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Living on a Tiny House Boat for 5 Years Saved His Life - NARROWBOAT STORY

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Living on a narrowboat in the UK has provided Dave with the home and tranquility he needed to recover from the sudden loss of his wife, and the depression that followed. But after 5 years of continuous cruising on the canals, he is now thriving and living in the moment in part thanks to his connection with nature. As an amateur filmmaker, he's been capturing and sharing the stunning scenery and wildlife all around him on his Inspired by Nature social media project here:
/ @inspiredbynature3
/ inspiredbynature4
/ inspiredbynature5
Dave's boat is a 57-foot-long Liverpool narrow boat that was built in 2005. The interior was already exactly as he wanted it, but the exterior needed some TLC and he spent two months sanding down the exterior so that he could treat the rust, prime it, and re-paint the boat.
He says this lifestyle isn't all castles and roses, and there's a lot of hard work that goes on behind the scenes of living off the grid while on the water. For example, Dave has to move the boat every two weeks according to the Canal and River Trust rules, he has to fill his water tanks and empty his cassette toilet by hand, he has to collect groceries and wood on foot using a trolley, and he services the diesel engine himself as well. Not only that but the boat is only heated with wood, so temperatures can drop below freezing in winter if the fire goes out while he's away.
We appreciate Dave sharing his story and his struggles with mental health so openly. We all need help sometimes!
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, please know that you are not alone, and help is available. We've included some resources on how to get help below:
Canada
Suicide Prevention: talksuicide.ca/
Kids Help Phone: kidshelpphone.ca/
Battered Women's Support Services: www.bwss.org/resources/transi...
USA
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988lifeline.org/
Crisis Text Line: www.crisistextline.org/
The Trevor Project: www.thetrevorproject.org/get-...
UK
Samaritans: www.samaritans.org/
NHS: www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/menta...
Thanks for watching and take good care :)
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Music by Exploring Alternatives
Intro Guitar Song by Dave from Inspired by Nature
Editing Credit: Exploring Alternatives
Filming Credit: Dave from Inspired by Nature
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  • Thanks for watching! You can follow Dave and his Inspired by Nature social media project here: youtube.com/@inspiredbynature3 facebook.com/inspiredbyNature4 instagram.com/inspiredbynature5

    @ExploringAlternatives@ExploringAlternatives7 ай бұрын

    • Thank you for sharing my story and home. Just to answer a few questions on posts below as a few are making judgments about me. I've retired, but I care for an elderly family member who has dementia. I do not claim or get any government benefits. I like to find my own way in life, stand on my own two feet. I've paid back my family member the money he gave me to buy my floating home. I am not rich or have a rich family. Living on a Narrowboat on the canal doesn't mean your wealthy! Infact a lot of boat dwellers have very little. The richness is in my heart. Hope that clears up a few questions in other posts. As I say this alternative lifestyle has changed my life. Its given me the chance to move on from the loss of my wife and to find myself a better way to live life. 🙏 Dave

      @inspiredbynature3@inspiredbynature37 ай бұрын

    • Thanks so much Dave! It was really nice working with you and collaborating together to share your story. We wish you all the best :)

      @ExploringAlternatives@ExploringAlternatives7 ай бұрын

    • @@inspiredbynature3 Your story is inspiring. You are good! Subscribed to your channel. Good luck Dave!

      @timelife5811@timelife58117 ай бұрын

    • ​@@timelife5811 bless you, thanks

      @inspiredbynature3@inspiredbynature37 ай бұрын

    • @@inspiredbynature3 Aloha hugs 🤗 God Bless Your heart ❤ lovely

      @kathypaaaina3953@kathypaaaina39537 ай бұрын

  • Touched by Dave's relative who gave him the money to buy the boat. Not a loan but a gift. An angel! Allowing him freedom, peace and healing.

    @DN-lr4ci@DN-lr4ci7 ай бұрын

    • How much it cost. Don't look cheap

      @martinkulik9466@martinkulik94667 ай бұрын

    • ​@@martinkulik9466thats atleast 30 40 k there if not more.

      @republicfryslan@republicfryslan7 ай бұрын

    • Well put that's how I like to think too✌️

      @peoriaillanoiz1297@peoriaillanoiz12977 ай бұрын

    • ​@@martinkulik9466i take it your not 'British ' ? We wouldn't ask that question. ( we would be curious, but manners would prevail)

      @gregpodmore2850@gregpodmore28507 ай бұрын

    • ​@@gregpodmore2850I'd ask that question, although I'm not British I'm English....

      @skinlesswalnut6259@skinlesswalnut62597 ай бұрын

  • Thank you for all your lovely comments. I'm sorry if I dont reply to all, just so many! Feeling very grateful to you all for tuning into exploring alternatives and watching. Have a beautiful day! Dave 🙏

    @inspiredbynature3@inspiredbynature37 ай бұрын

    • Just about to enjoy/endure my first winter on a boat. Moved on in April for same health reason's. Though I have a CRT permanent mooring but my job gives me the same freedom you enjoy when I want it.

      @markjones1337@markjones13377 ай бұрын

    • Love the part about having minimal possessions. All the material things people strive for. It ends up tethering rather than freedom!

      @ianstuart5660@ianstuart56607 ай бұрын

    • ​@@ianstuart5660I wonder if that is part of the allure of driving truck over the road in the United States? I don't have much control over where I end up on a day to day calendar, but if I didn't have a home with a wife and kid that want to see me, I could choose to take my off time in any part of the country I am driving to. Definitely minimalist in the items I have on board, the newer trucks did away with storage for pretty's sake. I prefer storage😂. With onboard electric inverter I can run my 3 quart instant pot, an electric skillet a little rice steamer. I have a TV with DVD player if I need entertainment, usually my cellphone has all the entertainment I need. I just need to get more active. So many beautiful places to walk, and beautiful people to talk to.

      @mikefeddersen2476@mikefeddersen24767 ай бұрын

    • Oh I went to your channel and saw a beautiful video about "Mother nature..." so peaceful energy. ❤

      @agnetahallberg9845@agnetahallberg98457 ай бұрын

    • ❤

      @eceerdat7348@eceerdat73487 ай бұрын

  • Just wonderful, gentle, human. Many, many years of happiness to Dave.

    @karenstanislaw8912@karenstanislaw89127 ай бұрын

    • Thank you :)

      @ExploringAlternatives@ExploringAlternatives7 ай бұрын

    • 🙏 Dave

      @inspiredbynature3@inspiredbynature37 ай бұрын

    • Amen!❤

      @annabellebaboolal1851@annabellebaboolal18517 ай бұрын

  • I see beauty in Dave's depression... "Grief is the price you pay for love". True love. I am so happy that he has made himself happy again. Long may he reign on the canals!

    @u4ea70@u4ea707 ай бұрын

    • Well the person who bought himself a boat helped a bit.. Its not like he pulled himself up by the bootstraps, got a job, saved up for 20 years at a shitty job, paid rent...etc

      @placeholdermcgavinport5343@placeholdermcgavinport53437 ай бұрын

    • ​@@placeholdermcgavinport5343I think he'd already worked for a lifetime!

      @talex1625@talex16253 ай бұрын

  • not sure who helped him but you are a hero - you helped save Dave .

    @nata3467@nata34677 ай бұрын

  • As someone who can totally relate to loss and starting over, this has been my favourite story so far on this channel. Living on a boat was the best years of my life. I hope to do it again one day. For those struggling, there is hope. Blessings to all. 🙏💚

    @IslandGirlKelly@IslandGirlKelly7 ай бұрын

    • Thank you for watching and for sharing

      @ExploringAlternatives@ExploringAlternatives7 ай бұрын

    • I to had to start all over at 50 yrs old after a loss....it's THEE hardest thing I've done....blessing to ANYONE who's had to do this...❤🙏👍

      @russhampton5885@russhampton58854 ай бұрын

    • @@ExploringAlternatives 🌹❤️🙏👍

      @russhampton5885@russhampton58853 ай бұрын

  • Happy for this man finding a new lease on life. So incredibly generous of his relative to help him acquire the boat. Beautiful!

    @carolewarner101@carolewarner1017 ай бұрын

  • What a charming man. So sorry for the loss of his wife. And how fortunate was he to have a family member that was able to help him with the purchase of the boat. How many are in his situation and don't get that help. I appreciated his candor and honesty regarding the hard work that is required to live on the boat. That even though he does love the lifestyle it doesn't come without its challenges. So many KZheadrs often will glamorize whatever lifestyle it is they're trying to sell you. I wish him continued success and peace on his journey.

    @thinkplanetearth2946@thinkplanetearth29467 ай бұрын

    • Very well put, my thoughts exactly. He sounds like he's got lovely family support around him and I love that for him

      @Kyla94934@Kyla949347 ай бұрын

    • Well said

      @keeper6458@keeper64587 ай бұрын

    • Why ?

      @tonywright8294@tonywright82946 ай бұрын

    • I wouldn't call it "often will glamorize whatever lifestyle ..." IMHO, it's isn't glamorizing to chose not to tell everything.

      @charonstyxferryman@charonstyxferryman6 ай бұрын

    • ​@@charonstyxferrymanif you don't tell the bad as well as the good, you are glamorising something.

      @talex1625@talex16253 ай бұрын

  • What a beautiful Man, he is actually living not just existing. He has such a wonderful outlook and sweet attitude to all the joys around him. Thanks for sharing I really enjoyed this episode. Take care stay safe Dave. 🇦🇺👍I think u need a little dog for companionship and there's plenty that need rescuing. 🌈

    @seawench555@seawench5557 ай бұрын

    • Thankyou 🙏 Dave

      @inspiredbynature3@inspiredbynature37 ай бұрын

    • Get a german shepherd and he’s going to be by your side all the time no matter what ❤ ❤ Thanks for the inspiring story Dave. One day I’ll live on my boat . Sending blessings from 🇧🇷

      @antoniohenrique7966@antoniohenrique79667 ай бұрын

    • What an inspiring story Dave. The relative that helped you out financially is an angel. I look forward to finding your KZhead channel. The UK countryside always looks so beautiful to me, one day I hope to see it in person. Best wishes for continued happy life.

      @Jana-wz7dr@Jana-wz7dr7 ай бұрын

  • Really happy that this guy has found his path in life

    @nathantrudgill5057@nathantrudgill50577 ай бұрын

  • We appreciate Dave sharing his story and his struggles with mental health so openly. We all need help sometimes! If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, please know that you are not alone, and help is available. We've included some resources on how to get help below: Canada Suicide Prevention: talksuicide.ca/ Kids Help Phone: kidshelpphone.ca/ Battered Women's Support Services: www.bwss.org/resources/transition-houses-in-canada/ USA Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988lifeline.org/ Crisis Text Line: www.crisistextline.org/ The Trevor Project: www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/ UK Samaritans: www.samaritans.org/ NHS: www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/where-to-get-urgent-help-for-mental-health/

    @ExploringAlternatives@ExploringAlternatives7 ай бұрын

  • Man I wish I could convince my wife to be more of a minimalist and I envy you as I spent twenty years working on the river and now live off grid for the last ten years after retirement.

    @keithusace4352@keithusace43527 ай бұрын

  • Amen!!! I’m proud of him. And his boat home is lovely

    @denisebd1000@denisebd10007 ай бұрын

    • Hi Denise how are you doing

      @JamesWilliam592@JamesWilliam5927 ай бұрын

  • God bless you Dave. Stay strong sir.

    @BigJoe786@BigJoe7867 ай бұрын

    • 🙏

      @inspiredbynature3@inspiredbynature37 ай бұрын

  • Shout out to that relative. You're truly your brothers keeper.

    @brianwilson7624@brianwilson76242 ай бұрын

  • As a continual cruiser for many years I totally appreciate your lifestyle Dave. So many wonderful people and nature we enjoyed. Since I lost my soulmate I have found a mooring in the middle of the countryside and would never consider moving back to a house. One day I will go back to travelling but sadly age is now a factor but the dream is still there. I wish you all the best 💕🦆

    @pamcullen537@pamcullen5377 ай бұрын

    • I'm sorry to hear about your loss 🙏

      @inspiredbynature3@inspiredbynature37 ай бұрын

  • Beautiful, simply beautiful …

    @ElwoodPDowd-ed7pc@ElwoodPDowd-ed7pc7 ай бұрын

  • What a beautiful human 🇦🇺❤️

    @YorkshireGirlinDarwin@YorkshireGirlinDarwin7 ай бұрын

  • What a lovely gentleman! Love his lifestyle!

    @sandrarandall6574@sandrarandall65747 ай бұрын

  • Wonderful for you to have found peace on the waterways Dave. I hope to being doing the same in a few years. All the best!

    @tonymctonyface8970@tonymctonyface89707 ай бұрын

  • Good on you mate

    @markstewart6001@markstewart60017 ай бұрын

  • am so sorry to here about your wife all the best.

    @rodellwilliams871@rodellwilliams8717 ай бұрын

  • Wow! That’s all that I can say is, Wow!

    @bethfromva6375@bethfromva63757 ай бұрын

  • I am so glad someone helped him, he’s a very good person

    @Marilyns888@Marilyns8887 ай бұрын

  • It's a nice way to do it. If the entire earth gets innovative, things can happen. We need to end the current way of doing things. Nice content Exploring Alternatives!

    @levibates@levibates7 ай бұрын

  • A lovely way to spend your life - he is blessed

    @satsadhu@satsadhu7 ай бұрын

  • What a wonderful story and such a kind gift from your family member.

    @mikeschumacher9715@mikeschumacher97157 ай бұрын

  • This is exactly what I need . Thanks for the inspiration!

    @wealthbuilder59@wealthbuilder596 ай бұрын

  • Life is a journey with ups and downs; thanks for sharing a bit of your journey! ! ✌️

    @robertbl7500@robertbl75007 ай бұрын

    • Downs for sure. I'm still waiting for those ups. Like having some rich family member purchase me a house or a boat.

      @placeholdermcgavinport5343@placeholdermcgavinport53437 ай бұрын

    • @@placeholdermcgavinport5343 Perhaps if you weren’t intentionally cruel in your comments, someone would be so kind to you. Until then, best of luck.

      @marksavage4018@marksavage40187 ай бұрын

  • Fair play to this man, he found his happiness!

    @ninjasrose1653@ninjasrose16534 ай бұрын

  • Sooo inspiring 🥰🙌

    @AnneJutras@AnneJutras7 ай бұрын

    • Hi Anne how are you doing today

      @JamesWilliam592@JamesWilliam5927 ай бұрын

  • I am so sorry that you have to go through that depression and losing the love of your life, and I just wanna tell you how inspirational you are and that I'm loving your way of living 😍

    @bernardmendoza3006@bernardmendoza30067 ай бұрын

  • Dave touched our hearts with his story. We wish him many happy years on the canal. Thank you so much Matt and Danielle for sharing his heartfelt story.❤❤❤

    @cathylynnpietranton@cathylynnpietranton7 ай бұрын

    • Thanks for your message, I'm sure Dave will appreciate it too :)

      @ExploringAlternatives@ExploringAlternatives7 ай бұрын

    • Hi Cathy where are you from

      @JamesWilliam592@JamesWilliam5927 ай бұрын

  • Beautiful boat. i enjoyed .

    @Randy8923@Randy89237 ай бұрын

  • I ❤️ his boat and how he converted into a home for himself. He is a free spirit man.

    7 ай бұрын

  • Beautiful 🍀👍🏕

    @yorukkizigeziyor@yorukkizigeziyor7 ай бұрын

  • Lovely...

    @justjet@justjet7 ай бұрын

    • Thanks 😊

      @ExploringAlternatives@ExploringAlternatives7 ай бұрын

  • So glad he is in a bettwr place. ❤

    @kellybryson7754@kellybryson77547 ай бұрын

  • Sometimes, starting over can be a blessing.😊

    @1Kent@1Kent7 ай бұрын

    • Absolutely 🙏

      @inspiredbynature3@inspiredbynature37 ай бұрын

  • Thank you sir for your powerful witness! Good things can happen after a loss..

    @chrisoleary9876@chrisoleary98767 ай бұрын

  • Thank you Dave, your such an inspiration

    @lukecuxton1514@lukecuxton15147 ай бұрын

    • Thank you 🙏

      @inspiredbynature3@inspiredbynature37 ай бұрын

  • You look so happy and peaceful lovely life you are leaving God bless you

    @subodhmahale9853@subodhmahale98537 ай бұрын

    • 🙏

      @inspiredbynature3@inspiredbynature37 ай бұрын

  • That’s the life right there. Glad you found peace in your life❤

    @StephLa@StephLa7 ай бұрын

  • his vlogs are fantastic on youtube. beautiful photography of nature

    @canalcreations@canalcreations7 ай бұрын

    • For sure, Dave is very talented! Thanks for checking out the video :)

      @ExploringAlternatives@ExploringAlternatives7 ай бұрын

  • Blessings to you, and to the family member that helped you. All the best to you.

    @backwaterskinny@backwaterskinny5 ай бұрын

  • You can feel that his inner soul is better and he find peace without forgetting the past. One day I will travel there and live a month or so just to find peace and live with the canal pace.

    @yushi911@yushi9117 ай бұрын

  • I love Dave’s longboat story and the life journey and happiness it seems to bring him. I thank you for your story!! 💞💖💕💞💖💕

    @ginger-rr5qn@ginger-rr5qn7 ай бұрын

  • Beautiful human on a beautiful boat living a beautiful lifestyle! It's definitely not for everyone but I imagine all the maintenance and running around helps keep you vibrant and healthy! Great video :)

    @themindinvisible@themindinvisible7 ай бұрын

  • Wow! Blessings from the Netherlands dear Dave! 🙏👍

    @RobFloyd1967@RobFloyd19677 ай бұрын

  • Great channel! I recently moved back into a house I built 16 years ago. I make way more money now than I ever have and my only focus now is getting out of this self imposed PRISON! I'm tired of it and the people that go with it! It's almost like you feel a responsibility to listen to everyone complain about how empty they feel and how busy they are! I also recently lost my wife and think what you did is amazing! Thank you for doing it while the rest of us watch. LOL I plan on changing that and your example is very inspiring!

    @late4suppa1@late4suppa17 ай бұрын

  • We felt the presence of your wife with you, so rest assured you are not alone. We are watching from Australia, we love your boat too. Nice Green. God Bless you Dave

    @jjfreight-trains@jjfreight-trains6 ай бұрын

  • What a wonderful relative you have to help you in this way.

    @mrofnocnon@mrofnocnon7 ай бұрын

  • Sending love & hugs Dave ❤. x

    @kathleenholliday5910@kathleenholliday59107 ай бұрын

    • Thank you :)

      @ExploringAlternatives@ExploringAlternatives7 ай бұрын

  • That was a beautiful story thankyou for sharing it ,very happy you found peace.

    @melrichardson2392@melrichardson23927 ай бұрын

  • I love you mate!!! Good story. Stay strong,...you are a tiger!!!!❤🎉

    @frankvandergaag6716@frankvandergaag67167 ай бұрын

    • Thank you for your kind words 🙏 Dave

      @inspiredbynature3@inspiredbynature37 ай бұрын

  • I would like it too! Looks great! Have fun and a good time. Greetings from Germany

    @heinerfranz7010@heinerfranz70107 ай бұрын

  • Lovely😊 what a grand life you have made for yourself😄. God Bless you kind sir, from America. Brook🧑‍🌾🍏🍎

    @opybrook7766@opybrook77667 ай бұрын

  • What a wonderful relative to buy you this narrow boat. I hope you continue to love narrowboating

    @bunnymaurer5164@bunnymaurer51647 ай бұрын

  • Enjoyed your presentation and you story. Thank you. I am 85 and am happy to see contemporaries doing well!

    @douglaskbrown1154@douglaskbrown11546 ай бұрын

  • Beautiful lifestyle that’s what I’d love to do when I retire sorry about your wife nature heals

    @davidgoss6364@davidgoss63647 ай бұрын

  • Your lifestyle is awesome! U r very lucky to live on your boat!

    @lipsticklodge7526@lipsticklodge75267 ай бұрын

  • Sad story with a very happy ending that starts with a new journey in one man's life , Best Wishes 👌 but I enjoyed your journey. Thank you 😊

    @carlarthur4442@carlarthur44427 ай бұрын

  • Nice one, I lived on a sailboat for three years - life on the water is second to one. Hope you have many happy years Dave.

    @howner501@howner5015 ай бұрын

  • 🕊

    @garys8415@garys84157 ай бұрын

  • Fantastic way to get a differant veiw when you wont.must meet some great friends doing canal up keep..must be so much work to keep plants from over growing wster ways.fantastic life

    @richardbird5697@richardbird56977 ай бұрын

  • you are so blessed Dave 😊

    @happyflower7489@happyflower74897 ай бұрын

    • 🙏

      @inspiredbynature3@inspiredbynature37 ай бұрын

  • Great account of narrowboat living. The boat is gorgeous. Your decorating skills are a great part of that. Well done, love it!

    @alisongalloway1455@alisongalloway14557 ай бұрын

    • Thank you 🙏

      @inspiredbynature3@inspiredbynature37 ай бұрын

  • I like your lifestyle sir, you are indeed a peaceful man.

    @wooddawg4868@wooddawg48685 ай бұрын

  • What a sad but loving story,how nice of your family to help you to buy this lovely home yes it is home on the cut ,57ft is a lovely size to have you can get Al round the cannels I hope you really enjoy you new life in your new home good luck till next time take care keep safe

    @johnallen148@johnallen1487 ай бұрын

  • Its hard when you lose your spouse. Suddenly your world is so small and lonely. I am going through this now so I can fully relate to you Dave. I have found that I need to do maintenance on my home and have had to learn how to use a drill, an electric saw and many other tasks that my husband always did. Sometimes I just cry with frustration. I have ruined so many of my clothes with paint, glue and other gooey stuff and I often forget to use cloves and apron. But everyday I managed to get a job done. One small step at a time and then a job is done. It is satisfying at that point. But lonely. I have two wonderful friends who keep on eye on me and laugh and help when I get overwhelmed. So grateful for their friendship. I am glad you have found a safe place that makes you happy. Moving on after a death of a spouse is not easy so I doff my hat and congratulate you on all you have achieved.

    @lynnelongman2466@lynnelongman24667 ай бұрын

    • Keep going Lynne, you are doing everything right and things are bound to get better. Sending love from Australia.

      @rmsekora509@rmsekora5097 ай бұрын

  • RIP your wife, sorry for your lose:-( She will be proud of what you have achieved plus given back to us all! Thank you Xx

    @miloroberts5883@miloroberts58836 ай бұрын

    • 🙏

      @inspiredbynature3@inspiredbynature36 ай бұрын

  • That was a touching story but your life began again when you bought the boat, home sweet home. we all wish for that little comfort and stay warm and staff when the winter comes.

    @123gazs@123gazs7 ай бұрын

  • You have done extraordinary good that paint job, I've been trying to paint my boat for the last 3vyears, and not finished yet 😅 take care 🛥️

    @camilocuervo6046@camilocuervo60467 ай бұрын

  • Thank you!! A gorgeous way of life and such a lovely man 🌱🌷💚

    @hattyflame3889@hattyflame38897 ай бұрын

  • I am so happy for this man. Its a nice and cozy boat❤

    @lauraklaassen951@lauraklaassen9517 ай бұрын

  • Sincere condolences and compliments. You moved on well and with strength. May you continue to enjoy and remain healthy.

    @peterjensen1455@peterjensen14557 ай бұрын

    • 🙏

      @inspiredbynature3@inspiredbynature37 ай бұрын

  • This was a really wonderful episode. Thank you for sharing with us. Loved it.

    @mynestintheforest@mynestintheforest7 ай бұрын

    • Hi my friend how are you doing today 😊❤

      @JamesWilliam592@JamesWilliam5927 ай бұрын

  • Beautiful video, I'm 60 and have very little possessions (used to have a ton many years ago!, now I don't own my own home, I live in a shared house etc, never been happier) it is sooooooo liberating, and I don't miss those things, nor the headache and responsibility/upkeep. I actually think that for some of us, having a lot of 'stuff' can clutter our lives (and minds) in so many ways. Very happy for Dave. One of the best comments I ever read was in a book (it's called the Multi-Hyphen Method) and in it the author said something like "designing a life that works for you" - I love that sentence so much. We're brainwashed in society to have a house, a car, a job, kids, stuff, go on holidays yada yada yada, yet for many, that isn't what life is all about and isn't 'enough'. Dave is the epitome of that phrase I mention - he has designed a live that works for him. It's not for everybody, but it's perfect for him and I'm sure many envy him for that freedom. Best wishes to Dave and to you all!

    @Jez2008UK@Jez2008UK7 ай бұрын

  • It was so wonderful to see how you live. Sounds like a sweet life. Happy for you.

    @user-nv2kk5yy6w@user-nv2kk5yy6w7 ай бұрын

  • i am so happy for you... you are a credit to yourself... i wish i had your family...

    @CreatingChaos@CreatingChaos7 ай бұрын

    • 🙏

      @inspiredbynature3@inspiredbynature37 ай бұрын

  • So happy for you Dave. So sorry for your loss of your beloved wife. What a life journey your on wow. Oh how I would love to live exactly the same way. Dreams……

    @traceycandiani3981@traceycandiani39817 ай бұрын

  • All the best, to you. Enjoying every day is just what, you must, do. Open your heart, and live, your best life, and be thankful.❤

    @clairwilliams1782@clairwilliams17827 ай бұрын

    • 🙏

      @inspiredbynature3@inspiredbynature37 ай бұрын

  • Now this is how to live your best life😊

    @happygrandma4ruthP@happygrandma4ruthP7 ай бұрын

  • Oh Dave. What a touching story. Beautiful boat for a beautiful person.

    @margaretzaharias6755@margaretzaharias67556 ай бұрын

  • ❤

    @randisweet@randisweet7 ай бұрын

  • ❤❤❤

    @ramonarichardson7904@ramonarichardson79047 ай бұрын

  • Lovely man. Lovely story. 😊

    @kevinmcgrane4279@kevinmcgrane42797 ай бұрын

  • This guy is awesome.

    @create306@create3067 ай бұрын

  • Thanks Dave. God be with you always. Peace and love to you.

    @billsheehy1@billsheehy17 ай бұрын

    • 🙏

      @inspiredbynature3@inspiredbynature37 ай бұрын

  • Really interesting thank you..... 👍

    @Nigel-nar53@Nigel-nar537 ай бұрын

    • Happy you enjoyed Dave's story, thanks for watching :)

      @ExploringAlternatives@ExploringAlternatives7 ай бұрын

  • What a lovely home you have created here. Stay safe and be blessed kind sir.

    @BeeKay4444@BeeKay44447 ай бұрын

  • Nice 👍, great life 😊.

    @RobertoMartinez-pr9bd@RobertoMartinez-pr9bd7 ай бұрын

  • So glad to hear and lovely to see.

    @TheCheckit96@TheCheckit967 ай бұрын

  • I was emotional from the first few seconds of this video.. then you sharing your story your heart.. really did it to me..

    @meganwilliams1594@meganwilliams15947 ай бұрын

    • 🙏 Dave

      @inspiredbynature3@inspiredbynature37 ай бұрын

  • You seem like a gentle soul. I pray you find much happiness in your new life, it looks wonderful. 🌷

    @ssla8723@ssla87237 ай бұрын

    • 🙏 Dave

      @inspiredbynature3@inspiredbynature37 ай бұрын

  • This is my dream - freedom from depression and a means to saving myself 😪

    @TheCabforlife@TheCabforlife7 ай бұрын

  • Merci Dave pour ces superbes images et l'exemple de sérénité. La vie à bord de votre narrow boat ne doit pas être facile tous les jours, mais vous l'acceptez avec beaucoup de calme. Faites nous encore beaucoup de belles images. Faites de beaux voyages. 😊

    @gerhardwiener846@gerhardwiener8467 ай бұрын

    • 🙏 Thank you 🙏

      @inspiredbynature3@inspiredbynature37 ай бұрын

    • 🙏

      @inspiredbynature3@inspiredbynature37 ай бұрын

  • very touching!!

    @kappri85@kappri857 ай бұрын

  • Your home is so warm and inviting! I love your decorating style and choice of finishes in the interior. Thank you for sharing a little piece of your life and your story with us and I'm sorry for the loss of your beloved wife. 🙏🏼

    @rhondareed3002@rhondareed30027 ай бұрын
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