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Travels by Narrowboat - "Desperate Measures" - S10E14
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- čas přidán 14. 12. 2023
- Season 10 continues with Aslan & I moored at the most isolated part of the south Oxford Canal.
Soon after setting off, the realisation that I'm worryingly low on food suddenly hits me.
A few miles later and with no grocery stores for another 10 miles at least, good fortune presents me with a workable solution at the pretty village of Lower Heyford . . .
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It still baffles me why you don't have 1M+ subscribers. Your videos are much better than most things on TV. You are the Michael Portillo of the canals.
You calling our Kev a Tory?
I 💯 agree!!
@@sarahsue42 he's more like Jacob Rees-Mog surely 😁😁😁😁😁
@@sarahsue42ouch that's a bit harsh 😂😂😂😂
I call him the Godfather of the Canals. Like James Brown is the Godfather of soul!
It was so fun to watch the horses, I have never seen them playing like that before.
That's why it's called "horsing about"..rough fun..
Oh dear we do live such an urban life 😍
I guess sometimes you must feel very alone, even though there is plenty of short-lived interaction on the canals. Rest assured there are many thousands of friends all over the world who avidly look forward to your next episode. We are travelling along with you every mile of the way and sharing your experience. This is without any doubt the best narrowboat travel channel I have found, it feels professionally filmed and edited yet with a down to earth and realistically homely presence. Best wishes for the festive season from New Zealand.
Well said that, @napoleannz I've lived a rural life in Oklahoma for 36 years. 8 years in Tulsa, OK before that. I don't miss it but like the canal life, not a lot of interaction. CZcams channels such as this (and yes, this is one of the best) does get me out in the world to some extent. Following the adventures of Aslan & CHG is a breath of fresh air, despite the bio-gas. LOL!
For sure there are unavoidable weekly moments of loneliness but even a quick chat with the checkout assistant while buying groceries or a coffee, is all it takes to not feel so alone, or invisible. 🙂
Very well said. 💯
Better than anything on mainstream tv 👍
Thank you Mike, fabulous to hear that.
Oh no!!!! A real cliff hanger. That looked scary. I liked the train journey. You’re right 15 minutes by train and 3 days by canal, gives a very good comparison in time distance…plus the slow pace of life on the canal. Lovely!
"...big chunks of, I'm assuming its chicken". LOL. Well played sir.
So difficult to tell these days. When it was alive did it go bah, or moo, or woof or meow? 🤔
@@CountryHouseGent 🤣
@@CountryHouseGent nah. It's easy.....
that meow came from the chilli can...
@@CountryHouseGent Or neigh!?
As someone who lives in a rural area and keeps weeks, if not months, of food on hand, it is weird to think of being that low on food supplies. But then I remembered that you don't have storage room for large amounts of food. Glad you were able to catch the train and get what you need.
That's what tins (and a pantry, no matter how small!) are for. When you open up your refrigerator and are greeted with a blast of cold air and little else! Tinned veg always reminds me of when I were a wee rug-rat and ALL vegetables came in tins (except for a brief time in summer and early fall... if you had (a) a vegetable garden or (b) a good grocer nearby). It was strange to eat veg that had a bit of crunch to them!
Just to go from the serenity of the country side and Aslan to the noise and bustle of the town is so weird. Just confirms my belief in what kind of lifestyle you’re leading.
You never fail to entertain me! I've been watching you for years - please keep on filming.
I have also and I am grateful your travels are in the UK but we can enjoy, travel, and see iconic villages, thatched roofs, gorgeous old build. Character buildings unlike new builds. No matter how they try to imitate the skills of the old builders, they never will succeed.
I just rewatched your maiden voyage on Prime. You haven't changed much at all. Your initial joy and awe is still inspiring.
Fabulous trip! The horses and the beautiful countryside is such a treat!
Enjoyed those horses very much. Enjoy your videos too much. TY
I started reading some of the comments people have sent you. No matter what goes on in your head, one thing is certain, people really like you. And I’m one of them. I wrote a comment to the person who said you should have a million followers but I don’t think they liked me saying you were the godfather of the canals. I’m from the USA and appreciate and love James Brown. Maybe the British don’t understand my accent 🤣😂🤣.
Thank you for a great video and those ponies reminded me of the two I had as a child. Until one bit me😂
Two words spring to mind! Well Done 👏 extremely interesting 👍
loved this video, had to watch it again before watching this week's. Horses playing and a railway coming to the rescue of a canal user!
Great video as usual Kevin. I love the scenery around there and seeing the horses in their natural element was a bonus.
Something very mesmerising about watching a pack of horses running around.
It's 3am in the eastern U.S. I left home in Michigan yesterday morning, heading to Kentucky to pick up my granddaughter for Xmas. As always we stop in Indianapolis,Indiana for the night. Cant sleep. Nothing on hotel TV. I remember I have Utube on my phone. And I know a video from Kevin waiting for me. Thanks for saving my night Kevin. Ever more in your debt. Cheers.
Quite incredible isn't it that you can take your favourite videos and tv programmes with you and watch wherever you are. Cheers Gale and have a great Christmas.
This whole installment of TBN reminded me of my youth, growing up in Oxford. The horses, the tinned meals, the church bells and beautiful villages took me right back! Thanks Kevin. If you ever make it to North Florida, give me a shout! Very different indeed.
a full and fascinating episode this time, Kevin -- I came away with a renewed appreciation of your ablility to think on your feet, changing your plan and catching the train the way you did -- also, once more I had to acknowledge your growing skill as a visual storyteller, your knack of capturing the flow of events with minimal narration -- you were able to show more than tell the sense of surreality and contrast between the countryside and the bustle of Banbury...from the scenes of the next post, we can anticipate some real dramatic content, it appears...
I agree with you Kevin, I could have watched those horses play for hours. So beautiful!
Love the horses, how lucky you were to observe them at play like that
Indeed Chris, it was a rare treat and a privilege to witness it.
Grandma had always mixed up white cream gravy with some peas and new potatoes when I was a visiting youngster. So good. Thanks for the memories Kev.
Cream gravy sounds rich and delicious. Yum
Glad you chose to do a train ride to town. The village was such a step back in time. And nice nod to the railway adventure with your Eisenbahn shirt- haha!
PS- the horses! OMG - they looked so happy :)
Well said that, @napoleannz I've lived a rural life in Oklahoma for 36 years. 8 years in Tulsa, OK before that. I don't miss it but like the canal life, not a lot of interaction. CZcams channels such as this (and yes, this is one of the best) does get me out in the world to some extent. Following the adventures of Aslan & CHG is a breath of fresh air, despite the bio-gas. LOL!
Beautiful horse play...fasinating, i could also watch all day, working out what may be going on !! Thank you Kevin. Wonderful video, as usual.
Loved seeing the horses brought back happy childhood memories thank you so much are you trying to be a present day time traveler Kevin glad you got your food. In the opening shot the blur tee shirt brought out your blue eyes must be the colour for you lovely views grant vlog tc now the oldies 👍👍👍🤗🤗🤗🤗🌟
Kevin, it’s the holiday season. My house is full of annoying relatives. Your episodes are extremely therapeutic. Cheers!
I recommend trying what I did. Get rid of all relatives. 😁
Very enjoyable watch. Thank you. Love the scenery and your comments. This season may just be your best ever. 👍
Fabulous of you to say Art, thank you. I am enjoying the steadier pace, the scenery, the variety of content and the number of episodes. 😁
A lovely genuine vlog from God's own countryside.
Apart from exploding gas plants it's idyllic.
Really good to see that you are alive and well and fit...and have survived the nutrition crises
The thought of canned chilli twice in one week is scary.
English church bells, thatched cottages and a phone box...have you gone thru a time warp ??
A pub with cars parked outside...I've died and gone to heaven
Ace video..beautiful.
Thanks a bunch.
Merry Christmas to thee.
ML
Hi kev I wanted to say thank you because iv been watching your vlogs from day 1 and that encouraged me to watch others vlogs as well which has finally encouraged me to do what I want with my life and I'm buying my boat on the 21st this month so thank you so much your vlogs have been a great help 😊😊😊😊
Oh wow Nathan, only about 6 days. I know exactly how you feel. Awesome and well done. 🤗
@@CountryHouseGent she's a 1995 former hire boat stripped to the steel 5 years ago and refitted and well looked after and 55ft cruiser stern I'm sure she'll pass her survey but yeah it's tender hooks though I have already paid the deposit I'm soooo excited I can't wait
I loved your opening and the little teaser of a cooking video with the canned delicacies cooking away on your stove, well done Sir!
I think the horses were putting on a show just for you Kevin! Lovely to watch them having so much fun. Great scenery and love you t-shirts!
Yes Larisa, it seems coincidence how they were as calm as anything, until I pointed the camera in their direction. 🙂
Another great video. Thank you for sharing.
A top tip: Those tinned potatoes make excellent roast potatoes. Much easier too, since you don't have to peel or part-boil the potatoes first, just open the tin and drain them. Use whatever fat or oil you like for roasting them, but rendered bacon fat works amazingly well. Failing that, beef suet is a reasonable substitute - the kind which comes as shredded pieces about the size of rice grains. The hotter you can get the oil or molten fat (without causing it to smoke and decompose), the better your roast potatoes will be.
As an aside, the warning sign on that bridge seems to be a contender for any "most pointless sign" competition: How can any road vehicle possibly strike that bridge when it doesn't cross a road? Or perhaps more to the point, whoever decided to put that sign there evidently couldn't tell the difference between a road and a canal, which is amusing to think about.
What a spectacular mooring with a view of the horses
That was something to see. They really looked happy.
Going back in fifteen minutes to where you were two days ago is known as Time Travel.A nice little film.Cheers!
Although your documented adventures in this episode were far from stress-free, you and Aslan did travel through some beauteous countryside that was a pleasure to watch. Thank you for splendid camera work.
You're very welcome and cheers for watching.
Loved the "horse play"! They played like puppies!
Wow those horses were fun to watch. Great video.
Must be that’s what horses do when they think no one is watching.
Hi Kevin, yet again a great Vlog, you need to relax Kev, otherwise you'll be back in the fast lane again, you went to canal life, for the slow pace of life. There's so many arsholes in our society of today. As always look forward for your next vlog 👍 😊
Love the horses. Thanks for lingering a while on them. I used to live on canned food when I went away in my campervan somewhere. Some of those canned curries are almost as good as the "real thing", just let down by the texture of the meat. Suggest you use a few as ballast so you never run out 🙂
Nice to see you back in Banbury again, lol. Lower Heyford is a pretty village, contrasting with Upper Heyford, just up the hill. It was a huge US airbase up until closure around 1993. Parts of it were used in the Bond film, Octopussy, doubling up for a European base. The runways and hardened hangars are still there but the domestic sites have been redeveloped for housing. Glad you weren't arrested for fare dodging, you never know with some of the jobsworths. I once got chucked off a train from Newcastle because my ticket was for the later train. Dumped me at Durham where I waited 15 mins for the 'right' train, ffs.
wild horses couldn,t drag me away. absolute gold dust this one kev. never really considered the grub thing. being 10 mins walk from a major supermarket with a freezer the size of a wardrobe . beautiful village . church bells wedding daimler. thanks for your hard work. loved it.
Another lovely video - canals, horses, trains, a beautiful village. Great content! But now I’m worried for you and Aslan next week. Left us on a cliff hanger! Take care!
Thanks Kevin for taking us further along on this brilliant summer adventure, with the horses playing and a trip on a train. I hope that yourself and Aslan were ok after whatever occurred at the lock that you showed in the trailer. Take care and all the best. Stevie
WoW...drama at the beginning, can't wait to see what happened at the end...! I traveled on a train to and from work in Los Angeles each day. (it has been two and a half years since!) It was most of the time better than driving...When it was good it was really good, when it was bad it was ugly :D
Hi Kev. 👋 kev the Brinklow kayaker here 😊 you've become a time traveller going back in time by exactly 104 mins 😅
And back too, great train ride made a change for you I bet.
Next video has got me worried 😟
I do hope ok...
Have fun stay safe
Kev the brinklow kayaker 😊
That's made me think, Kev. I should've called it Back To The Future, or should it be Back To The Past?
Such pleasant views there. And not a drop of snow or a single icicle. I enjoyed this! Thank you!
Would love to have a pint at the Bell pub in Lower Heyford, looks fantastic.
All the best Kevin for and throughout the festive season and New Year we enjoy and look forward to your vlogs .Thankyou
And thats why they call it Horseplay!! Magnificent animals!!
Hope whatever you do you have a lovely 🎄 and Happy New Year🎉🎉 look forward to more videos of your forward journeys in 2024!
Brilliant I really enjoyed the video. But I am looking forward to seeing next week’s one after that ending. Thank you for making these videos and sharing them have a wonderful weekend hi from Portugal
As a landlubber, I still keep 10lbs each of uncooked rice and various beans/lentils for emergency rations tucked in the cupboard. (And because, as a Puerto Rican, I love them.) Maybe u can stock up on dry goods for variety and to round out the tins when stock is low? Yes u still need heat and water but it’s my go-to. My husband would perish if he had to forego meat for a day 😂. Thanks for the lovely episode 🎉. Always enjoy them.
Yes, dried goods probably cheaper and definitely lighter than tins. 👍
Hello Kevin mick from Hull really enjoyed this episode keep doing the episode and I will look forward to your next episode 😊😊😊
Enjoyed watching this the other day on the tv. Hope you stocked up extra food for the duration of the trip. Left us hanging with leaving rope down and waitng to watch that. See ya soon.
Thanks Deb. Yes all stocked up and nourished now. 🙂
Hi, I continue to really enjoy your trip south on the Oxford. You pass many familiar areas from my days on this canal. Thanks, John
I agree with you; the difference between the bucolic nature of the canals (thanks btw for the long equine interval) and the madness that is 21st c city life is very jarring. You pass through some exquisite villages.
£2 busses from Heyford to Bicester, Oxford or Banbury. Sainsburys in Upper Heyford walking distance from Allen's lock. Shop at the Boat Yard in Lower Heyford, Shop at Steeple Aston easy walking distance. Shop at Hopcroft's Holt service station a mile from Lower Heyford. When I was dragged up in Lower Heyford it had 2 village shops.
What a surreal moment that was. Sitting here at my desk and you show a boat named Shield Maiden 22:18 , on my desk in front of me is a book titled Shield Maiden by Sharon Emmerichs.
Wow that is a moment for sure. Maybe a glitch in the Matrix? 😳
Kevin, another great video. Maybe keep dry noodles on board. Do jf yoy find yourself food short, you've back up. And that bit at the end, er wow!😮
Another great vlog Kevin & what a cliff hanger at the end, can't wait for the next one 😁
What is more surreal, imo, is that I've seen this type of lifestyle labelled "off grid" or "free" but it's likely more reliant on modernity to survive than most.
Can you find space for a small box with a few supplies such as some rice, packet dried food, dried vegies., cans or the like as a backup against life not going as planned?
I always carry extra in my 4wd when I go away as a "just in case" measure even though I've never needed to use it.
Camping stores have plenty of freeze dried options but they tend to be pricey.
The pandemic bought it home to me when I saw what was happening overseas so we stocked up and we're still using some of the stuff we bought.
We still keep enough to get by for a month, or more, in spite of being walking distance to a Supermarket, we have a couple of vehicles on hand and even have family who own a food warehouse/Supermarket that are only about an hour away.
Filling Kevin’s belly … “a humanitarian mission” 😅
Really an interesting contrast between travel on canal vs by train. Very cool how a random suggestion lifts you totally out of context and the result is entirely to your benefit. I did enjoy the horsing around at the beginning. Frisky or randy….inquiring minds want to know ...all the best...Chris 🇨🇦
As I watched, I thoroughly enjoyed every moment. Those horses, gosh, what a great thing to see those horses! When the lady who helped you with your lock told you about the train possibility to get to some grub, I immediately started saying out loud here where I’m at my sons’ home in the St. Johns neighborhood of Portland, Oregon, watching their elderly dog while they go to surf in the Pacific Ocean on this Saturday morning, I said, “Go for the train! Come on, Kevin, go for the train!” I love trains! So, that tickled me that you decided to go by train for your shopping. I greatly appreciated your reflections on the modes of travel, the time spent traveling, and the two eras/areas through which you had traveled. It is mind blowing! Now you’ve left us with this somewhat anxiety-inducing cliffhanger. You are a top notch narrow boat blogger, honey! See you next time.
A wheely shopping bag would probably be a good idea for a larger shopping trip... Cheers Kevin. 👀👍
That's a fine idea. 🙂
you walk amongst zombies when getting provisions, I have to pretend I am invisible! what a cliffhanger to leave on! ATB x
It is like visiting a different world, head down, get the mission done, and all that.
You succeeded in reminding me of why I despise public transport.
Well, maybe if he had consulted the timetables before starting out, that would have helped. Also, maybe next time take a photo of the alighting station - it _might_ help prove where that was. The trains used to be cheaper and more regular when they were nationalized - until the government of the day defunded them in order to sell them off. They’re now being defunded in order to get them brought back into public ownership.
Great video. Such interesting shots of the houses, fields and of course the horses. Kevin, Happy Holidays to you. Hope you have a safe journey, to wherever your going. Take care.
Loved it Kev. Thanks for the ride!
Kevin the Time Traveler, the canals own Doctor Who 😉
Eisenbahn Perfect shirt for Travels by Narrowboat by Train. I like it. PS my favorite Eisenbahn is actually Schmalspurbahnen. Harzquerbahn or the many Sachsen Spurweite 650mm or 750mm. Schmalspurbahn.
I've only ever heard the word "horseplay" used figuratively to scold children who are misbehaving, but now I've seen the real thing for the first time - thanks!
I've done the same meal in our van, its lovely but I cut and fry the potatoes and fry some onions as well, or use instant potatoe as it soaks up the sauce. Yummy easy food.😊 nice to see you, take care.😊
Thank you, CHG, for providing a convenient and economical way for me to call myself a patron of art! 😎
Ah yes that's one way of looking at it. Many thanks,
@@CountryHouseGentdude. you are totally an artist and entertainer.
Well that ending sure left us hanging off the cliff! 😮
Such beautiful surroundings and Heyford was ideal. I would've loved to explored that village. Those horses! I'm with you, could've watched them for hours. Thanks Kevin--
Well talk about leaving us dangling, hurry up with the next one please x Ps. The chicken in sauce goes very well with a variety of veg to make a substantial soup 💕🦆
Lots of boats have problems in Shipton weir lock. There is an underwater ledge around the sides (like the Shroppie shelf). It's not uncommon for boats to get caught on it as they descend.
Phew, that's a relief Phil, thought it was just me. 🤗
@@CountryHouseGent I don't know why they don't fix it? Some cement on top of the ledge at 45⁰ to the lock side would allow boats to gently slide off. I've tried telling them..
Or even some kind of simple signage saying "Warning, Ledge"? Heaven knows CRT likes it's signs. 🙄
What a peaceful stretch of canal. Next week looks exciting!
Folding space and time can be very disconcerting... it’s essential to be well grounded and safely moored to reality before, during and after the journey.
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Hi Kevin, great to see you once more.
I have another receipy for you.
Two Onions.
Spaghetti pasta.
And a tin of chicken in white sauce.
Fry the onions with oil, sprinkle a bit of sugar over the onions when cooking until soft.
Boil the spaghetti pasta until soft.
When onions are soft drain them in kitchen roll, place them back in the frying pan and add the chicken in white sauce and cook.
Chuck the spaghetti in a bowl and then over the top onions and white chicken, I like lots of ground black pepper, and then eat.
You will have to tell me if you like that or not ????
Take care 😘 x x x
Love your videos
You show the beautiful things along the canal
I would never be able to see it as I live in America
You have a important job keep it up
Good time watching you today. And you had an adventure. I enjoyed!😊
Thanks!
Thank you so much Kate, you're very kind. Have a great Christmas break. 🙂
Great travel log once again CHG! Loved the horse herd footage. Thanks for sharing.
I had to fast forward to see if you caught the train🤣 Strikes, de railing, keep rolling the dice!!
If Kevin had been on The Elizabeth Line he'd risk a 5 hour breakdown in a tunnel...
It's quicker by canal boat...
🤣@@MagicaLucem
Another great blog thanks Kevin. Hey I’m sure I recognise that shade of green 22:51 looks like @thistinylife
Thank Heavens for hydraulic lifts! Nice
Heyford is a much more peaceful place now that the airbase is gone. Used to be spectacular seeing the American F1 11's night flying with the after burners glowing, but very noisy.
I've single handed on the Southern Oxford, the lift bridges are a pain!
Yay, so nice to watch again!
Your video gave a new meaning to the expression "horsing around." 😅 Loved seeing them play. How long does it take to fill a lock? 🌲
It's hugely dependent on size and the lock's general condition but you're looking at around 5 to 6 minutes.
Always lovely to hear from you Marion, thank you.
@@CountryHouseGent blast when I see how much space you have in a narrow boat, I could almost sell my autocamper and buy a narrow boat!😅it hits home when you have wash day and dog with diarrhea!😂
My week is now complete. Kevin and Aslan have a new video.
Nice the horses put on a display for you Kev!
I always keep some pasta and rice on board and now just bought some dried/dehydrated mixed veg to keep on board for just such cases!
Great series Kevin... Good fun 😊
I enjoy your adventures, have a beautiful and safe journey 🙏🤗
Even in the face of adversity you pull through Kevin.
Great credit to you.
Not knowing the Oxford as you didn't you now know that you can get your boat nearby the railway station.
Your tin tin tin meal made me feel a bit queasy at the thought desperate times call for desperate measures I guess.
But in a past vlog you commented on poor food options on the canals so it's a given.
Hope you're well and have safe journey travels.
Keep safe warm dry and virus free.
Superb work. Well made, interesting and thought provoking. Thank you for sharing, and best wishes.
Remember being in the same area and thinking the thunder was a bit loud only to find out about the explosion the next day. Lovely canal. We did speak to you in Banbury we were both moored up just a few boats behind you in easy walking of Tesco. Safe travels.
You’ve left us on a cliff hanger Kevin! Please don’t eat food out of cans. And pretend it’s ok 😂. Much love Simon
Judging by the foods most people eat…eating out of cans is the least of our dietary concerns.