Fab video Heidi, thanks so much! I always wanted to be an archaeologist but never got past being told to dig the garden 😄 Later I wanted to run a pub and did so for 12 years. Loved it. Now I'm a full time unpaid carer for my poor old mum who's got dementia. Toughest job ever. Your videos help me stay cheerful xxx

I always say 'what is the rush' and everyone looks at me weirdly. The world is in a rush yet they end up getting there the same time I do. I didn't have any goals growing up I was told that I needed to go to college. Got a degree and realized I liked working with my hands. Moved to the sticks since I was 25. I have a small farm and enjoy myself every day for the past 49 years. Nice that you enjoy life as much as I do.

Wanted to join the RN but parent wouldn't sign the form when I left school. Ended up teaching, beginning in prisons and ended up doing woodwork with adults with special educational needs. Main achievement was helping a partially sighted wheelchair user make a coffee table. Very rewarding way to spend my time.

When I was young, I wanted to be an archaeologist and explore ancient Egypt. I was fascinated by the pharaohs, pyramids, hieroglyphics, and a culture that managed to survive for more than 3,000 years. My parents sat me down and talked me out of pursuing a career in archaeology for many very logical reasons. I ended up becoming a teacher for almost 25 years, and really loved it. If I couldn't go explore Egypt myself, I could inspire other young minds to love it, and maybe they would become the Egyptologist that made the most extraordinary discovery of our time!

I always wanted to be a pilot and I recently retired after flying for over 30 years! I’m one of the lucky ones that got to do exactly what I always dreamed of😁

It would be great if more kids were motivated like Jake. A sense of community and achievement as well as working with people that can pass on skills. Awesome.

I didn't know what I wanted but sensed spirit people all my life

I just wanted to be a Mum. Achieved that and have amazing kids (grown up now). Then loved helping as a parent at school. I left school thinking I was not bright ... after helping the kids who were struggling in the classroom and loving it I thought maybe I could try teaching and couldn't believe it when I was accepted into university. Long story short, loved teaching hated the never ending rules and regulations, round peg, square hole (shudder), I wanted to teach not do endless paperwork and meetings. Now work for myself tutoring kids who need a lift in confidence and skills and loving it. Take care girls =-)

Cheers Heidi, starting my Friday here in New Zealand watching your video. I wanted to be a teacher and did teach for 40 years until retirement.

Bravo to the young man and his interest in helping veterans. What he learns today will serve him trough life. As to what I wanted to do was be a history teacher. Unfortunately never could get enough money together to go to college. But still, I have had a good life. So no regrets. Be well and stay safe. 😊

Oh that was a good trick to get out of the silt 😊😊

I always wanted to be in 'showbiz'. Started dancing lessons at 4 years old...qualified with honours at 16. The smell of the grease paint & the dazzle of the footlights beckoned. Summer seasons, Panto's to gain experience & then the West End & Television, wonderful times with fabulous people but it is a very short career span so retired from the stage in my early 30's to follow my second dream of being a Flight Attendant...flew for over 12 years, wonderful times but moved from the 'air' to the sea to complete my circle of dreams of life onboard a Cruise Ship. Wow, I have been so very lucky. Now happily retired with my 2 gorgeous rescue dogs Archie & Winnie ( my babies, my world ). Would I do it all again, in a heartbeat. Never give up on your dreams & always believe in yourself. Much love from me & the 'babies'. We love your channel & gorgeous Bonnie. X

When growing up I always wanted to be older and luckily I've achieved those goals. Now my goals are to be younger 😁. On a serious note, I just muddled through my working life(like most of us) constantly wondering how I ended up doing the various jobs I had. Another great vid Heidi and Bonny thanks for the update.

Loved this week's episode. I always wanted to be a vet. So I spent 35 years as a social worker......same kind of job just less appreciation lol. I gave up work 10 years ago to look after family and now spend my time walking the dogs....

I worked 47 years in one firm and lived for retirement which I've been for about 8 years and loving it. Bit like Narrowboating....no bosses and all our own decisions. Liv'n the dream.

Hi Heidi, what a great idea renovating boats for veterans and a super job jake has. I wanted to be a veterinary nurse,but my dad said people need me more so I went into nursing, enjoyed my career, nursed in South Africa for 2yrs. Didn't stop my love of animals,I was forever rescuing them. Bonny is a cutie. 💚

When your boat starts up, it sounds like a heavy smokers first cough of the day. Always makes me smile. I'm 65 and bushcraft every week always overnight. It is noisier at night in the countryside than in town

I wanted to be a writer because I was always that kid with my nose in a book. I don’t want to be that anymore, but now I express my creativity with arts and crafts!

Hi Heidi, I wanted to be a truck driver just like my Dad , one summertime I got a job in a kitchen and that was that been a Chef 36 years, 30 of them years in Japan. love watching your video on a Friday morning and seeing places in England

I always wanted to work with animals and ended up in a veterinary clinic. I just love it.

16 hrs to upload... OMG. Your humor, talents, music and dedication... so amazing! Thank you. .....rum drink from Paypal on it's way... cheers. Maybe some parts of this ditty will get a smile. Patreons 'Bill and Dona' (your San Diego crew) Heidi, you're a gem, in this world so wide, I'm hoping this ditty, by your side, will abide, So take a moment, dear, let its essence fly, And maybe, just maybe, some parts will catch your eye. In an English cut, where the waves did roll, Lived two brave souls with a heart of gold, Heidi and Bonny, a dynamic pair, With a thirst for adventure, and wind in their hair. We're the narrowboat pirates, sailin' down the cut, With a trusty crew of scallywags, we'll never be shut! Our vessel's long and slender, painted black and bold, We're searchin' for treasures, hidden stories to be told! Heidi is the captain, with eyes so keen, She steers the ship with a fearless mien, Bonny, her first mate, strong and true, Together, they'd face whatever they'd pursue. Locks and bridges, a part of the quest, Challenges faced, but they knew they were blessed. With teamwork and laughter, they overcame all, Heidi and Bonny, having a ball. So if you ever spot Heidi and Bonny afloat, Raise a glass of rum, and join the merry boat. For yoho narrowboat pirates, sailing with glee, On a watery adventure, as wild as can be!

I wanted to join the Navy, but met my husband at 16, so that went out of the window! We had two great children, boy and girl which fulfilled my life and now we have 4 grandchildren. Love them so much. Life doesn't always take you to what you expect, but the benefits of a family are truly amazing 😃😃

Heidi, We loved this video. Great like always. Here is a little ditty..Let me tell you about the Rum Wench Heidi, she keeps her rear entrance very tidy. The VLogs of her travels with Bonny will brighten your mood, she puts out on Thursdays ...don't be rude!

"I have to be careful when I am doin it that I dont split me difference". So very eloquently put.. 😇

Another brilliant blog sis. I have Big Respects for Jake and the team they do a fantastic job. Don’t laugh I wanted to be a vicar when I left school lol. Please take care of you and Bonny, stay safe sweetheart. Love you both xxxx

I've had probably one of the more varied careers - worked in a Circus (ring foreman/trapeze rigger and performer), then worked as a croupier in casinos for 13 years, working my way up to managerial level. Got tired of that, went to university and got a Bsc(Hons) in an engineering/manufacturing degree, and then went on to work in IT support before finally working in colleges and secondary schools as an HLTA for a couple of decades. Now retired and enjoying my astronomy when the weather permits. What did I want to be when I was a kid? A geologist!

I always dreamed of being a ballerina. Well , after “dancing “ from patient to patient in my 41 years of nursing, I’m satisfied where life has taken me ❤️

When I was growing up, I always wanted to work on the railways. I realised my dream when I was only 16. Pity it only lasted for 5 years before I joined the army for the next 10 years

When I was about 8 or 9 years old I really liked reading ahead in the schoolroom's science books; I remember deciding that I wanted to become a scientist, and so I did.

Grow up, up what? I don't remember, so I'll grow on and enjoy the journey. Thanks again Heidi 😊

What a great charity, I hope they do well.👍 I wanted to be an artist "not a proper job" or indeed an astronaut which apparently "wasn't for girls" according to my career advisor at school... ended up in the late 1980s as a stubborn spotty teenager joining the WRNs instead. Luckily this was just the right time as soon after we became ordinary sailors and went off to sail the world. Did that for 12 years then left the RN and came ashore to be an engineer for 20 more years. Now I potter about on a poultry farm part time and lark about with my Jack Russell and motorhome. Just enjoy the easy life now, glad to have done these things but still wonder about what it would be like in space. 🤣

Remember, you asked, LOL! When I was a child, I wanted to be an architect, because I absolutely loved engineering drawings and blueprints. Then during High School as a teenager, I thought I wanted to be the kind of artist who does cover art for Science-Fiction and Fantasy books. Even then I was exploring my talents. I was in the concert band & marching band, won a school award for my art, and because I lived on a farm I became a pretty fair mechanic and inventor. I thought about joining the Air Force and becoming an airplane mechanic, then opening an automobile garage when I got out. But, the Vietnam War ended the year before I graduated, and my family decided that I should go to college instead of going into the military. So I went to art school at the University of Georgia. I majored in Interior Design, but also took all sorts of drawing and painting classes too. Turns out, that I ran out of money for college after two and a half years. So I got a job in a local factory to save enough money to go back to college. One of my housemates played electric guitar, and he convinced me to buy a bass guitar and play back-up for him. I did the garage band thing for several years, and even had a recording studio in a couple of my apartments. I played bass, synths, lead & rhythm guitars, messed around with a violin, but my best instrument was the studio mixing boards. Then I started writing my own SF&F stories, and I was horrible, LOL! But I got better. So now, I am 65 years old, three months away from retiring from the factory and I have a few novels and short stories in various books on Amazon, with several more at my publisher now. I also have nine albums of music over on Bandcamp--mostly composed in my computer, but some are from the garage band days. I've been asked to compose the soundtrack to an animated film an online friend from the Netherlands is drawing. I have a few paintings in three private galleries in the Southeastern US. I'm going to get to do cover art for two of the books I've written. I've built every bookcase in my house, the entertainment center in the living room, my dining room table & its bench seats, framed in and screened the front porch, built a few computers back in the day, been married three times, raised 5 kids I only met when I married their mothers, worked on my own cars, motorcycles & pick-up trucks. I run the internet's oldest still-extant SF&F amateur writing website that has gifted the world with over 500 new writers--which is about to turn 27 years old! At conventions, I hang out with people whose names are on the 13,000 books on my bookshelves, retired NASA rocket scientists, writers, publishers, editors, costumers, vendors, fans... So, what am I? I'm just this guy, you know? I am what I am and that's all what I am, as Popeye said in his cartoons. I'm a writer, a composer, a painter, a carpenter, a factory laborer, a computer geek, a step-Dad, grandfather, great-grandfather, husband--but mostly, I'm just me. --Dan

When I was young I wanted to be a train driver. Reality set in when leaving school, so finished up working in a bank for 42yrs but throughout that time and now still have an interest in railways.

I attended the same primary school where my mum was a teacher. One day at the tender age of 5 I was waiting in the library for mum to finish whatever she was doing in her classroom after school finished for the day and the headmistress started to talk to me. Just as mum arrived along the corridor the headmistress asked me what I wanted to do when I grew up. Mum just arrived into earshot as I answered "I want to retire and play croquet" The headmistress was amused. Mum was mortified. Nobody (including me) knew where I got the notion from - or how I even knew about croquet. My granddad had just retired, which could explain the ambition to retire, but not the croquet. On an earlier occasion again while waiting for mum to finish in her classroom for some reason I sang the "Lilly the Pink" (by The Scaffold) song to the headmistress - word perfect. Dad had a recording of it on his reel to reel player and somehow in just a couple of times of him playing it I had it by heart. Again mum was mortified. Not the song for a 4 to 5 year to know apparently, let alone sing to a headmistress.

Fabulous Jake! That's what I'd call a win win!

Thanks Lovely Heidi and Bonny for taking us along on this great cruise. Well done to Jake for the work that he does for Forces Vets Afloat and all the volunteers. The Pirate book that Sara gave to you looks fantastic. Take care and all the best. Stevie

Loved the vlog. So pleased you do so well with your patrons and viewer's you always do a vlog every week and never miss. Must be really hard work when you are a single boater. Just love Bonnies little face.x

When I was a girl I wanted to be a carpenter or an architect. My dad built his own boats and I was his trade assistant. In Australia during the 1970s girls weren’t encouraged to do a trade. I did join the Army at 17, and became a cartographer. I continued to work with timber as a hobby. I always made things for our children from timber ie billycarts, games etc. at the young age of 50 I studied to be a home designer. Woohoo! Now I am retired and spend my time travelling Australia with my husband, carving coconut shell, wooden puppets and characters. Oh and watching all the narrow boat vlogs.

"Mad Dog 20/20" .. Seriously? I choked ! I find it frightening that we shipped that across the pond.

wanted to be a software engineer like my dad. but i then found the joys of outdoor life.I couldn't then spend all my time in front of a screen inside! Now cycle from odd job to odd job letting the narrowboat way keep some control of the pennies!

That 1st ditty was precious

My dream as a child was helicopters. Way to expensive in the 80s. I now am a cooper and think its grand. I always love a good piece of wood. Cheers

All I wanted to do as a kid was sing! Alas - whilst I had a wonderful time singing with amateur groups, it wouldn't have brought in any money. Next best thing was to work in libraries. That's what I did for many years. Now I work from home proofreading books for various publishing companies and love every minute of it.

To see how you two are faring and see your smile makes my week. I never planned it but ended up driving trains for British Rail and loved it. Retired now. May there always be water under your keel and not on your floor.

There was a young pirate called Heidi Who was having a terrible Friday With stiff locks. Wet socks. And no rum to toast her crew. Heidi was in a right old stew. from stuart s

-I wanted to be a Firefighter and I was I am now a retired Captain with a ton of outstanding memories live your dreams and have a full life

Another fab video, I always wanted to be BA Cabin Crew, but instead became a civil servant and now I am a registered nurse! Quite a difference really 😎

I love the gentle rhythm of your motor Heidi. When I was a young fellow I wanted to be Evel Knievel. I broke my first minibike in half. Then I discovered girls. I've been broke ever since.

In sixth class they asked us what we wanted to be when we grew up. From watching old English movies I wanted to be an “eccentric” I’m proud to say that as a modern day version I think I’ve achieved that goal. The second choice I wrote was a professional skateboarder. That wasn’t a thing then so I was playing it safe to be honest. I did skate for years though. I also learnt to play several instruments quite badly 🤣 because I couldn’t choose just one 🙂 I really wanted to be an artist and I studied for that at college. The number of people supporting themselves that way is not large, so I went back and did a business and technology diploma. Then did community work for several years which I really enjoyed. Well that’s my answer. I hope you’re well, I’ll see you next week. Take care and all the best to you, Bonny and to your mum and dad. Eve 🙂🐿🌈❤️

I wanted to be a pilot in the RAF but im colour blind and couldn't do that, i also wanted to paint but that dream was skuppered to for the same reason. Never mind, retired now. ❤

I wanted to join the navy . But an accident on my bicycle ended my dreams of a navy life 😢 . That was a very long time ago . Now happy watching you on the canals xx❤❤

I always wanted to be a Narnian. I became a writer but one day I will fulfill my dream when I buy a Narrowboat and call it ASLAN'S KEEP!

As a teen I used to watch Mogul The Trouble Shooters. It was about the international oil industry and guys jet setting (showing my age there) around the world to fix things. That was my idea of the best possible life imaginable. And fantastically lucky that is exactly what I ended up doing. I loved it, lots of exotic places, fascinating work, amazing people and more, not to mention the fantastic money. I started in 1974 and retired in 2017. Never out of work but in later years with different companies every few years. I still get opportunities to work, because almost no one else wanted the type of work, and very few of us got the opportunity to get into it. I consider myself to be very lucky.

I wanted to be an electrician we had gas light at first then got electric when I was five brought up by grandparents gramps held a torch while I climbed on a chair then a stool and put the shilling in two years later I had to climb up to mend the fuse wire I did many jobs but girls did not get to be electricians 😮 lovely vlog has always at 78 I look back on the old times 🤗🤗🌷🌺🌹😊

I always wanted to be a Ghost Hunter I ended up being a Nurse but did have a few spooky moments in the hospital late at night Now retired from nursing I go out on locations 👻

Ditty. Heidi and Bonny on the water Reading our ditties aloud, Saying things she didn’t orter, She really makes up proud. She takes us on her various trips, We watch her take her generous sips Saying “it’s really just to WET THE LIPS”.

Happy Heidibonnyday 😊....awesome historic boats and the veterans boat float ,what a fab idea,what better way to calm a troubled mind 😊....never really knew what I wanted to be growing up,mostly a nurse,then changed tack completely and joined the navy as a driver ,then lots of other very varied job...finally settling on 25 years in the ambulance service...a privileged job with a wealth of different people met 🥰.....thank you again Heidi for another fab vlog....stay well and keep on faffing.😃

As a kid I always wanted to work in television production here in Hollywood and I just retired after 50 wonderful and exciting years, just call me Mr Lucky.

What a lovely canal this is; seems like everything gets a little greener in early fall, doesn't it. Joinery and boatwork at 17! Nice one, Jake. Took me 44 years and a pandemic to get to that point (not for a living at the moment, but maybe one day!), you're well ahead! :D

We used to discuss at work, What the best job was. And we decided being a guard on a goods train. In y0ur cabin at the back of a train, With your flask of tea and sandwiches, being pulled through the countryside.

Hey Heidi! I wanted to be a priest when I was young (my parents thought I was nuts, they weren't religious, at all!) Now I'm a teacher of the Deaf in my 38th year! Hopefully, I will be retiring soon. But my wife and I enjoy watching your adventures, if only because you are so much like me! I'm considering sending a poem, but life is crazy! I appreciated you being on the Ashby Canal, I, years ago, was the director of a summer camp in Ashby, Massachusetts! Keep exploring!

I wanted to be a farmer. I wanted to marry my childhood sweetheart and I would have the Ferguson tractor, of my childhood. Now, 50+ years later, my ❤ still feels the same.

hiya flower, when i left school i wanted to be a chef this was back in the 60 because i could not speak another lingo that was knocked on the head, second choice was a car mechanic as i was no good at maths that was blown out of the water, so i left school on the friday started work on the milk as a roundsman assistant at six am monday morning.

I knew at 10 or 11 that I wanted to be a chemist. I got my degree and worked for 44 years for 5 different companies as a chemist until I retired 4 years ago. Three of those companies I worked as a Colour Chemist for coloring of ceramics and plastics. Two of the companies were ennvironmental companies that cleaned up gas and coal fired power plant flu gases. My dad was the last of 6 generations of miners, many of them worked as coal miners. His grandfather was born in Ysceifiog, Flintshire, Wales, moved to South Wales, worked as a coal miner, then moved to the USA. I was the first in my family to break from mining and receive a degree. In my last job, I worked for a company that cleans up gas and coal fired generation plants around the world: North & South America, Europe, and SE Asia.

Hi Heidi and Bonny I always wanted to work in a shop cos I like being with people and that’s exactly what I’m doing now love it

To be honest I wanted to be a musician but my mom who was one told me you won't make any money so I pursued a science degree I ended up in water and Wastewater treatment which I absolutely love so fortunately I have lived my dream now retired and studying drums I'm a student again at 70 learning my dream after all what fun right❤ thank you for sharing I enjoy watching your adventures ❤your friend Cindy from Orlando Florida ❤

I figured not would be my lot, When I was just a lass. I'm 60 now, and still no clue, But time is passing fast. My kids have grown, my work is done, "For sale" my house I'll put, And buy myself a narrowboat To cruise along the cut. And if by chance, on travels we pass, I'll broach a keg and raise a glass, To Heidi and Bonny, the pirate crew, Wishing good fortune shines on you. Thanks Heidi, cheers.

I always wanted to be a chef, but after setting fire to the cooker (twice) and having the skill to cremate peas, moved into IT as there was less chances of actual fire

That’s a great opening line. Excuse me can I split your difference? Don’t be rude! 😬 My Bonny lies over the ocean. My Bonny lies over the sea. It’s Heidi and Bonny together that bring a big smile to me! 😂🤪😇❤

Oh I forgot. I wanted to be either a famous singer, artist, writer, or help people by being a doctor, pharmacist, or research scientist. I did a Science degree, and MSc, but ended up poorly. So I worked in the Civil service in taxes until I was medically retired in 2018 aged 45. So now I'm an embroidery student at the Royal School of Needlework at Hampton Court Palace. We get to wander around when the Palace is closed to the public and study on one of the old grace and favour apartments. I run a small group on Facebook teaching people basic blackwork embroidery and provide information about the animals we stitch as an aid for home schooling parents. I also joined the rock choir, and I love it. Made fab friends, and I get to carry on singing. Xx

I dreamed of becoming a musician, and that's what I am. The strange part about living your dreams is that it makes a lot of other people you know un-happy with you. I suppose there's always a yin to every yang. LOL Thanks for the wonderful vlogs, Heidi.

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Hi Heidi, I wanted to be a blacksmith but in the heady days of Thatcherite Britain (1982) my career adviser said "get real lad it's a dying trade" gave me a thick ear and sent me down to the army careers office. From there I became nurse =, learned how to blacksmith and woodturning in my spare time and happily now do both to make a little extra on the side, beats walking the streets. see you out there on the high sea. From part of the the Jemima D crew

Hello Heidi! Just came across your channel this week and subscribed after 3 videos. I really enjoy your attitude, confidence, music and humor. Thank you for making great content. You’re charmed life is as good as it gets. Bottoms up young lady. 🥃

I didn’t get to be a battlefield guide, however I got to to be a docent at a coal museum and that was as a volunteer talking the history of anthracite coal in Pennsylvania and a little about immigrant miners so at least I got to enjoy that for a year and half. Found out later in life I have Asperger’s syndrome so trying to get a history degree became a sysaphean task proved too much. So now I’m the Sexton at my church 😊

2nd ditty really cute, too

My second career was a teacher which was yay dream job. I have another dream now that I’m retired and that is to live on a narrowboat. The scenery, people and the independence really calls to me.

I love your films so great! I’m an oldie and I was a dreamer and I teach babies now I’m living the dream! One day I would love to do something arty on a boat and be able to make a living from my artistic talent as a painter! I would love to be near to nature and live life sloooww ☺️😊♥️🥰🥰

Hi Heidi, we’re now moored up at Sandon and heading to Great Haywood tomorrow. I wanted to be a lorry driver and then an air stewardess, then a teacher, did a joint honours degree when I was 40 and now I’m self employed as a cleaner 😂 Just having a g&t so cheers 🥂

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Ha! I love that " have to be careful that I don't split me difference" ... I'll have to watch out for that too and share it with my friends over here on the northern Pacific Coast of America. You are wise! Eeek! 🙂 Love the sound of your engine. And of course all the canals and views. Oh, excellent questions to all of us! Hmmm, I just wanted to learn, to explore knowledge and understanding. I became a Paralegal for many years, then a diesel truck mechanic for many years, and then a Microsoft Computer Systems Engineer for many years ... and I've owned and captained two different boats for a total of 29 years cruising on Puget Sound and up into Canada ... and now I have a pickup truck and a 21-foot Escape Trailer Industries (Canada) trailer that I use to explore Washington and Oregon and British Columbia. I also own a home, but I love the trailer. Like you, I enjoy seeing what's around the next bend, and talking with people, and enjoying the wildlife and peace and quiet. Jake is extraordinary, we sure need more people like him. Wow, a 1937 boat! Spectacular. I owned a 1939 boat for 18 years so I understand a bit of the history and how much it means. Here's to Whitby! The canals you travel are gorgeous! I've been to England/Scotland twice in life ... next time I come over I'll be hiring a narrowboat, might just come find you, and will bring a big jug of rum. Cheers! "You Know Me" ... thank you for the ditty and the laugh. 🙂

I wanted to travel as a kid and I worked as a waitress in various places round Europe before working in the the travel industry in the UK for the past few decades. Terrible wages but lots of travel! Now I work for a charity I don’t go anywhere fancy but I enjoy camping and exploring in the UK. That veterans afloat charity is a fantastic idea - well done to Jake and all the volunteers!

I trained to be an office assistant (typing and shorthand), but really I just wanted to be a stay-at-home wife and, hopefully, a mom. I worked for State of Washington for 7 years, got married, and had a little girl. That kept me busy until she graduated college and got married, and I went to work at the WA State Legislature until I could retire. I loved my job, but I love being retired, playing with the grandsons, and back to being a stay-at-home wife.

Wow, your video this week give mention to Sawley in Long Eaton twice, brilliant work being done at Sawley Marina and nice to see working boat ‘Threefellows Carrying’, which I passed recently having not seen the owners since lockdown, Sawley is my home town and I’m actually there has I type this, my mates 40th Birthday party … cool. Great too, Heidi you mention positivity, the ‘mood hoovers’, unfortunately are strategically placed. Stay happy … see ya!

I wanted to be a pilot to make my Dad happy, so got my license via a partial scholarship (frozen ATPL/IR) and then realised that it really aint for me (undiagnosed ADHD, not good in the cockpit!). Rebooted with an extra tenner YTS course working in an oil industry, cleaning a warehouse floor and now work as a Superintendent on big oil tankers on behalf of the major oil companies, blending together millions of dollars of oil at a time :D Happy days....

😂Heidi Hi..! I’ll sow ya mine you show me yours…!😂… great stuff… Your boat looks beautiful inside Heidi.. the engine room and engine look well cared for… well done! unlike my poor little 42’ trad… 23 years as a live aboard is showing now. I wanted to join the RAF when I left school in 1967 but unfortunately personal circumstances diverted me away from that and I became a Telegram delivery boy riding the GPO Bantam… I’m now retired after driving buses and coaches for over 30 years and potter about the GU in my little boat… you’re such a happy soul and it’s great to catch up each week to see where you are… take care. Andrew

We were at Market Bosworth moored two weeks ago! That is a long walk up into the town. I always dreamt of living on a narrow boat after a childhood and teens going on the canals twice a year. Now I skipper my parents every year for their canal boat holiday on the Ashby. Amazing to see you making it happen. If you ever need a cook and lock crew, I’m your person.

I always wanted to be a football player and nearly did but got a serious injury,so I became a hairstylist instead.lol😅loved the vlog as usual Hiedi looking forward to adventures in the near future as I'm now mortgage free woo hoo so we be selling up and buying a boat hopefully on the cut this time next year Nick🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿x

LOL - I was obsessed with the mechanical nature of the crushing part of the trash truck - and so I wanted to be a trash collector when I was little. Turns out they make a good living here in the US and maybe I should have been..... lol

I always wanted to be involved with ships and steam locomotives. So I joined the Canadian Navy and spent 36 years in the Navy. One of my postings was to work in England so I trained on steam locomotives at the Blue Bell Railway and volunteered on the Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge railway, for several years. So Heidi if you are on the GU canal stop at Leighton Buzzard and have a STEAM RIDE.. We also bought a 1/4 share in a narrow boat and spent 8 or 9 weeks on it for 17 years, so I saw many of the places you've been on with your travels. Love your weekly blog. Safe travels...John Land Victoria BC Canada

When I was at school, the teacher used to tell me off for gazing out the window. She used shout, nobody is going to pay you for sitting down and looking out of a window. I thought I’ll show her. That’s when I became an airline pilot.😂

I wanted to be a fighter pilot but my vision is not good enough with 20/20 in one eye but 20/30 in the other. I lived as a child in an area used for fighter jet drills and practices but a good 100+ miles by road dron the base they flew out of. Bonny is a real cutie.

Hiya I have finally written a ditty for you . Hope you like it. Love the videos. Rach x There once was a wench called Heidi Who patrolled the English cut First mate Bonny down below A cute boat loving mutt They cruise the inland waterways Trading goods for pirate gold And every Thursday afternoon Their adventure is being told

Me,I always wanted to be Bricklayer, and loved every day of it .

9:37 I'm quite sure that if MY naked belly was 3" of the ground I wouldn't bee too keen on being put down on cold wet grass either ! ;)

When I was young I always wanted to be older ( I did not like school even though I did well ) now Im old ( 68 ) I want to be younger 😁 if only to get rid of the aches and pains . Safe cruising.

I wanted to be Dr. Doolittle but when that fell apartbI wanted to be a philanthropist but I'm broke. Lol! So I just volunteer.

I wanted to be a baker when I was a kid. Now I am a school librarian. My boyfriend is very sick and not feeling well, but he just got approved for disability aid and that we are celebrating! Can you give him a shout out to make him happy? His name is Bjarte ❤ He is my husband to be ❤

Always wanted to be a teacher, and was one for 27 yrs. I retired, got bored, went to work at a university health clinic for 10 yrs. Retired again, got bored, went to work for Apple for 5 years. I’m now bored, but I am determined not to flunk retire,again. 😂😂

Love a huge bough