Comments by "Jenny C" (@jennyc1846) on "The Mindful Narrowboat" channel.

  1.  @themindfulnarrowboat  it was all a pleasure Vanessa glad you liked everything, so it was all worthwhile in the end :) xx
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  2. Well that was over before it began, you caught me out with that one. Hope India is having a lovely holiday cheers from west Oz
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  3.  @themindfulnarrowboat  wow go India...has she gone with a friend, does she have family to visit? You can give her my address she's welcome to visit us here in WA as long asxshe doesnt mind a lilo on the floor🙂...travel safe India...dont worry Mum hugs to you both🙏🤗
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  4. LW single females wouldnt have been sitting on the front of the NB screaming like they were trying out for a horror movie they would have been steering the boat :)..just saying....
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  5. Hi Vanessa just 'ducked' 🤭🤭 in to see how you are going. That river Severne was flowing a tad rapidly for cruising..even the ducks had go 'doggie' paddle 🥴🥴 sorry couldnt resist. Those Mandarin ducks are so stately..elegant or magestic cant quite figure out which describes them best. Love steam trains could practically smell it from WA. Sent you an email a week or so ago, hope you got it. Too busy for Youtube right now but as Arnie says "I'll be back!!" Love n hugs to you, Mr M and the lovely Zephyr 🤗🥰
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  6. Hi Vanessa poor AG and all that ice that would have given her a sore bottom🤭🤭. Had to stop the video, so mant things to comment on...Mr Cadbury built a factory in Tasmania but thats all he did, no town, houses, shops etc here. Wispa bar?? We dont have them what are they? What was that pretty bird so unusual with the blue wing. Who was steering AG around that corner..come on fess up??? Those bulbs look more like daffs than onions..be careful... shame about the graffiti on the bridges...no respect these days...take care, keep warm. Much love from WA🥰🤗
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  7. What fun to be able to walk the beach and pick up oysters....are they OK to eat or would they have been out of the water too long? Hope you had a lovely xmas :) BTW well done for putting 'Little Alice' together, what a cutie (the boat ha ha) love the name..just goes to show you girls CAN do anything..always been my life motto
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  8. Found myself watching this for a 2nd time and so well worth it. Your robin is the prettiest little critter Vanessa...I think you answered several of my questions I asked you tonight and the loo etc. You cram so much into your videos I totally forget what I have watched before. Those 1700's cottages are really quaint. I would love to see what they are like inside....keep warm...BTW Zeph is so good to gather firewood for you... even if that wasnt her intention ha ha take care all of you...
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  9.  @themindfulnarrowboat  ah Vanessa you had me choking on my brekky🤭🤭🤗 but yes wouldnt that be great!! Btw yey..woo hoo, managed to snag myself a copy of Edwardian Ladies Diary...its in the post, cant wait to have a peek, thanks so much for the intro. Take care, keep warm and keep smiling🙏
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  10. Oh Alice Grace you looked quite spectacular in your summer bonnet.. worthy of being on the front of a postcard Vanessa? AH Robin Hood...Richard Greene being my all time favourite handsome hero...nobody since has compared. I was born in Lincolnshire before moving to Oz when I was 7 yrs old.... Thanks for another great vlog Vanessa thankyou...btw still waiting for that address if you would...
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  11.  @themindfulnarrowboat  weeeeell I did have a little help..thought I would take my parents along and let them do the hard yards - actually I had no say in the matter :) ..but honestly I dont really remember much about it. I have this brain where once somethings been done and is irrelevant to my future I just forget it..dont know why, have always been the same. One of my mottos has always been "never go back.." so I dont. I just take everything as it comes one day at a time...I live in the now. Happy meanerings and love to Mr M
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  12. Sounds like a Vanessa story to me🤭🤭..'the kingfisher and the fox went out one day, they met Vanessa and Zephyr along the way.....'
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  13. Hi Vanessa if I may say at the start of tis, I know its one of your early vids and maybe things have improved, but if not...its really hard to hear you when you sit at your table even when my volume is at 100%, then when you are out and about or the music comes on it comes up really loud....anyhoo....your pics of the kites are magnificent and I loved the swans bobbing up and down at your window in the current...have you thought about getting walking poles for your steep walks, especially if you have asthma? Or even a walking stick? Oh I see Im up to vid #21..only 2 more years worth to go yoo hoo..cheers from west Oz...btw our 2 Griffons loved yoghurt have you tried Zeph with that Im sure she would love it and less sugar....
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  14.  @themindfulnarrowboat  thank you Vanessa the very fact you give your time at all is much appreciated. I hope you didnt think I was complaining, just wasnt sure if you knew about the sound...its a shame you tell lovely stories and we cant hear what you are saying. I cant believe nobody else has said anything but sorry but Im that sort of person who will tell you you have a smudge on your face rather than leave you to go merrily through your day ha ha
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  15. That heron standing beside the tree was trying to "be the tree'...sparrows common as they are are one of my favourite birds...thanks again for the journey Vanessa cheers from Western Aust
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  16.  @themindfulnarrowboat  Im not even sure we have sparrows in the west cant remember seeing one in ages but the eastern states Melbourne, Tasmania etc they are quite prolific I think..bit like starlings and blackbirds none here but lots in Tassie all to do with the climate no doubt
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  17.  @themindfulnarrowboat  well if you ever get back to Oz and come west let me know its a beautiful state....
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  18. Well that was an amazing start to my day Vanessa thank you so much (there's an email in reply), you made my day...hope you are having a good one cheers from the west
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  19.  @themindfulnarrowboat  the pleasure is all mine Vanessa. Gee I just had someone make a comment to me about why do I bother commenting on things which happened a while ago...how sad is that? If we all took that attitude we wouldn't get to see anything and people wouldn't know all of their hard work had been seen. We cant all see everything the day it comes online...so sad they try to spoil peoples enjoyment.
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  20.  @themindfulnarrowboat  oh bummer I thought you might have sneaked him in and not said anything...windcheater..not sure what you call them..jacket with hood..hoodie?? Has he got a little beard? That mysterious Mr M :) you can confirm or deny by email ;)
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  21. Happy International Journaling Week Vanessa...you do such a great job...arent the egrets beautiful? How does nature in its many forms, maintain their spotless white coats, yet we as humans are forever searching for the stain remover? That snail turned up just at the right time....and that cheeky other NB user, they must have been waiting around the corner for someone else to figure out how to open those gates...at least they said thank you, as do I...
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  22. Loved the hairy bees, I thought at first she was a black bumble bee which I have never seen before, she is a prolific pollinator. Got to love those thatched cottages!! Soooo how do you tell the difference between a stinging and non nettle without touching them??
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  23. A very belated merry Christmas to you Vanessa...Im catching up with these vlogs now woo hoo, hope you had a great xmas..cant believe you actually posted this xmas day...naughty naughty...take time for you and Mr M and Zephyr... 'little Egret' is that a small/young Egret or is it actually called a 'Little Egret'?? I didnt know they had yellow (fluorescent green??) feet, guess they are usually in the water :)
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  24. Thank you for your lovely comment HJ the pleasure was all mine....I mean Vanessa gives so much pleasure to all of us it was nice to return the favour cheers from Western Australia 🦘🦘🦘
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  25. Hi 'Mrs V' another lovely vlog thankyou. Love glassblowing - was lucky enough to visit to Murano glass factory in Venice back in the day..stunning stuff, sadly bought bits for family but not myself ..my mothers comment was " another knick knack to collect dust" ..broke my heart. Such is life, now you bring the beauty back to me. Glad you didnt hurt yourself running down the hill but I did laugh🤭🤭. Wow the badger was great and wasnt the pheasant gorgeous? Hope you enjoyed your family visit. Have you heard from India, hope shes enjoying her trip. Take care💖
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  26. Happy New Year to you dear Vanessa I look forward to travelling with you along UK's delightful waterways. Loved my calendar thankyou so much, I sent you an email. Wow you are right this video is stunning, from the duck close-ups at the start to the gorgeous light as you travelled along. Your photography just gets better and better. That goat was so cute. Your kingfisher so much more colourful than mine 🤣🤣 And the swan...amazing...I have never ever seen one travel through the water like that...like a galleon in full sail. I also loved seeing my photos on your easel I am glad they are giving you pleasure, I had totally forgotten I had sent them🤭🤭 it is a bit sad that Ediths house has gone...shame the units couldnt have been built elsewhere, especially as you have been following in her footsteps through her journal, soon there will be no old buildings (history) to be seen, I guess it belongs to a different generation, but once its gone..its gone..sad. Have a wonderful year Vanessa, stay safe, travel well, keep smiling....and next time you go through a wet tunnel use a brolly 🤭🤭🤭🤭🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘
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  27.  @themindfulnarrowboat  glad I can return the favour by putting a smile on YOUR face Vanessa you give so much pleasure to others. Have a beautiful day 🥰
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  28. Beautiful Vanessa...why is the tern your favourite?
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  29.  @themindfulnarrowboat  oh mine fav bird is the albatross...its so graceful, elegant, loving towards its mate..for life. They are photogenic..I love the creamy softness of their colouring and like me they like to stay away from the hustle and bustle of life......I think I would love to come back as an albatross and spend my next life soaring the updrafts of those magnificent wild oceans. My 2nd choice would be the pelican because they are so beautiful (well our Aussie ones are - although Ive seen some pretty ugly brown ones around..not sure which country) yet so funny and often clumsy in their antics...
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  30. You have a beautiful script Vanessa and this was a lovely poem. I love how the ducks were just happy with what you gave them (weren't they?) then left 🤗. Wasnt that bullfinch the prettiest little bird? Dont believe we have any in Oz. Do you get frozen in very often? Hope AG is cosy inside even on cold days. Guess you dont get the luxury of electric blankets on a NB....hot water bottles? I bought myself one today as I was visiting family and no elect blnk 😳😲 I was freezing....keep warm, travel safe...seems ironic that you're frozen in on this one (Im still catching up) yet you have literally just finished the hottest summer EVER in the UK 🥰🙏🦘🦘🦘🦘
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  31. Stunning colours in this video Vanessa thanks for the shots of peregrine falcons and red kites too. Its great to see the waterways looking so healthy....and also to see my card on your noticeboard 🤭🤗👍 love from WA
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  32.  @themindfulnarrowboat  oh Vanessa I will heck it out thankyou for thinking of me. Ive just been so busy of late I havent looked at any Youtubes, but dont worry I havent forgotten you dear lady. I hope the books were of some interest to you, you can always leave them in one of those little street side library boxes if you know what I mean. Travel safe and have a lovely day xxx to you and Mr M🤗🥰 from WA
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  33. Woo hoo only 8 months late but catching up...HNY you guys the fireworks would have been a treat and a surprise? Love the wood ear fungi so elegant... how do those leases work Vanessa. Do you rent or buy a permanent spot along the canals? I must admit in some of your other vlogs they looked a bit messy. I can understand why people didnt want gypsies around their towns in days gone by, when they lived the relaxing lifestyle they did but it appears these canal leases look no different with their sheds, boats, trailers, cars etc...no offence to anyone, I just wonder what people who had to pay good money and lots of it for a home and land along the same canal think about it all?
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  34. I hope everyone in the UK is learning to cope with the heat, Im sure its not going to be a one off thing...fans, airconditioners, hats, shade, sunscreen, water...all essentials we use them all in Oz, take care!!
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  35. Here's 2 deep and meaningfuls for you Vanessa...we know what you get out of narrowboating but what pleasures does Mr M get? And this is your 5th year do you have plans to continue? You would make a lot of people sad if you stopped but are you both enjoying it, is there more to see or are you back tracking now? You have given so many people all over the world a chance to explore the UK without getting wet, getting cold, having to fly a long way its been an awesome journey but I for one dont want it to stop!!! As to journalling you already do it justice in your own way Vanessa. Dont under rate yourself, so many of us wish we had a little of your many talents your art, your vlogs, poetry and photography are amazing. You've got talent girlfriend!!! Have you ever thought of submitting some of your photography to National Geographic? That sunset was stunning wasnt it, nearly as good as the Shepherdless pie 🤭🤭. Nah you could never give up narrowboating you would be bored stupid seeing the same old stuff every day, you've tasted the good life now. Have a happy day. Btw have you thought to draw in a lighter pencil??? Maybe a tech pencil?
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  36. Thanks for the journey Vanessa that blue barge was lovely, not as lovely as AG of course but lovely all the same - it must be alot more difficult to take something that size through the locks. And you might not be able to say anything but I can...wasnt the water rough enough without that idiot in the white boat speeding on through with no consideration for others grrrrr . Do they have cleanup crews for the rivers, do you have to report water hazzards or how does that work? I love the idea of makingbthat wildlife area during Covid, encouraging people to get out and be healthy. When you sat down and said "and in the long grass......" the Aussie in me straight away thought 'snake' 🤭🤭🤭Be safe 🥰🤗💐
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  37.  @themindfulnarrowboat  ah theres picking up litter then theres picking up litter Vanessa...its not like you have room for tables and wheelie bins on your boat 🤭
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  38. Excellent thankyou Vanessa 🙏
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  39. That barn owl was gorgeous Vanessa, I thought it might have been a snow owl it was so white...oh the mud!!! how do you keep your feet dry, why dont you wear wellies...too hard to walk long distance in...try Sloggies they are so comfy you could wear them all day
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  40.  @themindfulnarrowboat  Sloggies have a gumboot bottom and a wetsuit type fitted top they are so comfortable, get them from gardening or maybe even hiking stores. or just online I'll send you a photo of ours great for gardening and walking muddy toll paths
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  41. BTW hows the bread making going, tried any of those hints yet?????
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  42. and a genuine smile it is too Miguel greetings from Western Australia
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  43. Im sure you were telling a heart felt story Vanessa but I just couldnt hear more than the odd word...grandfather, budgies, nursery rhymes...I notice that as Im watching your videos from the start I noticed that they start from #6 not one is there a reason for that?
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  44. Ive been asking Vanessa for quite a while now to get ner journals printed...any idea anyone how she can do this? Maybe a little crowd funding, maybe half of which could go to a worthwhile (well arent they all really?) charity.....an eco canal restoration fund or wildlife care etc...
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  45.  @themindfulnarrowboat  thanks Vanessa. Ive been a bit lax of late, sorry. Ive had a few good books to read and only get time late at night. Its either you or the books...but I still follow you in thought. Am trying to sell some of my art from home this weekend as the local agg show is on in our street..hoping to catch passing traffic, so thats been keeping me busy plus writing xmas cards. I'd love to send you one but dont want to put you through that again. I will email you soon. Happy travels, take care..seems Covid is on the rise again, keep well 🙏🥰🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘
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  46. You could do some crowd fundraising Vanessa and buy a stock of swan & duck food...and everytime you see someone feeding them bread you could re-educate them and give them a box of bird feed. 'Angel Wing Education Fund"...I'd donate to that!!!..No? Have a great day x
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  47. Thank you🙏 for your lovely comments Shirley that package took on a life of its own as weeks turned into months of travel....quite an adventure (could just about turn it into a childrens story...The Adventures of Percy the Parcel.... 🤭🤭) Who doesnt want to reward Vanessa for all of her beautiful vlogs they certainly make my night for sure. Kind regards from Jenny in Western Australia 🦘🦘🦘🦘have a lovely day🌹
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  48.  @themindfulnarrowboat  you are most welcome Vanessa🙏🌹
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  49.  @NarrowboatWill  Thanks Will well worth it cheers from west Oz
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  50. "Cant help but think of the engineers" says you Vanessa, but sorry I was laughing so hard when you screamed I was waiting for the splash as you fell off the front.......but seriously that was some amazing photography of the minerals and the square blocks of black & white shadow patterns of brickwork on the roof and sides of the tunnel, got some great shots...great (wet) camera work.. hope you have recovered the shock and are OK.. will you be going back that way???
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