage of them and the fieldfare, so I shall try to get closer this week. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻🍄
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  29446. Ooh a ring ouzel would be an incredible spot! Thank you so much for your kindness 🦋🌻
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  29447. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it, daveyboy! Have a lovely week and thank you for your kindness. Take care🦋🌻
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  29448. If you can transfer your skills to online work then this life is ideal! Good luck 🤞 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  29449. She loves that word! 🐾🐾😂Thank you so much watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  29450. You are so right about tourism and the canals; they really are missing an opportunity there with the disused ones. Thank you for your lovely comment and for the sub too. Happy New Year! 🥳🦋🌻
    1
  29451. I’m from Essex originally. I hope you fulfill your dreams. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29452. The way it danced and lit up the room really reminded me of her. Thank you for your lovely comment.Take care 🦋🌻
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  29453. Thank you so much for watching. Good luck with your channel! Take care 🌻🦋
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  29454. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Take care🦋🌻🎄
    1
  29455. Dogs are very smart indeed!🐾🐾🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  29456. It is really magical. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  29457. Hi Jim, it sounds like you know your trees well. Have you read "Finding the Mother Tree?" It's such a fascinating book about the relationship that trees have with each other and the mycelium network beneath the soil. It also explains the importance of mixed planting for individual tree health. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
    1
  29458. Hi Chris, thank you so much for your kind words. It is a special time of the week for me when I sit down and complete my journal. Have a super Friday and weekend ahead, take care🦋🌻
    1
  29459. You are so welcome.😊 Thank you for starting with the old vlogs, but forgive my poor camera, editing and audio work- it does improve with the more recent videos...hopefully🤞 Take care🌻🦋
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  29460. That is so kind of you- thank you so much, Tom! Take care 🌻🦋
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  29461. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  29462. We visited that area a few years ago! It was wonderful there. We’ll definitely return one day. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  29463. That is so kind of you. I travel with my husband but he can't be on the vlogs due to his work's strict code of conduct.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care 🦋🌻
    1
  29464. They are such characters! 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29465. I hope I see them this year; but I'm running out of time! How wonderful that their numbers are good this year. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  29466. Thank you so much for your reassurance- much appreciated! Have a super rest of the week. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  29467. Hi Helen, thank you so much for your lovely and caring comment; I am much better now. The flower was from my roof garden and I think it's the chilli plant that I am growing, but I can't remember which type of chilli it is! It is rather like a fuchsia isn't it? Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  29468. Hi Kay, Dave and Bubba! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy New Year! 🥳🌻🦋
    1
  29469. The tunnel was a cross between the log flume at Alton Towers and white water rafting without the safety harness! Definitely one requiring waterproofs. Thank you for your comment and have a great week!🌻🦋
    1
  29470. I have only seen a plume moth at rest so it would be wonderful to watch it fly! I hope you get round to creating your amazing butterfly and moth art. Thank you for your lovely comment, Jenny. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  29471. Hello Mr Will! I hope you are ok? Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  29472. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, John! It's great to know that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  29473. I think fungus is beautiful too. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29474. A beautiful comment! The blackbird is a very special bird isn’t it? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29475. Thank you so much, Nigel! I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. Have a wonderful week, take care🦋🌻
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  29476. Hi Simon, yes there were a couple of words that were edited out as they didn’t quite fit with the ‘Mindful Narrowboat’ theme🤣 I shall have to have a spin off vlog called ‘The Mindless Narrowboat’ for those moments! Thank you so much for watching and commenting and have a terrific weekend in the sunshine. ☀️It’s a good time to pick sloes if you like a fruity gin at Christmas! 🌻🦋🍷
    1
  29477. Hi Simon, yes there were a couple of words that were edited out as they didn’t quite fit with the ‘Mindful Narrowboat’ theme🤣 I shall have to have a spin off vlog called ‘The Mindless Narrowboat’ for those moments! Thank you so much for watching and commenting and have a terrific weekend in the sunshine. ☀️It’s a good time to pick sloes if you like a fruity gin at Christmas! 🌻🦋🍷
    1
  29478. Some mooring are 24/48 hours and some are 2 weeks.Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29479. Hi Stevie, I hope the weather has dried up for you? I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. It's always so special when Indi comes to stay. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  29480. Thank you so much for watching my video and finding me by chance. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  29481. I think so too. Thank you so much, Ben. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29482. I was overwhelmed that day by how kind everyone was. We wouldn't have got out of that situation without their help.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29483. That is so kind of you 😊 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29484. Oh my goodness, I absolutely love that poem- so true and beautiful! Thank you so much for sending me that extract. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  29485. 2 foot thick! 😱 It must have been so surreal? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29486. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Take care🦋🌻🎄
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  29487. Hi John, that sounds like a delicious way to cook swede. Thank you so much for your comment, take care🦋🌻
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  29488. You are so welcome. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  29489. What a super idea! I have no idea how I would do that but it sounds great. Thank you for your support. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29490. I am still up north but I think we are going to be less hit than others. I hope you are safe? Let’s hope no one is hurt and it doesn’t cause the damage that it is predicted to. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29491. Alien WiFi pirates!👽😳🤭 Zephyr is funny isn’t she?🐾🐾🤣 Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Carl. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29492. Michael, thank you so much for the wonderful video clip! It is such a fabulous little film full of nostalgia and information and I really enjoyed watching it. This area is loaded with history and the hardships of making a landscape work and it’s wonderful to see how well it thrives now. Take care.🦋🌻
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  29493. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  29494. That is such a kind comment- thank you so much. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29495. You’re so welcome 🤗 Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29496. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, William. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29497. What a lovely comment, Angie- thank you so much🤗🤗 I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a great weekend🦋🌻
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  29498. You’re so welcome 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29499. My husband mostly travels with me but his work commitments and the sensitive nature of his job means that he can't be in the vlogs. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29500. Hi Steve, I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. That is so young for her to die. I am so pleased that you find some sunshine in the vlogs- that is so kind of you to say that. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29501. Thank you so much, Lucinda! 🤗 Take care 🌻🦋
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  29502. It is lovely having you join us, Rosinah!Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29503. Congratulations and good luck with it all!🍀 Thank you so much for watching 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  29504. Hi Steve, thank you so much for your kind words; we are still waiting for the repair work to be done and we are hoping that it will fix the problem. Your clan of squirrels sound like wonderful, little characters munching on their popcorn! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  29505. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  29506. 🐾🐾😂💚 She really did!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  29507. What a fabulous comment! Firstly, how spooky about the Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady. It is a fabulous book though and congratulations on booking your narrowboat holiday! The Avon is beautiful. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29508. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29509. I have read about that recently and I agree with you about the bad commercial dog foods.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  29510. I am really looking forward to spring! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29511. I'm so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs- that really means a lot to me- thank you so much. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  29512. She is a narrowboat boat. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29513. Colin is made for that job isn’t he? 😄 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29514. Well remembered! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29515. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super rest of your weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29516. That is so kind of you.Thank you for your lovely comment.Merry Christmas and happy new year! Take care🌻🦋🎄
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  29517. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29518. They are beautiful places to visit aren't they? Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  29519. Agreed! Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  29520. Very true! I should pay more attention. 😂🐾🐾Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29521. What a kind comment- thank you so much! Take care🌻🦋
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  29522. Hi Leo, I put the glow worm on the opposite side next to the poem in my journal because, like you said, I couldn't leave it out of my book.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  29523. My husband was there on that day when we travelled fortunately. He can’t be in the vlogs due to his work commitments and the sensitive nature of his job. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29524. I shall check that channel out- thank you! Take care🦋🌻
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  29525. It just keeps getting more and more beautiful, Christine. Thank you so much for watching and coming along. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29526. Hi Rob and Lucy, thank you so much for your lovely comment. It sounds like you are having a great adventure- I can imagine what that entrance into the Lock on those tides must have been like! 🫣 Enjoy the Gloucester and Sharpness! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  29527. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much! Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋To takie miłe z twojej strony. Dziękuję bardzo! Miłej reszty weekendu, uważaj🌻🦋
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  29528. Thank you for taking the time to share some tips. I really appreciate it. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29529. Thank you so much, Linda. It looks like a lovely pub to eat in. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  29530. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  29531. Thank you so much. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  29532. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29533. They are brilliant and I totally recommend getting them if you are in the wildlife and identifying it as you walk along.Thank you so much for watching, Jack. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29534. 😂 Thank you for your lovely comment. I’m chuffed that you think I’m pleasant in the first place!😂 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29535. Thank you so much for your kindness- Zephyr really helped me to take my mind off it all. I will happily send you some rain, but nothing too heavy. Have a super weekend, take care🌧️🌻🦋🐾🐾
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  29536. I hope you’re all better now? Thank you so much for finding my channel and for your lovely comment too. Take care🌻🦋
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  29537. I am a vegetarian. Thank you for watching and for your kind comment too. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29538. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  29539. I buy bulk and Zephyrs dog food and it is too tricky getting it back to the boat with the cobbled streets and my trolley. The supermarket deliver to the towpath. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  29540. Wow, your Dad was in the pit for 20 years! It is an incredibly brave thing to do, to go down in the mines like that everyday. Hanley Park looked so pretty and I would like to stay there on the way back, but the warnings not to, have really worried me?Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  29541. What a kind comment! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29542. That is so kind of you, Albert- thank you so much! Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29543. I do feel safe on Little Alice, but I wouldn't take her on fast moving rivers. Thank you for your comment, Vanessa. Take care🦋🌻
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  29544. I travel mostly with my husband. He works away for part of the week each week and he can’t be in the vlogs due to the sensitive nature of his job. So I do some solo boating and some partnered boating. That is why I switch from we to I. In earlier vlogs when not many people watched, I was less careful about accidentally filming my husband here and there but I have to be more careful now as it would jeopardise his job to be on social media. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29545. I am so pleased that you find them interesting. Take care🦋🌻
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  29546. I am so pleased that you and your wife are both enjoying the vlogs. I am definitely not a gearhead though! 😂 More airhead!!😂😂Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  29547. What a cheeky Robin! 🤭 That is such a lovely story though. How wonderful to have a nature reserve close by that is making so many people happy. Thank you for your comment. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  29548. Lena and Chris don't have a YouTube channel, but they should shouldn't they with all that experience behind them?Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  29549. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29550. That’s so kind of you, Dona. My new book is in my shop at the moment. I’m so pleased that you find the vlogs peaceful. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  29551. It’s so kind of you to do a catch-up of the vlogs, Jenny🤗🤗 I am so pleased that you enjoyed this one. Have a great week, take care🌻🦋
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  29552. Thank you, John for your lovely comment and I hope that you get your boat very soon! My plant is called glasnevin and is a potato vine that I almost killed over the winter from frost but I cut it right back and watered it with kind words and a plant feeder, then hey presto, it is thriving! Not sure how?!? Take care🦋🌻
    1
  29553. 😂😂 I promise that I will👍😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29554. It was so scary!🫣 Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29555. What a great idea! 💡 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29556. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29557. Hi Grace, thank you so much for your lovely comment and for discovering the channel. Exercise for me is walking and doing the locks; I really ought to do more cardio type exercise but I just don't seem to get the time. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  29558. Hi Will, oh to have free pumpout! It’s such a good idea and I wish they would do that on the whole system. Ah yes the Caen Hill flight is beautiful! Have a super weekend, Mr Will🌻🦋
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  29559. It has its ups and downs but the ups far outweigh the downs. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  29560. What a great job! I don’t blame you for the signal failure don’t worry.🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29561. That is so kind of you, Susan- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  29562. That is such a kind comment, thank you so much. I haven’t tried composing my own music and I’m not sure I would be any good at it. Do you need a keyboard? Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  29563. Thank you so much for sending me this. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29564. I’m sure your labradoodle will forever be in charge! Zephyr definitely is! 😂🐾🐾🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29565. You are very welcome, Malcolm. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29566. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you, Susan! Take care 🌻🦋🥳
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  29567. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you, Susan! Take care 🌻🦋🥳
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  29568. Well, I am so grateful for the words that you have added. What a lovely and kind comment. Thank you so much. Have a super weekend 🦋🌻
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  29569. It is like the Tour de France Peleton isn’t it! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29570. What a lovely comment, Wayne!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29571. I'm so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs.Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  29572. You will love it! It is such a comfort to dip into each month. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  29573. I am pleased that you enjoyed the guitar. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29574. Hi Simon, I hope you are well? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29575. Thank you so much for your kindness, Natalia.Take care 🦋🌻
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  29576. Hi Steve, do you think they named the James Bond film after the bird? I'd never thought about that before! Thank you so much for your kindness and lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  29577. They are such striking birds aren't they?Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29578. 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29579. Good words, but unfortunately the competition is over now. Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  29580. Hello Lydia! 🤗🤗 I hope you are well. It is so lovely to hear the birds again. This year, I have seen so many treecreepers and nuthatches, more than I’ve ever seen before 🥰 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend 🦋🌻
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  29581. Thank you so much for your lovely comment😊 It was a great place to be stuck in the end, and I loved finding out more about Tolkien. Have a super weekend 🌻🦋
    1
  29582. That is such a kind offer. I would definitely use it but posting it to me could be tricky as I am moving all over the place at the moment. Please could you email me at themindfulnarrowboat@gmail.com and I could send you an address when I have one?Thank you for your lovely comment and offer. Take care🌻🦋
    1
  29583. Hi Simon, it was such a perfect evening and you steered the Danny superbly well for your maiden voyage with passengers. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  29584. I am from England and at this point in the vlog, I was heading for Great Haywood on the Trent and Mersey canal. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  29585. They were great! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29586. Thank you so much! Take care 🌻🦋
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  29587. Thank you so much 😊 That’s so kind of you. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29588. Very wise words. Take care🌻🦋
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  29589. I am looking forward to the Fall too! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  29590. Apparently, you don’t need to black the very bottom of the boat because the water isn’t mixing with the oxygen right underneath. That’s what I was told anyway! 😄 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29591. I am so glad that you got your calendar safely. Thank you so much for buying one, Ronald.🤗 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  29592. That is so lovely to know! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29593. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment, Rod. It really means a lot. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29594. How Much Does a Canal Narrowboat Cost? #194 https://youtu.be/N3jQ6iFGT0k I have done a video about that. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29595. It was really frightening and such a relief to see the river subside. The bullfinch is such a beautiful bird and their decline is very sad. I keep seeing them here at the moment though. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29596. It is very safe, if you moor by using your gut instinct. In big cities, I moor in the secure spots and marinas which means there might be a fee but then peace of mind if worth it. I also like to moor near other boats just as a security but many boaters moor completely out in the middle of nowhere without any problems too. Happy boat searching! Thank you for watching. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  29597. I’m so pleased that you feel like you are part of the journey too. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29598. Hi Pete and Letty, thank you so much for such a kind comment. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. I do sell my books in my Etsy shop: themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com. I have just sold out of my 2023 one, but I have a few 2022 ones left. I hope to have some more 2023 books very soon though. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29599. The bridges are stunning aren’t they? I think you should start doing that; you could walk the towpath and do that. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29600. Oh my goodness! It’s sounds like such a tough time. Your Mum’s Parkin sounds like it was legendary. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29601. What an amazing job!🤩 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29602. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  29603. Having a plant 10 feet tall is such an achievement!🤩👍 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29604. I have practised hard at the art as it is not something that comes naturally to me and it is so rewarding to see how I have slowly got better since the beginning; I still have a long way to go though. Thank you so much for such a kind comment. I really appreciate it. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29605. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  29606. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29607. Hello lovely, Lizzie! You've changed your handle so I didn't realise it was you when you commented last week. I hope you are well? This fox was not quite in the same condition as the one in Foxton, but it was still beautiful to watch. Next stop is towards Birmingham to trace the footsteps of Edith Holden...Blimey, I sound obsessed!😂 Have a wonderful rest of the week.
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  29608. Wasn't it a gorgeous dog! Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  29609. That is beautiful. Thank you so much.Take care 🦋🌻
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  29610. I hope you get your boat on the Thames soon; the floods have been going on for ages there haven't they?Thank you so much for such a lovely comment.Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29611. It was pure relief!😃🦋🌻
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  29612. How you managed the Avon locks on your own- I have no idea! They are so tricky to handle. Thank you for your lovely comment, Will! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  29613. A great tip there for the fried green tomatoes- I'll have to do that next year! I am so pleased that you got to see some of your childhood home.Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  29614. Thank you for your kind words, John! Have a great week!🌻🦋
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  29615. It seems you have been very busy this afternoon, John! How kind of you to promote my channel though. Thank you so much for your support!🌻🦋
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  29616. Thank you so much 😊 Bright blessings to you too. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29617. Thank you so much ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  29618. Hi Sam, I hope you are enjoying the Aussie summer? Thank you so much for your lovely comment; I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  29619. Oh I would love to see a waxwing too! Maybe next year now? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29620. Thank you so much! Take care 🌻🦋
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  29621. You are so kind- thank you so much!☺️🦋🌻
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  29622. Thank you, Lewis for your comment. Fortunately the books are for young readers so not many sentences or masses of pages. I enjoy it. Have a great weekend and week ahead.🌻🦋
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  29623. Wow, that doesn't sound exhausting! I hope you enjoyed it though. Thank you for your lovely comments about my book; I really appreciate it. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  29624. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! 🦋🌻
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  29625. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year to you, John! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  29626. She is my grown-up daughter. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29627.  @michaelpilling531  You are so welcome. It's a pleasure!
    1
  29628. Thank you, Ray! Isn’t it incredible that the tunnel was created with so little machinery at first. Have a great week and take care.🌻🦋
    1
  29629. That is such a kind comment, Roy! Thank you so much. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Have a super Sunday and great week ahead. Take care🦋🌻
    1
  29630. I’ll have to watch that! 🤩👍 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29631. Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  29632. That is so kind of you, Robert and wise too!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  29633. What a wonderful coincidence! That boat chose your sister- I think! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29634. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Sherry. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29635. 🤗🦋🌻
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  29636. Hi Shirley, hopefully our engine troubles will be a thing of the past soon.🤞 Thank you so much for your kind wishes though. I have seen a lot of kingfishers along the Staffs and Worcs canal which is a lot to do with luck, but if I see one fly ahead, I watch where it lands and then I edge very slowly and quietly as near to it as I can to get a decent shot of it with my camera. This means that I look very strange and weird to anyone walking past, but that doesn't bother me😂 Find a place where there are lots of kingsfishers and you'll get a great snap, Shirely, I'm sure of it. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  29637. Hello Canada! Thank you for your lovely comment and for subscribing- take care🌻🦋
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  29638. You sound like such a special person, caring for your father like that and with your kind words for me too. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. I really appreciate it. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29639. Oh I love that phrase “Jolly Dee’” I shall have to use it now. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29640. 😂 For a while, I stopped filming the tea even though I always have tea and biscuits with my journal writing but then some viewers said they missed it, so I started to film it again. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29641. That is a kind thing to say. Thank you so much for your lovely comment Take care🌻🦋
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  29642. I will be using Skype a lot now. 👍Thank you so much for your watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29643. That is a very kind thing to say.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29644. It was moored all by itself in that spot. 🤗 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29645. 😂👍 They do! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super Sunday! Take care 🌻🦋
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  29646. Hi Wendy, the call of the crows is special isn't it? Thank you so much for your lovely comments. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  29647. Hi Helen, it is just lovely to know that my vlogs make you feel like that. 🤗Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  29648. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  29649. I am freaking out inside! 🤭😱 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29650. I hadn’t thought of that 🤩 Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  29651. What a lovely story and I think it’s so beautiful that Mum came to live where you are! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29652. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  29653. Definitely quick on the ball! 🐾🐾😂Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29654. Hi Margaret, it is lovely to hear that you enjoyed the vlog. It was lots of fun to film and put together. The Thai basil is delicious😋 Enjoy the sunshine this weekend too. Take care🦋🌻🌞
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  29655. I’m so touched by your comment. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  29656. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29657. Oh my goodness the story of the people in the frozen car is awful! It has obviously stayed with you for you to remember it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29658. That’s very kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29659. What a lovely comment! Thank you so much for taking the time to send it. Have a great week. Take care🌻🦋
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  29660. It was wasn’t it? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29661. Hi Penelope, I have a husband but he doesn’t want to be in the vlogs. I have met lots of single handed female boaters who say they are happy and feel safe. Have you checked out May Moon Narrowboat as she has a vlog all about being a single handed boater which is really good. Thank you so much for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  29662. Also, Heidi the Narrowboat Pirate is a single handed boater with a traditional boat which is gorgeous! 👍🌻🦋
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  29663. Mysterious cooking…it’s always an adventure isn’t it! 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29664. I really appreciate your support with my shop. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  29665. What a kind comment, Irene- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  29666. Thank you so much, David- that is so kind of you. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care 🌻🦋
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  29667. I've never tried one of those mixes; I suppose it saves on time though.Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29668. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. I only wash my hair once a week with Sea Magik Mineral shampoo; of course I wash more than that, but my hair only gets a weekly wash.Thank you for your lovely comment, take care🦋🌻
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  29669. I hope to by January. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  29670. What a lovely comment😊🤗 Thank you so much to the both of you for watching each week and for your kind comments. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  29671. Enjoy your curry! Goodies from M&S sounds wonderful!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super Easter weekend. Take care🌻🦋🐣
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  29672. Good luck. Take it easy though. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29673. I love Bali!!!😍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29674. Hello Simon, I was really impressed too with the way that Covid had prompted a village to create 3 wildlife sites for their local community. I don't think they had any spaces like that before. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and I hope you too have a relaxing and great weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  29675. 😂 I wouldn't wish that on anyone!Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29676. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy Easter! Take care 🦋🌻🐣
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  29677. I teach the Primary school curriculum, phonics and English as a second language. 🌻🦋
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  29678. Happy birthday, Louise! I hope you have a wonderful rest of the day. Take care 🎂🦋🌻
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  29679. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  29680. Thank you so much ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  29681. I bet there are stretches you can do. Where I am at the moment, there are some enormous boats! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29682. Thank you so much 😊 I really appreciate your kind words. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  29683. I think you mustn’t be too hard on yourself. It is a very noble thing to be reflective and strive to be a better human being. Thank you so much for your apology but I really do not remember you making me feel uncomfortable. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29684. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment!😊 Woody Woodpecker was a lovely, little surprise as it flew in just as Zephyr and I arrived. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  29685. That is such a love thing to say! Thank you so much 😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  29686. I am sorry that I missed your comment about my book, John, but I'm pleased that you managed to find it. Thank you so much for buying a copy. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the videos. Take care🌻🦋
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  29687. Happy New Year, Jenny!🥳 I hope it brings you joy and fulfilment. Thank you so much for watching the vlogs and for all of your lovely emails.🦋🌻
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  29688. My husband works in education and I run my Etsy shop and have my channel. I used to teach online from the boat as I was a teacher in schools for 25 years before living on my boat, but I had to stop online teaching as my shop and channel were taking the whole week to run. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29689. I love the name whimberry! Thank you for your lovely comment. Happy Easter!🦋🌻🐣
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  29690. It’s definitely worth a visit to the centre of Chester! It’s beautiful. Thank you so much for your lovely comments and well done on the biscuit challenge. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29691. I think it's great that you are flicking to the end; you can watch the videos in any way that you want to. I'm just delighted that you are watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  29692. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  29693. You’re very welcome! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful week, take care🌻🦋
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  29694. I did it so slowly and I had my crampons on too which helped. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29695. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Christine. Blessings to you too. Have a super weekend🦋🌻
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  29696. I think you have an amazing attitude to life, William! Thank you so much for inspiring me. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29697. What a kind comment, Tony! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  29698. It is a great life- even on the difficult days. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29699. 🤭😂 Zephyr wouldn’t be happy about that though! Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29700. It was such a stunning town. 🤩 Thank you so much for watching! Take care🦋🌻
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  29701. It was certainly an adventure! 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29702. That is so kind of you. I am so pleased that you enjoyed watching the familiar places to you appear on your screen this evening. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  29703. Hi Debra, yes I think that the water colour pencils make it harder to show up and I will have to go over the pages a bit. I have loved writing poetry since I was about eight and I used to write poems for my family and friends. I kept a book of poetry which is somewhere with my parents. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  29704. Hi Diane, welcome to the channel and thank you so much for your lovely comment. It is quite incredible that tunnel isn’t it! I will take a brolly with me next time definitely! Take care🦋🌻
    1
  29705. That is so kind of you, Susan. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29706. Thank you so much for stumbling across my channel and for your lovely comment too. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  29707. Welcome to the channel, Prisca! I really appreciate your kind words too. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care🦋🌻
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  29708. That’s so true. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29709. That is such a sweet and kind comment, James- thank you so much! Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  29710. Thank you ☺️ Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  29711. What a kind comment. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
    1
  29712. I’m so pleased that you find the videos relaxing. ☺️ Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  29713. Hi Steve, I also like the Peacock butterfly and find it such a striking colour. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. It is good to be back. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  29714. That is such a kind comment, thank you so much 😊 It must be beautiful where you are too? Have a great weekend 🦋🌻
    1
  29715. Thank you so much, Mary! That's so kind of you. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29716. 🌻🦋🤗
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  29717. Thank you so much 😊 Take care🌻🦋
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  29718. What a beautiful poetic comment, Paul! Thank you so much. I also hope never to take the wonderful world that surrounds me for granted too. Take care🌻🦋
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  29719. Thank you so much 😊 I’m so pleased that you liked the vlog. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  29720. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29721. Thank you for your kindness, Loraine. 🤗Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
    1
  29722. That is so true, Ruth. I hope you are ok? Take care🦋🌻
    1
  29723. I travel with my husband but he can’t be in the vlogs due to his work’s strict code of conduct. So I alone sometimes though and so I make sure that I am moored in a safe spot. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  29724. Tawanda!!! 😂👍 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  29725. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  29726. Hi Russell, thank you so much for your lovely comment and for your guess. I will let you know next week if you were right. I suppose you are right about Zephyr being great a repurposing; I hadn't thought about it like that before!👍😆 🐾🐾Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  29727. I am so pleased!Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend with Blaze. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29728. Hi John, thank you so much for your lovely and kind comment. If you look under the cuckoo flower- also called Lady's Smock, then you might find a tiny, tangerine teardrop sticking out from the stem- that is an Orange- Tip Butterfly egg! It is so exciting to find one- well, I get excited anyway!🤭 Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  29729. Hi Lydia, thank you so much for all your lovely comments and kind support with my channel. I really appreciate it. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  29730. I didn’t think about the flood dangers either until I was in it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29731. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29732. Hi Sandy, I feel much better now. Thank you so much for asking and for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29733. That is so kind of you, Beverley. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29734. You are welcome 🤗 Thank you so much for watching 🦋🌻
    1
  29735. What a kind and lovely comment, Kathryn- thank you so much! Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  29736. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  29737. Hi Stevie, thank you for joining us on the cruise and for your kind words. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29738. What a lovely comment! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  29739. Hi Trevor, Sharpness is such an interesting place and had a really wild feel about it with the River Severn’s incredible tides. Thank you for watching and commenting, take care🦋🌻
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  29740. Our diesel smoke comes out at the lower end of the stern so it’s not in our faces and because I put HVO in recently, it’s not toxic either. Good luck with your boat search! Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29741. Thank you so much for your lovely comment! I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. I can't burn coal as it makes my asthma bad and I have tried several types too. Wood smells delicious though and it burns a nice heat. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  29742. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  29743. That is so kind of you. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29744. I am terrible with instructions! 😂 the information just doesn’t go in 🙈 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29745. Hi Lizzie, you are so right about the trees being excellent filterers of the plastic. It looked like the hay bale covers that had been washed away in the flood. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a great week, take care🌻🦋
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  29746. You are so welcome, Nanci! Thank you for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a great weekend🦋🌻
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  29747. 😂🐾🐾 She does that too!
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  29748. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  29749. 😬 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29750. Thank you so much 😊 That’s so kind of you. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29751. It seems that way doesn't it?Thank you so much.Take care 🌻🦋
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  29752. You are very welcome, Malcolm😊 Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  29753. They were magnificent to see! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29754. Hello, Paul and welcome aboard! Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for subscribing to the channel. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  29755. That’s so thoughtful of you. It was my friend’s funeral this week and it’s been really tough lately but I’m getting there. I hope you’re okay? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29756. Thank you, Andrew. I will be back on Friday. Your poem is very kind. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29757. Thank you so much! Take care 🌻🦋
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  29758. I was thinking of getting a drone, but I think it might be invasive for other canal users as often they are busy places and Zephyr really doesn't like them either? I'm sure you're right about it improving the vlogs though. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29759. Oh it is so lovely to be back travelling! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  29760. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  29761. Brilliant advice! And so true! Thank you so much. 😊 I’m so pleased to hear that your son is doing well. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29762. It is! 😃 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29763. Thank you so much for such a thoughtful and kind comment; it really means a lot.😊 I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs and finding them relaxing. There are some incredible boathouses and barges along the waterways and I am always fascinated to see them. Your trip to Stoke Gabriel sounds wonderful. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  29764. Thank you, Bernard. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29765. Thank you for your lovely comment and for catching up on the vlogs. I hope you catch up with your friend Jane again. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29766. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend, Daisy Dog and Ed. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29767. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  29768. He is working when I am doing most of my filming, but at weekends he might come to some of the villages too. I don't really film then as it isn't fair on him. Thank you for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  29769. Thank you so much! Take care 🌻🦋
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  29770. Hi Jenny, thank you for your lovely comment. I think Zephyr would make an excellent, pretend husky but I’m not sure she would agree🤭 We got down to -10 Celsius here and that is the coldest December that I remember for a while. Normally the coldest weather seems to come after Christmas. I hope the temperature are staying sensible where you are? Take care🦋🌻
    1
  29771. Your wife and son's artwork sounds amazing! Doing something creative is so good for you. I hope your temperature cools down. Thank you for your lovely comment. Sending you a cool, gentle breeze and some refreshing rain, take care🌬💧💧💧🦋🌻
    1
  29772. We do carry an anchor but that's only in an emergency on a river really, so we have to moor the boat each time. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  29773. That sounds really interesting, Simon. I’ll have to look into that. I wondered where you’d got to last night with your comment so I’m glad to hear you’re ok. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  29774. Exactly! Please share with all insomniacs. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29775. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs, John. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29776. I wouldn't be without mine! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29777. I took out a mortgage to pay for my boat, but it is much, much smaller than a house would be. I am relieved to hear that you haven't been stuck on any sandbanks in your car, Jenny! 😂 I bought my tee from The Wildlife Trust. They sell some lovely stuff and it is a great way to support the work that they do. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  29778. John, you have always supported my channel and I hope you have not lost any sleep over the comment I got yesterday. You have done such a thoughtful thing in promoting these vlogs and I am grateful for that. 🌻🦋
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  29779. Thank you so much, Richard! Take care 🌻🦋
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  29780. Brilliant!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  29781. Zephyr loved her hug- thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  29782. What you say is so true, Jeff. It is losing that constant presence and a reminder of past lost ones that is making it such an emotional time. I hope you are ok? Thank you so much for your reassuring words. Take care🦋🌻
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  29783. Hi Margaret, I think the young herons past the inconspicuous test with flying colours! 😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  29784. That is such a lovely comment and I feel honoured that you enjoy my videos so much, Jean-Louis. Have a super weekend and week ahead! 🌻🦋
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  29785. 😋 sounds wonderful! Take care 🦋🦋
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  29786. Thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  29787. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  29788. Yes, I agree. Once I had calmed down from the excitement because I have always wanted to see otter, I realised I had actually probably seen mink!
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  29789. They are earth’s angel’s aren’t they? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29790. It must have been so hard for your Dad to work in those conditions too? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29791. I hope you find the lifestyle that you are looking for? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29792. We bought some this week and put it in. I am glad to know that you think it is a good idea.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29793. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Take care🦋🌻🎄
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  29794. 🤩 I had no idea about that! What an amazing fact. Thank you so much for your great comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  29795. It can be cold if you let the fire go out. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29796. Thank you so much! Take care 🦋🌻
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  29797. Canal and River Trust. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29798. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much, Anthony. Take care🌻🦋
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  29799. Hi Glenn, the towpaths are a dream here and it makes such a difference! The wood is seasoned and it smells delicious when it's burning. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  29800. You can keep the canopy up but it mists up very quickly so you are right about needing windscreen wipers!😂 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29801. What a beautiful comment, Simon! Sending you a big hug for watching for so long now and being so supportive 🤗 I hope you are nicely stocked up and prepared for the exciting season ahead. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29802. That is so kind of you. It is good to be back.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29803. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  29804. Hi Mary, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I loved the snail too!🐚🐌💚 I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  29805. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29806. Thank you so much, Sam. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29807. It really was freezing. Thank you so much for the other YouTube tips; I will check them out. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29808. They are adorable birds aren’t they? So cheeky and full of character. Thank you for your lovely comment, Indi. Take care🦋🌻🐝
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  29809. Thank you 😊 Take cate🌻🦋
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  29810. Care, not cate! Honestly 🙄 Sorry about that!😀
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  29811. That is a very good idea!😂 Thank you so much for watching, Pete. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  29812. You are so welcome! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29813. Happy baking! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29814. I also have serious reservations about taking the narrowboat to sea, but I hope I do one day. Zephyr's nose went pink when she was 1 year old and it's stayed the same since then. Thank you for watching and commenting. Take care🦋🌻
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  29815. Thank you for that. 👍 Take care 🦋🌻
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  29816. Oh your tales of your bird life sound amazing 🤩 And the pair of bald headed eagles have me goosebumps- wonderful! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29817. 🤭 Definitely Via no chicken! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29818. I will read it this weekend and I’ll look forward to it. Thank you for the recommendation. Take care🌻🦋
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  29819. That’s so lovely to know. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  29820. 😂Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29821. I bet Zephyr would have a good go at driving if I let her! 🐾🐾😂 I travel with my husband but his work has a strict code of conduct which means that he can't be on social media. I hope that clears that up. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  29822. What a beautiful comment. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  29823. Hi Trev, I didn’t know about the sails! That’s a really interesting fact. Thank you so much for commenting. Take care🦋🌻
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  29824. Thank you so much ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  29825. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29826. Wow! Thank you so much for such a kind comment, Kieron! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  29827. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  29828. It's so lovely to know that you watched the vlog several times! Thank you so much.☺️ Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  29829. I hope your spring comes soon, Sian. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29830. Hello Pete, my French is only fluent for that one phrase! 😂 and I can order tea and biscuits in a French cafe. 😋😆 How wonderful to have 2 species of bat close by to you. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29831. That is so kind of you. Smile and chat along is great advice. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  29832. I really am going to miss the Macclesfield so much! You are so right about Zephyr and her adventures with that ball too!😂🐾🐾Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  29833. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  29834. Hi Kev, the museum was brilliant; i totally recommend a visit. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  29835. I find chocolate spread on biscuits soothes shoulder pain really well! 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29836. Pigeons are such super creatures to observe and so resourceful in making a home anywhere. I love their attempts at nest making when they lay their eggs on about 3 twigs!😆 My mooring, opposite the Roundhouse for a week was one of the quietest moorings that I have had- and it was so safe, so I would recommend that as a place to stay. Have a super weekend, Lorraine and thank you for your lovely comment.🌻🦋
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  29837. Zephyr won’t let anyone touch her paws but that coconut oil trick sounds super! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29838. I have! A few years ago now and I loved it there. Take care🦋🌻
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  29839. Hi Neil, that is spooky- you'll see why in Friday's vlog! 🤩Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  29840. It’s classy isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  29841. Thank you so much, Jean-Louis! They are one of my favourite birds. I wish you and your family a lovely weekend and week too. Take care🌻🦋
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  29842. What a kind comment- thank you so much and for buying my calendar too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29843. 😂 oh to see an owl though!🦉😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
    1
  29844. A lot of boats can run washing machines so you can do that, Hazel, but Alice Grace's washing machine only runs when she is plugged into shoreline power.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29845. My husband works away but when he comes back to the boat, he can’t be on the vlogs as his job is in education. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29846. I'll keep my eyes peeled for you, Marilyn! Despite the cold, it is so beautiful here. 😍Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  29847. How wonderful that you spotted oyster catchers and a hare too! There is something extra special about hares isn’t there? Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too, Shirley. Take care🦋🌻
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  29848. That is such a good set of questions, Adam. I will try and cover them in future vlogs. Thank you so much for raising them. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29849. Thank you so much! Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29850. 🙈You really don’t want to hear me sing! 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29851. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29852. That’s so kind of you! Welcome 🤗 Take care 🦋🌻
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  29853. I must have missed those? I'll have to go back and look at the footage.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  29854. What a lovely thought. Thank you so much🤗 Take care🦋🌻
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  29855. Hi Chris, I hope you had a lovely Christmas? The cake was one of this year’s tea accompaniments- I can’t remember when though? Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  29856. Thank you so much, Lisa for your kind words. The company that I worked for when I made this vlog went out of business and so I lost all of my teaching and book work as it was with the same place. I have some of my own students now and YouTube, so I am not as busy as I was but I make enough to live on and I enjoy spending more time walking and observing nature. Enjoy your Friday. Take care🦋🌻
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  29857. Thank you so much, Cathie🤗 I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  29858. Thank you so much, John🤗🤗 The tunnel was incredible and I can’t believe the working boaters would pop down in the cabin for a cup of tea whilst the boat took itself through- so casual and brave! It is a pleasure to make the vlogs as I get to learn so much about the waterway that I am travelling on. Have a super Sunday and week ahead🦋🌻
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  29859. The world of insects fascinates me! Take care🌻🦋
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  29860. It is such an adrenaline rush on the MSC!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29861. That is so true! Thank you so much 😊 Hugs back to you too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29862. I agree! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  29863. Thank you so much for your guess, John. I will let you know next week. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  29864. It’s no secret in our family that Nanny Tomo likes a bottle or two of vino; in fact, next visit, I am thinking of filling up the water tank with the stuff!🤣🍷 Hitchcock in drag- what a super idea!😁👍
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  29865. That’s absolutely fine. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29866. Steven, if you can, follow your heart and your dreams. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29867. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  29868. Thank you so much, Ray. I’m glad you found it interesting as I questioned whether I would be the only one who finds ants fascinating! Have a lovely weekend and week ahead!🌻🦋🐜
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  29869. Narrowboat Diaries is super isn’t it! 🤩 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29870. Hello Thomas, welcome aboard!👋 I’m so pleased that you found my channel and thank you so much for leaving such a lovely comment. Have a fabulous Friday. I put a vlog out every Friday at 4:30pm. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29871. Thank you so much for your kind comment, Mick. I’ve stopped teaching now as I couldn’t fit that in anymore. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29872. It was a treat to see the barn owl! 🥰 I am hoping to see snow on these hills- wouldn’t that be magical? 🤩 Thank you for watching. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29873. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  29874. That is so kind of you. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29875. 🌻🦋
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  29876. That is so true! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29877. Paul, thank you so much for your patience and sticking with the vlogs. It is lovely to know that you are up to date! 🏆 Have a wonderful week. Take care🌻🦋
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  29878. I’m so sorry if you find me depressing but im grateful that there are some uplifting moments too. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  29879. Hi Nona and Chris, how brilliant that you filled your boat up with HVO on its launch day and well done for North Kilworth Marina for selling it too. I'm not sure if you've seen the vlog when I attend the Zoom meeting held at Westminster about HVO, but to cut a long story short; there has been a relaxation on the red tape for HVO and so it should be starting to become easier to find and use. That said, Crown Oil still won't sell it to individual boaters, but they are keen to sell to marinas again. I have been told that it is being sold at Aqueduct Marina on the Shroppie so I am hoping to get some from there. If I find a supplier, I will do another vlog about it.Thank you for your lovely comment, take care guys and safe cruising! 🦋🌻
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  29880. Thank you so much😊 Happy Easter and a great weekend to you too! Take care🐣🌻🦋
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  29881. I hope you have less disasters than me! 🤭 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29882. How wonderful that you have such great memories of Lyme Park.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29883. I am so pleased that you managed to watch the vlog, Ruth and that you enjoyed it. Zephyr definitely knows what she wants!Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29884. I enjoyed the challenge! 🤩 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29885. What a kind comment! Thank you so much 😊 I’m so pleased that you like it. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29886. That’s so kind of you, Sue! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  29887. Thank you so much, Peter! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  29888. Interesting tip! 👍🤭 Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29889. I sell my journals in my Etsy Shop. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29890. She really is in charge! 🐾🐾😂😂 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29891. 😂 That is very kind of you! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29892. We like to set ourselves a challenge every year but we also like the quiet waters too. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29893. Hi Simon, thank you so much for your lovely comment. It is always so beautiful when the sun shines and you get that perfect light isn't it? Mr M bought two more fan belts for back up so we should be ok🤞 Have a super weekend and I hope the sun shines on you as you walk the doggies. Take care🦋🌻
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  29894. What an excellent idea! I can’t run a hairdryer on my boat as the voltage is too high for my batteries. If I could, I would try your best trick though. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29895. Oh what a lovely thought! I shall look out for Ratty and Toad too. 🤩😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29896. Your mother was very wise!🤩 Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29897. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  29898. That is very kind of you- thank you so much, John. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29899. Yay for spring! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  29900. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  29901. Lesser Spotted Woodpeckers! 🤩 Where is this nature reserve and your local canal please Trevor? I have never seen these rare and declining birds before and I would absolutely love to see them. I can't wait to explore the Black Country and it would be great to meet you and tap into your local knowledge. Are NBWakamatandoto on YouTube? Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  29902. I don’t make a digital copy, Pete. I know it’s very silly of me. Perhaps I should do that? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29903. It’s a great word isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  29904. Thank you so much, Glyn. 🤗 I am so glad that you enjoyed it. Have a super weekend 🦋🌻
    1
  29905. That’s so kind of you! Thank you for your comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  29906. I can’t help but think of Alice Grace as a person! 🤩 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
    1
  29907. It is a whole new world beneath the motorway! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29908. That’s so kind of you- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  29909. I prefer cool to heat too. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
    1
  29910. Thank you, James for such a lovely, kind comment. I am chuffed that you enjoy the vlogs! Have a great weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  29911. I can’t believe that happened to you- how frightening. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29912. Hi John, it sounds like you know the system like the back of your hands! I am so pleased that my vlogs are bringing back happy memories. When you comment on the old vlogs, it comes up as a recent comment on my page, so I will be able to respond, but I can't promise to remember what happened in detail!🤭 Happy New Year and thank you so much for your lovely comment.🌻🦋
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  29913. Thank you so much, Jean-Louis! Have a lovely weekend and week ahead!🌻🦋
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  29914. Thank you so much 😊 take care🌻🦋
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  29915. Thank you so much 😊 take care 🦋🌻
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  29916. Thank you so much, Jayne.😊 It is an honour to be your moment of peace in the week. Take care🦋🌻
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  29917. Scotland had the worst of the storms and snow; I hope you are all okay? It must have been so frightening. Wishing you some calmer weather now 😌Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  29918. I will do some more cooking soon. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29919. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Stephen. Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  29920. Thank you so much for such a supportive comment. I agree with you about the tidal waters rule too! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  29921. You are very welcome. Have a super weekend🦋🌻
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  29922. Whoops, I feel a bit responsible for that now! 😬 Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  29923. Well now that is a kind offer! 🤩 😂Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29924. 👍 I am going to do that from now on. Thank you so much ,John. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  29925. 🤩 it is so exciting isn’t it! Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋🐝
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  29926. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29927. Hi Mary- oh your rentals sound like they were an experience!😱 Thank you so much for your kind comment too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29928. That is so kind of you, Christine.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29929. Very good advice. We are taking our chimney off completely on cruising days now.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  29930. I'm glad the bore was a little'n😅 Thank you for your lovely comment, Nick. Have a super Sunday, take care🦋🌻
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  29931. Having a frozen towpath sounds like a huge relief if you've been trying to wade through mud like that. This mooring spot is amazing isn't it! I think it's up there with one of my all time favourites now. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  29932. The Parkin was surprisingly tasty for one of my bakes! 😂 I’m a Gemini. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Nigel. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29933. You are very kind. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  29934. Oh dear! 🙈 Do I? I will have to chill out a bit more. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29935. That is such a kind comment- thank you so much 😊 I really appreciate it. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29936. It sounds like you are having an exciting adventure! Safe travels. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  29937. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  29938. I’m so glad that you are enjoying the vlogs. Take care🦋🌻
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  29939. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29940. Sneezes like magpies! I didn’t know that- so pleased that I did two now! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29941. Thank you so much 😊 Tracy! Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  29942. Happy New Year to you too! 🥳🦋🌻
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  29943. That is very kind of you. Thank you so much. Take care🦋🌻
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  29944. I will be making sure that Alice is winter ready over the next few weeks. Thank you so much for your top tips. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29945. I hope you sleep well afterwards then! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29946. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much. ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  29947. Someone comes round and notes down your boat licence number and then they do weekly checks. There are different people in different areas checking. They check to make sure that you are sticking to the rules of your licence. Ours is to Continuously Cruise so we have to move every two weeks and cover 20 miles in a year. I think what happened was as we went down the Gloucester and Sharpness canal we stopped first in Gloucester and then after 2 months moving every week, on the way back, we stopped in Gloucester again and they might have thought that we had stayed in Gloucester the whole time? Thank you for watching, take care🌻🦋
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  29948. Terns are just like the seabird version of swallows aren't they? Chalky land is full of rare orchids normally and some super plants which is probably why there were so many butterflies. What a shame they have mainly gone! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  29949. You are so welcome! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care🦋🌻
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  29950. Happy New Year, Mark! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29951. Great advice! You too, William. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29952. In the bow deck during the cold months and then in storage during the warmer months. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29953. She loves the train. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29954. Hi Jenny, thank you so much for your lovely comment. The narrow locks are about 2.13 metres wide and a narrowboat is about 2.08 metres wide. If you forget to put your fenders up, then you can get wedged...that happened to us on the Staffs and Worcs canal a few years ago!🤭 Take care🦋🌻
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  29955. Thank you so much! 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29956. Cathedrals and churches are amazing places to visit when it is really hot. Some churches put signs up on the towpath on very hot days welcoming boaters in to escape the heat of their steel boats.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Take care🦋🌻🎄
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  29957. Hi Anthony, thank you for another lovely comment.🤗 It is so kind of you to take the time to make such a kind review of the vlog. The ice is about an inch and a half thick and the boat could probably break it in places if we were to move, but it would damage the blacking and could cause damage to other moored boats especially those that are made from fibre glass. We will feed the birds through the depths of winter. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  29958. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  29959. That’s so kind of you, Nick. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  29960. We use solar for our electricity needs and we use HVO for fuel. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29961. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a fab Friday, take care 🦋🌻
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  29962. That’s such a kind comment. I feel so grateful to have such wonderful followers. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29963. I am so pleased that you enjoy the channel. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  29964. Thank you so much, Glenna!🤗 Birds are so special aren’t they? Have a wonderful rest of the week. Take care🌻🦋
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  29965. I am so pleased that you have had a lovely time away; I hope the weather was good for your wherever you went. I am so pleased that the vlog brought back some great memories for you. It is such a wonderful part of the country here. It's great to hear from you again, take care🦋🌻
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  29966. I am learning all the time.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  29967. It certainly makes you think about your carpets history doesn't it? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  29968. That’s very kind of you. I print copies to sell in my Etsy shop but it’s too expensive to properly publish a book. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29969. Thank you so much for letting me know that your book arrived and for your kind wishes too. Enjoy your road trip. Take care🦋🌻
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  29970. Thank you so much for such a beautiful comment.Take care 🦋🌻
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  29971. 😂 Thank you for watching! Take care 🦋🌻
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  29972. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  29973. I absolutely love it! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29974. That is so kind of you- thank you so much!😊 Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  29975. That’s very kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29976. Wow! You must get so much snow. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29977. It’s a wonderful time of the year isn’t? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29978. Thank you for your lovely comment. Happy New Year!🥳🌻🦋
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  29979. Thank you so much for your kind comment- Lee. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29980. We have jackdaws and they hang around with the rooks. Then we have crows and the increasingly rare to spot ravens. There are a few more corvids too here, do you have these too?
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  29981. They do! Those boats are quite special aren't they?Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29982. I love the idea of one day towing a 'butty' which like you said would make a great creative space. Thank you for watching. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  29983. Thank you so much for the advice 👍⭐️ Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  29984. Dogs are very smart indeed! 😂🐾🐾Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29985. That is so kind of you, Debs.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29986. That is so kind of you. We wish you all a happy new year too!🥳 Take care 🌻🦋
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  29987. Thank you so much for watching 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  29988. What a kind comment. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  29989. Thank you so much, James!🌻 Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  29990. It is such a magical birdsong isn’t it? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29991. I’m so pleased that your back is getting better. Keep resting. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29992. Oh how lovely to be feeding the deer and their young- that is so kind of you. I'll have to look the El Toro boat up- our one is called Seahopper and is a Stowaway make of boat. She's very lovely and comes with sails and oars- although Mr M and India are the sailors as I am completely clueless when it comes to setting that all up! Thank you for your lovely comment and for buying my book too! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  29993. Hi Sandy, I haven't seen the two videos? Are you sure they sent? I'll go back through my emails and have a look. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend to the both of you. 🦋🌻
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  29994. That’s so kind of you, John! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  29995. I hope that I don't give you nightmares! Thank you so much for watching and sweet dreams Glenys. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  29996. It’s such an exciting place to visit for that reason. The towpaths look great for cycling there too. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super rest of the week, take care 🌻🦋
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  29997. I hope that you had a lovely week, Paul and I am pleased to have ended it well for you. Thank you for your kind comment. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  29998. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  29999. Hi Nicola, it was a lovely break thank you so much 😊 I am so pleased that you enjoyed the poem. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  30000. I look back at some of my expressions and roll my eyes at myself! 😂 Big hugs to Ruski!🤗🐾🐾 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30001. What is your fave tree? I was bee watching today too! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  30002. Zephyr did think it was a big stick, didn't she? 🐾🐾🤭Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend.🦋🌻
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  30003. Hi Kev, thank you so much for your lovely comment and wise words! Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  30004. That’s so kind of you, John. I don’t have any jam otherwise I would have slopped it on! 🤭😋 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30005. Thank you so much for your feedback. I am really grateful for this as it helps me improve. I’m sorry that you didn’t enjoy the vlog though. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  30006. I am so pleased that you found the vlog restful, Diana. It’s great that you keep a journal too. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30007. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the nature, Andrew. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30008. That is such a lovely comment. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  30009. Thank you so much, Jack- that is so kind of you! Enjoy the rest of your week, take care🌻🦋
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  30010. I love the French language! We have adopted many French words, but it is a shame that we haven't adopted "animal de compagnie" yet.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  30011. Jim, I am so touched that you are enjoying nature through my vlogs; that means a lot to me.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  30012. Thank you so much, Harry for such a lovely comment. I hope you keep watching and enjoying the vlogs. Have a super rest of the week.🌻🦋
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  30013. How wonderful to have twins! I bet there was never a quiet moment in your household!😂 I think it is lovely that the first thing you did, coming home from work, was to read your son a Beatrix Potter story. You must miss those days? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  30014. 🤭 I just can’t help myself!🍄🍄🤣 Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  30015. Yes. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30016. Thank you so much, Mark. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30017. That is so lovely! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30018. Fortunately, the ice has all gone! 😅 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30019. It was such an adventure! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30020. Hi Kev, thank you so much for such a great comment with lots of good travel and boaty tips- I really appreciate it. The narrow bridges are coming up in Friday's vlog. Which lock had the strawberries as the mild weather might mean there are still some to be found? Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  30021. Thank you so much kind William. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30022. It is such a privilege to be filming when the light is like that. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a great weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  30023. Ohh, lots of wonderful places to visit- thank you so much for the tips! Have a super weekend, take care👍🦋🌻
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  30024. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, John! Take care 🌻🦋
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  30025. It was a tough life, but I read that they all looked out for each other and they had a real sense of belonging, but I wouldn't have wanted to work in those conditions.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  30026. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  30027. Thank you so much 😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  30028. Have you got a bat detector? I recommend getting one. You might even have rare species of bat in your roof. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30029. Thank you ☺️ I appreciate that! Take care 🌻🦋
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  30030. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30031. Welcome to the channel and thank you so much for such a kind comment too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30032. Thank you so much 😊 Happy new year 🥳
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  30033. It really is! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30034. Please give Bennett a big hug from me. I love cats but Zephyr is very scared of them. 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30035. I would also like to be moored somewhere with good soda too though! 😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  30036. 🦋🌻
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  30037. Thank you so much kind, Red! Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30038. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Pete. Take care🦋🌻
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  30039. The time has flown hasn’t it? You must have some lovely memories of staying with your Auntie? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30040. I am very well. How are you? Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend 🌻🦋
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  30041. Thank you so much😊 Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  30042. I couldn’t believe that beach way up there! Beautiful! 😍 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30043. You are very welcome, Malcolm. Take care🦋🌻
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  30044. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. What a great place to be for 20 years. In next week's vlog, I travel on the steam train and so you might see some familiar places along the way. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  30045. You are so welcome. Thank you for watching, have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  30046. What an amazing memory! That really tickled me. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care 🦋🌻
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  30047. I’ll make a vlog about it. Basically she has a bedroom at the bow end, walk through bathroom, lounge, bathroom into dinette area then galley and stern deck. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30048. It is the nagging thoughts of what if i can’t physically do this anymore what would be the back up- isn’t it? I hope you are enjoying life on the road. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  30049. That is so lovely to know. I am so pleased that you are enjoying them, Sue.Take care 🦋🌻
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  30050. They are enormous and their eye markings are the thing of children’s nightmares but oh what fabulous creatures!😂 Your childhood running around the wasteland sounds like the perfect childhood to me. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30051. Hi Jenny, I shall have to look the Northern Flicker up as I haven't heard of that before. I love finding out about birds that I don't know. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a great rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  30052. I am so sorry to hear about your losses. Thank you so much for your kindness.Take care 🦋🌻
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  30053. That is an amazing amount of time to be living off grid in the High Arizona Desert! What an incredible life you must have there.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I hope you get some good sleep though. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30054. What a beautiful place to grow up! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30055. You are so welcome. Thank you so much for watching, take care 🦋🌻
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  30056. It was the spookiest tunnel that I have ever been in so far.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  30057. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30058. 🏆🏆🏆💚💚💚Oh my goodness!!! What an amazing poem; I love it!!!!! Thank you so much or watching all of the vlogs and for taking the time to write such wonderful verse-brilliant! Have a super rest of the week. Take care🌻🦋
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  30059. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  30060. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  30061. Hi Roy, thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care 🦆🦋🌻
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  30062. I agree, worry can wear you down; appreciate and live in every day and then you will have the energy to deal with the tough times. It’s easier said than done though isn’t it? Take care🦋🌻
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  30063. I print copies of my books to sell in my Etsy shop. Publishing is so expensive. Thank you for asking. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30064. It did last for days didn’t it? I hope you were okay in it too? Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30065. Thank you so much- that is so kind of you! Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  30066. It is a mammoth task to maintain such a vast network and I have nothing but admiration for all involved in doing it. 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  30067. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment, Alan. I really appreciate the fact that you've taken the time to tell me how much you like the vlogs. I am also relieved to hear from a Tolkien fan that you enjoyed the trail too. Have a wonderful rest of the week. 🦋🌻
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  30068. 🤭😋 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30069. Eau de Fox is the most long lasting scent on the market; it seems to linger for days and days and days! 😂Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  30070. Awww Steve, that is so kind of you! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30071. Thank you so much for buying it Andy and Sue! Take care 🦋🌻
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  30072. I am so pleased that you are watching from Argentina! What a kind comment too.Thank you so much, Jorge! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  30073. It was definitely an adventure! 😅 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30074. You are so welcome. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a great weekend.🌻🦋
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  30075. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  30076. I will have to visit that Hepworth Museum. I love Cornwall! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30077. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. In the next few weeks, I’ll be starting my herb and vegetable garden on the roof of the boat. I did a vlog about it last year called “Off Grid Grub”Some things grew well and some things were not so good, so I’ll alter what I grow this year a bit. I will keep an eye on those onions/ daffodils before I eat anything😬👍 Have a wonderful rest of the weekend 🌻🦋
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  30078. That’s very kind of you. I think it was my fault though as I later found out that all mooring at the docks is for 48 hours only. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30079. The weather is a bit precarious at the moment isn’t it? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30080. Hi Shirley, thank you for your lovely comment. I also hope the next trip goes much more smoothly!😂 Have a super weekend 🦋🌻
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  30081. Thank you so much! Take care🌻🦋
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  30082. They are such wonderful birds aren’t they? Reintroduction programmes like the Red Kites give us all some hope. Thank you for watching!🌻🦋
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  30083. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for watching too. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30084. Was that the Plug Hole? It’s really scary in that section isn’t it? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30085. That is such a wonderful use of being stuck in a traffic jam! Often birds of prey love to circle above busy roads so you can see some exciting predators there. Everywhere motorways should be lined with wild flower meadows so everyone in a traffic jam would have something beautiful to see! Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30086. Yes, I teach online and have my own online tuition classes. I teach English mainly but I can teach all primary subjects. I also have an online Etsy shop where I offer commissions and sell my nature art and poetry. Thank you for watching, take care🦋🌻
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  30087. Thank you so much, Nigel. I am so pleased that you find the videos calming. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30088. It sounds absolutely beautiful where you are. Thank you for your kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30089. Zephyr loves football! ⚽️ 🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30090. This is one of my favourites of Wordsworth! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30091. It was a beautiful view wasn’t it? Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30092. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30093. Thank you so much, Chris. Do you know I had no idea how to pronounce Oundle; I just guessed! You are right about the solar; it’s such a treat having happy batteries! Your journey starts this week, so I wish you happy cruising and sunshine!🦋🌻🌞🌞🌞
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  30094. I’m so pleased that you got your computer fixed. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30095. Thank you so much for such a kind and lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  30096. Please pass on a big hug from me to your Lab and Collie. You are so right about treats too! 🐾🐾👍 Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30097. That is so kind of you, Grant. Thank you so much.Take care 🦋🌻
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  30098. That is a really interesting fact. She must have amazing stories to tell from working there.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30099. It is such a boost isn’t it? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30100. I spent the morning climbing the Malvern Hills and birdwatching. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  30101. Thank you for your advice, Scott.Have a great weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30102. It’s included in the licence fee we pay each year which was 1700 for us. Thank you for watching . Take care 🦋🌻
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  30103. That is so reassuring to know- thank you so much! Have a super Sunday and great week ahead. Take care🦋🌻
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  30104. I’ve just changed it based on your feedback. I want the title to summarise the content but I don’t want to be negative. Thank you so much for your comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30105. I’m so pleased that you both look forward to the vlogs. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30106. It’s so funny isn’t it! 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30107. What a kind thing to say!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy Easter! Take care 🦋🌻🐣
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  30108. Thank you so much for your comment. I teach online, sell my journal via Etsy, have a Coffee Page, wonderful Patrons and YouTube pay me via ad money. My husband works too but his work forbids a presence on social media so that’s why he doesn’t appear. If you can transfer your work to online then you can definitely continuously cruise and work, but if you have to be based somewhere, perhaps a long term mooring might be better? I wish you the best of luck with it🤞 Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  30109. It definitely does sound like a good chiffchaff year so far doesn’t it? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  30110. Thank you so much for such a kind and wise comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30111. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30112. 😂 Your comments really make me laugh, Brewster- that swan was not bothered at all was it? Thank you so much for your lovely review of the vlog this week- I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋🦢
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  30113. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30114. What a kind comment!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30115. Welcome aboard! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I hope you are ok? Have a wonderful rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  30116. Yes! 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30117. What a kind and lovely comment, thank you so much. 🤗🤗 Have a wonderful rest of the week 🦋🌻
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  30118. That is so lovely to know! Thank you so much 😊 Sam. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30119. That is such a good point- thank you so much! Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  30120. I include the postage price in the book sale so all of my overseas books retail at £30 each and that includes packaging and delivery. Thank you so much for your interest. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30121. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30122. Hi Simon, thank you so much for your lovely comment. It is sad that you don't spot anymore caterpillars like you used to. 🐛🐛 My vlogs are slowly improving and you have been there from the beginning which I am so grateful for, and which is why I will let you off for not having any super tips for me this week! I am still waiting to give the dutch oven bread a try. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  30123. Thank you for watching.Take care 🦋🌻
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  30124. That’s so kind of you, Carol! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30125. I am so pleased that you have your journal, Pete and Lorraine! It is so kind of you to have bought it.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
    1
  30126. That’s so kind of you, Sally. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30127. I hope your programme went well? Thank you so much for finding the time to watch the vlog too. Take care🌻🦋
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  30128. 🤭 I better start using one! 🫣 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30129. That is so kind of you, Irene!Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30130. Wow! Thank you so much. What an amazing comment. It is so kind of you to take the time to make it too. Have a fabulous Friday and weekend ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  30131. Thank you 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30132. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  30133. Wow! That’s a lot of ice. 🥶 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30134. Thank you 🙏Take care 🦋🌻
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  30135. It is so strange that you are mentioning this as in my vlog which comes out tomorrow, I talk about my Nan and visiting her in Mile End flats in the 70s and 80s. I grew up in a busy town and away from nature too, but I lived in the books "Anne of Green Gables" where nature was described so beautifully. I'll check out Mr Crabtree now. Thank you for your lovely comment, take care🦋🌻
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  30136. Hi Sue, thank you so much for such a kind comment. I hope to have some more books in stock on Thursday. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30137. Your journey on the Erie sounds wonderful!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  30138. I make so many mistakes, Sam!🙈🤭 But I am learning from them. Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊 Happy New Year!🥳 🌻🦋
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  30139. Very good point! It's like building swift bricks into houses isn't it? The more we can do the better.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30140. I think you are right about the turbine. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  30141. Thank you so much, Mike!😊 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  30142. What brilliant advice. If I see anymore, I will do that. 👍 Aren’t they fantastic trees? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30143. Thank you so much, Karyn.Boat life is beautiful most of the time! Take care 🌻🦋
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  30144. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I think pausing the video and having a tea with me would be a lovely idea! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  30145. The river is gorgeous, Nigel but I’m also looking forward to autumn on the canals again. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  30146. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. It was so much fun doing the Tolkien trail with India. Have a wonderful week 🦋🌻
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  30147. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the videos.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  30148. Thank you so much, Liz. Take care🌻🦋
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  30149. It must be wonderful to live among the redwoods. They are so beautiful 😍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30150. Hi Lorraine, it is sad to know that some birds are on the "Red List" but I suppose once they are on there, lots of protection and restoration work goes into place to boost the numbers? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  30151. Yep! 😆 Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  30152. Well, I am honoured and not offended at all! I am so pleased that you enjoy the poems.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  30153. Thank you so much, Phil! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  30154. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30155. Oh Donna, thank you so much for such a sweet and lovely comment.🤗🤗 I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. It is an absolute pleasure to share my videos with you. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋🐾🐾
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  30156. Mr Mandarin was a spectacular neighbour to have at that mooring and he really kept the Mallard males in check as they were really misbehaving before he arrived! 😂Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30157. Thank you so much kind William! Take care 🦋🌻
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  30158. Thank you for your lovely comment, Paul. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
    1
  30159. I am back now as the time that I took off has passed. I travelled to Essex and Suffolk to see my family. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30160. Thank you so much, Jill! Take care 🦋🌻
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  30161. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  30162. Oh my goodness! A year and still not complete recovery. ❤️‍🩹 I wish you better. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30163. That is the right spelling, Vanessa. Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  30164. Ah, so you know Boston very well then? It is such an interesting place isn't it and to see a seal there too!!!🦭 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30165. 😍🌻🦋
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  30166. Brilliant!🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30167. Thank you so much, Paul! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  30168. I hope your health improves. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30169. Thank you for watching 😊🌻🦋
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  30170. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30171. I am so pleased that you are finding the channel relaxing and thank you so much for subscribing too! Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  30172. Apparently, you can't get your narrowboat up to Bewdley as it will get grounded, but I did have a quick pop into the beautiful town on the day that I went on the steam train.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  30173. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, John! Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  30174. Hi Ann, it’s all fixed now and running beautifully but it could do with new engine mounts which is going to happen soon. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30175. We did! 😅Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30176. Six children! 🤩 Wow! 🤩 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30177. That is so kind of you- thank you so much, Bob. I have just sold out of my books, but I hope to have some more of the 2022 journal in stock on Saturday and then the 2023 books a week after. My Etsy shop is themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com Take care 🦋🌻
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  30178. That is so kind of you!Thank you so much for your comment! Have a super rest of the week. take care🦋🌻
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  30179. They are wonderful volunteers aren’t they? Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30180. That is so kind of you!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  30181. Good evening, Simon! I hope you are well. Thank you so much for India’s birthday wishes and for the heads up about our journey. I am finding this whole Middle Levels stunning! Have a lovely week and take care!🦋🌻
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  30182. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  30183. Another night owl, working through the night! It is the perfect time to think isn't it? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30184. I hope your snowdrops return. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30185. I know! It’s mind blowing now so the first people to see it happen must have been spellbound. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30186. Thank you so much, Dorian! Take care 🌻🦋
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  30187. Hello Shirley, I am so pleased that you are relaxing. Painting is also a great way to unwind isn't it? Although, I struggle with paint and am better with pencils, so you'll have to give me some tips! Part of moving onto my boat was to learn new skills which is why I started to learn to draw. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  30188. Thank you so much 😊 We’re still keeping warm. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30189. Thank you so much for watching, Bob. Happy New Year!🥳 Take care🌻🦋
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  30190. 😂 That is so generous of you! I think I need a bit more practice first though. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30191. Hi Jenny, we made the rosehip oil as a moisturiser as it is so expensive to buy in the shops. It didn't keep so well though, so if I did it again, I think I would make smaller amounts at a time. Thank you for watching!🦋🌻
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  30192. Fortunately, it’s nice and calm again.😅 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30193. They are so beneficial to our environment. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  30194. Oh Francis, what a lovely thing to say. You have brightened my week with your comment! Thank you so much. Have a great week.🌻🦋
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  30195. Welcome aboard, Patrick!👋 I am so pleased that you have found the channel. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  30196. Thank you!😊
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  30197. Oh my goodness! It sounds genius and way over my head. 😂 🌻🦋
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  30198. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻
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  30199. That is so kind of you! Thank you so much 😊 I really appreciate your comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30200. Wow! That is a lot of salt.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30201. Thank you so much for such a kind comment. I am so pleased that you enjoy watching the vlogs. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  30202. That is so kind of you! 😌 Take care🦋🌻
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  30203. That is so kind of you, Peter. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  30204. Well, that sounds all very exciting, Shaun! Thank you so much for watching this week and have a great rest of your trip. Take care🦋🌻
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  30205. And what beautiful dogs they are too! Thank you for entering the competition. Take care🦋🌻
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  30206. Welcome aboard, Anna!👋👋 It is so lovely to know that you are enjoying the vlogs-thank you so much for watching! Have a wonderful rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  30207. That is so kind, Ann! Thank you for watching😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  30208. It is dangerous in a narrowboat that is sitting in the baking heat. I always moor in the shade of a tree on those days and somewhere that has easy access into the water for Zephyr to bathe. I also have thermal blinds which keep the boat cooler and several fans which I blow over bowls of cold water. This year in preparation, I also bought a sprinkler to spray the canal water over the roof of the boat, but I haven't had to use it yet. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30209. Thank you so much for joining me! 🤗 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30210. Hi Simon, how wonderful to be listening to the owls and writing my comment; I love the sound of the owls! I hope you are enjoying the autumn afloat and you're all nice and cosy inside the cabin. There is a special magic about boating this time of year isn't there? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  30211. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  30212. That is so kind of you, Fiona.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Take care🦋🌻🎄
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  30213. How kind! 😊Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30214. I’m so pleased that you found it relaxing. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30215. Welcome to the channel, Steve! Thank you so much for your lovely comment too and you definitely can't beat a real cup of tea. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30216. That is so kind of you, Brian! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  30217. I hope your rainstorm didn't cause any problems, Ian and Devorah?Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  30218. Hi Michael, you really have fished everywhere haven’t you! 😁🐟🐠🐡 I was watching the fish today actually and I thought that I really ought to learn more about the species that we have in our rivers and canals. I started researching about the mussels and did a vlog about it called Canal Monster; not sure if you’ve seen that one? The swan could have flown had it started further down the river as it would have had plenty of space, but for some reason it was intent on climbing that weir, such powerful birds aren’t they? It was interesting what you said about the coracle boats; they must have based their boat design on them. They are lovely looking boats. I’m glad you enjoyed the vlog. Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment. Take care🌻🐠
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  30219. What a lovely idea! It’s like a line from a poem 🤩 Thank you for watching 🦋🌻
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  30220. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  30221. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment!😊 Enjoy the rest of your week, take care🌻🦋
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  30222. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  30223. You must have some great memories of your travels, Ann?Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30224. Not really. Once someone threw rocks at the boat but then they ran off. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  30225. Hi Ron, I’m glad you found the vlog too! Thank you for watching and welcome aboard. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30226. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Good luck with making your decision. Take care🌻🦋🍀🤞
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  30227. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week! Take care 🌻🦋
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  30228. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30229. I will miss it too! Thank you for your kind comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30230. I’m so pleased that you find peace in the videos, Helen. That is so lovely to know. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  30231. Hi Matt, oh how wonderful to have seen fly agaric; I haven't seen them this year yet! 🍄🍄 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  30232. I’m so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  30233. I love tea making too! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30234. Thank you!🤗 Take care🦋🌻
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  30235. 🤣 He is such a comedian! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  30236. Thank you so much for your lovely comment! I saw that nanny Canadian Goose on my journey on the way up and I was so surprised to see that it was still with the swan family on the way back too. Have a great rest of the weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  30237. You are so kind, Anthony! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  30238. What a lovely comment, Hans! Thank you so much. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  30239. Hi Scarlet, thank you for watching and commenting. I am sure we were moving at tick over when it happened. You are right that you should be moving at your slowest speed when approaching a boat in that tunnel. 👍🦋🌻
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  30240. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  30241. He does do the locks; I just can't film him doing them due to his work and the fact that he can't be on social media.Thank you for your comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30242. The engineer is going to look at all of that as you are right it is making some funny sounds isn't it? Thank you so much for your help. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  30243. It is such a beautiful canal to walk along. The public transport is excellent too! Thank you for watching. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30244. You are so welcome, Phil! I am really pleased that you enjoyed it. Have a super weekend.🦋🌻
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  30245. It’s a small world. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  30246. I agree. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30247. What I like about having this channel is that I get to hear different opinions and share ideas, so thank you so much for sharing yours with me. I really appreciate it. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  30248. Hats off to you! 👍 Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30249. It felt like Siberia standing on the back of the boat with a -5 windchill! 🥶 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30250. I agree with you that it was mink. Thank you so much for taking the time to watch the old ones and commenting. Take care🦋🌻
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  30251. The habitat has to be just right for the dippers which is why I haven't seen them down south before but knew that I would be more likely to see them in the north. I'd love to see them in the water as they will open their wings and float on top as well as swim underneath it. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30252. Sue, you are so kind and loyal! 🤗 Thank you so much.💚 The channel belongs to Dave, who is an inspirational photographer and he loves nature too.Thank you so much for your lovely loyalty though; I really appreciate it. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30253. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30254. Labradors and their balls!😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  30255. I agree with you about how amazing mushrooms are to look at🍄🍄 I heard today that osprey were in the area that I was moored over the summer and you can see them in the UK until October so perhaps it was an osprey? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend and week ahead, take care🦋🌻
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  30256. ? Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Take care🦋🌻
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  30257. That is so kind of you- thank you so much, Mick. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  30258. Hi Christine, thank you for your lovely comment and guess. I will let you know if you were right next week. 🐤 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  30259. I think we used loctite a couple of years ago, so maybe we will have to redo it. We don't have a generator but I see what you mean about it being useful for situations like that. Thank you for your great advice- take care🌻🦋
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  30260. Hi Peter, I have lost several windlasses- you are right! I am so pleased that the vlog brought back those memories for you; I didn't know BT marked everything like that! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  30261. Congratulations on correctly guessing! I found the gall so difficult to draw and the leaf!🙈 It was so much fun to try though. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30262. Yum! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30263. Thank you for your kind comment, Nathan. I am so touched to know that the vlogs are healing. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  30264. I will have to ask my mother-in-law as it is my married name. She watches the vlog, so she may comment herself when she reads this. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30265. It’s a great market isn’t it! You’re right that you have to be careful with what you use to wash up with. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30266. I won’t forget that experience- it was so special. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30267. Thank you so much ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
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  30268. 😂 It does what it says on the tin doesn’t it? 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30269. I’m so pleased, Yvonne! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30270. We don’t have a winter mooring, we just keep going apart from Christmas week. Hopefully, that’s the worst of the weather dealt with. 🤞 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30271. I am so pleased that it made you feel like that.🤗 I smile every time I think about how excited Zephyr was to see India. Take care🦋🌻🐾🐾
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  30272. 🐾🐾💚 She sends her love back at ya! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend🦋🌻
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  30273. It sounds like you’ve had a lovely day today and you’ve come away totally clued up about scams too! 🤩Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30274. I was gritting my teeth too, Glyn! 😬Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful rest of the week 🌻🦋
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  30275. I am looking forward to the adventures to come. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  30276. Hi Kev, thank you so much for your lovely comment. It is great to know that you like my vlog content and I would be delighted to sign a book for you. Happy kayaking and nature spotting, take care🌻🦋
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  30277. I mainly have online letters but for other things, I use post restante and family addresses. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30278. It was a bit quick wasn't it?Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  30279. Thank you so much for watching, Sandra and Lew. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  30280. What a beautiful poem. Thank you so much for sending it.Take care 🦋🌻
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  30281. Thank you so much😊 I really enjoyed writing it. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  30282. I didn't know about the otter!🦦 Wow, in the basin as well🤩 There must be a good supply of fish there.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  30283. You are right Barry- we can balance nature and industry. Thank you so much for watching. My shop is themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com Take care 🦋🌻
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  30284. That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  30285. You are so kind. Thank you so much 😊 Have a great rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30286. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  30287. Thank you so much. I use Audio Jungle on Envato Elements and pay a small monthly subscription. There is a wide choice of good music. Take care🌻🦋🎶
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  30288. How beautiful to find white feathers like that. I have heard it said that they are the angels of our loved ones. I am so sorry for your loss too.Take care 🦋🌻
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  30289. I couldn’t believe it! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30290. I am so sorry to hear about beautiful, Henrietta. She sounds like she was a wonderful companion. I hope you are okay? Thank you so much for your kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30291. That is so kind of you, Steve. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  30292. Thank you so much 😊 take care🌻🦋
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  30293. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30294. That is such a kind comment, Mary. I am from Essex originally.Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend.Take care 🦋🌻
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  30295. You’re very welcome ☺️ Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30296. You are so kind! We’re all safe now though. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30297. They are the stuff that makes life wondrous aren't they! 🥰Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  30298. They were amazing looking bees weren't they? Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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  30299. I bet your daughter has some amazing memories of her trip. Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30300. Hi Simon, the canal is full of adventures isn't it? We seem to have had quite a winter of challenges but they're all good ones in the end.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  30301. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30302. Sounds wonderful! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30303. Thank you!😊 Take care🦋🌻
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  30304. Hi Mark, apparently narrowboats used to be able to navigate along the flash but when dredging took place along the rest of the waterway, the silt was placed in the flash which is why it is now too shallow further along. Enjoy your trip! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30305. Exactly that!😂🐾🐾 Thank you for watching. Have a wonderful weekend🦋🌻
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  30306. It was on the weaver aqueduct on the Middlewich Branch of the Shropshire Union Canal, not far from a town called Middlewich.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30307. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Our engine fix is taking longer than we expected. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  30308. Oh wow! Sledging down those hills must be exhilarating and slightly petrifying! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30309. Thank you so much.Take care 🌻🦋
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  30310. I love the light that autumn brings. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  30311. Thank you so much ☺️ Take care🦋🌻
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  30312. You are very welcome! Thank you so much for your kind words.😊
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  30313. I haven’t got it quite right yet as they smoke too much. I’ll keep trying. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30314. 😂 Zephyr says hi to Ruski! Thank you so much for watching both of you. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30315. Thank you so much, 😊 Deborah! Take care 🌻🦋
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  30316. It is pretty much always overcast and raining at the moment! 🤭 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  30317. That is so kind of you. I hope your great grandchildren enjoy the channel. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30318. Hi Rozanna, I will restock the 2024 journals in a couple of days.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30319. I’m so pleased that you have started a journal too! I hope you have many hours of mindful observing and drawing. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30320. Hi Sian- an aqua roll is a cylinder tank on wheels that you can fill up at a tap and carry as extra water. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  30321. It sounds like such a crazy time in 1963! 🥶 Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30322. Very true! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30323. Thank goodness it wasn’t a normal winter there! 😱🌻🦋
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  30324. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  30325. Thank you 🦋🌻
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  30326. 🤩 Thank you so much! That is so kind of you and I really appreciate your lovely words. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  30327. All in all, the winter didn’t seem so bad to me this year, but I love the fact that spring is here! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30328. Thank you for such a kind comment and for visiting my shop too. I am restocking next Friday. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30329. It’s more about losing your home as narrowboats can sink very quickly especially in locks. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30330. I am so happy to share what I am finding out too, so I am delighted that you enjoy discovering with me. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  30331. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  30332. Phew😅 Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  30333. That is so kind of you, Don. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
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  30334. That happens a lot in London where the moorings are very popular. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30335. Hi Paul, I thought you would have persuaded your wife by now. Keep having those holidays and you never know, she might change her mind. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
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  30336. That is so kind of you. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30337. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  30338. That is so kind of you, David. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs.Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30339. 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30340. Hi Lydia, it is so well written isn’t it? Who knew that his book was end up saving our canals? Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30341. Thank you so much for your kind comment, Robert. I was so comforted by people’s comments and I would urge anyone suffering with grief to read some of them too as I’m sure they would find reading the stories of others such a help. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30342. Thank you. It smelt very inviting 🤭 Take care 🌻🦋
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  30343. That is so kind of you- thank you so much.Take care 🦋🌻
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  30344. Well now, it is lovely to know that I have made it to the big screen! It really is so very different having ice around the boat and not being able to cruise. We were lucky to be moored within walking distance of the service points as it took me by surprise. It has only frozen like that after Christmas for us before. Thank you for your lovely comment, Simon. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  30345. 🦋🌻👍
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  30346. That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  30347. It is great to know how much you enjoyed the vlog, Anthony!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  30348. That is so kind of you, Keith and Aly. 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  30349. 🙈 Oh no! 😂 That did make me laugh though. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  30350. They are so special aren’t they? Take care 🌻🦋🐾🐾🤗
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  30351. Hi Simon, I think sections of it need some more care but overall so far, it is such an interesting canal. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30352. 🤗🌻🦋
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  30353. I am so pleased that you find the videos relaxing. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Irene. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30354. You can mix it with what diesel is already in the engine and it will be fine. Also, it won't develop diesel bug as it repels it and any water content; it doesn't freeze in the cold temperatures, when you use it in your heating system no toxins will be released like diesel; it runs really well in the engine and we noticed that our engine was quieter, also if you accidentally spill any drops in the water, it doesn't create any slick and disappears immediately. Overall, I loved using it and filled Alice Grace 3 x with it, but it became unaffordable. I contacted Crown Oil who also sell it and they said at the moment, the domestic tax on it is causing the issues. The UK doesn't produce its own HVO and imports it. I am so sorry about the long answer, but I am very frustrated that we have a great, eco alternative to diesel that runs really well yet it isn't readily available and affordable. Thank you for your question. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  30355. The houses are so beautiful in Bournville and have been built with such thought and care. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend🌻🦋
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  30356. What a chilled evening- I am so pleased that you are enjoying my videos, but I bet the wine and background music really helps too!Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30357. Thank you so much, Algernon!👍🙏🌻🦋
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  30358. I can’t believe how cold it gets where you are! It must be so beautiful though too, Wendy? Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30359. It was very scary and took us completely by surprise.Thank you for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care🦋🌻
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  30360. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, take care🌻🦋🎄
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  30361. The sound of sparrows is delightful; I totally recommend a mooring with the sparrows and the pub!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  30362. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Shirley. I am glad that you enjoyed the cuckoo footage.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  30363. I do enjoy Cadbury's too. I stopped outside the Bournville Factory in one of my older vlogs and that was a super, little mooring spot as chocolate wafted through the windows every day.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30364. I hope you find the lifestyle that you are looking for. I live with my husband but he can’t be on the camera due to his work’s strict code of conduct policy about being on social media. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30365. Sometimes YouTube find a word or something that the algorithm picks up and they hide the comment automatically. Often the comments are completely harmless but it AI deciding and AI can make mistakes. I am sorry that you had to go through this worry of thinking that I had deleted your comment. Thank you for making one. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Please say hi to your Mum from me 🌻🦋
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  30366. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30367. I hope you're all ok in Amsterdam?Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30368. Yes it is, Peter! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30369. Thank you so much Rex and Blaze! Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30370. They really are magical aren't they? Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Take care 🦋🌻
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  30371.  @caz-nbgalatea1528  Thank you so much for getting back to me. It would be amazing if a company could come and collect the waste. I would definitely move over to a compost then, especially if it was being used as compost- that would be amazing! Snap- I also got a wildlife camera for Christmas! So far I have captured nighttime walkers and their dogs, so I am hoping for something more exciting. I bet you get some incredible footage. Keep me posted. Take care🌻🦋
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  30372. Thank you so much for such a beautiful poem. That really touched me.Take care 🦋🌻
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  30373. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30374. It is a pleasure!😊 Thank you so much for watching each week. Take care🦋🌻
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  30375. How wonderful to see otters and turtles like that. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30376. That is so kind of you. Please give Walter a hug from me. Thank you for your kindness.Take care 🦋🌻
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  30377. Roger Philips is the king of the mushrooms isn’t he? I am always referring to that book. thank you so much for your watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30378. That’s so kind of you. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30379. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30380. Bats are fabulous- you should get a bat detector, Margaret; they are so much fun! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30381. Thank you so much for your kind words, Colin. Have a wonderful week and keep warm!🦋🌻
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  30382. In the video, I was packaging two orders of the same book, but I hope to have my next book out in February. Have you emailed your answer, Kelly? Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  30383. Thank you so much, Matt! Take care 🦋🌻
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  30384. 🌻🦋
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  30385. Eating air! 😂😂😂 brilliant 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30386. Hi Chris, the carrier pigeon is bringing you a gentle breeze and some cool rain as we speak🐦🌬💧💧I hope it gets there soon🤞 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  30387. She is definitely brighter than I am!😂🐾🐾 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  30388. You are so welcome! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30389. Good point.Thank you for watching. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  30390. That is so kind of you, Paul. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  30391. Welcome aboard! Thank you so much for becoming a subscriber of the channel. It is so kind of you to comment on my artwork. What sort of art do you do? Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  30392. Thank you so much for such a beautiful poem. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30393. That’s so kind of you- thank you so much 😊 Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30394. Congratulations on your amazing award! That’s so impressive. The robin sounds wonderful too- such special birds. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30395. It really helped me to write that poem about her. Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  30396. You are so welcome 🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30397. It is like a painting isn’t it? It’s a landscape artists’ dream. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30398. I am also amazed at the villages and towns that I never knew about and finding them is just such a privilege so I am glad you like visiting them too. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  30399. That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Take care 🦋🌻
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  30400. That’s so lovely to know.🤗 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30401. That is a great pub isn't it? Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30402. That is so kind of you, Sally. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  30403. Thank you, Richard. Take care🌻🦋🐾🐾
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  30404. You’ll hear us coming! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30405. Happy New Year to you, Julia! Take care 🦋🌻🥳
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  30406. Thank you so much. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  30407. I am so pleased that you found my channel. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment too. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30408. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  30409. Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30410. Thank you so much 😊 It was fun to write. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30411. You are very welcome, Arthur! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend, take care 🌻🦋
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  30412. I have done that since the olds vlogs bit because I was using old footage it was dodgy in places. Sorry about that. 🙈 Happy New Year 🥳 🦋🌻
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  30413. We’re all stocked with food and fuel. Thank you so much for your concern. I hope you walked carefully- I recommend a pair of crampons!😀 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30414. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  30415. That is so kind of you!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30416. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30417. What a wonderful to job to have had out there on the water! It sounds idyllic. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30418. Hi Shirley, thank you so much for your kindness. It’s so strange not being able to move our Alice Grace but luckily we are in a beautiful spot. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  30419. 😂 It is so pretty though!Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30420. I mentioned that it was purely the boat costs because other costs are very unique to the individual. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30421. You are very welcome, Sian and thank you for such a lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  30422. I dread to think! Did I mention it this week? Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30423. They are called the same here and they are delicious! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30424. Blessings to you too. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30425. I didn’t know that! Brilliant 🤩 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30426. I love Lincoln it is one of my favourite cities to visit by boat! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I'll look out for Viceroy on the cut. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
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  30427. Thank you so much. I am back and vlogging again now. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30428. I bet it was beautiful studying in York. Have a wonderful rest of the week. Take care🌻🦋
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  30429. Thank you so much!💚 I really appreciate your kind words. Take care🦋🌻
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  30430. Hi Rick, what a super comment; it did make me chuckle to hear about avoiding the wet visits to Lincoln. You were living in beautiful Devon where most of us would choose to be in the summer- lucky thing! Lincoln is beautiful too though and definitely somewhere I could live one day. Thank you so much for watching and commenting, take care🌻🦋
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  30431. You are so kind, Robert☺️ It is a pleasure to be able to put this video together. Thank you, take care🌻🦋
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  30432. I am really looking forward to it too! I will check out the museum and Trust centre. Thank you so much for the tips. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  30433. Thank you so much for your kindness. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30434. 😂🐾🐾 Zephyr never shares her kibble! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30435. I don't quite know what to say to that but a big THANK-YOU for your lovely kindness and encouragement.🤗 Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  30436. I love Incredible Edible and I will mention that in next week’s vlog! 😍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30437. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it all the way from Sweden.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
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  30438. It’s funny you should mention that because I saw a parakeet by the church in Mirfield. I didn’t realise they had come so far north. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30439. What kind words. The canals are magical places with something always going on. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30440. They really are aren't they? Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Take care 🦋🌻
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  30441. Very true! Thank you so much for watching and for your kind words. Take care🦋🌻
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  30442. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  30443. That is very kind of you, Andrew. Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!🥳 🦋🌻
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  30444. My teapot isn’t Royal Doulton. I bought it in a charity shop and it spoke to me (not literally) as I browsed the shelves. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30445. It was lovely to see you too! Thank you so much for watching the vlogs. Happy and safe cruising, take care🦋🌻
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  30446. What a kind comment- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  30447. Thank you so much, Barry! Have a super 2024 too. Take care🥳🦋🌻
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  30448. I am so relieved to hear that, Shannon. x🌻🦋
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  30449. That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30450. You're right there!Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  30451. 😂 I don’t blame you!😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30452. It is such a joy isn't it? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
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  30453. The winter is a great time of year to go as it is quieter than usual. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30454. Thank you for your lovely comment and for your guess too. I'll let you know if you were right next week. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋🍄
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  30455. It was exciting to sit and listen to the storm from the inside of the boat. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
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  30456. Thank you so much!Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30457. I use photographs that have taken to help me as I have an appalling memory. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30458. But then what will I put on my chips! 😂 Great tip though 👍 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
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  30459. I know- sorry about that. I think we may have got rid of the problem as we travelled such a long way that day. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30460. That is so kind of you. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care🦋🌻
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  30461. What a fabulous saying🤩! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30462. Enjoy your London trip! Take care🌻🦋
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  30463. Happy cruising! You'll love it. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  30464. What a kind comment! Didn’t that lock look beautiful? 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30465. That is such a kind comment. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
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  30466. What a wonderful poem, Andrew! Thank you so much 😊 Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30467. It is so sad to hear about the decline in bird populations. There is work being done to help protect and restore the numbers though so I am hopeful that we can make a difference. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30468. Such wisdom it is too! I love that book❤️ Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30469. It sounds like the Rochdale is going to be a challenge! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30470. Thank you for your patience with going over the old vlogs as I was just getting to grips with the filming, editing and audio so they can be a bit unpolished! How wonderful that you used to watch the boats going through the locks when you were stationed there. It is such a beautiful flight of locks with so much wildlife around each of the ponds by the pounds. Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🌻🦋
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  30471. Thank you, Ken. I will give it a view today!🙏👍
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  30472. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. I hope you manage to get out and explore your local canal; they are wonderfully peaceful and interesting places. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  30473. Yes we have a filter. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30474. What a lovely thing to say! I’m glad you liked the bird feeder; I find them fascinating to watch! Have a super weekend and week ahead!🌻🦋
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  30475. What a wonderful comment! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
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  30476. I would love to see a blue heron! Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  30477. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30478. That is so true. You can do some citizen science by counting your windscreen after driving and sending the data to one of the insect conservation groups which I can't remember which one now, but they use it to gauge the drop in numbers. Insect decline is having a huge impact on bird populations that rely on them.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30479. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30480. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Zephyr was fine and her tail was all waggy. We both gave her lots of cuddles too.🐾🐾 Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
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  30481. Hi Vanessa, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am glad that you enjoyed the colours on this vlog. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
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  30482. How wonderful! 🤩🐛 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30483. Oh let’s hope!🤞 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30484. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs- that is so great to know!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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  30485. Especially if I carry a ball with me! 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30486. The light was beautiful to film in! I was so lucky 😅 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30487. It’s a horrible feeling isn’t it? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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  30488. That’s so kind of you. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
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  30489. Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
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