My late Mum, who lived in Shipley, worked in Saltaire Mill until she met my father, who was a boatman working for the Leeds & Liverpool Canal Company. He lived in Lathom, Nr. Ormskirk and it was on his trips to Leeds that he met my Mum. They married at Shipley register office in December, 1935 and I was born at Ring O' Bells in Septemer, 1936, so your videos have a special place in my family history. Thanks for the memories!
Wow when the construction of these locks was underway our country New Zealand had just been sighted by Captain James Cook of the British Navy in 1769 he made 3 trips his last in 1779 he went on to map both islands, however he was not the first European to discover New Zealand Dutch explorer Able Janszoon Tasman first sighted the West coast of the South Island in December 1642 however he missed the North Island due too bad weather and headed NW he called the place Zeeland. Yet another great narrow boat journey boys awesome video.
Guyz..... The production values just improve week on week! Great drone footage and accompanying music. Oh, the local history stories are equally a delight. Keep up the excellent work.....
Another beautifully produced video. I'm one of the silent majority who don't comment, but decided to take this opportunity to thank you two...err, 3 including Dillon, for allowing the rest of us to share your journey. Always look forward to seeing the notification. Again, thank you.
BEST VLOG EVER......! You should really contact British Tourism about sponsoring your vlogs and putting a solid link to your channel on their website for international tourism. Have a wonderful weekend !
Another very informative and well filmed vlog. I love the little snippets of history or the way the locks work or the factories in the area etc, that you provide with your commentary, so not only do we get to see the wonderful scenery, but we also get a little of the history of the area as well......thank you both very much, always very enjoyable. PS....I could do with some of those long johns....rather chilly here....:)
Great vlog again, chaps. Beautiful scenery, via drone and a lovely history lesson, for the uninitiated. Titus Salt built a school; medical centre; library; church; a social hall and houses for his workforce. The working day was shorter and he paid his workers more money and he STILL made more money than other mill owners. He knew it was the workers who were important, when running a business. Unfortunately, the Titus Salts of this world are few and far between, these days. x
@@FoxesAfloat The only down side was that he had a hatred of alcohol consumption. There's always bloody something wrong with even the best of people! ;) x
I showed my partner your last vlog and I think it is going to cost me a holiday on the Leeds and Liverpool canal, if I show her this one it might cost me a boat :) A really beautiful part of the world. The British Tourist Board need to get you two on a retainer.
I look forward to your vlogs every week! Love the stories about history of the canals you travel on, love the videos, love the humor! Sending you hugs from the USA! Your vlogs are a nice escape from the daily craziness over here.
Oh this brings back memories. When I was 16, in 1981, I went up and down the Bingley five rise. The lock keeper was quite young and extremely handsome, and he wore a uniform. The family I travelled with had two teenage girls and we were all doing our best to attract his attention. I was showing off winding the gate paddle up really fast and then swung the lock key around, but it flew up and went into the lock. They cost a fiver back then, and I was put on brew-making duties for the rest of the trip.
I forgot to mention the great canal and architecture history background Foxes provide in their vlogs, it really helps keep everything in perspective. Much appreciated!
I had two, two!!! bacon and cheese sandwiches while watching this video. The cheese was melty cheese slices, the brand is hillview or something like that and the bacon is short cut rindless (people from the USA call it "Canadian Bacon"). And the bread was toasted. It was very satisfying and filling. So I was both filled and satisfied while watching your video! :)
Ahh Colín you know how to float my boat. The stunning beauty of the location , the Bingley Flight , the wonderful nuggets of history and superb videography. Lovely Friday night viewing.
Funny how much joy it is to follow you guys. I love the little detail views, some of them would be great pictures also, very creative. Stumbled over your channel half a year ago and follow since. Greetings from a small village east of Munich.
Isn't it amazing looking at those locks built 245 years ago. Do you think for 1 second that those workers thought about us admiring there labor all these years later. I can't imagine how honored they'd be if they new. I could spend hours just looking at all the individual stones trying to imagine what it must have been like. I could use some of that long underwear, it was only 111 degrees here in Scottsdale Arizona today. Another great blog from two awesome people. Love you guys. Dean
Today was a sad anniversary for me and the weather here was chill and rainy. This video was just the ticket to drag me out of my funk and deliver me to warmer days along a beautiful canal with smiling faces and the biggest damn tea beakers I think I've ever seen. Thank you, gentlemen. I needed that!
Greetings from India! Your vlog came up into my feed probably because I have been following David Johns and his marvellous vlog about living on a Narrowboat for a while now and I am glad it did. The Bingley Five Rise locks were really interesting, the history too. Good to know about Barry Whitelock, the lock keeper who got a MBE for his service. The drone camera work gave a different perspective to the locks and the countryside along the canal. Wish you all the best for your future endeavours.
Your camera and editing work is superb, Colin and Shaun’s humor uplifting as always. I really look forward to the next vlog on Fridays. Keep safe with a minimum of stress!
Great video....love the local and architectural history. Bit worried about the bilge pump...it should come on automatically but if not it has to come on manually. Suggest you check it out cause you don’t really need a bilge pump until you really really need it...just sayin’ ...all the best...Chris 🇨🇦
I used to commute by bike from Thackley to Crossflatts along the canal and the five rise was a challenge! The tow path up the side is split into sections with lines of cobbles and I started by reaching the first line, then the second until I was fit enough to peddle up the complete section without stopping. I probably took as long on my bike as using the locks! The Bingley bypass meant the loss of Treacle Cock alley, a pathway that went under the railway. Sir Titas Salt was a teetotaler and there were no pubs in Saltaire so it was a bit of a issue when a pub chain called one of their establishments in Bradford after him!
Foxes Afloat the bottom lock when it emptied left the boat stuck on the bottom as I entered because it was so shallow. So my husband Ivan shut the back gates and opened the paddles on the bottom gate of the middle lock to raise the water level! I wasn’t very keen when the water was cascading down into the lock towards the boat but thankfully we only had a 50 boat so there was loads of space at the front. It was an interesting day because on the 5 rise the lock keeper said he was bringing a boat up as we descended and that we would pass in the middle lock, as I pulled in they pulled out. The only problem was we were both on the same side and because my boat was shorter they decided I should move across, even though I had hardly any experience! Obviously it was a perfect manoeuvre and there was no contact with the other boat. To make matters worse I’d invited friends that live in Halifax over for the day so they could also experience the five rise too. So no pressure! 😁 It was a great day and everyone loved it. We’re back to hiring now as we sold our boat in February. The plan was to buy something longer but as we haven’t seen anything we really like (apart from brand new) and because we are just leisure boaters, we think we’ll go back to hiring. Goodness this is a long message! Anyway what I wanted to say is we’re hiring from Andersen in Middlewich so we can do the Anderton boat lift. Let s hope we don’t get stuck in there! I love Saltaire too and there are some great shops. I got a 1930s brooch which is made of tin and is two Scottie dogs with wobbly heads. Well Ivan treated me 😁. Did you make it to Granary Wharf? Thanks again.
What a great relationship you two have. Like everybody else I look forward to your new vlog every Friday. I mentioned recently you were helping me through a tough time and you still are. Thanks very much to both of you. A bit of escapism is just what I need.
Once again you put a smile on my face, you produce some of the most beautifully done videos, the music is wonderful , the narrations appreciated, and the scenery stunning. Your humor gives me a laugh. Thank you for making my Fridays special.
Wow what a day you both had.. great vlog as per, I really look forward to your vlogs as, It gives me a glimpse of the English countryside, I do miss the green and lush woodlands ect, here in Perth WA it very spare and lots of sand.. keep up the great work boys. Tez 😋
I believe I first read it in one of the books written by James Herriot. It was when I still thought I was going to be a veterinarian. Before I learned of my inability to remain conscious at the sight of blood. You are close to the setting of the books - about an hour Northeast in Thirsk.
Great video as always entertaining and informative. Saltaire canal side looks fantastic a place I've always wanted to visit. Isn't the Barbara Hepworth Museum near by. I've seen so often the canal, railway and road all using the easyest route, shame one of trains passing was the much derided Pacer. Nice to see Dillon appears to have fully recovered from his dentistry and to see he's not the only canine companion to have kept you company on your travels on the canal network.
I absolutely love your videos and the history lessons. I will probably never get over the pond to Great Britain. I love history and landscape. Thank you guys.
Fanbloodytastic episode! Great photo of you two from 2004 too. My old school was just to the right of the Damart Mill. That would be around 1970 though! Saltaire has been cleaned up since I was last there too. Thanks😃
When we have structures submerged in water lasting 200 years + that have the ability to work and operate for industrial use thru to holiday boating, without major issues, it ceases to amaze me... Architecture now just isn't architecture anymore, it's a costing exercise with thought over longevity disregarded. Such a joy to see these canals we're well thought-out and built by tradesmen who took real joy in there job, and produced the amazing structures we cherish today!! Real do love all your videos! Highly regarded! Well done guys!!
I get that locks lower and raise water levels, but how they do it completely baffles me. What does the windy thing actually open or close? Why does a cill even exist if its so dangerous. How do you know when to stop filling or emptying a lock? Why do some of the lock gates seem to be more like my colander? You may possibly have guessed I've never stepped foot on a narrowboat! Anyway, love the vlogs, always look forward to them. Take care both xx
Hi Christopher! 👋 1. The windlass opens gates on the lock that let water in/out. 2.The cill is what the lock gate post is attached to. 3. The lock stops filling automatically when the levels on each side are equal. 4. Locks get leaky. It's a sad fact. Hope that helps 😉
Hey that was a enjoyable video, it also looks like you're having the same kind of weather as I am here in the Pacific Northwest. Meaning Sunny Cloud drizzle Sunny Cloud drizzle repeat. The sandwich sounds good but how about some creamy tomato soup and a grilled cheese sandwich on rye?
Just been walking along the canal with dogs from Riddlesden down to th 3 rise past the 5 rise. Such a beautiful day. Then found your Bingley vlog!!! Incredible to think it was built before Australia was even discovered!!
Been excited for this episode! So glad it's here! You'll never get a negative comment from me! My family is in Bradford. We've walked here and I've even flown over 5 rise (rented a plane). Thanks for the lesson on the stables. Didn't know that trivia. .
Another cracking video guys - thanks very much. Sadly when we were on the L&L way back in 1981 we didn't have time to descend the Bingley Five Rise as we'd have needed to turn round straight away & go back up in order to return our hire boat to Skipton in time. We felt it would have been wrong to use up all that water !! Very interested to hear about all the other staircase locks too.
Some beautiful and skilful editing mixed with the background music and storytelling once again makes this a masterpiece of entertainment to enjoy. What a superb channel you two produce.... life wouldn't be the same without 'Foxes Afloat'.
I found it a bit concerning that the bilge pump didn’t take care of the water in the engine bay. Perhaps that should be something to have looked at in a boat yard. I loved all the Drone shots of the country sides you went through, they were amazing! It was good to see Dylan lookin happy wagging his tail! Loved the commentary on this VLOG, I learned a lot! Because of the way you guy’s do your VLOG’s it feels like being there with you, lovely! Thx Guy’s! Mark from Colorado!
Thanks, Mark. Apparently, the water wasn't high enough to trigger the automatic pump but we'll have to see if it does the job if ever it's needed in the future. Dillon is feeling feeling much better :) x
Afternoon chaps. Another great vlog. I love the way the lock gates look like they have window boxes. Guess it’s a type of hydroponics. Hope putting the kettle distracted you from feeling a little stressed. 🤣🤣”glass kittens”. Never heard that one before. Glad all is ok and super to see Dillon back on his feet. Hope you enjoyed your not so exciting Sandwich 😉😂 Love and hugs as always. 💖🤗 Harriet
I really love how you add so much historical commentary to your videos. I think England has such a proud heritage and as an American, I truly appreciate learning from your well researched and produced vid's. Please keep them coming along with the fine drone footage. You guy's totally ROCK! Thank You ;)
I've been in a pound lock in my dads boat , called foxton flight , with 7 locks , & it gave me backache lol as we were going up, I think alot of them lock gates need replacing badly , I've just been sat here eating a magnum while watching you & it was luvely lol , hehe .
Hello Friends, I thoroughly enjoyed all the historical bits. Loved the staircases, so interesting. I really didn't think you guys be more handsome, but that 2004 photo was very nice. You two have been together for quite some time. As usual, absolutely loved your vlog.Looking forward to the next. Blessings gentlemen.😍😍
The first two sets of locks blew me away. Amazing to see the steep stairways along the first sets. 245 years old and STILL working. Wow! Thanks for sharing so many historical tidbits, too. Awesome story about the stables. Very enjoyable video!
Great episode, beautiful scenery, and interesting lock engineering history. I especially liked the old photos. As always, thanks for letting us ride along.
More brilliant stuff chaps. You do realise that I now have a list of places to and see and do. My wife and I are now planning to hire a boat next year and cruise through Yorkshire to see the beauty of last weeks vlog in the flesh as it were. Just added Bingley five rise as the next day out for us and the dog. Keep em coming chaps see you next week
Thank you Paul. You won't regret a narrowboat holiday on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, such a beautiful part of the country. You'll love a day out at Bingley, it's great to watch the boats going up and down the locks. See you next week 👍❤️
Cheers lads! Another accidental youtube channel find.That has eaten up hours of my evenings catching up.Beautiful boat , great vids and a likable pair of characters.Much better than any shite on telly.
What a great vlog today! I learned quite a lot about the history of the canals and their Seven Wonders, not to mention I now know where my thermal underwear came from! Thank you for that.
Thanks guys. I could tell the day was a lot of work for you. Plus you add the extra work to film and edit. The locks are older then my country. Be well and I am already looking forward to next week.
I've just started watching you guys and I've been binge watching for the last two weeks. I love the vlogs and really enjoyed this one as I work in Salts Mill and was waiting for you guys to travel this way. Love the way you two do the vlog and it won't be long before I'm completely cought up. Keep up the great content.
Found myself going back on the double stair lock as it sounded uber complicated 😂 I suspect that when we get our boat, I'll be doing most of the unmanned locks. So I was making mental notes! 😂😂😂 You guys should write a book 📖📚
Hey me and my partner have just started watching your videos and we find them very interesting and love the scenery, we watched your Bingley video as you was passing through the five rise locks I used to live in Bingley right next to the canal which you will have passed but now I live in Shipley. Bingley is a nice place and hope to be back there one day.
Thank you for making my Saturday morning, Brilliant video about a beautiful part of the world (and perfect stable drawing). Damart thermals are great for trips skiing in Canada - great stuff.
Awesome as ever and so interesting. Thanks for all the effort you put into these vlogs. Highlight of my Friday morning. Hope Dillon is feeling better. Have a great week. 😎👍❤️🇨🇦
Great vlog again guy's...I live in bingley so it was nice to see the 5 rise ....I'm only about 10mins away from them....I could have popped over to say hello
My late Mum, who lived in Shipley, worked in Saltaire Mill until she met my father, who was a boatman working for the Leeds & Liverpool Canal Company. He lived in Lathom, Nr. Ormskirk and it was on his trips to Leeds that he met my Mum. They married at Shipley register office in December, 1935 and I was born at Ring O' Bells in Septemer, 1936, so your videos have a special place in my family history. Thanks for the memories!
Wow! That's amazing! I wish I'd known about you before we filmed it. We would have included your story in the episode 👍🏻
Wow when the construction of these locks was underway our country New Zealand had just been sighted by Captain James Cook of the British Navy in 1769 he made 3 trips his last in 1779 he went on to map both islands, however he was not the first European to discover New Zealand Dutch explorer Able Janszoon Tasman first sighted the West coast of the South Island in December 1642 however he missed the North Island due too bad weather and headed NW he called the place Zeeland. Yet another great narrow boat journey boys awesome video.
Fascinating, isn't it? Have a lovely weekend, Brian x
Guyz..... The production values just improve week on week! Great drone footage and accompanying music. Oh, the local history stories are equally a delight. Keep up the excellent work.....
Thanks, Mike! 👍🏻
Friday is my favorite day of the week and you guys are my favorites. Happy boating!
Awww, thanks, Janelle! (Lovely name btw) x
Another beautifully produced video. I'm one of the silent majority who don't comment, but decided to take this opportunity to thank you two...err, 3 including Dillon, for allowing the rest of us to share your journey. Always look forward to seeing the notification. Again, thank you.
That's very kind of you. Thank you!
It really is mind blowing when you realize this canal and locks are 2 years older then the United States. 🤯💜
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BEST VLOG EVER......!
You should really contact British Tourism about sponsoring your vlogs and putting a solid link to your channel on their website for international tourism.
Have a wonderful weekend !
Thanks, Gary.
Most enjoyable. I appreciated the tutorial on going down staircase locks.
Thank you Jan❤️
Another very informative and well filmed vlog. I love the little snippets of history or the way the locks work or the factories in the area etc, that you provide with your commentary, so not only do we get to see the wonderful scenery, but we also get a little of the history of the area as well......thank you both very much, always very enjoyable.
PS....I could do with some of those long johns....rather chilly here....:)
Thanks, Jane! I reckon sales will be up soon as the cold weather kicks in here too 🥶
Great vlog again, chaps. Beautiful scenery, via drone and a lovely history lesson, for the uninitiated.
Titus Salt built a school; medical centre; library; church; a social hall and houses for his workforce. The working day was shorter and he paid his workers more money and he STILL made more money than other mill owners. He knew it was the workers who were important, when running a business.
Unfortunately, the Titus Salts of this world are few and far between, these days. x
Sounds like my kind of entrepreneur 👍🏻
@@FoxesAfloat The only down side was that he had a hatred of alcohol consumption. There's always bloody something wrong with even the best of people! ;) x
Thank you for the drone shots, what more can we ask for, air, water and muscle power. 🤗😉
Thank you Peter x
I showed my partner your last vlog and I think it is going to cost me a holiday on the Leeds and Liverpool canal, if I show her this one it might cost me a boat :) A really beautiful part of the world. The British Tourist Board need to get you two on a retainer.
I would be careful! This could work out to be expensive viewing 😂
I look forward to your vlogs every week! Love the stories about history of the canals you travel on, love the videos, love the humor! Sending you hugs from the USA! Your vlogs are a nice escape from the daily craziness over here.
Thanks, Jean! Sending hugs back from us three ❤️
Jean Hutchinson Ditto and Amen
Oh this brings back memories. When I was 16, in 1981, I went up and down the Bingley five rise. The lock keeper was quite young and extremely handsome, and he wore a uniform. The family I travelled with had two teenage girls and we were all doing our best to attract his attention. I was showing off winding the gate paddle up really fast and then swung the lock key around, but it flew up and went into the lock. They cost a fiver back then, and I was put on brew-making duties for the rest of the trip.
OMG 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I forgot to mention the great canal and architecture history background Foxes provide in their vlogs, it really helps keep everything in perspective. Much appreciated!
Thanks, Scott!
I had two, two!!! bacon and cheese sandwiches while watching this video. The cheese was melty cheese slices, the brand is hillview or something like that and the bacon is short cut rindless (people from the USA call it "Canadian Bacon"). And the bread was toasted. It was very satisfying and filling. So I was both filled and satisfied while watching your video! :)
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Ahh Colín you know how to float my boat. The stunning beauty of the location , the Bingley Flight , the wonderful nuggets of history and superb videography. Lovely Friday night viewing.
Aww, thanks, Susan! x
Funny how much joy it is to follow you guys. I love the little detail views, some of them would be great pictures also, very creative. Stumbled over your channel half a year ago and follow since. Greetings from a small village east of Munich.
Hey, Michael! 👋 Thank you so much! Sending love to that small village east of Munich ❤️
Beautifully shot Colin - you have a painterly eye.
Aww, thanks, Steve!
What can I say, every week you both up your game. regarding editing and Vlog content. Amazing.
Cheers Andy! x
Wow! Great vlog guys!
Love sharing your explorations with you, makings us dream of our travels in your wake! Keep up the great work.
Thanks, Dale 👍🏻
Isn't it amazing looking at those locks built 245 years ago. Do you think for 1 second that those workers thought about us admiring there labor all these years later. I can't imagine how honored they'd be if they new. I could spend hours just looking at all the individual stones trying to imagine what it must have been like. I could use some of that long underwear, it was only 111 degrees here in Scottsdale Arizona today. Another great blog from two awesome people. Love you guys. Dean
111? Wow! About 82 for us.
Always love when you post photos of when you were young & in new love. It's nice to see that you're still in love & happy!
Yeah, we're just a piar of bitter old queens now, Ken 😂
Just kidding 🙈
Carol Decker and 2 unlimited, blast from the past love it! .Can't wait until next Friday
Thank you Andrew. Definitely a blast from the past, see you next week xx
Today was a sad anniversary for me and the weather here was chill and rainy. This video was just the ticket to drag me out of my funk and deliver me to warmer days along a beautiful canal with smiling faces and the biggest damn tea beakers I think I've ever seen. Thank you, gentlemen. I needed that!
Aww, sorry to hear that, Juliet. Have a lovely weekend ❤️
Greetings from India! Your vlog came up into my feed probably because I have been following David Johns and his marvellous vlog about living on a Narrowboat for a while now and I am glad it did. The Bingley Five Rise locks were really interesting, the history too. Good to know about Barry Whitelock, the lock keeper who got a MBE for his service. The drone camera work gave a different perspective to the locks and the countryside along the canal. Wish you all the best for your future endeavours.
Thank you so much, Deepak! x
Your camera and editing work is superb, Colin and Shaun’s humor uplifting as always. I really look forward to the next vlog on Fridays. Keep safe with a minimum of stress!
Thanks, Scott. We'll try 😀
Great video....love the local and architectural history. Bit worried about the bilge pump...it should come on automatically but if not it has to come on manually. Suggest you check it out cause you don’t really need a bilge pump until you really really need it...just sayin’ ...all the best...Chris 🇨🇦
All sorted, Chris 👍🏻
I used to commute by bike from Thackley to Crossflatts along the canal and the five rise was a challenge! The tow path up the side is split into sections with lines of cobbles and I started by reaching the first line, then the second until I was fit enough to peddle up the complete section without stopping. I probably took as long on my bike as using the locks! The Bingley bypass meant the loss of Treacle Cock alley, a pathway that went under the railway. Sir Titas Salt was a teetotaler and there were no pubs in Saltaire so it was a bit of a issue when a pub chain called one of their establishments in Bradford after him!
I like the sound of Titus Salt 😂 At least the Five Rise hill will have given you rock hard quads and calves 😉
I am just amazed how clever all these locks and waterway ventures are.
So old too!
Great fun! Thank you.
Thanks, Lee 👍🏻
I love that area of the canal. Unfortunately we went aground in the three rise locks! I can’t wait to go again. Thanks for sharing.
You went aground...? How? 😱
Foxes Afloat the bottom lock when it emptied left the boat stuck on the bottom as I entered because it was so shallow. So my husband Ivan shut the back gates and opened the paddles on the bottom gate of the middle lock to raise the water level! I wasn’t very keen when the water was cascading down into the lock towards the boat but thankfully we only had a 50 boat so there was loads of space at the front. It was an interesting day because on the 5 rise the lock keeper said he was bringing a boat up as we descended and that we would pass in the middle lock, as I pulled in they pulled out. The only problem was we were both on the same side and because my boat was shorter they decided I should move across, even though I had hardly any experience! Obviously it was a perfect manoeuvre and there was no contact with the other boat. To make matters worse I’d invited friends that live in Halifax over for the day so they could also experience the five rise too. So no pressure! 😁 It was a great day and everyone loved it. We’re back to hiring now as we sold our boat in February. The plan was to buy something longer but as we haven’t seen anything we really like (apart from brand new) and because we are just leisure boaters, we think we’ll go back to hiring. Goodness this is a long message! Anyway what I wanted to say is we’re hiring from Andersen in Middlewich so we can do the Anderton boat lift. Let s hope we don’t get stuck in there! I love Saltaire too and there are some great shops. I got a 1930s brooch which is made of tin and is two Scottie dogs with wobbly heads. Well Ivan treated me 😁. Did you make it to Granary Wharf? Thanks again.
Another excellent episode. Your quality is first rate.
Aw, thank you!
Many thanks for another very entertaining adventure, your videos are excellent. Another beautiful stretch of scenery 😃👌👏👏👏👏
Thanks, Terry. It's a lovely, interesting stretch of canal. x
Why wasn't history as interesting as this when we were at school, thanks again guy's.
Hehe, thanks Derek 👍🏻
Lovely vlog guys. Waiting with baited breath for the next one. Hope ya all are having fun snd remember it's canal time. Wish we all were on canal time
Cheers, Rusty! Yeah, having a lot of fun, especially with a warm, dry, sunny weekend forecast! x
What a great relationship you two have. Like everybody else I look forward to your new vlog every Friday. I mentioned recently you were helping me through a tough time and you still are. Thanks very much to both of you. A bit of escapism is just what I need.
Ah, sorry things are still tough, Angela. Keep going. We'll see you again next week ❤️
Great vlog! Love all the history and facts on where you travel. Take care and keep traveling and filming!
Thank you! Will do!
Brilliant video, thanks for sharing all that history and showing the sights along the way.
Carrie A Thanks!
Best one yet Chaps. Drone footage was amazing. Only trouble now is waiting till next Friday :) Thankyou.
Ah, only 7 days away 😂
Hello guys, very beautiful scenery. Y’all stay safe. Take care.
Thanks, Candy 👍🏻
Foxes Afloat your welcome
Cracking vlog as always chaps. As a another commentator as said these vlogs are better than most of the tv series I have seen about canals.
Awww, thanks, Steve!
It's 448am. Black dog is circling. Your vlog, as ever is uplifting. Thanks guys.
No problem. I hope it did the trick? x
Once again you put a smile on my face, you produce some of the most beautifully done videos, the music is wonderful , the narrations appreciated, and the scenery stunning. Your humor gives me a laugh. Thank you for making my Fridays special.
Aww, thank you so much, Joseph! Have a lovely weekend. x
Wow what a day you both had.. great vlog as per, I really look forward to your vlogs as, It gives me a glimpse of the English countryside, I do miss the green and lush woodlands ect, here in Perth WA it very spare and lots of sand.. keep up the great work boys. Tez 😋
Cheer's Tez!
Another cool video with stunning pics I must say - and two great fun guys who always make me smile - - - - thank you -
Aww, thanks! Much appreciated.
I love the amount of information you provide in your vlog, you must do a lot of research obtaining said info and I thank you for it.
Aw, thank you! As long as you enjoy it? 👍🏻
@@FoxesAfloat I do, thank you
Thank you gentlemen for a slice of the bucolic life!
Thank you Jeff ❤️ Had to look bucolic up 🤣 great word x
I believe I first read it in one of the books written by James Herriot. It was when I still thought I was going to be a veterinarian. Before I learned of my inability to remain conscious at the sight of blood. You are close to the setting of the books - about an hour Northeast in Thirsk.
Great video as always entertaining and informative. Saltaire canal side looks fantastic a place I've always wanted to visit. Isn't the Barbara Hepworth Museum near by. I've seen so often the canal, railway and road all using the easyest route, shame one of trains passing was the much derided Pacer.
Nice to see Dillon appears to have fully recovered from his dentistry and to see he's not the only canine companion to have kept you company on your travels on the canal network.
Saltaire is lovely. Always been one of my favourite architectural places on the canal. This was filmed before Dillon's operation, but he's fine :) x
I absolutely love your videos and the history lessons. I will probably never get over the pond to Great Britain. I love history and landscape. Thank you guys.
Maybe one day! 👍🏻
Fanbloodytastic episode!
Great photo of you two from 2004 too.
My old school was just to the right of the Damart Mill. That would be around 1970 though!
Saltaire has been cleaned up since I was last there too.
Thanks😃
Cheers! Glad you enjoyed it and thast it brought back some memories. xx
When we have structures submerged in water lasting 200 years + that have the ability to work and operate for industrial use thru to holiday boating, without major issues, it ceases to amaze me... Architecture now just isn't architecture anymore, it's a costing exercise with thought over longevity disregarded. Such a joy to see these canals we're well thought-out and built by tradesmen who took real joy in there job, and produced the amazing structures we cherish today!! Real do love all your videos! Highly regarded! Well done guys!!
It's amazing to see it in use without realising the age, work and effort that went into it 👍🏻
I get that locks lower and raise water levels, but how they do it completely baffles me. What does the windy thing actually open or close? Why does a cill even exist if its so dangerous. How do you know when to stop filling or emptying a lock? Why do some of the lock gates seem to be more like my colander? You may possibly have guessed I've never stepped foot on a narrowboat!
Anyway, love the vlogs, always look forward to them. Take care both xx
Hi Christopher! 👋
1. The windlass opens gates on the lock that let water in/out.
2.The cill is what the lock gate post is attached to.
3. The lock stops filling automatically when the levels on each side are equal.
4. Locks get leaky. It's a sad fact.
Hope that helps 😉
I always want more to watch when I see you guys!!! Oh well, until next Friday :)
Haha! I guess thats a good sign, yeah? x
Hey that was a enjoyable video, it also looks like you're having the same kind of weather as I am here in the Pacific Northwest. Meaning Sunny Cloud drizzle Sunny Cloud drizzle repeat.
The sandwich sounds good but how about some creamy tomato soup and a grilled cheese sandwich on rye?
Mmmmmmmm... Grilled cheese 😋
@@FoxesAfloat yes Sean it's one of those things for inclement weather days.
Keep up the good work boy's .
Thanks, David. We'll try! x
Yet again an other great Vlog guys. As usual Can't wait until the next instalment.
Thanks, Joss!
superbly brilliant - thankyou 😊
Ta, William! 👍🏻
Just been walking along the canal with dogs from Riddlesden down to th 3 rise past the 5 rise. Such a beautiful day. Then found your Bingley vlog!!! Incredible to think it was built before Australia was even discovered!!
Weird to think about! 👍🏻
Been excited for this episode! So glad it's here! You'll never get a negative comment from me!
My family is in Bradford. We've walked here and I've even flown over 5 rise (rented a plane). Thanks for the lesson on the stables. Didn't know that trivia. .
No problem! Thanks 👍🏻
Another highlight of this weeks UTube experiences. 😀. 🇦🇺
Thanks, Stephen
Truly a superb video and I believe one of your best so far. Simply excellent in every aspect.
Aww, thank you! x
Another cracking video guys - thanks very much. Sadly when we were on the L&L way back in 1981 we didn't have time to descend the Bingley Five Rise as we'd have needed to turn round straight away & go back up in order to return our hire boat to Skipton in time. We felt it would have been wrong to use up all that water !!
Very interested to hear about all the other staircase locks too.
Hey, Stephen! Agh! That must have been disappointing? x
Some beautiful and skilful editing mixed with the background music and storytelling once again makes this a masterpiece of entertainment to enjoy. What a superb channel you two produce.... life wouldn't be the same without 'Foxes Afloat'.
Aww, that's lovely, Mark. Thank you! x
I found it a bit concerning that the bilge pump didn’t take care of the water in the engine bay. Perhaps that should be something to have looked at in a boat yard. I loved all the Drone shots of the country sides you went through, they were amazing! It was good to see Dylan lookin happy wagging his tail! Loved the commentary on this VLOG, I learned a lot! Because of the way you guy’s do your VLOG’s it feels like being there with you, lovely! Thx Guy’s! Mark from Colorado!
Thanks, Mark. Apparently, the water wasn't high enough to trigger the automatic pump but we'll have to see if it does the job if ever it's needed in the future. Dillon is feeling feeling much better :) x
So great to hear that Dylan is on the mend! Can’t wait until next Friday, dang that’s a week away😂. XX
Afternoon chaps. Another great vlog. I love the way the lock gates look like they have window boxes. Guess it’s a type of hydroponics. Hope putting the kettle distracted you from feeling a little stressed. 🤣🤣”glass kittens”. Never heard that one before. Glad all is ok and super to see Dillon back on his feet. Hope you enjoyed your not so exciting Sandwich 😉😂 Love and hugs as always. 💖🤗 Harriet
Thanks, Harriet! He's fine now 👍🏻
Lovely video as usual🙋🏼
Thank you! x
Titus and Veruca kids names...Chip and Shakur...
thank you you've been a wonderful audience.. try the veal ill show myself out
Haha! Don't forget your coat 😂
Thanks for adding the little historical bits, makes it interesting & a little different to other NB Vlogs. 👌🏾
Glad you like them!
I really love how you add so much historical commentary to your videos. I think England has such a proud heritage and as an American, I truly appreciate learning from your well researched and produced vid's. Please keep them coming along with the fine drone footage. You guy's totally ROCK! Thank You ;)
Aww, Michelle, thank you!
I've been in a pound lock in my dads boat , called foxton flight , with 7 locks , & it gave me backache lol as we were going up, I think alot of them lock gates need replacing badly , I've just been sat here eating a magnum while watching you & it was luvely lol , hehe .
Mmmm... Would love a Magnum 😋
Hello Friends, I thoroughly enjoyed all the historical bits. Loved the staircases, so interesting. I really didn't think you guys be more handsome, but that 2004 photo was very nice. You two have been together for quite some time. As usual, absolutely loved your vlog.Looking forward to the next. Blessings gentlemen.😍😍
Thanks, Pamela. Yeah, we've been together almost 27 years ❤️
The first two sets of locks blew me away. Amazing to see the steep stairways along the first sets. 245 years old and STILL working. Wow! Thanks for sharing so many historical tidbits, too. Awesome story about the stables. Very enjoyable video!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻
Love the history and old pictures you have with your vlog,so interesting
Thanks so much
Great episode, beautiful scenery, and interesting lock engineering history. I especially liked the old photos. As always, thanks for letting us ride along.
No problem. Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻
Just sat down for a cuppa and the Vlog came up, made our day, thanks Gordon and Dawn
Aww, thanks guys. Enjoy! x
More brilliant stuff chaps. You do realise that I now have a list of places to and see and do. My wife and I are now planning to hire a boat next year and cruise through Yorkshire to see the beauty of last weeks vlog in the flesh as it were. Just added Bingley five rise as the next day out for us and the dog. Keep em coming chaps see you next week
Thank you Paul. You won't regret a narrowboat holiday on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, such a beautiful part of the country. You'll love a day out at Bingley, it's great to watch the boats going up and down the locks. See you next week 👍❤️
Your videos are beautifully produced. Exceptional camera work. I enjoy every one. Thanks guys!
Thank you so much, Stan! 👍🏻
Cheers lads! Another accidental youtube channel find.That has eaten up hours of my evenings catching up.Beautiful boat , great vids and a likable pair of characters.Much better than any shite on telly.
Aww, thank you, and WELCOME! Hug available if you want one 😉
Gosh, who were those two young guys? Spectacular scenery again guys tho' and interesting history. Can't wait to see you on Falkirk :-)
Not sure how we'll get there though 😂
Good day mates! The spillway shots always captivate me...the water tripping over itself, making lovely lapping lyrics...nice!
Yeah, I could do videos of just the stuff like that.
Really like the different way us did things this time and the way you change to photo to show us the stable block as I might have looked. Thanks guys.
No problem. Thanks, Stephen!
What a great vlog today! I learned quite a lot about the history of the canals and their Seven Wonders, not to mention I now know where my thermal underwear came from! Thank you for that.
No problem. Thansk for the comment, Tao! Have a lovely weekend.
Thanks guys. I could tell the day was a lot of work for you. Plus you add the extra work to film and edit. The locks are older then my country. Be well and I am already looking forward to next week.
Thanks, Steve. See you next Friday!
I so look forward to Fridays! Another nice video. I'm amazed by the beauty of the countryside.
It gets a bit more industrial now...👍🏻
I've just started watching you guys and I've been binge watching for the last two weeks. I love the vlogs and really enjoyed this one as I work in Salts Mill and was waiting for you guys to travel this way. Love the way you two do the vlog and it won't be long before I'm completely cought up. Keep up the great content.
Awesome! Thank you!
Found myself going back on the double stair lock as it sounded uber complicated 😂 I suspect that when we get our boat, I'll be doing most of the unmanned locks. So I was making mental notes! 😂😂😂
You guys should write a book 📖📚
Colin already is 👍🏻
I was hoping you would travel thru Shipley. I'm a lad from Guiseley. Long time back
We did 👍🏻 We didn't film though because the weather was so bad.
Hey me and my partner have just started watching your videos and we find them very interesting and love the scenery, we watched your Bingley video as you was passing through the five rise locks I used to live in Bingley right next to the canal which you will have passed but now I live in Shipley. Bingley is a nice place and hope to be back there one day.
Awesome! Thank you! I'm pretty sure we will be back soon 😉
brilliant guys I live about 10 mins from there ,,,yes its beautiful stay safe n take care of my boat lol
She's still looking good, Mick 👍🏻
Smashing. Thanks gents. As ever, worth watching.
Thanks, Paul.
Another fun episode with a great mix of beautiful countryside and local history. Thank you!
Thanks, Anton!
Thank you for making my Saturday morning, Brilliant video about a beautiful part of the world (and perfect stable drawing). Damart thermals are great for trips skiing in Canada - great stuff.
Thanks, Kate! x
That was a pleasant trip, course I was doing any of the work at the locks. Thanks for taking along.
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Great video
alot of the streets in Saltaire a named after Sir Titus Salt`s Children
Yeah, we would have loved to have done a full episode on Saltaire but the weather turned 👎🏻
Awesome as ever and so interesting. Thanks for all the effort you put into these vlogs. Highlight of my Friday morning. Hope Dillon is feeling better. Have a great week. 😎👍❤️🇨🇦
Thanks, Elaine 👍🏻 Yeah, Dillon is doing fine 🤩
I can't believe you got 2 Unlimited - No Limit stuck in my head just from that! Good work!
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Another great video guys. Drone footage complements the main footage and isn’t just there for the sake of it. No footage of Skipton?
We didn't film between Gargrave and Skipton. It was during the storms and flooding so we couldn't get out with the camera.
Foxes Afloat Ah - yes - I remember that - summer.
So enjoyable thank you. Colin you were so cheerful. That is encouraging for us all ☺
Yeah, I was having a good few days 👍🏻
Great vlog again guy's...I live in bingley so it was nice to see the 5 rise ....I'm only about 10mins away from them....I could have popped over to say hello
You should have done 👍🏻