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Lockdown on England's Canals - Parole Day
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- čas přidán 25. 05. 2020
- Oh yes, the day many feared would never come, finally arrived a few days ago - the simple pleasure of being able to navigate ones own boat, along the canals of England (Wales & Scotland are yet to follow suit).
To celebrate, I take a cruise for the day (overnight stops not yet allowed) northwards, along the Lancaster Canal, from my mooring at Garstang Marina, to Bridge 75 and the Winding Hole there.
On the way, I briefly recall the worries of lockdown, as well as marvel at the spectacular scenery, weather, and how the entire experience of travelling along the canals, now feels 'new' again.
After turning round, I moor up shortly afterwards and as well as enjoying a refreshing cuppa tea, I read another viewer's letter - from a fan of Travels by Narrowboat who it would appear, is also a mega RUSH fan - rather like myself.
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So good to hear the glub, glub, glub of Aslan’s motor! Hey Kevin, did you know Travels by Narrowbost was mentioned in My Favorite Murder (one of the most popular true crime podcasts) today? Here’s a link to the episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-favorite-murder-karen-kilgariff-georgia-hardstark/id1074507850 they talk about you at about the 18:30 mark.
Woowahweewah. That's insane Anne. Hearing people discussing something I've done. What an unusual sensation, but oh so good. Thanks so much for the heads up. ☺
CountryHouseGent yeah, I got really excited too!
I love to listen to that motor could put me right to sleep
My wife, Joanne, and I recently discovered you via Amazon Prime just a couple of months ago during the middle of our lock down here in the United States. I posted on another video how much we love to watch your show, and now we found you on CZcams.
Now, present day in the U.S., we're in the midst of nightly newscast filled with alarm and dread. However, we have a soothing recourse by watching your series on Amazon. We started season 3 last night, and the news was so bad yesterday that I said to my wife, "we need to watch two episodes tonight".
Seriously, Kevin, I can't describe the power you're beautiful episodes have to effect calmness in our lives.
Lastly, have you thought of setting up a Patreon account? If you did, I'd contribute to your business on a monthly basis.
Take care, and God bless.
Bob
The putt putt of Aslan's engine plus the ahoogah horn is right up there with the sound of the Tardis. Good to hear it again.
Donna Cundy You’ve got that right! Spot on!
Wow, I never expected that Donna. Thanks indeed. 😊
How do I begin? I saw that you'd uploaded a video and figured I'd give it a watch before bed. I reclined and readied myself for a quick update from you. Instead what I got was a lovely and unexpected gift. I felt the weight of the past 10 insane weeks lifting with each chug of Aslan's engine. And the ducks. And the cows. And the scenic photos. And your chipper disposition. And the other boaters. And the TROOPER reference! And then Rush! When you let out that lip-flapping exhale, I felt the misery of the last weeks exiting my laden mind. At the end of this video, I was awash in much-needed seratonin. Did you ever dream you would mean this much to so many? It is sincerely good to see you again, man. Thanks for what you do.
Ahh, I missed the sound of Aslan. She sounds good.
Cheers David. Yes she should, after the rest she's had. :D
Duf duf duf duf duf duf duf duf... Love it. It's very hypnotic isn't it.
Ahh, Kevin, thank you for this! I so missed these videos and snapshots! I especially love the sounds and scenes of the natural beauty of these canals! No background music, just your wonderful commentary, that makes the viewer feel truly a part of your journey! 🥰
Many thanks Kate and happy to hear you enjoy the vid's. :)
Ah, the sweet heartbeat of a Petter-McLaren. She sounds to have fared well after the rest and has brought about a vision of brighter days ahead. Good on ya mate for stopping by to share your day's cruise.
Very Nice Kev....you don't know how much you miss something until you're not able to do it!! Take Care Mark
Absolutely beautiful scenery so wonderful thank you for sharing and traveling .
The familiar sound of the engine is music to my ears! Welcome back you were missed!
Oh my, how good that felt when Aslan first started to move out of the slip ... free! Back out on the water where she belongs. That was just super, Kevin, thank you!
Kevin, I watch episodes of you and Aslan in the evenings, before going to bed. They bring me peace, much as you have found Peace aboard this lovely vessel. Thank you for following your heart in your life. We all have gained.
Yet again brilliant video and out of all all of the narrowboat sailors you are definitely the best camera wires
I HAVE TO SAY i TRULY ENJOY THE ESCAPE YOUR WORK PROVIDES. Sorry did not intend to shout. I really enjoy your work and would love to live a life like yours. I am landlocked in Spokane Washington U.S.A and have always been fascinated by Britain in general but I find the Canal system amazing. Thank you for your work.
Your very welcome Tab and thank you for watching. ☺
Ah so nice to hear that beautiful engine sound once again!
Yay Aslan like a kitten such a lovely video really nice to see u cruiseing the cut again kev love the narrow boat life one day one day dreaming :)
Great to view your programmes again. Brilliant viewing.
Watching Travels by Narrowboat and now finding CHG’s CZcams channel has made my summer. Cheers!!
Awesome to see you back out on the canal...Love the addition of your still photographs to the story.
Really enjoyed you trip, thanks for that, can't beat a cup of tea, take care
I love the sound of your engine popping away!
Fully appreciated the letter at the end. Queued up Hemispheres and 2112 to take me through the second half of my midnight shift. Cheers.
You and Aslan are the best team ever, and her chugging is simply magical. Such a blessing to see you both in your natural habitat. 💜
So happy you are out of lock down! I'm going to have a nice cup of tea with you!
How lovely. Thank you for sharing your trip.
It's just so soothing for me to watch these videos. I long for the day that my husband and I might be able to take a vacation for a couple of weeks on a narrowboat. I fear I won't want to leave! The beauty of those canals and the history are mesmerizing to me. Thanks for sharing your trip!
Oh Kevin my dear, so happy to see you and Aslan back on the canals. And what a glorious day you had. The countryside is looking beautiful and your photos were great. So crisp and clear. Loved the flower pot men! Lovely to see you so happy and relaxed and doing what you do best - chugging along, taking photos, and of course, having a cuppa. Look forward to seeing you again soon. Love from Connie.
Thanks Kevin for another great vlog and it's fantastic to see you cruising along the cut on a beautiful sunny day amongst the wildlife. Take care and all the best. Stevie
Thanks to you Steve. Cheers :)
happy to see you're out and about again. Thanks for sharing..
Ahhh, the soothing sounds of Aslan. I've missed this.
Great to see you out on the canal Kevin....stay safe...thanks for sharing
My whole family is addicted to your videos! Thank you for giving us something peaceful to watch! I hope you use your drone and new skills to get some lovely footage while on your boat!
Kevin, you and Aslan puttering through the canals is one of my most peaceful pleasures. It’s not one or the other of you...it’s both of you. And I love you cooking videos, too. You are a very special person, as far as I can see, though I am sure you would not agree. 😉 Sharing your exploits beings peace and joy, as well as causing caring about you. Thank you so much.
Northern California. Your videos are a breath of fresh air after the nastiness of Covid. Let's hope there is not a second wave.
England looks so groomed, green and civilized, as distinct from wild, brown and unrefined California, at least here in the mountains anyway. Keep putting away, so relaxing to watch.
What a great way to start my morning!!! Watching this video and listening to your commentary gives me the reassurance that all will be right with the world once again, eventually.... it also occurred to me watching this, after countless hours consuming other vlogs from the Cut to keep a shred of sanity ( I’d exhausted all of yours.long ago!), that I was reminded that ASLAN is just about the finest looking vessel I’ve seen anywhere on the canals! She has very clean lines, a lovely color scheme, and a generally sweet and understated personality, underscored by that wonderfully sounding diesel..... like countless others here, I am thrilled to see you both underway once again, and I am a bit more at peace within at last...
Brilliant Ed and thank you. Yes I'm very attached to Aslan and I'm more than happy to help spread a little joy during these peculiar times. Cheers, :)
CountryHouseGent I also *really* like your bedroom layout. Does it sleep well, with the seams between the mattresses?
My personal dream layout would be an extra long bed along the long axis (because across the width there just isn’t enough room in a narrowboat - my current bed is 220 cm long, and I don’t want to have it much shorter, but a narrowboat from gunwale to gunwale is no more than 213cm, never mind insulation and such.) but that has extra width in a Murphy bed layout like yours does.
beaut! aslan purring like a content lion, lovely countrycide... er countryside (sorry, too much torchwood!) and ducks... so many! 😊
cheers kev, stay safe and happy 😊
Very happy to see you again & Aslan! Beautiful beautiful. Stay safe & healthy. Thank you
I also discovered you on Amazon prime,, You saved my mental health through out the lock down!! I loved the scenes, the homes, the towns,the sound of the Mc laren motor.. your English accent.. I am sorry about the thugs on New Years eve,, what a bummer!! Made me so angry ..You are a Gentleman,, and I thank you
as I sit here with my cuppa in my country gents cup I am thrilled you and Aslan are back floating away! Excited for more adventures!
Most appreciated Allison. :)
Ahhhh, the chuk chuk chuk chuk I've been missing! Now I can sleep peacefully.
Currently watching while sat in my van eating a nice steak pie and drinking a home-made slush thanks to the chiller unit. I've worked right through this so-called lock down and have never seen the delivery side of retail so busy! I think i'm what you would refer to as a 'gongloozler' but blimey have I missed my walks down the footpaths. Great to hear that engine again! Stay safe all.
Wonderful to hear the put put of Aslan again. Even better Kevin to see the emotion on your face and hear in your voice how great it is to be able to live life again! Cheers!
Kevin, I cannot begin to tell you how much of a blessing it is to watch your Travels by Narrowboat. I understand how it has revitalized you and the joy you get in sharing with us. Thank you.
Kevin, here in Philadelphia PA watching your series on Amazon has been such a wonderful escape during lock-down! Thanks for capturing your adventures, and sharing them with us! I was so happy to see your newer videos here, and that you got to take Aslan out again! Can't wait for more!
Looks like you may be ahead of the curb on this whole lockdown. People struggle staying put in stillness mode and getting to know thyself. We love your shows, avid viewers for a year and it is relaxing to listen to the motor running and listening/watching the journey you’re on. Thanks and be safe
Ah just making the most of the liberties available and within the full letter of the current regulations. :)
@@CountryHouseGent That's the right attitude, stay safe.
So good to see you back in the world again! It’s going to be alright.
And they're back, Awesome!
Good to see you out and about again Kevin
The cam view pulling out of the slip was fun. What beautiful countryside!
Ya I could get used that pace of life. Wonderful Thanks for the video. Take care👍😎🤘
And to you Ian. ☺
So glad you're back CHG and Aslan
What a beautiful spring day! Thank you for a canal trip treat!
OMG I love love love the snapshot thing! That's what my mind does the WHOLE of your videos! Thanks for bringing us this, a welcome refresh!
That was Beautiful thanks for the ride. :)
So great to see you out cruising again! I sure missed Aslan's wonderful sound. Enjoy your day trips. Awesome, creative letter paying tribute to our own great Canadian band Rush! Cheers from a fan in 🇨🇦!
I'm glad that you're back on the canals again as I have missed the beautiful footage of those places. I know you're very happy to be 'on parole' for a day, but you'll be getting your 'get out of jail' free card very soon. Okay, I'm having fun with you, Man! It's great seeing you again.
Glad you got back out, if only for the day! Stay safe and enjoy! More canal cooking would be great! I love those segments. ❤️
Lovely video great to see you and Aslan out on the canal x
Free at last free at last good to see you are free at last love your channel man hope you have a good summer things can only get better peace🌈✌️☘️♥️🇮🇪📷🎥
Ah, music to my ears Adriano, cheers ☺
I have missed my Country Gent...
I still cannot believe that I’m obsessed with CHG. So good. Cheers.
I am looking forward to watching you travel to Wales & Scotland canals. I also would like to see you navigate in a wide beam. Blessings for you and your family Kevin! Stay safe in these difficult times!
So happy you are back on the canals... I am grinning ear to ear
What a treat! Thanks for the unexpected shot of joy.
Good to know the wife and I will be able to enjoy more adventures with you, we just finished season 6, thank you for sharing all your travels. We did notice you were greeted quite properly by the Melic's narrowboat as you pulled out of dock. :) Cheers! P.S. did order your Journey's by Narrowboat coffee mug and expecting it any day now to enjoy a cup of tea while watching new episodes! Best of luck to you and yours! :)
Good to see you back on the water!!
Great to hear Aslan again. chug chug chug and of course you sir ! Be well
Such a relief to see you and Aslan back out and at it. You’ve been missed. 😊
Looks like the world has sorted it out and we are on the path to brighter days. You and Aslan have added another positive spin to it all with a wonderful trip on the canals. Thank you so much!
Nice to see that England let you out on parole to see a bit more of the world, and to once again cruise the canals. Always groovy to see the UK from your narrowboat.
Nice to see you finally out and about and on my Home Canal too.
I lived at Garstang marina 2003-4 on a Norman 23 called Gingernut's with it's 42 miles of no locks. Then in 2005 I had a 45 foot narrow boat built and traveled down to London and back, before building a replica submarine in 2010 for my 30th birthday and traveling across the country to Leeds, where I opened it as a Submarine museum. I now live in Blackpool and miss the life so much, but I'm a bit too ill for it now. All the best and hope you can get back to your journey soon, Mon Captain..
Simply......... Amazing........
Good to have you back kev👍👍👍
I love your photography! You are good.
Great video. Nice to see and hear you and Aslan's voices on the water again. Great work keeping our souls at peace.
What a gorgeous day to be able to go back on the canal! Lovely countryside views and you were missed indeed and what a wonderful letter. Thanks Kevin! Cheers!🙂🛥
Many thanks Gala
If we can't help each other get thru good and bad times....when can we? Can't wait until we can travel to England and to our friends in Wales. 🌹
Nice to see you out & about again.
We've missed you and Aslan, Kevin. So wonderful to hear the joy back in your voice.
So glad you are back on the canal. It’s a great step forward 😊
Great to see you out again!
Greetings CHG,.. the horn sounds my my 1931 Ford... good to see you moving again. Will say as well, one thing your films are outstanding is just the proper amount of narrative and then breaks to just enjoy the ride...
OH HOW I HAVE MISSED THIS SOUND and this is the best end to the day ever ... to see you out with Aslan on the canals again! Amazing to see you filming this way Kevin. Thank you so much for hanging in there and still sharing with us. You're the best! There it is and there you are. :)
Kevin - this one made my heart soar. The sound of Aslan's heart beating yet again gives me hope for a return to things that matter. Thank you for this.
I see a couple new GoPro cameras and mounts have grown up from Aslan's deck during your downtime. She's becoming a proper media machine in her new life - which is wonderful.
Keep your spirits high and thanks once more...
Bill
Thankyou for letting your fans chug up the canals with you. Beautiful countryside where you are. Nought like a cuppa to cheer one up. Best wishes and good luck always 🐞🤗.
Glad you can get out for at least a short time.
These are all so good I could easily enjoy a "v2.00" (version two-dot-oh) of the maiden season to compare and contrast the changes along the canals since then (with the added bonus of revisiting pork pie purveyors). But there's so much new to see that every video is a delight. Thanks for the upload and the additional camera angles!
I swear, watching your videos and listening to Aslan’s engine is like going on vacation. It is so nice to see you on the move!
nice to see you out and about again Kevin,and the wonderful souuuuund of aslan,hopefully not long before you are able to get on with a normal routine as you were able to do before the bad weather and the lockdown, keep safe and well.
Great to see you and Alan back where you belong, both looking and sounding great 👍
Glad that see ya back in the saddle on the canals, Kevin. Really missed your series, although I watched them all again 3 times. Hopin you have more canal trips planned. Lookin forward to some bread & butter pudding!!
So very happy to see you back (even if very briefly for now). You can be sure I'll be looking forward to anything you & Aslan do in the coming months!! Happy travels!!!
I say ole chap...jolly good to see you back on the waves again...so to say!...nice weather too, not to mention the green country side.....welcome back to some kind of norm! :-)
inspiring videos kev - I love the way you graciously received one of our letters (watchtower magazine enclosed) - will played sir!
cool haha. I always thought if my dream came true and I bought a boat. Id pay homage as well to the mighty Iron Maiden!!!😃
Yes indeed, Trooper. :)
Great to see you so upbeat Kevin! You could hear it in the narration too! The break certainly seems to have given the view of life a reboot....... even got to my little boat for a well deserved hug this weekend !
It's an overused phrase Jack but you don't miss it till it's gone. :)
So satisfying to see you once more on the water, with Aslan's engine chugging her reliable rhythm -- such beautiful weather for your day trip! Hope to see much more in the coming months...I was able to grow to a fairly advanced age without any knowledge of the canals of the UK -- until discovering Travels by Narrowboat, that is. As per your reference above, do anticipate you and Aslan making forays up to Scotland in the future, consistent with your own wishes and schedule...
The other day I was watching another of my narrow boat subscriptions when the vloger slowly scanned some boats in a marina. One looked familiar to me, the lamp and horn on the bow being the hint. It's been buggin' me these last two days, but now I've put the pieces together. It was you. Well, Aslan, really.
Yes I've been in the marina since May 2019. Every time I tried to leave, something popped up, until now. 😁
Must be a little scary coming out of isolation, all that newness and greenery. Fresh air and daft ness, can’t beat it. Engine still sounds brilliant, keep tight and stay safe.
So glad you're back! In these times we all need our narrowboat videos. Thank you.
Go Kevin! Great to see you back on the canals. May we all live in health to cruise our own favorite places again.
Kevin, so good to see you in good spirits and on the move ( albeit temporary) Hope can move us through many disappointments. Also great to see the lovely countryside. Stay safe. M p.s thank you.
You are released at last, take care my friend, happy travels