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I haven't really explored Nine Springs yet. A few people have mentioned it's nice so I'm definitely going to explore it.

@westcountryexplorer I use to work there years ago. There are loads of paths. Absolutely lovely park

I agree :) :) Next time Aimee and I visit we're going to go on the diesel train.

@@westcountryexplorer One thing is certain: you have opened up my heart for "jolly old England."

It's very close to Bath and easy to get to by train if you fancy using Public Transport. It's definitely worth visiting. Bradford as a whole is worth visiting I'd say; there's an interesting old tythe barn there too that's worth a look-see.

So do I. There's a part of me that would love to live in the past.

@@westcountryexplorer most definitely 😁

It's a good one to take the other half to I think :)

I enjoy doing what I do so much it doesn't feel like work :)

@@westcountryexplorer Most would give up almost anything to have such a "job" as yours.

It certainly is a pretty little village. Would've been nicer if there wasn't so many cars around but they're a necessary evil nowadays.

Hiya chief; all is fine and dandy here :) Will be good to see you again when you manage to make it this way. I'll definitely be over your way at some point

Absolutely glorious weather indeed for it :)

It is a village that is easy to fall in love with :) I don't know what the 'Portes' part means; I did read somewhere that it's suspected to come from the name of an important person/family that lived in the area back in the mists of time.

@@westcountryexplorer Yes, had I money, I would definitely visit.

I didn't know he used to live in the old vicarage. I know at one point he lived up on the ridgeway above Beaminster; might still live there. I remember once, about 9 year ago now, he was in the queue behind me at Beaminster Co-Op. I didn't like to speak to him, didn't want to disturb the poor bloke whilst he was out shopping.

I grew up in the Rockhampton/Thornbury area so got to know the Sharpness end of the canal pretty well as a youngster; never explored the hulks till this trip.

Just a bit lol

Thank you for that bit of info :)

@@westcountryexplorer no worries

Just a bit of a tight fit lol. Like trying to fit into my clothes after Christmas holidays lol

It's certainly not for everyone, exploring tunnels like that :)

Thank you chief :)

The priory or my videos? 😁

I am going to get to 9 springs at some point 👍

It is a magnificent place indeed :) I'd definitely like to go back there again one day.

If you learn how to be rich, let me know; I could do with being rich too lol 👍😆

Both times I've been there, there's been crap piled part way up the entrance into the building but that's it. Easy enough to get into the building & that dreaded ladder 😆

@@westcountryexplorer thanks and ye everyone I go down that ladder I wonder if it will ever just collapse

@@HauntedTheTruth That would be a somewhat interesting experience, the ladder collapsing whilst being used.

I'm okay :) :) :) T'is just my phone that almost came a cropper

It has been a little bit lol. Touch wood, my phone is okay though there were a few minutes about an hour ago when I thought it had died completely. It is behaving itself for the most part :)

It is very easy to access; it's right next to a public footpath and there's nothing to stop you going to it. It is private property so public aren't officially allowed to visit but many people do visit it anyway

I used to make the occasional visit to Yeovil about 20 odd year ago; it wasn't too too shabby back then. Nowadays it does unfortunately live up to its nickname of Yobvil. I can't see it being rescued; at least, not any time soon

Thank you for subscribing 😊 You've got a nice variety of vids to choose from 😊

It certainly is a beautiful and interesting canal 😊 It was a pleasure sharing it with you 👍

Aye, was good fun indeed revisiting the canal. I try not to let the weather stop me from getting out & about and having a good time :)

"Gordon Bennet " is an expression of disgust or surprise. Difficult to say who he was as there have been so many.

Well, I found this: Where did the phrase Gordon Bennett come from? The Gordon Bennett Cup was being held in County Kildare, Ireland in 1903. With an influx of wealthy foreign patrons, the local restaurant, bar and café owners could smell money in the air and put their prices up significantly, to which the locals exclaimed 'Gordon Bennett'. He was also an intrepid adventurer.

@@jeanhopman5659 I'd read on good old wikipedia (Not sure how reliable wiki is.) that the expressions thought to derive from the controversial reputation of James Gordon Bennet Jr (1841-1918).

@melsmith2887 I suspect it's safe to say no one will know for sure who the expression "Gordon Bennet" is based on.

Thank you Paul 😊 T'was good fun

Yeah, I found that bizarre too; very strange indeed

They'd be good timeslips 😊

Hiya Peter. Aye, I'm happy for you to use whatever footage you like from the video. I haven't got any of the original footage still (I tend to delete it once my videos are up on CZcams.); not being much of a tech head, will you be able to blag what footage you want from my CZcams vid?

@@westcountryexplorerfantastic! And yes, I can get what I need from this CZcams page. I’ll let you know when it’s live. Should be this weekend. I will credit you. Many thanks.

@@westcountryexplorerjust realised I replied from my personal CZcams account, but rest assured this is still Peter from Frightful. Thankyou!

​@@revpeterlaws Ah, the joys of commenting from the wrong account; done that a few times myself lol

I felt it needed showing off with a torch 😁

@@westcountryexplorer Dave I'm planning on a day visit to you, to cover some stuff with you, Let me know when you're off next week

I guess I do lol. It's certainly a busy life at times 😂. I don't mind the weather getting colder, so long as it stays dry

I was a bit surprised too to see them still there lol

Thank you; and thank you for subbing 😊

My pleasure. It's a very special place to visit I think.

I'm somewhat envious. I'd love to attend a service there, especially a communion service

Very brave of me, spending a night in one of those bird boxes considering my feelings towards them 😂😂😂

Good call 👍 I did go for the pie 😁

I'm keeping well ta 😊 The joys of being busy, I know them well lol. Hope you're keeping well too

Nope :) Been a little while since I've had a steak. Not sure I'd trust spoons to do a good steak; too easy for them to ruin it lol. I tend to go for something from the classic pub section; a dish they can't go too wrong with lol (Maybe a bit of a clue there :).)

Aye :) We're very blessed to have walks in such beautiful countryside on our doorstep :)

I couldn't resist going back and attempting to explore further; it was bugging me that I didn't get very far at all last time lol. Those spiders didn't bother me personally; they would have done if they'd been tarantulas or something like that.

I'll definitely be back down your way at some point; I'll let you know when I am heading that way as I'll always enjoy a tour of mines/audits :) I do want to get down to Mawnan Smith again, do another video on the owlman

@@westcountryexplorer yeah that story intrigued me as a child,never been there myself

@@maffersnshazzasbigadventur9135 It certainly is an interesting story; not sure if I believe it but that doesn't stop it being interesting :) I went down there April last year and camped out over night; that was good fun