This week I’m adding a NEW ROOM to my floating home… well, sort of! 😂🏴☠️
I’ve decided it’s finally time to make better use of the semi-trad stern of the Jolly Roger, so I’m heading to All Seasons Boat Covers to start planning a brand-new canopy.
I get a fascinating look behind the scenes at how boat canopies are made, choose the fabric for mine and discover that when it comes to narrowboats… no two rear ends are quite the same! 😂
Before all that though, I’m desperate to get the Jolly Roger washed and waxed, but the dusty towpath has other ideas. After getting covered in muck — and having a rather annoying encounter with a passing boat — I’ve had enough and it’s time to move on in search of somewhere a little more peaceful.
Somewhere along the way I also manage to turn a perfectly normal cruise into an unexpected race against two walkers… and despite having an engine, I’m not entirely sure I’m winning! 😂
Eventually it’s off to All Seasons to talk colours, designs and measurements and find out exactly what’s possible for my new covered space at the back of the boat.
So grab a brew, a beer or a rum and come along for another slightly chaotic adventure aboard the Jolly Roger. 🏴☠️⚓
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Thank you so much for watching. If you are new here, I’m Heidi and I live aboard my Narrowboat The Jolly Roger and travel the UK’s Canals in search of Adventure. After selling my house to experience an alternative lifestyle I bought a canal boat and a camper van which as a solo female who loves to travel, gives me the best of both worlds. I have recently got myself a new addition to the crew, a fabulous companion – my little rescue dog Bonny who is an absolute joy and the perfect First Mate. I also work full time off grid from my floating home making badges and trading at canal festivals as The Narrowboat Pirate aboard The Pirate Boat.
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Found you ❤
I hope you are able to gain your freedom soon and can sail off for new horizons! Best of luck to you Heidi and Little Bonnie too!
Attitude is everything…even for a pirate. Can’t wait to see the Pram Cover! Very daring with the color choice, Heidi😂
Hello Heidi mick from hull just caught up with this episode had a busy weekend really enjoyed this episode really sorry to hear about the second breach hope you are well and I will look forward to your next episode xx 😊😊😊
Such a lovely video, thank you Heidi ❤
Loved this ❤ first video and I’ve subscribed…… and I love ur Rosie and Jim sitting there happily ❤ used to watch them with my children who r all grown up now
Thanks for sharing. What a beautiful life, Gord 🙏🏻☺️
Where are you now we have come past ellsmere on our way to Llangollen ❤
I can't believe that we've been looking at your uncovered rear end for over a year!
Is it common that vehicles use the tow path.?
Looking forward to seeing your new little room. The jolly Roger is looking fantastic . What a transformation.
We are looking to go to Llangollen for Christmas. Staying in a cottage next to the canal . I think its called Scotch corner cottage. ❤
If you have to be stuck on a canal in a drought, the Llangollen has to be the best one as it has water frm the Dee!
My engineer's log Christas Day at work on Das Island 1984. Too hung over on Christmas eve Rum, to write more than one sentence at a time. After each sentence had to go and be sick. Trying to present log to boss, but he had to go and be sick between sentences. Swore 'never again'. Christmas night sozzled again on rum. I barely touch alcohol these days, I did my bit lol.
HOUSE BOX NO GLASSES CHEERS 🇬🇧👍🐕🦺
HELLO HEIDI, HOPE U ENJOY YOUR NEW ROOM, I USE 2 LOVE MY BEDROOM IN MY HOUSE BOX ABOVE THE CAB, SNUG AS A BUG, TAKE CARE CHEERS 🇬🇧👍🐕🦺
' All the colours you could choose and you chose black ' 🙂
The billious lady pirate is having her rear end sorted
What a stack of memories that brought back 😊 thank you for a lovely cruise down the cut…enjoy your travels 😊
Lovely as always
As always, a very lovely vlog. All Seasons has got to be excited about doing your rear end, what with 74 thousand people seeing them doing such great work! That last view of Bonnie in your video reminds me so much of the Art that Paul did for you! Many thanks for making my week. Safe travels!
Love that you are finally getting some cover. Drove me nuts watching you in the rain. Be safe.
Thanks!
At point 11:20 what was that hung up on the fan mounting at the boat cover factory ? Made me chuckle and go back a couple of times and pause to take a proper look ha ha ha ha ha Could only be found on one of your video's lol
I immediately recognised the "Lion Keys" after you had overtaken the walkers. You always bring me a cheer seeing where my late mother lived round the St Martins area 🥰
7:47 reminds me of my yard.
Thank you for sharing this story. Your boat is faster than my tractor.
"Let me know if you need tugging off" 😂😂.
Heidi, you do crack me up 👍🤣❤️
Hi Heidi, new to your channel and loving it ! Just a thought if you travel to greece anytime,visit Spetses, the home of Bouboulina,naval commander in the greek war of independence.First woman to attain the rank of Admiral,i think it will be right up your alley xxx
A pub meet up with pals is always good.
The canvas cover will definitely be a useful addition to the boat. I like the black with grey trim.
The dry weather must be a real issue for reservoirs in the canal areas. Hopefully this hot weather gives way to rain soon to ease the water shortages. My bit of NE Scotland hasn't had scorching weather, it's still green.
Bonnie is really maturing. You are such an adventurous person. You and Bonnie enjoy!!!❤
Your music is so cinematic, have you done any professional scoring other than for your own business?