Hardest NARROWBOAT Cruise EVER!
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- čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
- Welcome back friends! This one is not to be missed as May experiences one of the hardest cruises she's EVER had! Her limits are put to the test, this one will make you sit on the edge of your seat!
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May
Captain Marvel, Ironman, Wonder Woman, who needs Super Heroes when May is around! Truly a wonder. So proud of you for not giving up.
Brill!
@@wellbeingonwaterI love how you didn’t let the bridge beet you lol
May , you did bloody amazing with that bridge! Us lesser mortals would have given up or not even attempted it. I did fret, worrying you may hurt yourself but my goodness I cheered for you ❤ well done May xxx
Aww thanks for saying!
Hi May, bowled over at your resistance to your fears & anxietys. Truly inspirational video, and also entertaining. You are a true influencer, and I hope you give many young people the drive to achieve.
Thank you so much!☺️ lovely words
May sweetheart, this is what I'm talking about. Safety is a mindset. "Worries and anxieties intrusive scarry thoughts" NO! NOT until AFTER. Replace it with watching that Bow, NO "observing" from outside of yourself. IT IS HAPPENING to YOU. Replace mentally all these thoughts with being IN THE MOMENT, BEING THERE. You have data. YOU did it. And you will do it again.
Safety is being there in the moment mentally and spiritually. CONCENTRATE. "Do or do not, there is no try" THIS you have done!! Calm and safety will flow through you.
"A Narrowboater must have the deepest commitment, the most serious mind. All her life has she looked away…to the future. Never her mind on where she was. Hmm? What she was DOING!”
From portable radial saws to electric drills to being near the contacts on your batteries, CONCENTRATE.
You a Hero!!! Be Safe and Happy Travels!
For services to entertainment and sheer bl**dy effort, determination and ingenuity. Go girl!💪
Aww you’re so kind! Thank you 🤩
Well done Msy, stop doubting yourself, you're a champion!
May, my tip for the horror that is lift bridges is a ratchet strap the type they use for securing loads on small trailers and car roof racks. It might be slow but its not as strenuous as what 198 put you through. They also work when loopd into long lengths to move very heavy Lock Gates if there is a convenient post or tree to wrap the strap around .
Ahh yess the good old ratchets! Thanks!
Great to see you back, safe and sound! Absolutely heroic effort with the bridge!!
Hehe thanks pal
May, that was an epic journey, mentally and physically but you did it! You are a very capable, strong, independant woman and we can all learn something from your positive determination!
Aww thanks lovely Hazel
Look up a bit of kit called a "come-along." It's basically a block & tackle with a ratchet handle (like your windless), with a steel cable and snap-hooks at each end. I don't know what it's called in the UK. (Might be called a "cable winch puller.") A lightweight one should cost somewhere around £35. Best place to look for one is probably somewhere that sells tools to farmers and mechanics. I've often thought one or two of those ought to be part of every boater's stash of equipment. You could have gotten that lock gate and bridge opened without any struggle at all.
Will do thank you
Sorting out that bridge dilemma was absolutely aMAYzing!
Way to go!
You did it!
You are strong!
You are capable!
You truly are amazing!
Denise 👍
Thank you so much! Wooo
That was a fun one! Well done for getting past that bridge! I think many would have given up.
Glad you enjoyed it!
That bascule bridge is a complete nightmare. Huge amounts of Kudos for getting through it without giving up.
Up there on the most challenging cruising day I’ve ever had! Thanks for watching!
So frustrating, I just wanted to reach into the screen and hold that bridge down!! Welcome back May, hope you've had a wonderful holiday and the flooding down there hasn't caused you any problems, K
Aww bless yas
😂😂 that bridge man ! Hahahahaha your jokes trust… no surrender! 😁💪🏻🤘🏻
May you are such a genius. You had me hooked as I watched you work thru that swing bridge fandango. I was willing you to get that hook secured so much. A real inspiration and love the advice on dealing with ones nemesis to boot. Good luck that girl 🍀🍀🍀🍀
Nice one May. I normally nose up to a lift bridge, tie to it, climb up. Lift the bridge, pull thru, then lower it. Well done for fighting that bridge down! Try tieing your rope to the ring on the ground, up & thru a link of chain, back down to and thru the ring, then pull up on the rope. That way you can use your strong thigh muscles, your weight doesnt matter & you have a two to one mechanical advantage to make the pull less.
Good tip!
After your defeat of the bridge, you should have thrown on some Bee Gee's, "Staying Alive," and strutted up and down the streets of the village so all the villagers can shout and point, "Look, that's May, The Bridge Conqueror."
Haha so true
Great having you back May. "What Ifs" are nothing more than the start to a new adventure. Adventures allow us to open our mind and think beyond the box we are comfortable living in.
Stay safe
Mark
Alberta, Canada
Aww that’s lovely! Almost poetic thanks for sharing!
You did well with that bridge. Well done you for your determination 😮
This video is absolutely amazing❣️ such tenacity and determination. Well done, May. I enjoy all your videos, but this one showed what one person could achieve when they give it their all!
Thank you so much!!
I think the bridge part was one of my favorite vlog moments from anyone ever ❤
Aww that’s so amazing! Thanks for saying!
That was amazing, truly inspirational. When you spoke about intrusive thoughts , anxiety and panic it really struck a cord with me , how often we don’t let ourselves do things because of the fear and anxiety, finding a way to overcome those thoughts and feelings and doing it anyway is sensational to see in action. And then the bridge, there were so many times I thought no it’s not going to work but you kept going and absolutely found a way through. There are so many times in life we are on our own and have to get through it alone( even with people surrounding us )this was a brilliant example of that and I will think of this when I next have one of those times xxx
Thank you Becky!! In a world of social media and putting yourself out there it can be exhausting. And then I receive a comment like this and it’s like a boost of strength. I’ve actually shared it on my IG page because I’m hoping it will inspire others to watch and feel the same. It’s all about community for me and supporting each other. Big hugs and gratitude to you lovely one xx
May you are a true inspiration, what a wonderful person you are. Never Say Die!
What can I say that was the best lift bridge video I've ever watched. You deserve a large glass of 🍷 well done. It just shows that strength in the mind. Lee
May, we have just watched your adventure with the lift bridge 😆. We have a daughter the same age as you and nearly as crazy! She doesn’t live on a canal boat but sings along to herself ( and others) as you do 😍.
We will be following you weekly and buying you the odd coffee. Take care and keep smiling 😊
In the whole history of CZcams I have never been so invested in a video 😂 I'm a singlehanded narrowboater too, and it's great but just occasionally the struggle is bloody real. That feeling when you solve a seemingly insoluble problem that looked like it needed an extra body is one of absolute badassery, though, well done on sorting that bridge!
Haha brilliant! Love this comment!
God bless you May you are a star, you never give up.
Aw thanks Scott
You need what we here in the U.S.call a come-a-long! It's a hand winch with hooks on either end with a length of cable with which you hook one end to the bridge, the other to the piece at the bottom, then you could ratchet the bridge with one hand.
Thanks, May, for sharing your adventures. This tiny contribution is a HUGE shout-out for that bridge-opening scene ….. 😂🎉😂
😁 thanks so much!
I don’t know how you ended up in my instagram algorithm, but I’m glad you did. What. A. Total. Badass. You are!
May, this video made my day with you fighting the bridge laying on the wooden bar and finally successfully hitting the ground ;-). I absolutely admire that you don't give up in any situation. Thanks for this and thousands of good wishes to you.
Wooo! Thanks for the love
Remarkable young lady total respect to you well done!!! Thanks Dave
Aww cheers Dave
Just play it as you see it. Everyone watching is a fan anyway. You can do no wrong in our eyes. 😂.
That’s nice but I deffo can do wrong 😝
@@wellbeingonwater But in all the right ways I'm sure.
You don’t need to worry about your fears or anxieties young lady, you showed excellent problem solving and determination. Well done! 👌🏻
Aww such a lush comment, thank you!
Perfect balans, Nice nature and peaceful surroundings… and still an adventure💪🤠✌️
Hi May It's great to see you back on your journeys 🙂....love your determination stamina and problem solving with that bridge 👏🏻👏🏻
Thanks so much! 😊
Bless you May, I nearly pulled a muscle just watching you try and open that bridge...
Hehe
For the next lift bridge just make sure you have a piece of rope ready. Tie one end to the chain, pass the other end through the ring on the ground, then through the next link down the chain from where you first tied the rope, then through the ring again. That gives you a 4:1 power advantage. If still not enough add through another link of the chain and the ring again for a 6:1, then pull. There will be very little tension on the end of the rope as you tie it off and so after you go through the bridge it is easy to let it close again. You MUST reclose the bridge after passing through. You can be in real trouble for leaving a bridge open if you are caught. Let your rope and brain do the work instead of risking injury.
Good idea!
Regarding the Bridge. Carry a length of line from a sailing supply shop. Even a 1/4" dia. line is very strong. With the bridge, tie one end to the ground loop and then thread the line through a chain link as high as you can reach. Through the ground loop and through another chain loop. Pull down. You've a block and tackle like tool for mechanical advantage. While at the sailboat supply buy a single Harken block and a double and triple so you can you can make a block and tackle as required. As I said sailing gear is extremely strong for its size. Take great care with heavy stuff. Oh, the pole was a good idea but too long. Might want to carry the odd pole for prying or in that case supporting.
Nice
Hi May,
High tide at you too, but you enjoy it.
I think you're the happiest girl in the world.
It helps that I find the smallest things funny! Thanks for watching!
Never stop. Thats how all thing are mastered
Love it
I feel your pain May, a few years ago on the Oxford canal I had the same problem. The design of the lift bridges was such that it was nigh on impossible for a single handler to operate them. I was more fortunate as it was summer and just waited for another crew to help. I sincerely hope that CRT see your vlog and make all lift bridges on the system solo friendly. Otherwise it's an accident waiting to happen! Love your tenacity and good luck.
Hi May when you encounter hard to push open lock gates you could have a rucksack on your back with some weights in to make your overall weight heavier and just lean back after getting a firm grip.
That’s a great tip
“they don’t go out in public” shows thousands of people on CZcams 😂😅
Great video!
haha ahh well
You are the swing bridge queen 🎉🎉🎉🎉 great vlog
Hope that you can stay dry and warm and stay safe and see you later. John E. May from USA 🇺🇸
Hello May. We have been subscribers since you started. But this is the first we have messaged you. We just had to this time. Your acrobatics on that lift bridge had us both in stitches. You will no doubt get the" You should have done it this way, or that way", Know all
type's commenting. We know that darn bridge, and Somerton deep lock. Quite daunting with two on boards. let alone a single-hander. Albeit a very determined single-hander. Lots of love. Stay safe. Dave and Diane, on N/B Tickert boo. xx
Hey Dave and Diane, thanks for commenting and watching my videos. It's nice to 'meet' you! It makes me happy to know these videos make others happy too! Glad to be going the opposite direction for the time being!! Take care :)
Love the wide shots of the countryside...
Im glad!
I had to laugh when you were struggling with the gate(sped up video made it funnier). You got bigger stones than me. Love the videos. 👍😀🍻
Well this brought back many memories of the Oxford Canal! Those lift bridges north of Somerton Deep Lock are usually chained in the open position, and yes, there are very difficult for single boaters if they are left down. Early in my boating life I was going south from Banbury on a very windy day (too windy for safe boating I now know) and on one of those bridges the hasp that the chain is secured to had been pulled out of the ground by the force of the wind. I managed to get onto the bank, holding the boat with the centreline, and open the bridge but there was nothing to secure it to. The wind caught the boat and the window on my brand new cratch smashed against the bridge. Luckily two dog walkers appeared and held the bridge open for me.
Happy cruising! Peter of narrowboat Bandoneon 🙂
Brilliant!! Thanks for sharing!
That is a terrific video. May is triumphant. Chuck you bridge!
Haha!
That was amazing! your tenancity is amazing...that is the kind of drive you need to survive! Love it!!!
It really is! Now I have Whitney Houston in my head - I will survive!!
Wonderful, I had a big smile on my face when you tackled that!
Glad you enjoyed it!
“Give me a place to rest my bum on, and I can move the Earth.”
― Archimedes
Wow May I bloody admire you, talk about girl power! Seriously though I would have given up, seeing you not give in and do that all by yourself was a true inspiration 🎉
Aww thanks 🤩
There was me thinking I'd finally found a serious, no-nonsense, warts and all channell about narrowboating, and then May completely shatters the illusion by yelling 'look at my a***'' at the camera 😅
Haaaa
My goodness.. What an Adventure.. !!!
So fun and exhausting
You absolute legend! I clapped when you conquered that bridge! 👏🏼 x
Hahaha!! With you on that girl!
Boaters of old carried a short stick, called a Banbury Stick to prop the bridge up... Pulling it out as they passed under. The practice was frowned upon as the bridge tended to crash back down when the stick was removed.
For real!? Cool
Yup.. Years ago, when most of the bridges were down I found that my boat hook was the perfect length! You just have to make sure it will come away easily 😊
Welcome back May and Gidday from Australia where it will be 29C tomz 🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞
Ooo jealous! Was battling ice today
Well done 👏 👏 ✌ 👏 ✌ . You're a little'un but a tough'un !
A great demonstration of mindfulness over matter !
At times , i thought that , if the bridge suddenly slammed shut , you might get catapulted into another demonstration ...... yogic flying !!!
Haha!! love this
This episode was fun to watch.
Having some experience from sailing, I would have straight away tried walking up the lever to see if I could outweigh it.
Eventually had a hammer, a nail, and some rope handy to lock the lever down with a knot, then go through, pull the knot open, gain my rope back, and have the bridge down again.
However, everyone has an individual solution...
Thanks for your thoughts!
The lock I understand, but the bridge is shocking !!! Nail biting stuff.
Edge of ya seat ey!
Oh my days, what a video. Strong, resilient woman right there! I was pissing myself laughing and spat my tea out at one point. Confidence restored lady 💚
Aww thanks so much!! So glad it made you laugh 😆
You are truly a baddass. Love the bravery and attitude! Keep it up!
Well done on that last bridge 🙌
Thanks 😁
Well done that girl , you did very well and you made it look so enjoyable to watch.👍🏻😎👍🏻
Thank you so much 😁
Congratulations on finally getting under that bridge may, you earned a well deserved lunch and rest xx
Thank you so much!!
Wow May. Love watching the perseverance.
Thanks Sheldon!! Please report this scammer ⬆️ I don’t use telegram
Triumph over adversity , refusal to give up , if ever I am confronted with a seemingly impossible task I will remember this video, well done May
Thanks Glenn!
Omg Mayzle!!! You are one hell of a being! Well I new that anyway but wtf!!! Your arms may not be the strongest but your mind and heart and body are!!! You wassel warrior love you xxxxxxx ❤️❤️❤️
Hehe love you gal
Maybe you could get a harness for you and hook up a chain to it and it might make moving the lock gates easier? There has to be a better way. Many of those lock gates are too heavy for many boaters. I was getting mad watching how ridiculous it is to have to deal with that sort of thing all the time.
That would have been helpful!
@@wellbeingonwater did you contact me? If not there is a scammer pretending to be you
Word's fail me. Awesome watch 😊😊
Dont what it is about procrastination, but it always makes me run a mile innyhe opposite direction ! Thanks for the heavy beats. Sometimes yoh have to knuckle under and get to it. LAundry started. Hair-cutting next. Wow
Hi May you one determined woman well done in the end!
Re your resolving of the lifting bridge problem, you are a clever little bunny
Hophop
This is a great episode ! Well done with the broken bridge !! Thanks May !
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video.
I’m so glad you managed to do the bridge on your own in the end, very satisfying looking back.
Glad you enjoyed it
You have demolished your fears and unleashed your bright charming personality since I started watching your channel! You are a real treat top watch, and make watching a real fun time! Keep smiling! 😂🎉
Aww such a lush comment, thank you!
Excellent work young lady 👌
May wow just watched your video
Your grit determination shone though .it was like watching a thriller peeking out from behind the settee as you fought with the giant (bridge)
Well done you have taught most of us a lesson never quit in life conquer and learn
Aww such a lush comment, thank you!
Well done but can I suggest getting a heavy duty ratchet strap, and a hand winch. That with your mooring pegs and ropes should give you many different leverage options. Also snatch blocks and pulley to help redirect applied force could be handy.
Yeah good idea!
May have you ever thought you might be overthinking things ? happy Trails BE HAPPY
Always!!!
Great perseverance, smugness appropriate!
Yes! Thank you!
This was a tough one to watch, I was pulling and pushing along with you 😅 the sheer will and determination you showed was incredible. I love how you take the time to reflect on how you’re feeling, I’ve been trying to do the same recently. This was quite the inspirational video
Aww thank you 🤩
Bloody hell, great video May. You've got some balls girl xx
Hehe
May you are an amazing spirit
Aww thanks
Hi May, please don’t be offended but this latest video was comedy gold, and you did an excellent job putting it together, having said that I really admire your tenacity, you may be small in stature but you are a very strong person both mentally and physically, laying on the bridge counter balance arm was brilliant, but you certainly made me laugh, anyway take care and be safe.
Its quite hard to offend me! This wasnt offensive in anyway, it makes me happy that this made you happy!
I was mentally adding my weight behind that lock gate. Well done for persevering. There must be a gadget /knack to invent / discover!
Enjoyed the mindfulness. Very much what I teach with ACT.
OMG that bridge! They always seem to need 2 people, the controls on the swing bridges I go through regularly are on the wrong side with no mooring points. So annoying
haha thanks so much for your comments and for watching!
I would love to own a narrowboat
Go for your dreams!
In case you didn't know, you are a bad ass!!!
Haha thanks ☺️
May your amazing your energy is astounding that was the best i have seen for a long time you had me laughing how you had to work the problems out carry on the good work may utter brilliant
Wow, thank you
You really are an amazing girl, much love and please be safe!🌹🥰
Oh May, the fight with the Bridge was like from a Fairytail in Germany called Rumpelstilzchen !!!! So mighty and funny at once ! You worked on the impossible like Pipi Longstocking ! A strong girl charactere from the famous Astrid Lindgren . I loved it , reading the book for my little Sister when i was young. A good and healthy 2024 May !!!
Aww love this! Thanks for watching!
Just a bloody awesome attempt, well done you. You are an inspiration, and still loving life as you push through all your barriers. Living your life as you pursue your dreams with all the vigor and verve lost to many. Well done you..
Thank you so much!
How can I help you guys.
Well you know what they're saying.
Where theirs a May theirs a way.
Not laughed that much for quite a while.
Excellent job.
Haha love this!
So Funny but worrying at the same time . A small Rope and Pulley (as others have said ) with a metal Hook at one end , would save the Day next time . Though its always easy in hindsight. Thanks for brightening another Day with your vlog . 😊
Great tip! Thanks for watching!
First time watching your video,loving the way you look at life and your termination to get through every day❤
Awh welcome to the channel Paul great to have you here!
Impressive bridge opening! 😅 Beautiful content! 💪🤙⛵
Glad you enjoyed it! 😺