Why Are BOAT Jobs NEVER Simple?! | Llangollen Canal

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This week, narrowboat life on the Llangollen Canal continues as I leave Chirk, cross the spectacular Chirk Aqueduct and head through two tunnels in search of something that has become surprisingly difficult to find… a decent place to clean my filthy boat! 😂🏴‍☠️ For the last few cruises I’ve been trying to get the Jolly Roger washed and waxed, but between the weather, dusty towpaths, loose stone and less-than-ideal moorings, something always seems to get in the way. Surely this time I can FINALLY get the job done? Well… sort of. 😂 There’s a new pirate flag, an unexpected owl, a suspicious pigeon, a heatwave that puts an end to any thoughts of productivity, beer, ukuleles, squeeze boxes… and even a solar eclipse. Because apparently nothing is ever simple when you live on a narrowboat. So grab a brew — or something stronger 🍺 — and join me, Bonny and occasionally Gabby for another week of cruising, chaos and life aboard the Jolly Roger. 🏴‍☠️ Heidi & Bonny xx ------------ 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. ----------- For more info such as Filming Equipment, FAQ and more: 🏴‍☠️ https://thepirateboat.co.uk 🏴‍☠️ ------------- You can also follow my adventures as the Narrowboat Pirate aboard The Jolly Roger, Pirate Boat here: 🟦 Facebook - https://facebook.com/thenarrowboatpirate 🟥 Instagram - https://instagram.com/thenarrowboatpirate ⬛️ Website - https://thepirateboat.co.uk 🟨 Music - https://heidimanning.bandcamp.com ------------- 🎵 Music 🎹 The Jolly Roger by Heidi Manning A Little Tug by Heidi Manning Flow Job by Heidi Manning Nice & Slow by Heidi Manning Lady Garden by Heidi Manning The Thrusting Cutlass by Heidi Manning Plus Music from Epidemic Sound Get a Free 7 Day Trial of Epidemic Sound Here https://share.epidemicsound.com/d1a8w6 ------------ 🥃 If you would like to support the channel you can 'Buy a Rum' : https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thepirateboat/ ------------- 🅿️ Paypal Donations: https://PayPal.me/TheNarrowboatPirate/ ------------- ❤️ Become a Patreon and long term supporter on the channel for live updates: https://www.patreon.com/TheNarrowboatPirate ------------- #Narrowboat #canalboat #boatlife #singlehandedsailing #solofemaletravel

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